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Measles Resurgence, Chronic Lateness, and Yeasted Waffles · Morning Medical with Dr. Chow

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  Welcome to Morning Medical with Dr.
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  Chow, your go-to source for the latest updates in health and medical news from around the
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  world.
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  I'm Dr.
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  Chi-Ming Chow, your host, and today we're diving into a concerning topic that's been
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  making headlines: the resurgence of measles cases in the United States.
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  As of December 30th, the United States has reported over 2,000 confirmed measles cases in
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  the year 2026.
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  This alarming statistic comes from the United States Centers for Disease Control and
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  Prevention, marking the highest annual total the country has seen in decades.
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  In fact, the last time the numbers were this high was back in 1992, shortly after health
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  leaders recommended that children receive two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine
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  instead of just one.
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  Ongoing outbreaks, particularly in the upstate region of South Carolina and along the border
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  between Arizona and Utah, are adding dozens of new cases each week.
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  This situation threatens the measles elimination status that the United States has
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  proudly held for the past 25 years.
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  For those unfamiliar, elimination status means that no outbreaks or chains of transmission
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  last longer than a year.
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  The measles virus is notorious for its high level of contagion.
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  However, the good news is that the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine offers robust
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  protection.
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  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one dose of the vaccine is 93
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  percent effective against measles infection, while two doses increase that protection to 97
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  percent.
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  Despite this, vaccination rates have been declining.
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  Last school year, only 92.5 percent of incoming kindergarteners had received the
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  measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, which is below the 95 percent threshold necessary to prevent
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  outbreaks.
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  This year, multiple large outbreaks may be connected, putting the elimination status on
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  the line if cases continue to grow into late January.
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  One significant outbreak in West Texas, which began in late January, spread across Texas and
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  New Mexico, resulting in hundreds of cases and sadly, three deaths among unvaccinated
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  individuals.
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  Meanwhile, the outbreak in South Carolina's upstate region has grown to nearly 180 cases,
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  with over 20 new cases reported recently.
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  This has led to nearly 300 people being quarantined due to exposure.
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  Dr.
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  Linda Bell, South Carolina's state epidemiologist, mentioned that many cases come
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  from individuals placed in quarantine due to known exposures, with transmission continuing
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  within households, schools, and churches.
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  Similarly, the outbreak on the Utah-Arizona border has resulted in over 350 cases this
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  year.
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  Notably, the Pan American Health Organization recently determined that Canada lost its
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  measles elimination status due to a large ongoing outbreak, highlighting the regional
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  risk.
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  Alarmingly, genetic links between the Texas and South Carolina outbreaks suggest that the
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  United States' elimination status could be at risk if current trends continue.
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  Dr.
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  Bell expressed concerns about the trajectory of these outbreaks, anticipating more cases into
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  January.
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  The implications for the United States' designation as having eliminated measles remain
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  uncertain.
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  Now, let's shift gears a bit and delve into a topic that many of us have encountered at some
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  point—chronic lateness.
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  You might wonder if people who are always late are simply being rude or if there might be
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  something more going on.
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  Well, it turns out there could be various reasons behind this behavior.
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  Alice Lovatt, a musician and group-home worker from Liverpool, England, shared her experience
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  of always running late.
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  From a young age, she faced embarrassment and stress due to her tardiness, until she was
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  diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, at the age of 22.
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  It was then that she realized her lateness was a symptom known as 'time blindness.'
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  Time blindness refers to the difficulty in gauging how long tasks will take or how much
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  time has passed.
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  This phenomenon is linked to executive function issues in the brain's frontal lobes and is
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  common in individuals with ADHD.
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  Stephanie Sarkis, a psychotherapist in Tampa Bay, Florida, explains that while everyone
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  might struggle with being on time occasionally, those with ADHD face a functional impairment
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  that impacts various aspects of life, from family to work.
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  Interestingly, some people may be late for reasons unrelated to ADHD.
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  Jeffrey Meltzer, a therapist in Bradenton, Florida, suggests that chronic lateness can
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  sometimes stem from anxiety or a desire to reclaim control over one's time.
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  For instance, some may avoid arriving early to dodge small talk, indicating underlying
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  anxiety.
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  Others might be trying to regain a sense of control, similar to 'revenge bedtime
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  procrastination,' where people stay up late to reclaim personal time after a busy day.
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  For those who constantly find themselves late, it's useful to identify the root cause of this
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  behavior.
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  Meltzer recommends creating a 'coping card' to help reframe thoughts about lateness.
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  On one side, you could write a positive statement about attending an event, and on the
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  other, the consequences of being late.
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  Of course, there are also those whose lateness might stem from a sense of entitlement,
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  believing their time is more valuable than others.
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  Meltzer notes that these individuals may exhibit similar behaviors in other areas, such
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  as making grand entrances or ignoring social norms like parking in designated spots for
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  people with disabilities.
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  Regardless of the reason, everyone is responsible for their actions, and there are
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  strategies to help manage time better.
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  Sarkis suggests using smart watches or analog clocks to reduce distractions and breaking
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  tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
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  Apps like Forest can also help maintain focus by locking out distractions.
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  Alice Lovatt has found success by giving herself more time than she thinks she needs and
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  by meticulously listing how long each task takes.
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  For instance, she discovered that getting ready in the morning takes 45 minutes instead of the
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  20 minutes she initially thought.
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  While it's not foolproof, these strategies have made her more reliable over time.
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  Now, let's wrap up today's episode with a delicious twist.
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  We're going to talk about a waffle recipe that's been making waves and promises to
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  elevate your breakfast game to a whole new level.
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  If you're a fan of waffles, you're in for a treat!
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  This is not just any waffle recipe—it's Marion Cunningham's Yeasted Waffles, as featured in
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  Samin Nosrat's new cookbook, "Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share With People You
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  Love."
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  Many of us grew up on the convenience of frozen waffles, like Eggos, which even gained
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  popularity through shows like "Stranger Things." However, Samin Nosrat, celebrated for
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  her work on "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," discovered a waffle revelation when she tasted Marion
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  Cunningham's yeast-raised waffles.
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  These waffles are a game-changer, offering a texture and flavor that's hard to achieve with
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  traditional batters.
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  The secret to these waffles lies in their preparation.
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  While they do require a bit of planning, with a prep time of about ten minutes the night
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  before, the results are well worth it.
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  You simply mix activated yeast, flour, warm milk, eggs, baking soda, and butter, and let
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  the batter rest overnight.
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  This allows the yeast to slowly ferment, creating a complexity of flavor and a texture
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  that is both airy on the inside and crisp on the outside.
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  On a typical weekend morning, Samin Nosrat enjoys sipping a warm beverage while preheating
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  her waffle iron for these delightful treats.
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  She describes biting into the lacy edges and sinking into the center, releasing that toasted
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  yeast flavor.
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  It's a sensory experience that she cherishes and hopes to share with others through her
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  cookbook.
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  These waffles can be enjoyed in various ways.
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  For a classic approach, serve them with salted butter and warm maple syrup.
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  If you're feeling adventurous, follow Nosrat's lead by adding almond butter or peanut butter,
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  or even tucking a slice of crispy bacon into the waffle for a savory twist.
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  You can also make a double batch and freeze the extras, ready to be toasted for a quick weekday
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  breakfast.
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  Top with nut butter and jam for a next-level breakfast sandwich.
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  Nosrat's cookbook, "Good Things," is all about sharing recipes and rituals that bring comfort
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  and joy, especially during trying times.
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  She was inspired by a quote from Raymond Carver, "Eating is a small, good thing in a
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  time like this." In essence, these waffles are more than just a breakfast item—they're a way
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  to connect with loved ones and find a bit of solace in the simple pleasures of life.
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  Well, that brings us to the end of today's episode.
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  I hope you've enjoyed our deep dive into health, punctuality, and a scrumptious waffle
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  recipe that might just become your new favorite.
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  Join me again tomorrow for more insightful discussions and the latest in medical news.
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  Until then, take care and stay healthy!