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Can Eating Organic Food Lower Your Cancer Risk?

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In a study, those who ate more organic produce, dairy, meat and other products had 25 percent fewer cancer diagnoses over all, especially lymphoma and breast cancer.

Crowdfunding raises millions for risky medical treatments, study says

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Certain medical fundraising efforts could do more harm than good for some patients.

Meat-free burgers contain more salt than real burgers, survey shows

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Meat-free burgers contain high levels of salt -- exceeding recommended limits, finds a new survey into the salt content of vegetarian and vegan alternatives to meat.

Thousands strike at University of California hospitals

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About 15,000 medical workers on Tuesday started a three-day strike at five University of California medical centers amid a dispute over pay raises and job security, forcing the cancellation and rescheduling of thousands of surgeries and outpatient appointments…

2.5 million pounds of taquitos recalled over possible salmonella, listeria contamination

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Nearly 2.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos have been recalled over concerns that the products may be contaminated with listeria and salmonella.

Sandra Day O'Connor, First Female Supreme Court Justice, Says She Has Dementia

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Justice O'Connor, 88, said she received the diagnosis "some time ago" and would withdraw from public life. She encouraged the next generation of leaders to promote civic engagement.

5-year-old's wish of becoming a Ghostbuster fulfilled in Sacramento

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A 5-year-old boy's dream of becoming a Ghostbuster and fighting off ghouls became a reality Monday.

Alzheimer's disease warning signs and prevention

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You're feeling forgetful: Is it just a "senior moment," or is it actually Alzheimer's disease?

Bride who refused to move wedding despite cancer dies 7 months after dream nuptials

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A South Carolina bride whose story of triumph went viral after she refused to move up her wedding date despite facing stage 4 cancer has died seven months after tying the knot.

A Push for Safer Fertilizer in Europe Carries a Whiff of Russian Intrigue

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A proposed environmental regulation has become an unlikely source of geopolitical tension, raising concerns about Russian influence over Europe's food supply.

Vaccine confidence low in Europe, raising disease outbreak risk

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Low levels of public confidence in vaccines in the European Union are pushing immunization rates down and the number of disease outbreaks up, according to an expert report on Tuesday.

Desperate & duped? GoFundMe means big bucks for dubious care

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People seeking dubious, potentially harmful treatment for cancer and other ailments raised nearly $7 million over two years from crowdfunding sites, a study found.

Eating organic foods cuts cancer risk, study suggests

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People who eat organic food are 25 percent less likely to get cancer, according to experts who studied the diets of tens of thousands of volunteers.

4 Million Pounds of Food Part of Massive Recall

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has found more than a dozen food manufacturers in the U.S. received vegetables from McCain that were potentially contaminated with salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

Sporting: Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Bringing Concussions Out of the Darkness

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I used to hide my suffering. But I've learned that brain injuries don't have to be permanent.

Trilobites: Microplastics Find Their Way Into Your Gut, a Pilot Study Finds

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Researchers looked for microplastics in stool samples of people from eight countries. "The results were astonishing," they said.

Colorado mom warns of 'choking game' after 11-year-old son dies

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A Colorado mother is urging parents to carefully monitor their child's internet use after her 11-year-old son died while participating in the "choking game."

Man's bug bite led to flesh-eating bacteria infection

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What started as a simple bug bite on a young man's knee soon turned life-threatening when the itchy bump developed into an infection with "flesh-eating" bacteria, according to a new report of the case.

Harmful pesticides lurking in New York State homes

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Despite the existence of chemical-free methods to eradicate pests, Americans use more than a billion pounds of pesticides per year. These chemicals are mostly out of sight and out of mind to unsuspecting homeowners, who are typically unaware of how to prevent …

Complex causes of premature and low-birthweight babies in India

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Women in India who spend more time fetching water, use a shared latrine, and endure harassment from others are more apt to give birth to a pre-term or low-birthweight baby.

Nobel-winning scientists issue stark Brexit warning

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If the UK leaves the European Union in 2019 without the closest possible future ties, new blocks to scientific collaboration "will inhibit progress, to the detriment of us all," 29 European Nobel Prize-winning scientists have warned.

Judge denies Monsanto's request to scrap $250 million punishment -- but there's a catch

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In a sharp turn of events, a San Francisco judge denied Monsanto's request to nix a $250 million award to a man who said he got terminal cancer from Roundup weedkiller.

155 cases of polio-like illness now under investigation, CDC says

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday that there are 155 patients under investigation this year for acute flaccid myelitis, a condition that that can cause paralysis and mostly affects children.

Painkillers during pregnancy can bring forward puberty in girls

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The more weeks a women takes pain-reliving medication during pregnancy, the earlier their daughters enter puberty. This is shown by a new study. As the first in the world, researchers have examined the correlation between the intake of the analgesic paracetamo…

China's Guangdong province bans transport of live hogs as swine fever spreads

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China's southern Guangdong province on Tuesday banned the transport of live hogs to other parts of the country after two outbreaks of deadly African swine fever were reported in a neighboring area.

Earlier puberty linked to mother's smoking during pregnancy

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If the mother smokes during pregnancy, there is a risk of her children going into puberty earlier.

Nerve-on-a-chip platform makes neuroprosthetics more effective

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Scientists have developed a miniaturized electronic platform for the stimulation and recording of peripheral nerve fibers on a chip. By modulating and rapidly recording nerve activity with a high signal-to-noise ratio, the platform paves the way to using chips…

For a lower climate footprint, vegetarian diet beats local

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A new study provides a more comprehensive accounting of the greenhouse gas emissions from EU diets. It shows that meat and dairy products are responsible for the lion's share of greenhouse emissions from the EU diet.

Climate change and African trypanosomiasis vector populations in Zimbabwe's Zambezi Valley

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A new article looks at the impact of climate change on the vectors of sleeping sickness in Africa.

AbbVie rheumatoid arthritis drug succeeds in late stage trial

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AbbVie Inc on Tuesday said its experimental rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment showed significant improvement in physical function, pain and quality of life compared with the commonly prescribed generic drug methotrexate in a late stage clinical trial.

Vaccine confidence low in Europe, raising disease outbreak risk

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Low levels of public confidence in vaccines in the European Union are pushing immunization rates down and the number of disease outbreaks up, according to an expert report on Tuesday.

India's top court partially bans firecrackers as smog season begins

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The Indian Supreme Court banned the sale of most firecrackers Tuesday, amid concerns their use during annual Diwali celebrations next month will again send pollution levels spiking across the country.

Can diverse children's books tackle prejudice?

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Marley Dias says she was tired of reading books about "white boys and their dogs" in school.

Let down by 'agonising' end-of-life care

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Variation in care homes in England means some people face distressing and painful deaths, warns expert.

Study: You Probably Have Plastic in Your Poop

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In a recent study, every person out of the group of 8 had small bits of plastics in their stool, researchers said. More than 95 percent of the particles came from plastics used in food packaging and storage.

Public may have to stockpile drugs in no-deal Brexit

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Industry leaders say government plans for medicines supply are not enough and leaving EU could threaten supply chain.

Siemens Healthineers partners with Healthy.io for smartphone-based urine testing

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Siemens Healthineers has teamed up with Israeli start-up Healthy.io to allow patients to test their urine at home by using a smartphone camera that scans a dipstick and sends the results to their doctor.

Trilobites: Lavender's Soothing Scent Could Be More Than Just Folk Medicine

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In mice, researchers found that some components of lavender odor had effects on anxiety similar to taking Valium.

Inexpensive chip-based device may transform spectrometry

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An advance could make it possible to produce tiny spectrometers that are just as accurate and powerful as their benchtop counterparts but could be mass produced using standard chip-making processes.

Breakthrough test screens for all known bacterial infections

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Scientists have developed the first diagnostic platform that can simultaneously screen for all known human pathogenic bacteria as well as markers for virulence and antibiotic resistance. A study provides details on the performance of the BacCapSeq platform.

Gut microbiota of infants predicts obesity in children

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Evaluating the gut microbiota of infants may help identify children who are at risk for becoming overweight or obese. The research revealed that gut microbiota composition at two years of life is associated with body mass index (BMI) at age 12. In addition, th…

The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms

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A new review reveals how lavender mellows us out -- and why some day psychiatrists and surgeons might be prescribing patients a whiff of the purple stuff.

Medical News Today: Does lavender really help with anxiety?

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A study of mice reveals that the scent of linalool, a natural alcohol found in lavender, relieves anxiety through its effect on olfactory nerve cells.

Medical News Today: How you breathe may affect your memory

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Do you tend to breathe more through your nose or through your mouth? Your answer may affect your ability to consolidate new memories.

Shropshire baby deaths trust must report weekly to CQC

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Health watchdog the Care Quality Commission has concerns over maternity and emergency services.

Medical News Today: What to know about cardiac tamponade

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Cardiac tamponade is a fluid buildup around the heart that constitutes a medical emergency. We discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of cardiac tamponade here.

Medical News Today: Stressed at work? Transcendental meditation may help

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A recently conducted randomized control trial has found that people who practice meditation are more resilient to stress and better at handling emotions.

Roman Reigns gives up WWE Universal Championship to fight leukemia

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Professional wrestler Leati Joseph Anoaʻi, better known by his stage name Roman Reigns, has announced that he is stepping away from the ring due to an ongoing fight against leukemia.

Medical News Today: What are the effects of black mold exposure?

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Black mold is a type of fungus that tends to thrive in damp areas. Long-term exposure to black mold may cause symptoms, particularly in people with asthma, respiratory allergies, or a weakened immune system. Learn more here.

Medical News Today: What is the link between pannus and rheumatoid arthritis?

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In people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pannus occurs when excess tissue grows in a person's joint. Pannus can lead to permanent joint damage. Learn more here.

Medical News Today: Why is my tongue burning?

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People may experience a burning tongue due to burning mouth syndrome (BMS) or a scald from hot food. Causes of BMS include nerve damage, underlying medical conditions, and habits, such as teeth grinding. It is possible to prevent some of the causes to minimize…

Medical News Today: Dairy alternatives: How to replace milk, cheese, butter, and more

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Increasing numbers of people are choosing to give up dairy for their health or other reasons. Learn about alternatives to milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, and more.

Medical News Today: Can bleach baths help treat eczema?

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Bleach baths may reduce the risk of infection and inflammation in people with eczema, but experts are divided. We discuss the research, how to make a bleach bath, and safety measures.

MRSA link to baby's death investigated

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The superbug outbreak at a Belfast hospital affected two babies, one of whom recovered.

Japan finds African swine fever in sausage brought from China

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Japan found African swine fever in packed pork sausage being carried into the country by a foreigner coming from Beijing early this month, the nation's agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.

Will folic acid ever be added to UK flour?

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After repeated calls by health campaigners, the government says it will now consult on the issue.

Switzerland's Idorsia says it has cash to launch main drugs despite losses

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Drugmaker Idorsia is confident its cash reserves are large enough to complete development of its late-stage pipeline, it said on Tuesday, despite losing more than a quarter of a billion Swiss francs in the first nine months of the year.

Canada's FSD Pharma to buy Israeli medical cannabis firm Therapix

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Canada's FSD Pharma Inc signed a letter of intent to acquire Israel's Therapix Biosciences Ltd for $48 million in stock, combining two complementary businesses focused on the research and development of cannabinoid treatments.

AstraZeneca digs deeper into cancer with Innate stake

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AstraZeneca is plowing deeper into cancer immunotherapy through a wide-ranging deal with Innate Pharma, which includes the British group buying a 9.8 percent stake in the French biotech company.

Vegetarian meat substitutes 'exceeding salt limits'

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One brand of meat-free "bacon" is saltier than Atlantic seawater, according to Action on Salt's report.

Medical News Today: Fitness and lifespan: Is too much exercise harmful?

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When it comes to exercise and the risk of mortality, is there such a thing as too much physical activity? New research investigates.

Takeaway Wales: Britain's fast-food capital?

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One part of Wales has the highest proportion of restaurants in the UK selling take-away food.

Medical News Today: Immunotherapy successful against deadly breast cancer

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A new trial confirms that a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy boosts survival rates for people with triple-negative breast cancer.

College students experienced trauma symptoms after Trump's election, study says

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The 2016 election was psychologically traumatic for some, according to a new study published in the Journal of American College Health. It found that 1 out of 4 students surveyed experienced clinically significant event-related distress short term.

3 million common procedures in England could become 'life threatening' without antibiotics

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Over 3 million surgeries and cancer treatments could become deadly in England without working antibiotics, Public Health England said.

Anatomy Does Not Determine Gender, Experts Say

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Efforts by the Trump administration to narrowly define gender as determined by genitals defy medical and scientific knowledge.

'One stroke took my speech away - I think another brought it back'

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Four years ago, Peter had a stroke and lost the ability to speak. This year, on the day he had a second stroke, it came back.

Mind: What's Life Like After Depression? Surprisingly, Little Is Known

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Most research on depression focuses on the afflicted, a new paper argues, overlooking a potentially informative group: people who have recovered.

China confirms two new African swine fever cases in central province

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China's agriculture ministry on Tuesday said two new cases of African swine fever had been confirmed in the central province of Hunan.

JUUL's social media campaign resonates alarmingly with teens

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(Reuters Health) - The popular e-cigarette brand JUUL is attracting an alarming number of teens online, researchers say. At least a quarter of JUUL's twitter followers may be under 18, they write in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Immunotherapy-chemo combo extends life for women with aggressive form of breast cancer, study finds

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A combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy added months to the lives of women with triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive type that attacks women under 50.

Report says the UN's global 'war on drugs' has been a failure

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The United Nations' drug strategy of the past 10 years has been a failure, according to a major report by the International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC), which has called for a major rethinking of global policy on illegal narcotics.

The places where too many are fat and too many are thin

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Up to 90% of countries are suffering from a double burden of under and over-nutrition.

Microplastics Are Turning Up Everywhere, Even In Human Excrement

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A very small study shows that microplastics are in human waste in many parts of the world. While it's not entirely clear what that means for our health, it might be a sign that we need to pull back.

Parent educational tools on pain relief help reduce babies' vaccination distress

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Information provided to new parents in hospital about how to alleviate pain for their babies during vaccination resulted in more frequent use of pain interventions at future infant vaccinations.

Childhood obesity tied to severe hip disorder

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(Reuters Health) - Kids who are obese may be more likely to develop a severe hip disorder than children who are not overweight, a UK study suggests.

Weight-loss supplements contain dangerous stimulants years after being prohibited

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Some sports and weight-loss supplements still contain experimental stimulant drugs that were prohibited years ago by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to a new study.

Aspirin alone a good clot buster after knee surgery

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When it comes to preventing blood clots after a knee replacement, good old aspirin may be just as effective as newer, more expensive drugs, such as rivaroxaban (Xarelto), according to a orthopedics study.

Antibodies linked to heart attacks

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Levels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoimmune co-morbidity, a study reports.

Cervical screening: Millions missing smear tests

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Health data shows a lower proportion of women have been having the test when they should.

Teaching new moms how to soothe infants might make vaccinations less stressful

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(Reuters Health) - When getting their infants vaccinated, mothers were more likely to use proven techniques to ease babies' pain if they had been taught how to do so before taking their newborns home from the hospital, a study found.

Teal Pumpkins Mark Allergy Safe Halloween Stops

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It's now estimated that 4 million to 6 million children under the age of 18 have food allergies, meaning 1 in every 13 children are restricted in what they can safely eat.

Indiana man who lost legs, penis in drunk driving crash still recovering 2 years later

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An Indiana man who had his legs and penis amputated following a drunk driving accident that landed him in a fiery wreck two years ago is on a campaign to educate others about the dangers of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol as he continues to re…

Marlboro maker attacked for "hypocritical" anti-smoking campaign

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The world's biggest international tobacco company has come under fire for a "hypocritical" campaign encouraging people to give up cigarettes.

For the brokenhearted, grief can lead to death

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Grief can cause inflammation that can kill, according to new research.

You can cut your cancer risk by eating organic, a new study says

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You can protect yourself from cancer by eating organic, a new study suggests. Those who frequently eat organic foods lowered their overall risk of developing cancer, a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine finds. Specifically, those who primarily ea…

In kids with autism, short questionnaire may detect GI disorders

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Though they can be difficult to detect, gastrointestinal disorders are common in kids with autism, sometimes causing anger, aggression, and other behavior problems.

Connecticut reports first flu death of season

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Health officials in Connecticut have confirmed the first flu death of the season, adding that the virus has sent another 22 patients to the hospital.

For some young adults, the 2016 US election was a 'traumatic experience'

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A new study shows that for 25 percent of young adults given a psychological assessment, the 2016 US presidential election race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton caused symptoms often seen in those with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Meet the artist whose brain makes him paint all night

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Wayne Sheppard had never painted until he had a seizure two years ago. Now he can't stop.

New agent against anthrax

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Researchers have developed an innovative strategy for preventing the anthrax bacterium from absorbing iron, which is crucial for its survival. It does so by neutralizing a special iron complexing agent produced by the bacterium. Because the anthrax pathogen on…

A topical gel to protect farmers from lethal effects of pesticides

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Researchers have developed a nucleophilic polymer, which formulated into a topical gel can be applied on the skin before spraying of pesticides.

First immunotherapy success for triple-negative breast cancer

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New research has shown that by using a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy the body's own immune system can be tuned to attack triple-negative breast cancer, extending survival.

New algorithm can more quickly predict LED materials

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Researchers have devised a new machine learning algorithm that is efficient enough to run on a personal computer and predict the properties of more than 100,000 compounds in search of those most likely to be efficient phosphors for LED lighting.

Researchers wake-up DNA from soil bacteria to discover novel acid antibiotic

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Scleric Acid has been discovered by capturing and engineering a DNA fragment from soil bacteria Streptomyces sclerotialus, and could help fight bacterial infections.

Breathing through the nose aids memory storage

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The way we breathe may affect how well our memories are consolidated (i.e. reinforced and stabilized). If we breathe through the nose rather than the mouth after trying to learn a set of smells, we remember them better.

Drug cocktail almost doubles lifespan of worms

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A research team has discovered a combination of drugs that increases healthy lifespan in Caenorhabditis elegans. The team administered combinations compounds targeting different ageing pathways to C. elegans. Results showed that two drug pairs extended the mea…

Love Organics? Your Odds for Some Cancers May Fall

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Eating more organically grown foods was linked to a 34 percent reduced risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, a 76 percent decreased risk for all lymphomas and an 86 percent reduced risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a recent study found.

Philip Morris accused of hypocrisy over anti-smoking ad

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Philip Morris says its campaign is "an important next step" in its aim to stop selling cigarettes.

New human cell structure discovered

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A new structure in human cells has been discovered. The structure is a new type of protein complex that the cell uses to attach to its surroundings and proves to play a key part in cell division.

Texas boy, 2, partially scalped after being dragged under car

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A toddler is lucky to be alive after he was dragged for 35 feet beneath a reversing car while playing outside his home and was partially scalped.

Zika outbreak in northern India state exceeds 100 cases

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The number of Zika virus cases has crossed 100 in Rajasthan, a state in northern India where palaces and forts draw large numbers of tourists each year.

U.S. farmers, government fight risk of African swine fever

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U.S. hog farmers are ramping up safety procedures and leaving animal-feed ingredients imported from China in storage in an attempt to keep out a highly contagious swine disease that is sweeping through Asia and Europe.

Revealing the molecular mystery of human liver cells

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A map of the cells in the human liver has been created, revealing for the first time differences between individual cells at the molecular level which can have a profound impact on their behavior in tissue, tumors and disease.

Infected blood victims' support payments 'must increase'

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Victims of the NHS scandal have written to the health secretary asking for an immediate increase in support.

Ohio boy feted by town with early Christmas dies of brain cancer

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An Ohio town that celebrated Christmas in September for a little boy dying of brain cancer is shedding tears after news of the child's death.

'Treatment may extend advanced breast cancer survival'

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Combining a drug with hormone therapy may extend the lives of some women with advanced breast cancer.

Protein found in patients with severe asthma can help identify who would benefit from targeted drugs

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In a novel study, researchers succeeded in identifying patients with a form of severe asthma (type 2 endotype) by measuring periostin concentrations in their airways. These patients with the type 2 (T2) endotype may benefit from newly developed targeted treatm…

Antipsychotic Drugs Don't Ease ICU Delirium

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Though widely prescribed in hospital intensive care units to treat hallucinations and other signs of delirium, Haldol and similar drugs are no better than a placebo for such patients, a study finds.

Common genetic link in lung ailments

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An international research team has identified a genetic connection between rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Charity call for Scots 'right to rehab'

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Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland say about one in five patients do not get the support they need.

Study: Risky Stimulants Still in Many Supplements

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Between 2013 and 2016, the FDA found that supplement brands contained one or more of four unapproved stimulants. Despite public notice warnings from the agency, three-quarters of the supplements still contained at least one prohibited stimulant in 2017. And ha…

Rebels in Congo Kill 15 and Abduct Children in Area of Ebola Outbreak

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The violence threatened to again force the suspension of health workers' efforts to contain the virus, which may have killed more than 150 people since August.

New mechanism of action in a first-line drug for diabetes

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Researchers have discovered a mechanism of action underlying a widely used diabetes drug, which may expand its indications for use, as well as open new inroads in pharmaceutical development.

A mother's campaign for autism care equality for all

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A mother believes her son's death could have been avoided if the nurses and doctors were trained about learning disabilities and autism.

China watchdog probes unit of catering giant Compass over expired school food

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Chinese authorities are probing a local unit of global catering giant Compass Group Plc over mouldy and expired food found at a private school served by the group and said it would inspect other schools around the city.

Gum Disease May Worsen Blood Pressure Problems

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Compared with people with good oral health, those with gum disease were less likely to respond to high blood pressure medications and 20 percent less likely to achieve healthy blood pressure targets, according to a new study.found.

Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care Of Your Eyes And Ears

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Two large studies show that age-related memory loss can be slowed significantly when older people promptly address hearing and vision loss.

The New Health Care: The Problem With Probiotics

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There are potential harms as well as benefits, and a lot of wishful thinking and imprecision in the marketing of products containing them.

Childhood obesity the major risk factor for serious hip disease

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New research suggests that rising childhood obesity rates are causing more adolescents to develop a debilitating hip disease requiring urgent surgery.

Losing control of gene activity in Alzheimer's disease

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Pioneering research into the mechanisms controlling gene activity in the brain could hold the key to understanding Alzheimer's disease and might help identify effective treatments in the future.

Monitoring electromagnetic signals in the brain with MRI

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MIT engineers have devised a new technique to detect either electrical activity or optical signals in the brain, using a minimally invasive technique based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

More than just anatomy: Sex differences in lower urinary tract

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The biological differences between women and men go beyond basic anatomy. Researchers must consider sex differences down to the cellular level in order to discover crucial information about the varied development, function, and biology between women and men.

New drug combination destroys chemo-resistant blood cancer

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Researchers have developed a promising targeted strategy to treat chemotherapy-resistant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and a diagnostic test to determine which AML patients would most likely benefit from this treatment. In a mouse model, the experimental treatm…

New protein sequencing method could transform biological research

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Researchers have demonstrated a new way to sequence proteins that is much more sensitive than existing technology, identifying individual protein molecules rather than requiring millions of molecules at a time. The advance could have a major impact in biomedic…

Home-based biofeedback therapy is effective option for tough-to-treat constipation

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Biofeedback therapy used at home is about 70 percent effective at helping patients learn how to coordinate and relax bowel muscles and relieve one of the most difficult-to-treat types of constipation, investigators report.

Medical News Today: Pancreatic cancer: Chinese tree compound helps destroy tumors

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New research finds that the derivative of a compound found in a rare Chinese tree bark can destroy drug-resistant pancreatic tumors.

3D bioprinting technique could create artificial blood vessels, organ tissue

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Engineers have developed a 3D printing technique that allows for localized control of an object's firmness, opening up new biomedical avenues that could one day include artificial arteries and organ tissue.

Roche lands Tecentriq trial win, still trails Merck in lung cancer

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Roche's Tecentriq plus chemotherapy boosted lung cancer patients' survival by nearly five months, study data released on Monday showed, underscoring benefits of the Swiss group's immunotherapy but still leaving it trailing a rival's drug.

Medical News Today: Scientists create genetic score that predicts lifespan

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New research uncovers 21 genetic variants that are associated with changes in lifespan and presents a genetic score that predicts a person's survival.

Medical News Today: Through my eyes: Bilateral hip dysplasia

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David Brown has bilateral hip dysplasia. He lived without a diagnosis for many years, so his life changed when he learned the details of his condition.

When it comes to living longer through exercise, is more better?

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"Even in old age, exercise and moderation can preserve something of young vigor," Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero reported in 44 B.C. And since then, research into the important role of exercise for good health and longevity has confirmed his declarati…

Philip Morris stop-smoking campaign attacked as PR stunt

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Marlboro cigarette maker Philip Morris International drew accusations of hypocrisy on Monday after using a four-page newspaper advertisement to urge smokers to quit cigarettes.

Antipsychotics ineffective for treating ICU delirium

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A large multi-site study has found that critically ill patients are not benefiting from antipsychotic medications that have been used to treat delirium in intensive care units (ICUs) for more than four decades.

AI doctor could boost chance of survival for sepsis patients

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Scientists have created an artificial intelligence system that could help treat patients with sepsis.

Cells that change jobs to fight diabetes

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Diabetes is characterized by persistent high blood sugar levels that occur when certain cells in the pancreas -- the insulin-producing cells -- are destroyed or are no longer able to secrete insulin. Researchers have now succeeded in showing how part of the pa…

Medical News Today: Is hair loss a side effect of metformin?

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Doctors prescribe metformin to treat people with type 2 diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In rare cases, metformin may cause hair loss. Learn more here.

Kellogg to bring back Honey Smacks cereal after Salmonella scare

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Kellogg Co said on Monday it would bring back Honey Smacks cereal on U.S. retailer shelves in November, months after it pulled the product due to a Salmonella scare.

Medical News Today: What is turf toe and how do you treat it?

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Turf toe is a common sports injury that occurs when the bones and tissue around the big toe become damaged. This damage can occur when pushing down on the toe repeatedly puts stress on this part of the body. Most cases resolve with rest alone, but some severe …

New tool gives deeper understanding of glioblastoma

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Researchers have developed a new tool to study genetic 'switches' active in glioblastoma tumors that drive growth of the cancer. In a new article, they identified key switches in different types of tumors, including switches linked to how long a patient surviv…

The Checkup: A Centennial of Death: The Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918

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To pay proper respect to the influenza of 100 years ago, get this year's flu shot and make sure your children do, too.

Merck KGaA says might strike partnership deal this year

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German drugmaker Merck KGaA might agree partnership deals to jointly develop two of its most promising experimental medicines with a rival as early as this year, but more likely in 2019, its drug research and development chief said on Sunday.

Woman who 'felt drunk' for 2 years diagnosed with rare condition

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A young woman who had a headache for two years and "constantly felt" drunk has had part of her skull removed.

Organic foods tied to slightly lower cancer risk

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(Reuters Health) - People who eat more organic foods may be slightly less likely to develop certain cancers, a French study suggests.

Disabling Hip Ailment Another Risk for Obese Kids

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Children with severe obesity at 5 years old had almost 20 times the risk of a thin child of developing slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), a severe hip deformity, new research shows.

Medical News Today: What are the benefits of lion's mane mushrooms?

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Lion's mane mushrooms may offer some health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, boosting immune function, and improving cognitive health. People can cook with the mushrooms or take supplements. There are no known side effects, and they should be safe for …

When fathers exercise, children are healthier, even as adults

1 days ago

Most parents know that the diet and exercise habits of a pregnant woman impacts the health of her baby, but little is known about how a father's health choices are passed to his children. A new study finds that lifestyle practices of fathers prior to conceptio…

Why to be wary of eating 'pink' lamb

1 days ago

The Food Standards Agency says hundreds of people have become ill after eating the undercooked meat.

Medical News Today: Signs and symptoms of infertility

1 days ago

In this article, learn about possible signs of infertility in men and women, as well as about other risk factors, the treatment options, and when to see a doctor.

Medical News Today: Cannabis relieves symptoms in Crohn's disease

1 days ago

Cannabis oil relieves symptoms and improves quality of life in people with Crohn's disease even though it has no impact on gut inflammation, study reveals.

Modern conflict: Screen time vs. nature

1 days ago

Even rural kids today spend more time in front of screens and less time outdoors, according to a new study of middle-school students in South Carolina. Researchers found that gaps between screen time and outdoor time were most pronounced for girls, African Ame…

Take a Number: Fast Food: It's What's for Dinner. And Lunch. And Breakfast.

1 days ago

On any given day in America, about one-third of adults will eat fast food, according to the C.D.C.

Personal Health: A National Goal: Prevent a Million Heart Attacks and Strokes by 2022

1 days ago

There is already a well-established path to countering cardiovascular disease. All it really requires is the will of individuals and society to follow it.

Social stigma contributes to poor mental health in the autistic community

1 days ago

Stress related to social stigma may be the reason why autistic people experience more mental health problems than the general population, dispelling past theories that the condition itself is the origin of such distress.

China finds African swine fever in country's south, fuelling supply worries

1 days ago

China's three-month old outbreak of African swine fever has spread for the first time to the country's south, its major pork-consuming region, signaling how deeply the deadly disease has permeated the country's pig herd, the world's largest.

Medical News Today: Acupressure for inducing labor: What to know

1 days ago

Some people use acupressure to help induce labor, but is it effective? In this article, we discuss four acupressure points to try and look at the research behind the claims.

Stacey Abrams Hopes Medicaid Expansion Can Be a Winning Issue in Rural Georgia

2 days ago

By framing expansion as a pragmatic business move, Ms. Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor, is hoping to siphon some traditionally Republican rural votes.

ObamaCare enrollment portal breached, data of 75,000 compromised, officials say

2 days ago

The sensitive personal data of around 75,000 people was compromised last month after a government computer system that works with HealthCare.gov was hacked, officials said Friday.

Child at center of legal fight to keep her on a ventilator has died

2 days ago

Payton Summons "passed naturally" after her heart stopped beating on its own Friday around 8:30 p.m., while she was still on the ventilator that had become the crux of a legal battle between her parents and a Texas hospital, her family's attorney said.

Quitting junk food causes withdrawals like drug addiction: study

2 days ago

A controversial new study has found when people cut junk food out of their diets, they can experience withdrawals similar to drug addiction.

New, large sequence panel enables population genetics research in Africa

2 days ago

Geneticists have assembled the largest sets of African genomic data available to date, creating a resource that will help researchers understand the genetic structure of Africa as well as the effects of genetic variation on protein function and disease. The fi…

Astronaut recounts harrowing failed space launch

2 days ago

Two minutes into his first trip to space last Thursday, US astronaut Nick Hague found himself thinking how smoothly the flight was going. "It was everything I expected it to be," he told NASA director Jim Bridenstine at Johnson Space Center on Tuesday.

North Dakota women could buy marijuana-infused 'inserts' for menstrual pain if recreational measure …

2 days ago

If North Dakota residents vote to next month to legalize recreational marijuana, women in the state could be able to purchase an unusual item that's said relieve menstrual-related pain: cannabis-infused inserts.

Genetic study improves lifespan predictions and scientific understanding of aging

2 days ago

By studying the effect of genetic variations on lifespan across the human genome, researchers have devised a way to estimate whether an individual can expect to live longer or shorter than average, and have advanced scientific understanding of the diseases and…

New self-lubricating condoms could boost their use, prevent STDs

3 days ago

Self-lubricating condoms may be the answer in helping prevent sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies, researchers have found.

Immune-Based Treatment Helps Fight Aggressive Breast Cancer, Study Finds

3 days ago

Combining immunotherapy and chemotherapy can help women with an aggressive type of breast cancer and should become their new standard of care.

Restrictive abortion laws in Northern Ireland affect women's health, study shows

3 days ago

New research finds that Northern Ireland's strict abortion laws have negative consequences for women's health and well-being, suggesting a public-health rationale to decriminalize abortion.

Not exercising worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease, study reveals

3 days ago

We've all heard exercise helps you live longer. But a new study goes one step further, finding that a sedentary lifestyle is worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease.

Transferring An Organ From An HIV-Positive Donor

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Surgeons in South Africa transplanted part of a liver from an HIV-positive mother to her uninfected daughter - a medical first. Scott Simon talks to Dr. Harriet Etheredge, a medical bioethicist.

A Slow Trip To A Hot Planet: Spacecraft Launches For Mission To Mercury

3 days ago

The European Space Agency's BepiColombo will take seven years to reach the innermost planet in our solar system, where temperatures at the surface can reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hospital Bed Sheets Still Germy Despite Washing

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Despite being washed with industrial detergent in high, disinfecting temperatures, hospital sheets still were contaminated with the potentially life-threatening C. difficile bacteria, researchers found. And those sheets spread the bacteria to uncontaminated o…

When women got pills for hysteria and advice to keep vaginas clean

3 days ago

A Royal College of Nursing exhibition charts the strange, sometimes disturbing history of women's healthcare.

Silent disco for Hertfordshire dementia care home residents

3 days ago

People living with dementia put on their dancing shoes and boogie to Ol' Blue Eyes.

A Climate Scientist On 'Slaying The Climate Dragon'

3 days ago

Kate Marvel, a climate scientist at Columbia University and NASA, talks to NPR's Scott Simon about her fairy tale on climate change and reads passages from the story.

Advice From Health Care's Power Users

3 days ago

When you're sick, the health care system can be scary and confusing. But in a recent survey, seriously ill Americans shared some hard-won wisdom.

Critical cancer immunity genes identified using new genetic barcoding technology

3 days ago

Scientists have developed a novel way to barcode and track different CRISPRs by utilizing synthetic proteins built from combinations of smaller proteins, called epitopes. By being able to mark each CRISPR with a unique identifier, the protein barcodes, or Pro-…

Electronic medical records show promise in reducing unnecessary testing

3 days ago

Upon implementing electronic medical record-based interventions, Boston Medical Center reduced unnecessary diagnostic testing and increased the use of postoperative order sets.

Women are more faithful than men, and other myths on female infidelity

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8 things your mucus says about your health

3 days ago

Mucus protects our body by trapping bacteria and particles. The color and texture of your mucus can give clues about your overall health.

Geneticists Criticize Use of Science by White Nationalists to Justify 'Racial Purity'

3 days ago

In a statement, the American Society of Human Genetics said "there can be no genetics-based support of claiming one group as superior to another."

Sleep apnea more deadly when patients experience short interrupted breaths

4 days ago

Patients with sleep apnea who have short interruptions in breathing while they sleep are at higher risk for death than those with longer interruptions, according to a new study. The finding could help doctors better prevent long-term mortality associated with …

US air pollution deaths nearly halved between 1990 and 2010

4 days ago

Air pollution in the US has decreased since about 1990, and a new study now shows that this air quality improvement has brought substantial public health benefits. The study found that deaths related to air pollution were nearly halved between 1990 and 2010.

With a microbe-produced toxin, bacteria prove old dogs can learn new tricks

4 days ago

In the ongoing chemical battles among bacteria and their microbial neighbors, a new toxin has been uncovered. This unfamiliar toxin behaves in a familiar way. Its actions against other bacteria resemble the mechanisms of cholera, pertussis and diphtheria toxin…

How do pelvic floor muscle exercises reduce overactive bladder symptoms?

4 days ago

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common form of urinary incontinence that is widely treated with pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training. A new laboratory study lends insights into how PFM training works: by reducing contractions of the detrusor muscle of the bladder.

New drug could sustain oxygen-starved hearts

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In new studies, a novel oxygen-delivery therapeutic restored the function of oxygen-starved heart tissue in an animal model of global hypoxia. Unlike its experimental predecessors, the new drug does not appear to cause systemic side effects or overcorrect with…

Children with problems or problem children?

4 days ago

How do we know if children are misbehaving or mentally ill?

Project Baseline Aims to Ward Off Illness Before We Get Sick

4 days ago

Researchers are recruiting 10,000 volunteers to discover the earliest warning signs of cancer, heart disease and other killers.

Why White Supremacists Are Chugging Milk (and Why Geneticists Are Alarmed)

4 days ago

The appropriation of genetic research by those with extremist views on race has scientists grappling with how to respond.

Study: Let the Sun In to Cut Down on Germs

4 days ago

In a new study, about 12 percent of bacteria, on average, were able to reproduce in dark rooms, compared with 6.8 percent in sunlit rooms, and 6.1 percent in rooms exposed to UV light, ABC News reported.

For preterm infants, skin-to-skin contact affects hormone levels -- and may promote parental engagem…

4 days ago

For premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), skin-to-skin contact with parents influences levels of hormones related to mother-infant attachment (oxytocin) and stress (cortisol) -- and may increase parents' level of engagement with their i…

Coffee May Tame the Redness of Rosacea

4 days ago

Women who drank four or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day had a 23 percent lower risk of the skin disorder than those who drank less than a cup a month.

PTSD symptoms improve when patient chooses form of treatment

4 days ago

A new study is the first large-scale trial of hundreds of PTSD patients, including veterans and survivors of sexual assault, to measure whether patient preference in the course of treatment impacts the effectiveness of a type of cognitive behavioral therapy an…

Ten vegan versions of tailgate classics

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Stroke Rates Higher Among Pot Users

4 days ago

A new study says that smoking marijuana could raise the risk for any stroke by 15 percent and 29 percent for an ischemic stroke -- the most common kind,

Overlooked No More: Yamei Kin, the Chinese Doctor Who Introduced Tofu to the West

4 days ago

Long before veggie burgers and soy lattes were fashionable, Kin was sent on a mission by the United States government to uncover the benefits of the soybean for Americans.

Protective Use of Antivirals Cuts New HIV Cases

4 days ago

In a study of gay men who did not have HIV who were given antiviral drugs protectively, the number of new HIV infections fell from 295 cases in the year before the program rollout to 221 cases the year after.

Does Your Dog Really Understand You?

4 days ago

Research at Emory University suggests that dogs have at least a basic ability to recognize words they've been taught, and to distinguish between words they've heard before and those they haven't.

Ask Well: Are Some People More Sensitive to Drug Side Effects?

4 days ago

Differences in the way your body metabolizes drugs might render you prone to side effects.

Memes lead to teenage obesity, lawmakers told

4 days ago

It's been a bad few weeks for memes.

Almost Half of Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight: CDC

4 days ago

In a national health survey, 49.3 percent of people aged 20 and older said they'd tried to lose weight over the past 12 months, the CDC reports.

Omega-3s in Fish Oils Tied to Healthy Aging

4 days ago

Older adults with the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids were more likely to be living without chronic diseases or mental or physical deterioration.

Why is this African village letting mosquitoes in?

4 days ago

The genetically modified insects are part of a project which aims to tackle malaria in Africa.

Adding refined fiber to processed food could have negative health effects, study finds

4 days ago

Adding highly refined fiber to processed foods could have negative effects on human health, such as promoting liver cancer, according to a new study.

Recent survey provides updated national estimate of doctors' financial ties to industry

4 days ago

Since 2013, gifts and payments to doctors by pharmaceutical and medical device companies have been publicly reported. Some medical centers, employers, and states have banned or restricted detailing visits, physician payments or gifts. In order to better unders…

Link found between chronic inflammation and risk for Alzheimer's disease

4 days ago

While it is widely shown that possessing the ApoE4 gene is the major genetic risk factor of Alzheimer's disease (AD), not all ApoE4 carriers develop AD. For the first time, researchers have shown that ApoE4 linked with chronic inflammation dramatically increas…

Social Q's: You're Not 'Flu Shot People'? Then You're Not Touching My Baby

4 days ago

What to do about in-laws who don't do vaccines.

Veteran battling suicidal thoughts opens horse ranch to help military families

4 days ago

October in Georgia is when summer finally gives way to fall and the atmosphere paces itself like a perfectly curated air conditioner. One recent Saturday morning, on a rural property in Fortson, the sound of children laughing and playing could be heard between…

Does herpes cause Alzheimer's?

4 days ago

Herpes is the dreaded 'gift that keeps on giving'. But could it also be taking our memories? Decades of research show a striking correlation between Alzheimer's disease risk and infection with Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) in people carrying a specific gene. N…

Did da Vinci's Genius Stem From 'Lazy Eye'?

4 days ago

A scientist believes that Leonardo da Vinci had strabismus, a misalignment of the eyes, which may have forced the artist to rely on only one eye, a perspective that may have been a creative boon.

Polio-Like Illness Strikes Kids, Frustrates Doctors

4 days ago

The good news is that the disease is very rare. Only one in 1 million people will get it, and most of them will recover without treatment. Still, because the disease is more likely to strike children, and because of the mysteries of it and because of the drama…

Rare eye condition was behind da Vinci's genius, research claims

4 days ago

A rare eye condition helped Leonardo da Vinci paint distance and depth of objects on flat surfaces with the accuracy which he became famous for, new research claims.

Matter: Researchers Explore a Cancer Paradox

4 days ago

Healthy cells carry a surprising number of cancer-linked mutations, but they don't turn into tumors. What's holding them back?

Cardiff support worker helps man, 67, get his life back

5 days ago

A project will see the NHS and Cardiff council working closely to keep people living independently.

Living With Cancer: Flat Out: Rejecting Breast Reconstruction

5 days ago

After a double mastectomy, Catherine Guthrie wanted to retain her strength and challenge the idea of feminine norms.

Preeclampsia Tied to Tripling of Dementia Later

5 days ago

Women with a history of preeclampsia were 3.4 times more likely to suffer from vascular dementia later in life, researchers have found. This form of dementia is triggered by impaired blood flow in the brain.

Where Has All the Tab Gone? A Shortage Panics Fans

5 days ago

Coke is still producing the diet cola, but a major bottler has stopped distribution in its 14-state territory.

FDA Panel OKs Stronger Opioid Despite Concerns

5 days ago

The company says there's a need for opioid pain medicines that don't require swallowing, because some patients have difficulty taking oral medication and may not have access to IV opioids. The FDA had earlier flagged two safety concerns.

In Pregnancy, Doctors' Focus is on Baby, Not Mom

5 days ago

Experts say there has long been concern that obstetrics has focused on babies' well-being almost to the exclusion or certainly to the detriment of moms, and many hope and believe that tide is starting to turn.

Don't Want Rosacea? Drinking Coffee Might Help

5 days ago

New research appears to challenge longstanding wisdom that those who struggle with rosacea should avoid both caffeine and hot drinks of any kind.

Scientists Learn To Hear The 'Songs' Of Ice Shelves

5 days ago

Scientists have found a new way to analyze the structural integrity of ice shelves at the end of the world, through the songs the winds sing on top of them.

Drug-resistant Salmonella Hits Dozens Across U.S.

5 days ago

The agency is not yet advising consumers to stop eating chicken but urges anyone who does to make sure it is properly cooked. Illnesses began in January, and the most recent case was confirmed in September.

Study: Skin Creams May Be OK During Radiation

5 days ago

Contrary to the usual advice, a new study has found that, unless applied very heavily, skin creams did not raise the radiation dose to the skin during cancer treatment.

Most burger chains fail on annual antibiotics report card

5 days ago

Twenty-five of the top US burger chains were graded on their antibiotic policies in a collaborative report released Wednesday. Only two chains received As, Shake Shack and BurgerFi; the other 23 got a D minus or F.

Grandma Was Right: Sunshine Helps Kill Germs Indoors

5 days ago

All kinds of bacteria live with us indoors, and some can make us sick. A new study shows that rooms exposed to light had about half the live bacteria found in rooms that were kept in darkness.

Common Drug Shows Promise Against Lymphedema

5 days ago

Researchers in two new pilot studies report that ketoprofen, a common anti-inflammatory drug, significantly eases swelling and other skin damage from lymphedema.

What Do You Get A Nobel Prize Winner? It's Hard To Find A Perfect Gift

5 days ago

The University of Missouri was deciding how to honor George Smith, who shared the 2018 Nobel in chemistry. Some schools designate parking spots but Smith bikes. He now has his own spot in a bike rack.

Girl, 8, walks into school on new prosthetic leg

5 days ago

Friends of Amelia Eldred were ready with a group hug as she walked into school on her new leg.

Spain to lead Japan in global life expectancy, US continues to to slide

5 days ago

Spain will overtake Japan's long-held position at the top of the world's life expectancy table by 2040, while the United States is set to take a big fall in rankings, new research finds.

Self-Control Key to Weight Loss, Brain Scans Show

5 days ago

Brain scans reveal that people who are better at losing weight have more activity in regions of the brain associated with self-control, a small new study reports.

'I regret promoting my botched butt lift'

5 days ago

Ex On The Beach's Natalee Harris tells Victoria Derbyshire it encouraged others to have the same procedure.

What is BSE (aka mad cow disease)?

5 days ago

An explanation of the disease - after a case of BSE is confirmed at a farm in Aberdeenshire.

My cheating boyfriend gave me HIV - here's how I got justice

5 days ago

When Diane Reeve discovered that her partner was sleeping around she ended their relationship, but then she found out that he had given her HIV.

India treats first case of 'Netflix addiction'

5 days ago

"Netflix and chill" has morphed into an apparent case of "Netflix addiction" for a man in India, where the video-streaming site has surged as areas long cut off from the internet get connected with on-demand entertainment.

WebMD Infographic: Missing the Signs

5 days ago

Do you know if your child is stressed? View this chart to learn more about the signs.

3-Drug Therapy Might Be Cystic Fibrosis Advance

5 days ago

In what researchers call "a breakthrough," two clinical trials have found that two different three-drug treatment plans could help 90 percent of people with cystic fibrosis. "It's not a cure," said one of the lead researchers. "But it could be game-changing."

Experts Sound Warning About 'Baby Boxes'

5 days ago

There's no proof that cardboard baby reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and they may pose other risks, British researchers said this week, concerns that are shared by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Making art is helping heal veterans, parolees

5 days ago

Bye-Bye, Beer? Brewers Say They've Got A Plan On Climate Change

5 days ago

A scientific paper published this week predicts climate change will send beer prices skyrocketing and drastically reduce the barley crop. It got tons of media attention. But is beer really doomed?

Report: Burger Chains' Antibiotics Plans Flawed

5 days ago

Only two burger chains in the U.S. earn top marks for avoiding ground beef pumped full of antibiotics, according to a new report issued by a group of environmental and consumer groups. Shake Shack and Burger Fi both earned A's while nearly all other major burg…

Food allergies: What a severe reaction feels like

5 days ago

What having a severe nut allergy feels like and how navigating the daily risks affects your life.

1,495 Americans Describe the Financial Reality of Being Really Sick

5 days ago

"Do you pay the hospital bill or do you pay the utility bill?" Don't count on your health insurance for serious illnesses, a new survey warns.

EPA Boasts Of Reduced Greenhouse Gases, Even As Trump Questions Climate Science

5 days ago

U.S. production of heat-trapping greenhouse gases fell 2.7 percent last year. But larger cuts will be needed to address climate change.

Check NHS cancer, A&E, ops and mental health targets in your area

5 days ago

Use our tracker to check whether your local services are meeting waiting-time targets for cancer, routine operations, A&E and mental health treatment.

High Blood Pressure of Pregnancy Tied to Dementia Later in Life

5 days ago

Up to 5 percent of pregnant women develop pre-eclampsia, which is tied to an increased risk of dementia in later years.

Michelle Heaton: Menopause is 'more than a hot flush'

5 days ago

Michelle Heaton went through early menopause aged 38 after a hysterectomy.

Geological Teams Try To Determine The Future Of Storm-Affected Communities

5 days ago

Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey are on the ground in Florida looking for the high water marks of Hurricane Michael. FEMA uses these maps to determine who is eligible for what kind of aid.

Not Just For Cows Anymore: New Cottonseed Is Safe For People To Eat

5 days ago

Cottonseed is full of protein but toxic to humans and most animals. The USDA has approved a genetically engineered cotton with edible seeds. They could eventually feed chickens, fish - or even people.

Feds and Pharma Spar Over Drug Costs in TV Ads

6 days ago

The Trump administration first mentioned requiring drug prices in ads in May, as part of the government's American Patients First plan to lower drug costs. In August, it began officially reviewing a proposed rule.

Length of ring and index fingers 'linked to sexuality'

6 days ago

Women whose left index and ring fingers are different lengths are more likely to be lesbians, a study suggests.

Cataract Surgery, Hearing Aid May Help Aging Brain

6 days ago

Researchers studying cognitive health related to hearing and vision found that the rate of mental decline was halved after cataract surgery and was 75 percent lower after people got a hearing aid.

Post-surgery pounds can predict health problems

6 days ago

In a study of pounds regained after weight-loss surgery, the percentage of pounds put back on helped predict serious health problems, researchers said.

Distrust Of Health Care System May Keep Black Men Away From Prostate Cancer Research

6 days ago

Black men are hit hardest by prostate cancer, but they are underrepresented in research. Researchers held focus groups in three states to understand why.

Nonfiction: The Man Who Pioneered Food Safety

6 days ago

In "The Poison Squad," Deborah Blum tells the story of the early-20th-century U.S.D.A. inspector who changed the way we think about food.

Phys Ed: A Device That Makes Running Faster and Easier

6 days ago

Men reduced the energy cost of their running by about 8 percent when they wore the new contraption.

I woke up unable to speak English

6 days ago

Hannah Jenkins survived a cycling accident - but woke up no longer being able to understand English.

First child in Florida has died of flu this season, state reports

6 days ago

A Florida child died due to flu-related illness during the week ended October 6, according to the state's Department of Health. The child, the first to die in the state, had not received a flu vaccination.

CDC Warns of Polio-Like Virus Striking More Kids

6 days ago

The CDC on Tuesday reported 127 cases of a rare but devastating polio-like virus, partially paralyzing hundreds of children in 22 states. It's the third wave of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) to hit the United States since 2014.

Number of Autism Genes Now Tops 100

6 days ago

Researchers say that we now know of 102 genes that are associated with autism.

Geologists Question 'Evidence Of Ancient Life' In 3.7 Billion-Year-Old Rocks

6 days ago

A new analysis of what were initially thought to be microbial fossils in Greenland suggests they might instead just be mineral structures created when ancient tectonic forces squeezed stone.

Bigger Family, Lower Cancer Risk?

6 days ago

Researchers who analyzed data from 178 countries found that people from larger families were less likely to get cancer than those from smaller families.

U.S. Birth Rates Still Dropping, Moms Still Older

6 days ago

Fewer babies are being born in the United States, and women are generally older when they have their first child, according to a new government report.

Gluten-Free Craze Good, Bad for Celiac Patients

7 days ago

People with celiac disease are happy to have more food choices away from home, but some sense a growing stigma as other people voluntarily go gluten-free.

Nerve Root Stimulation May Help Back Pain More

7 days ago

Stimulating a specific set of nerves that are nestled along the spine may deliver relief to those who suffer from chronic back pain and cut the need for opioid painkillers, new research suggests.

Facebook Posts May Hint at Depression

7 days ago

Using sophisticated software, researchers scanned social media posts and detected depression months before it was apparent on clinical screening tests, according to a recent study.

Countries That Ban Spanking See Less Teen Violence

7 days ago

In countries that ban corporal punishment (spanking and slapping), the rates of physical fighting among teens are as much as 69 percent lower than in countries without such a ban, a study has found.

Study: Blows Without Concussion May Not Hurt Brain

7 days ago

A small new study suggests that repeated impacts to the head that were not as severe as concussions did not result in brain damage to young athletes. The researchers say they need to follow the kids longer.

Obesity Surgery May Cut Diabetics' Heart Risk

7 days ago

Severely obese patients who had weight-loss surgery were 40 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke over five years, versus those on standard diabetes care, according to a new study.

Your Gut May Be to Blame for Your Blood Infection

7 days ago

A Stanford University study of 30 patients with bloodstream infections showed that the infections mostly started in patients' own bodies -- often in the large intestine.

Despite Opioid Crisis, Most Patients Want the Drugs for Post-Op Pain

8 days ago

The survey, of more than 500 patients scheduled for surgery, found that more than three-quarters expected to get opioids afterward. Most also thought opioids were the most effective treatment for post-surgery pain.

Kids' Concussion Symptoms May Persist for a Year

8 days ago

A year after a concussion, as many as 31 percent of kids ages 4 to 15 still had symptoms that included inattention or fatigue, researchers report.

Cancer Bell Ringing Angers Some Who Can Only Watch

8 days ago

For patients whose cancer has spread, who cannot "beat" cancer, the sound of the bell can trigger anger, resentment, resignation, or depression, according to various online accounts.

What Kids Fear Most at the Doctor's Office

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Half of 2- to 5-year-olds are afraid of going to the doctor, according to a new survey. And some kids get so upset that 1 in 5 parents say they find it hard to concentrate on what the doctor or nurse is saying.

Study: C-Section Rates Nearly Doubled Since 2000

11 days ago

Worldwide, births by C-section nearly doubled between 2000 and 2015, a new study has found.

Why my bones are crumbling at 27

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Lizzie Porter was anorexic throughout her teens, and the years of starvation have left a permanent imprint.

Pot May Help MS A Little, But Questions Remain

11 days ago

People with MS who used cannabis-derived drugs reported slightly fewer muscle contractions, less bladder dysfunction and pain in a new study. But the self-reported results differed from those doctors came up with.

FDA: Unapproved Ingredients in Many Supplements

11 days ago

Many dietary supplements, especially those promising enhanced sexual pleasure or weight loss, contain unapproved and potentially dangerous ingredients, the FDA says.

CDC: More Kids Not Getting Recommended Vaccines

11 days ago

The percentage of U.S. children under 2 who haven't received any recommended vaccinations quadrupled in the past 17 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Are Shorter Days Linked to Postpartum Depression?

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Pregnant women's odds of developing postpartum depression were strongly influenced by the number of daylight hours during the last month of pregnancy and immediately after delivery, a new study has found.

What works for treating children's colds?

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They get twice as many colds as adults but there's no magic cure - or is there?

Reality Check: Is Scottish A&E outperforming England?

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Is it true that Scottish A&E departments have outperformed English ones for three and a half years?

Fitness Tip: How To Hydrate and Replace Electrolytes When Working Out

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Water is essential to life. A few days without it could result in death - it's that important. So considering a hydration strategy, especially when working out in the heat is essential to overall health.

3 Tips To Reaching Your Health and Fitness Goals With A Busy Lifestyle

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A busy lifestyle can have a way of disrupting health and fitness goals. Learning to fit healthy habits into the pockets of your time can help tremendously. These three simple strategies may help you realize where you can find time to edge you toward your healt…

Dislocations - When There Is No Doctor

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The bones that form a joint are normally congruous and in apposition to each other. When this relationship is altered due to injury, it leads to a separation of these bones, called a dislocation. What you shouldn't do is as important as what you should when so…

How can you get enough iron from your diet?

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How can you ensure you're getting the iron you need from your food, without eating too much red meat?

Making Australia care about 'silent epidemic'

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Syl Freedman's petition for an endometriosis drug went viral - then she helped to change policy.

Cruise ship rescue: How to survive for 10 hours in the water

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Warm water, a calm head and being a woman can all work in your favour.

Ulcers - Powerful Natural Remedies Revealed!

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The disease cannot be cured until the cause is known and treated. Rarely is the cause of ulcers treated, but rather the effect; that hole in the stomach called an ulcer is doused with milk, cheese, drugs, etc., and then permitted to gouge itself out and start …

Top Gynecologists in India With Top Ratings and Patients' Reviews

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Get the list of best gynecologists in India as per their academic and professional background, ratings, patients' reviews and treatments offered. Dr. Nandita P Palshetkar and Dr. Prathima Reddy top the list because of their experience, quality service and rati…

The Many Benefits Of Good Posture

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Having good posture is an important part of remaining healthy. Good posture helps you avoid back pain and premature wear on your bones, improves lung performance, and much more. In this article, we will explain what good posture is before explaining the many b…

Unintegrated Primitive Reflexes May Be Hindering Your Life

more than 30 days ago

I came across the subject of Primitive Reflexes a few times in the last year, and really took an interest about a month ago when I decided to do a course online about it. Doing anything in my body has always been hard for me, and learning about the unintegrate…

Simple Ways To Prevent Your Liver From Wrecking

more than 30 days ago

The liver is a large meaty organ that sits in the abdomen of vertebrates. Its primary function includes the excretion of hormones and drugs, enzyme activation, metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates and much more. To keep it healthy is a key to live a…

What Are the Conditions Treated by Spine Surgeons?

more than 30 days ago

Spine is an important part of the body's structure. There are 33 bones individual bones in the spine and they are stacked on top of each other. The primary function of spine is to provide support to the body and allowing us to do different physical movements s…

Never Kiss A Parrot

more than 30 days ago

Beware pets that can become health pests! Because if you give him an unwanted peck, he might give you Psittacosis. Whazzat? That's another way of spelling 'fatal attraction'... And while you're about it, you might as well also watch out for (Ouch!) pussy's cla…

Arthroscopic ACL Surgery

more than 30 days ago

Arthroscopic ACL surgical treatment is done to repair a partially or completely torn anterior cruciate ligament(ACL). ACL wounds account for about 40% of all sporting injuries and can lead to long-term pain and instability. There are two types of ACL knee surg…

Lung Transplants - Risks That You Should Be Aware Of

more than 30 days ago

A lung transplant is achieved with a surgical procedure in which the failing lung of the patient is replaced with a healthy lung of a deceased donor. A lung transplant is usually the last resort after all other methods and procedures fail to make an improvemen…

Spider Vein Treatment Cost May Surprise You - Here's Why

more than 30 days ago

Have you ever wondered how much a medical procedure cost before you actually got a bill for it? This type of transparency is hard to actually find, and for those interested in something like spider vein removal cost, having a little bit of insight about the ki…

Varicosities: What They Are And What You Need To Know About Them

more than 30 days ago

"I'm sorry, sir, but you've got varicosities. They're not dangerous, but they will impact your life in different ways." Now, if you didn't know that a varicosity was another term for varicose veins, would that just absolutely scare the living daylights out of …

20 Ways to Stay Fit With Minimal Effort

more than 30 days ago

Getting fit is not an easy task. It can take weeks or even months of hard training and paying attention to what you eat. Staying fit can be even harder.

Ways to Become Healthy in 14 Days

more than 30 days ago

Want to become a very healthy person? Follow these steps and you'll be on your way to becoming a very healthy person. Healthy Diet - The most important factor in transforming the body is your diet.

Chemical Poisoning

more than 30 days ago

Despite taking precautions like labeling poisonous chemicals and keeping them out of the sight and reach of children, chemical poisoning emergencies do arise. Let us prepare ourselves for the quick and decisive action that is called for.

6 Awesome Tips to Get Fit While Doing Housework

more than 30 days ago

Did you know that you can burn a lot of calories doing house chores? According to fitness experts, house chores can burn up to an average of 250 calories in an hour for a 150-lb individual. This post has highlighted some of the ways you can use your house chor…

Heat Stroke: Common Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

more than 30 days ago

Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is a dangerous malady that happens when your internal body temperature rises above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). Caused by high temperatures, if gone untreated, could lead to damage to many of your internal …

The Best Ways to Get Rid of Leg Cramps

more than 30 days ago

Have you ever been struck by a sudden, painful leg cramp? Most of us have at some point, and it's not a pleasant experience. All we can think about is how to get leg cramp relief.

Why You Should Find a Doctor Who You Can Get Along With

more than 30 days ago

It is always important to deal with people who you can easily get along with. When it comes to medical issues, this is not any different. You should find someone who you are very comfortable speaking to as this is the very first step to great communication. Th…

Why Is It Important to Save a Child's Cord Blood? Raise Awareness

more than 30 days ago

Save cord blood, Boon for the future. July is the National cord blood awareness month. Help and save others. The month of July is observed as the National Cord Blood Awareness Month.

Mom! Do I Have To Eat That?

more than 30 days ago

Vitamins and Minerals You know, I may be barking up the wrong tree but if you are a type B personality (more on that later) then chances are you need to take the vitamins and minerals given to you. But will you take them? Probably sporadically at best!

20 Foods That Are Good for Healthy Bones

more than 30 days ago

Our body is composed structurally of bones as the primary support. Bone health is considered essential for everyone since weak bones make our life miserable. Essential nutrients for healthy bones can be obtained through various natural foods.

The Health Benefits of Biophilia

more than 30 days ago

Biophilia refers to the love that a person may have for nature and all the natural processes that take place in nature. Biophilia suggests that all individuals are connected to nature as a result of their genetics. The connection between individuals and their …

A Healthy Lifestyle Is Not a New Year Resolution, It's a Discipline

more than 30 days ago

From the dawn of civilization, mankind always wanted to thrive a life of wellness and liveliness, all for a better tomorrow. However, we seem to be forgetting the idea, lately. Today we once again remind you of the sheer necessity of a Healthy Lifestyle and th…

Seven Days of Solitude, Silence and Water Fast

more than 30 days ago

I wanted to sit with my self and watch my inner sky, with the space to notice the patterns of my thoughts and the growing emptiness arising in between them. I wanted to clear and crystallise my mind and my body so that I could become an open channel for the wo…

This Is The First Thing You Should Do If You Have A Blood Clot In Your Leg

more than 30 days ago

So, you've got a blood clot in your leg. It's a heavy sentence that causes a lot of worry about one's health. Blood clots are nothing to take lightly, but it is important to know that if your doctor indicates that you're dealing with a blood clot in your leg, …

Convulsions - First-Aid Measures

more than 30 days ago

Convulsions, or to use a common, although distinctly un-medical term, "fits", often result in well-meaning bystanders doing more damage than good owing to erroneous and outdated beliefs. Let us clear these misconceptions and watch out for the correct first-aid…

What Habits Make You Crazy Nuts?

more than 30 days ago

I speak from experience -- don't wait until you have a major health crisis to let the excuses, and the bad habit, go. Close the door to that unfriendly behavior and enjoy the freedom of an open, healthy body and environment.

Include Cashews In Your Diet To Get The Following Health Benefits

more than 30 days ago

It is no secret, that cashews nuts are loved by all. Its salty and sweet taste tingle the taste buds of everyone. They are also the overloaded with essential nutrients, which are the important requirement of the body.

Not Sure How to Have a Healthy Life? Here You Can Get Some Ideas

more than 30 days ago

What is the most beautiful think we possess? It's life... that needs extra care and love. But, we usually fail to take maximum care of it. Rather emphasize on having an unhealthy lifestyle which naturally leads to complicated health problems. Though, it is a d…

Fail-Safe Tips For Deep Sleep - One Is Bound To Work For You

more than 30 days ago

When drifting off is a struggle, it may seem like one of life's greatest frustrations. It needn't. In most cases, choices made during the day can have a big impact on whether going to sleep is a pleasure or a nightmare.

7 Factors to Poor Posture and 2 Steps You Can Take Right Now To Better Your Own

more than 30 days ago

Poor posture affects more than how you look. Discover the hidden effects of poor posture on your health, and what you can do about it starting right now. Learn the major contributors to poor posture and the approaches you can take to achieve good posture.

Knee Replacement Cost Guide

more than 30 days ago

Knee replacement surgery has become quite common and more affordable in the last few years. It is now considered as a safe option for people with severe osteoarthritis of the knee joint. This is especially a boon for patients who have end-stage arthritis of th…

Baking Soda to the Rescue With These 6 Problems

more than 30 days ago

Baking soda is not just an ingredient you use in your cooking efforts to make the best chocolate chip cookies. Believe it or not, this item has a ton of uses in home cleaning, which you will do well to consider the next time you are engaged in any such activit…

Spinal Cord - How Is It Formed?

more than 30 days ago

Neural tube is the backbone for spinal cord. The morphogen's gradients' position matters a lot when it comes to the formation of the neural tube. The whole structure of morphogen is important to foster a well balanced cellular responses.

Hip Replacement Surgery - Risks And Recovery

more than 30 days ago

Hip Replacement Surgery is a surgical procedure, which is performed on the hip joints to substitute painful joints with the artificial joints. The procedure is compulsory for the patients, who are not getting any relief from the oral medication and are in need…

Tips for Good Health in 2018

more than 30 days ago

Taking charge of your health can be hard. It requires dedication, perseverance and a positive mental attitude. In this article, we shall look at some simple tips that will help you take control of your health and well being this year.

How to Become a Peak Performer All Throughout the Day

more than 30 days ago

Do you feel stressed out, unable to focus on chores at home or projects at work? Do you feel lethargic without energy? Fear not - you can easily turn that around. This article gives you several viewpoints so that you can actually transform yourself to be a pea…

How To Live An Overall Healthy Life

more than 30 days ago

There are the obvious ways in which you can stay healthy and "live a long happy life," but I want to talk about some of my favorite tips to being healthy. I know what it takes to be a healthy person, but it's even hard for me sometimes. I read other peoples' b…

Study Reveals the Genetics Underlying Cerebral Palsy and Autism

more than 30 days ago

Who does not enjoy mysteries, isn't it? Though the choice or type of mysteries differs from person to person, what remains same is the love for mysteries in general, right? Indeed, all of us even have our favorite detectives, or the people who solve a mystery.

5 Signs Of A Slow Metabolism And Hacks To Fix It

more than 30 days ago

Metabolism is the process of how your body burns stored fuel (including fats) to be used up as energy. When your body burns more fuel, you trim down. So if you've been busy at the gym, eating right but you can't seem to see results, you may want to check if yo…

Staying Healthy and Fit

more than 30 days ago

Staying healthy and fit is not so hard when you take it a bit slower. There are excellent forms of exercise that do not cost a mint.

Holism, Health and Cannabis

more than 30 days ago

I believe that more and more people are discerning the difference between the medical and holistic models of health. Each has its time and place. When discovering the many benefits of medicinal cannabis, our overall wellness, lifestyle and broader culture can …

Neuroplasticity: How to Improve It?

more than 30 days ago

Neuroplasticity is the ability of human brain to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. It allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease, and to adjust their activities in response to new situa…

7 Important Tips of Staying Hydrated

more than 30 days ago

Water is life. About 98% of our Earth is filled with water and we are 70% water ourselves. Water is God's best creation and we all know how important it is to stay hydrated. Sometimes, we forget to drink enough water and land ourselves in situations that could…

Immune System Development

more than 30 days ago

Your immune system is your body's defense mechanism against harmful pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasitic worms, etc. The system is an interactive combination of various ways in which the body recognizes foreign cells, tissues and organis…

Common Health Benefits of Clapping That Can Change Your Life Leading to a Healthy Future

more than 30 days ago

Most people today would be surprised to realize that clapping or applauding with hands is a good exercise for the body that helps to stimulate the organs resulting in its smooth functioning hence scientific research have proved the fact that little babies who …

3 Best Foods for Kidney Stone Prevention

more than 30 days ago

Suffering from stone formation in the kidneys is one of the most common concerns for most people out there. Unhealthy food habits and inadequate water consumption are considered as the prime reasons behind the formation of stones in the urinary tract.

Uses and Benefits of Lemon

more than 30 days ago

Lemon, a citrus fruit when tasted brings a sour expression on your face. Though not consumed separately, the taste of lemon is unique from others. It has many kinds as well - Bonnie Brae, goes in San Diego, USA, Eureka, a common all place lemon, also called Fo…

Things to Eat While Dieting

more than 30 days ago

Gaining weight is an easy task, but losing weight can show you stars in the morning. It's not a cup of tea for everyone. You have to go the gym, exercise regularly, control your food which is the worst. You workout and after that, you get a food craving, but y…

Vegan or Non-Veg, It Doesn't Matter As Long As You Are Eating Healthy

more than 30 days ago

Nutrition is something which is the cry in today's fast running life of work and personal life. The balance creation is very necessary. Food is the fuel which we feed to our body that works like a fuel for it. The fuel must be apt for the body in order to work…

Is Life Damaging Your Spine?

more than 30 days ago

Is modern life becoming a pain in the neck? Are you like the millions of people who spend hours on end every day using a Smartphone or another mobile device? If so, you could be at risk of "text neck", a new age epidemic that could lead to permanent damage.

Surprising Healthier Lifestyle Choices You Can Make

more than 30 days ago

If you're thinking about making healthier lifestyle choices, it's could be time to be a case of out with the old and in with the new! So here are some surprisingly easy ways you can improve your well-being and make your habits the healthiest ones ever!

Can Whole Body CryoTherapy Help With Osteoporosis?

more than 30 days ago

The bones in our body are constantly breaking down and building back up again. When they don't build back up as fast as they break down, we call that osteoporosis and it can be quite debilitating and serious. As we age these issues can become more prevalent, o…

Polyphenols Promote Health - Found in Whole Fruits and Vegetables

more than 30 days ago

Eating polyphenol rich foods every meal and every snack will provide the biggest boost to the body. Supplements with a variety of polyphenols are fine but make sure you get them throughout the day. One dose per day doesn't help your health enough.

Internal Usage of Organic Aloe Vera Products

more than 30 days ago

In the old days Aloe Vera was primarily used for treatment of external ailments, such as wounds, burns, external infections and skincare. Nowadays Aloe Vera is used internally. By now Aloe Vera juice, made from the filet inside the leaves, is widely used for a…

How Does Whole Body CryoTherapy Increase Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

more than 30 days ago

It goes without saying that rapid cooling of the body's surface causes blood vessels to constrict as the body goes into protection mode, and then once out of the Whole Body CryoTherapy sauna the blood rushes back to heat up those areas. No doubt this action in…

Clever Technique Uncovers the Role of Stem Cells in Cartilage Repair

more than 30 days ago

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are found in the bone marrow. The fat and blood in our body helps create cells of various types these include cartilage producing chondrocytes cells. These cells help in restoring arthritis affected joints. There are many sources …

Impact of Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Cardiovascular Research

more than 30 days ago

Despite having therapeutic advances in the medical fields, we continue to receive destructive outcomes for the patients with cardiovascular diseases. Not only have cardiovascular disorders such as myocardial infarction causing congestive heart failure, become …

Common Private Cord Blood Banking Myths Debunked

more than 30 days ago

You may have noticed that there is a lot of marketing and promotions done by cord blood banks nowadays. But what is a cord blood bank exactly? Well, it is a medical bank where doctors extract the hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from the newborn umbilical cord …

Proven Benefits of Fish Oil You Need to Know About

more than 30 days ago

It has always been a debatable topic whether consumption of fish oil is effective enough to combat various diseases than the intake of the prescribed medicines. Various research conducted by renowned medical bodies and institutions have cited that the Omega3 d…

Stories of Hope: Child Receives Transgenic Skin Over Most of His Body

more than 30 days ago

A child was saved from a life-threatening skin disease. The doctors replaced 80% of his skin made from his own cells. This is also known as transgenic replacement. This procedure shows the ability of the skin stem cells to cure a distressing disorder. This pro…

Attractive New Regenerative Medicine Tool Uses Magnets to Shape and Stimulate Stem Cells

more than 30 days ago

How would it have been if we could develop embryoid bodies (EBs) from individual embryonic stem cells (ESCs) using technology? This could give birth to the development of the regenerative medicines and other therapies, which does not require an external suppor…

9 Plus Natural Ways to Prevent the Cold and Flu and Stay Healthy

more than 30 days ago

Learning natural ways to prevent the common cold, flu and staying healthy for you and your family can save you money and keep your own family happy. Having the flu or a cold causes your to miss work and your kids to miss school. Chores don't get done, everyone…

An Unexpected Link: Immune Cells Send a Muscle Injury Signal to Activate Stem Cell Regeneration

more than 30 days ago

Immune cells activate cells for muscle regeneration and repair which will aid in treating muscle disorders. Studies indicate that a gene Adamts 1 gets switched on in the satellite cells. This is a secret protein that activates satellite cells in case of muscle…

Building a Functional Lung is Now Possible With Bioengineering

more than 30 days ago

End-stage lung diseases are the third leading cause of deaths around the world. It has only one true cure, a lung transplant. This is not always an option for a majority of the patients as it is an expensive procedure with a survival rate of just 10% to 12% af…

Commercializing Stem Cell Therapy

more than 30 days ago

Stem cell based therapies have the potential to treat numerous disorders, especially blood and immune related disorders. A wide range of stem cell therapies including allogenic stem cell therapies, autologous therapies, and mesenchymal stem cell therapies has …

Snake Oil Sellers and Health

more than 30 days ago

This article looks at the plethora of online material selling the benefits of certain superfoods, supplements, diets and exercise programmes. Many of the claims made are unproven and the health and lifestyle gurus try to boost sales by knocking orthodox medici…

Health and Wellness Tips With A Long Fitness Life

more than 30 days ago

Your health is your wealth. A healthy man is a wealthy man, literally. You may think of a tycoon who owns so much material wealth but their health troubles them. What is the point of all the material wealth if you cannot enjoy it? The money spent on doctors co…

Argan Oil - The Most Exclusive Natural Oil

more than 30 days ago

The argan tree (logically known as argania spinosa) becomes just in one place on the planet: in the south-west of Morocco. The neighborhood ladies would process around 30 kilos of Argan organic products in right around 14 hours of unadulterated diligent work, …

Balance Is Key

more than 30 days ago

Maintain a healthy lifestyle between working out, going out, and dining out. When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, I find it important to work out once a day and eat healthy throughout the work week.

CIRM-Funded Scientists Discover a New Way to Make Stem Cells Using Antibodies

more than 30 days ago

We know how antibodies perform in our body to restrict the foreign invasions, so that we can protect ourselves from various illnesses caused by viruses and bacteria. Other than these usual physiological activities, they are found to have lent their hands in th…

Study Shows Reduction in Memory Declines by Blocking Spike in Stem Cell Growth After a Brain Injury

more than 30 days ago

There are about 2 million Americans who suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) annually. The severity of the trauma may differ from patient to patient but leads to a wide range of motor, behavioral, cognitive as well as intellectual disabilities in the pat…

Setting The Record Straight on Meat Health

more than 30 days ago

Lets set the record straight on the health benefits of eating meat and dispel the myths that all meat is bad for you. Science shows it has benefits for your mind, immune system and heart to name a few. You would need to eat 5 pounds of Spinach to get your requ…

Learn to Relax and Have Fun Playtime Outdoors

more than 30 days ago

Connect with nature and get your regular dose of natural stress relief while you're at it! This we should memorize as a daily mantra.

Stories of Hope: Drilling Into My Skull and Injecting Stem Cells Helped My Stroke

more than 30 days ago

Life on one hand seems all bright and beautiful. And when faced with an irreversible ailment with no visible room for recovery, then it seems like uncertainty has had a tight grip on life. Ailments like cancers of all kind, immune system and blood disorders an…

Cord Blood Banking for Potential Future Transplantation

more than 30 days ago

Despite all the planning and caution, life seems to be unpredictable at one phase or the other! And it's mostly, when individuals are faced with a health crisis, where the ailment at hand is chronic and irreversible. Humans try to secure the health of their ch…

Study Reveals How to Reprogram Cells in Our Immune System

more than 30 days ago

Our immune system is calibrated to provide us with specific protection shields against harmful diseases, and other conditions too. On being influenced by the excessive active cells and intruder cells, interfering with its physical functions, our immune system …

New Insight Into How Immune Cells Are Formed

more than 30 days ago

After several attempts by various scientists and researchers, it is finally revealed that they have made a ground-breaking invention - The skin patch. It has the ability, not only to heal but also regrow damaged organs within a short span of time.

Scientists Claim First CRISPR Editing of Human Embryos in the USA

more than 30 days ago

With CRISPR technology editing the DNA code of human embryo, can we hold our breath for an absolute eradication of inherited disorders like Thalassemia and similar conditions? The answer is still unclear as there is no such publication about the claims on deco…

How to Make 200k By Staying Healthy

more than 30 days ago

Staying healthy seems like a punishment to many until it is accompanied by the opportunity to earn you 200k. Given that both cost savings and staying healthy are desirable but challenging aspects with an impact on your financial wellbeing, several approaches c…

Common Signs You Are Nutrient Deficient

more than 30 days ago

It is a well-known fact that a healthy diet supplies energy to the body and provides the necessary ingredients for cells to develop. Nutrient deficiencies can have an adverse effect on your day-to-day activities but if you are very watchful enough, you will se…

How You Can Get Started With Essential Oils

more than 30 days ago

Essential oils are compounds derived from the roots, leaves, barks, seeds or peels of plants. They assist plants to ward off pests and stay healthy. They have many physical, mental as well as emotional benefits on man and are very powerful, hence, they should …

How You Can Become Taller Naturally

more than 30 days ago

Your height has a lot to do with so many factors like your genes, diet, age, activity levels and so on. As a result of this, there are some things you can do to boost your height if you really desire it and if you are still at the growing stage.

How You Can Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency

more than 30 days ago

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which is produced when your skin is exposed to the sun. It can also be found in some foods and it is notorious for helping the body to absorb calcium from foods in order to maintain healthy bone cells. It also sustains muscle…

Causes and Treatment of Iron-Deficiency Anemia

more than 30 days ago

Anemia is a body condition characterized by low-level of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Iron-deficiency anemia occurs when your body does not have enough iron and since iron is responsible for producing hemoglobin, the rest of your body will not be able to…

Are You Eating Your Way to Health or Into an Early Grave?

more than 30 days ago

Many people are eating their way into an early grave with foods laced with additives, preservatives, chemicals, sweeteners, and fats. Food is both the problem and also the solution. There are 3 key nutrients and vitamins essential to achieving optimal health. …

Antioxidant Products

more than 30 days ago

This effectively minimizes rancidity, retards lipid oxidation, without any damage to the sensory or nutritional properties, resulting in maintaining quality and shelf-life of meat products. However, intrinsic factors are available in live muscle to prevent lip…

Stories of Hope: Little Sister's Stem Cells Offer Hope

more than 30 days ago

The medical world is buzzing with success stories of how cord blood stem cells have been used to heal a cluster of ailments, from leukaemia to Type 1 and 2 diabetes and many more. This is has made parents-to be consider cord blood banking when their baby is bo…

Know More About Different Types Of Knee Surgeries

more than 30 days ago

As we get older, our body parts stop functioning in the manner they did before, especially our knees become quite weak with age. For proper functioning, we need to get knee surgery. Let's learn more about different types of knee surgeries.

Banking a Baby's Cord Blood May Save Their Life - Is It Worth It?

more than 30 days ago

Amidst all the other do's and don'ts, expecting parents have yet another decision to ponder on! That of cord blood banking. Keeping in mind the innumerable success stories that are circling round the globe, of how sibling's cord blood stem cell has saved her e…

Are Protein Powders Made From Vegetables Recommended?

more than 30 days ago

In my clinical nutrition practice, when a client needs a protein-powder supplement, I generally recommend whey protein isolate powder, even though it's made from an animal source. I like the fact that whey protein contains all nine amino acids that our bodies …

You Are What You Eat, Revisited

more than 30 days ago

A new four-year study from Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Schools of Medicine and Public Health has identified some specific foods and food types that are more responsible for the excess weight we gain than are most others. This prospective, long…

5 Magic Numbers Every Dieter Needs to Know

more than 30 days ago

Does this sound familiar? You've been watching yourself all week (avoiding junk, skipping seconds) and still, your weight is exactly the same as it was a week ago-or worse, even inched up a pound or two. It's hard to remember that weight loss is a long-term pr…

8 Painless Ways to Cut Carbs

more than 30 days ago

A list of 8 ways, with brief details, on how to cut carbohydrates out of your diet. Let me break it down so you don't have to. A quick read for big changes.

How to Dine Out and Stay Healthy

more than 30 days ago

Over the last several years, researchers with New York City's Health Department decided to find out just how much sodium is contained in an average fast-food meal. To do this, they measured the sodium content of 6,500 (!) fast-food meals.

When Inflammation Goes Bad

more than 30 days ago

When body tissue is invaded by harmful foreign substances like bacteria and viruses, the immune system automatically sends white blood cells to the scene, where these cells then release chemicals to counter the foreign invaders. This natural "inflammatory resp…

Are You Getting Enough Probiotics?

more than 30 days ago

Probiotics are the "good" or "healthy" bacteria that live in our gut and keep our gastrointestinal tract in optimal health. It's estimated that this nice mix of microflora growing in our intestines amounts to some 100 trillion bacteria--10 times more than the …

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