Oily fish, broccoli and berries may benefit your eyes, expert says. (HealthDay)—A number of nutrients can help keep your eyes healthy, and some may even improve your eyesight, an eye doctor says. It’s particularly important to eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, said Dr. …
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Eat right to protect your sight
Staff attitudes impact extended treatment time on hemodialysis
(HealthDay)—For nurses, working extended hours is associated with increased job dissatisfaction and burnout, and with patient dissatisfaction, according to a study published in the November issue of Health Af …
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Detecting bladder cancer from urine: an interview with Suzana Nahum-Zilberberg, CEO, BioLight
Interview conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, BA Hons (Cantab) insights from industrySuzana Nahum-ZilberbergCEO of BioLight Please can you give a brief introduction to bladder cancer and how it is currently detected? Bladder cancer is the seventh leading cancer affecting…
Source: Detecting bladder cancer from urine: an interview with Suzana Nahum-Zilberberg, CEO, BioLight
Is Your Poop Normal?
No need to bust out a magnifying glass: The key to spotting colon trouble is “knowing your bowel habits,” says Felice Schnoll-Sussman, M.D. Internalize this symptom primer, and call your doctor if anything new and unusual sticks around for several weeks. Probably OK …
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Movements and space use of giant trevally in coral reef habitats and the importance of environmental drivers
1 Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Building 34, James Cook University, Townsville 4811, Queensland, Australia …
Source: Movements and space use of giant trevally in coral reef habitats and the importance of environmental drivers
Essentiality and centrality in protein interaction networks revisited
1 Department of Computer Science, University of Miami, Coral Gables 33146, FL, USA 2 Center for Computational Science, University of Miami, Coral…
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Genetic variation of transgenerational plasticity of offspring germination in response to salinity stress and the seed transcriptome of Medicago truncatula
1 Section of Molecular and Computational Biology, Department of Biology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA 2 Plant Pathology,…
Source: Genetic variation of transgenerational plasticity of offspring germination in response to salinity stress and the seed transcriptome of Medicago truncatula
Automatic interactive optimization for volumetric modulated arc therapy planning
1 Department of Radiotherapy, VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, 1081 HV, The Netherlands 2 Varian Medical Systems,…
Source: Automatic interactive optimization for volumetric modulated arc therapy planning
Early Birds Versus Night Owls: What Your Bedtime Really Says About You
The tortoise and the hare. Coyote versus roadrunner. The Sharks and the Jets. There are many proverbial rivalries that have rocked this world, but perhaps none so divisive as the one between the early bird and the night owl — two rivals who share the same world …
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St. Gallen 2015: Latest multidisciplinary research in early breast cancer
The latest challenges of early breast cancer research include refining classification and predicting treatment responses, according to a report on the 14th St Gallen International Breast Cancer Consensus Conference, published in ecancermedicalscience. The 2015…
Source: St. Gallen 2015: Latest multidisciplinary research in early breast cancer
History of depression puts women at risk for diabetes during pregnancy, study finds
A history of depression may put women at risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy, according to research published in the latest issue of the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic Neonatal Nursing by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School…
Source: History of depression puts women at risk for diabetes during pregnancy, study finds
Researchers see significant reduction in fatal car crashes after increase in alcohol taxes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Increasing state alcohol taxes could prevent thousands of deaths a year from car crashes, say University of Florida Health researchers, who found alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes decreased after taxes on beer, wine and spirits went up in I…
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3-D print technology provides ‘robohand’ to 7-year-old girl
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) — Seven-year-old Faith Lennox never thought much about putting a prosthetic limb where her missing left hand had once been. Not until the little girl learned she could design her own, strap it on easily and then jump on her bike and p…
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Mother forced to choose which child to save with kidney transplant
A mother in China was forced to choose between her two children after discovering both were fighting for their lives after suffering from kidney failure, and a transplant would save only one of them, Central European News (CEN) reported. Lian Ronghua, 54, discovered…
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Mother forced to choose which child to save with kidney transplant
A mother in China was forced to choose between her two children after discovering both were fighting for their lives after suffering from kidney failure, and a transplant would save only one of them, Central European News (CEN) reported. Lian Ronghua, 54, discovered…
Source: Mother forced to choose which child to save with kidney transplant
Finding Gratitude In Familiar Places
Agf I could sit here and contemplate the details that led to my classmate’s death, but the painful truth is that a life was lost, a valuable life, and had we, as a class, as a tight-knit family, listened closely, maybe, just maybe we could’ve caught the signs. Ger…
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Starbucks To Release New Dannon Smoothies, Hummus And Chicken Wraps
Starbucks already has enough sweet items on its menu and now it’s adding some savory items. According to a press release, Starbucks will begin selling new Thai-Style Peanut Chicken wraps and Edamame Hummus wraps on March 31. The Thai-Style Peanut Chicken wraps are made of grilled white …
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Impact of the joint association between sex, age and diabetes on long-term mortality after acute myocardial infarction
1 National Heart Centre Singapore, 5 Hospital Drive, Singapore 169609, Singapore 2 Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, 8 College Road,…
Source:Impact of the joint association between sex, age and diabetes on long-term mortality after acute myocardial infarction
A study of the association between urinary aluminum concentration and pre-clinical findings among aluminum-handling and non-handling workers
1 Health Service Center, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1, Yakushiji, Tochigi 329-0498, Shimotsuke, Japan 2 Department of Environmental and Preventive Medicine, Jichi Medical…
Source:A study of the association between urinary aluminum concentration and pre-clinical findings among aluminum-handling and non-handling workers
No Easy, Reliable Way To Screen For Suicide
i About twice a year, statistics suggest, a pilot somewhere in the world — usually flying alone — deliberately crashes a plane. The Germanwing flight downed last week may be one such case. But most people who fit the psychological profile of the pilots in these very rare events n…
Source:No Easy, Reliable Way To Screen For Suicide
Scientists gain cellular-level insights into drug delivery processes
Chemists, biologists and pharmacologists deal with the question of how complex active substances can be introduced into cells such that they are rapidly and easily available. Building on earlier research, interdisciplinary teams of scientists has made some important advancements. Time and…
Source:Scientists gain cellular-level insights into drug delivery processes
BPC launches new Health and Housing Task Force to meet the needs of aging U.S. population
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) today launched its new Health and Housing Task Force, designed to help policymakers meet the needs of the United States’ aging population. BPC believes that stable, affordable housing can improve health outcomes and reduce costs imposed on the health care s…
Source:BPC launches new Health and Housing Task Force to meet the needs of aging U.S. population
IDT supports unique bioengineering public outreach program
To help the general public understand how bioengineering is changing the world for the better, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is supporting a unique public outreach program led by expert plant synthetic biologists at Revolution Bioengineering. Detailed in a recent DECODED article,…
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IDT supports unique bioengineering public outreach program
To help the general public understand how bioengineering is changing the world for the better, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is supporting a unique public outreach program led by expert plant synthetic biologists at Revolution Bioengineering. Detailed in a recent…
Source: IDT supports unique bioengineering public outreach program
BPC launches new Health and Housing Task Force to meet the needs of aging U.S. population
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) today launched its new Health and Housing Task Force, designed to help policymakers meet the needs of the United States’ aging population. BPC believes that stable, affordable housing can improve health outcomes and reduce costs i…
Source: BPC launches new Health and Housing Task Force to meet the needs of aging U.S. population
Scientists gain cellular-level insights into drug delivery processes
Chemists, biologists and pharmacologists deal with the question of how complex active substances can be introduced into cells such that they are rapidly and easily available. Building on earlier research, interdisciplinary teams of scientists has made some important advancements. Time and…
Source: Scientists gain cellular-level insights into drug delivery processes
No Easy, Reliable Way To Screen For Suicide
i About twice a year, statistics suggest, a pilot somewhere in the world — usually flying alone — deliberately crashes a plane. The Germanwing flight downed last week may be one such case. But most people who fit the psychological profile of the pilots i…
Source: No Easy, Reliable Way To Screen For Suicide
A study of the association between urinary aluminum concentration and pre-clinical findings among aluminum-handling and non-handling workers
1 Health Service Center, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1, Yakushiji, Tochigi 329-0498, Shimotsuke, Japan 2 Department of Environmental and…
Source: A study of the association between urinary aluminum concentration and pre-clinical findings among aluminum-handling and non-handling workers
Impact of the joint association between sex, age and diabetes on long-term mortality after acute myocardial infarction
1 National Heart Centre Singapore, 5 Hospital Drive, Singapore 169609, Singapore 2 Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical…
Source: Impact of the joint association between sex, age and diabetes on long-term mortality after acute myocardial infarction
Starbucks To Release New Dannon Smoothies, Hummus And Chicken Wraps
Starbucks already has enough sweet items on its menu and now it’s adding some savory items. According to a press release, Starbucks will begin selling new Thai-Style Peanut Chicken wraps and Edamame Hummus wraps on March 31. The Thai-Style Peanut Chicken wraps …
Source: Starbucks To Release New Dannon Smoothies, Hummus And Chicken Wraps
Finding Gratitude In Familiar Places
Agf I could sit here and contemplate the details that led to my classmate’s death, but the painful truth is that a life was lost, a valuable life, and had we, as a class, as a tight-knit family, listened closely, maybe, just maybe we could’ve caught the signs. …
Source: Finding Gratitude In Familiar Places
Success Is Never An Accident. It’s A Choice.
Like everyone, I’ve made some pretty dumb decisions in my life. Early in my career I passed on a great job offer to go with a startup that ended up going nowhere. I later went head-to-head with a boss who just happened to be my CEO. Who do you think won that b…
Source: Success Is Never An Accident. It’s A Choice.
How to Cultivate Happiness Even When It Is Hard
It is easy to choose happiness when we are sitting on the peaks of our lives. But what about when we are lost in the valleys? On those days when we find it hard to put one foot in front of the other, we are tested to go deep. It is then that we realize that…
Source: How to Cultivate Happiness Even When It Is Hard
Why new report could help lead to better breast cancer treatment
March 31, 2015, 8:13 AM|A new national report offers a roadmap for targeting cancer more precisely, and it includes key findings about the type of people who face greater risk from breast cancer. Dr. David Agus of USC’s Westside Cancer Center joins “CBS This Morning” to …
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Debi Mazar: Sleep tips from a Hollywood workaholic
Even by Hollywood standards, Debi Mazar’s life is unconventional and over-scheduled. Between shooting scenes for the upcoming “Entourage” movie and her new TV Land series “Younger,” cooking up Italian feasts with her husband on her Cooking Channel series “Extra Virgin,” …
Source: Debi Mazar: Sleep tips from a Hollywood workaholic
Smartphone face recognition ‘improved’ by copying the brain
Face recognition security on smartphones can be significantly improved if users store an ‘average’ photo of themselves, according to new research by scientists at the University of York. A research team led by Dr David Robertson, of the Department of Psychology’s FaceV…
Source: Smartphone face recognition ‘improved’ by copying the brain
100-million-year-old scale insect practiced brood care
Scientists at the University of Bonn, together with colleagues from China, UK and Poland, have described the oldest evidence of brood care in insects: it is in a female scale insect with her young that is encased in amber as a fossil. The…
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Why slimy cheats don’t win
Darwin’s evolutionary theory predicts survival of the fittest. So why do different survival tactics co-exist, if evolution should always favour the winning strategy? To answer that question scientists at the Universities of Bath and Manchester have been studying a s…
Source: Why slimy cheats don’t win
Discovery of 2 new species of primitive fishes
Saurichthys is a predatory fish characterized by a long thin body and a sharply pointed snout with numerous teeth. This distinctive ray-finned fish lived in marine and freshwater environments all over the world 252-201 million years ago during the Triassic period. Two…
Source: Discovery of 2 new species of primitive fishes
Scientists discover why flowers bloom earlier in a warming climate
Scientists at the John Innes Centre have discovered why the first buds of spring come increasingly earlier as the climate changes. Dr Steven Penfield at the JIC found that plants have an ideal temperature for seed set and flower at a particular time of year to make sure…
Source: Scientists discover why flowers bloom earlier in a warming climate
Endoscopes linked to outbreak of drug-resistant E. coli
NEW YORK (March 30, 2015) – An outbreak of a novel Escherichia coli (E. coli) strain resistant to antibiotics has been linked to contaminated endoscopes in a Washington state hospital. The study indicates that industry standard cleaning guidelines, which were exceeded by hospital staff, may not b…
Source:Endoscopes linked to outbreak of drug-resistant E. coli
New warning for men who eat non-organic produce
March 31, 2015, 5:50 AM|A new study says that men who eat organic produce have better sperm counts than those who eat non-organic fruits and vegetables high in pesticide residue. Also, the danger of letting kids take a sip of alcohol. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health stories. …
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Graphic details revealed as Tsarnaev prosecutors rest case
March 31, 2015, 7:12 AM|The defense team in the Boston Marathon bombing trial begins its first full day of testimony. Prosecutors rested their case Monday following some of the most graphic and emotional images of the trial, including those of the youngest victim, 8-year-old Martin Richard….
Source:Graphic details revealed as Tsarnaev prosecutors rest case
Study finds possible connection between enterovirus D68 and child paralysis
March 31, 2015, 7:16 AM|Researchers say a new strain of a common virus may be the cause of sudden, partial paralysis in more than 100 children. They were treated for respiratory illnesses associated with enterovirus D68, but a new genetic analysis discovered a mutated strain that’s similar to p…
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What keeps Debi Mazar up at night?
March 31, 2015, 6:00 AM|The star of “Entourage” and TV Land’s new series “Younger” says her crazy, over-scheduled life makes it hard to get a good night’s sleep. She tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski how she’s learned to cope.
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6 Saavy Life Hacks From The World’s Most Successful Leaders
While it’s true that everyone works differently, the world’s most successful leaders often have one thing in common: Their days are marked by certain rituals. After all, even Mark Zuckerberg needs a little bit of structure: That’s why his resolution for 2014 was to write handwritten than…
Source:6 Saavy Life Hacks From The World’s Most Successful Leaders
Disney World Gets A Gluten-Free And Vegan Bakery (And Now There’s Magic For Everyone)
The most magical place on earth just got even more magical, especially for certain bellies. BabyCakes, a vegan and gluten-free bakery, has stationed a spot in the Downtown Disney Marketplace, a shopping and dining area that’s not to be confused with Main Street at Magic Kingdom. The f…
Source:Disney World Gets A Gluten-Free And Vegan Bakery (And Now There’s Magic For Everyone)
China Pharma’s revenue decreases 24% to $24.9 million in fiscal year 2014
China Pharma Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: CPHI) (“China Pharma” or the “Company”), an NYSE MKT listed corporation with its fully-integrated specialty pharmaceuticals subsidiary based in China, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2014. Full Year Highlights Revenue decr…
Source:China Pharma’s revenue decreases 24% to $24.9 million in fiscal year 2014
Monday, March 30, 2015
Mount Sinai scientists establish link between ALS and the body’s response to viral infection
A key protein previously implicated in Lou Gehrig’s disease and other neurological diseases plays an important role in the response to viral infection, according to a study led by scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai published today in Nature Immunology. Neurological d…
Source:Mount Sinai scientists establish link between ALS and the body’s response to viral infection
How DNA alarm-system works
The DNA molecule is chemically unstable giving rise to DNA lesions of different nature. That is why DNA damage detection, signaling and repair, collectively known as the DNA damage response, are needed. The DNA damage response is immensely important, for example, for ensuring the highest…
Source:How DNA alarm-system works
Fasting and less-toxic cancer drug may work as well as chemotherapy
Fasting in combination with chemotherapy has already been shown to kill cancer cells, but a pair of new studies in mice suggests that a less-toxic class of drugs combined with fasting may kill breast, colorectal and lung cancer cells equally well. If shown to work in humans, this combination…
Source:Fasting and less-toxic cancer drug may work as well as chemotherapy
U.S. Ebola patient may be out of the woods
BETHESDA, Md. – Officials say an American health care worker who contracted Ebola while volunteering in Sierra Leone has improved to fair condition. The National Institutes of Health announced Monday that the patient had been upgraded from serious condition. It is a positive sign for the p…
Source:U.S. Ebola patient may be out of the woods
As the Celebration of Women Moves On, Let’s Leave No One Behind
It’s an hour-long drive from the chaotic capital city of Managua to the smaller, but no less frenetic town of Jinotepe, Nicaragua. Outside of the city, open fields line each side of the small highway, and volcanoes loom large in the distance. It’s easy to romanticize the landscape, but p…
Source:As the Celebration of Women Moves On, Let’s Leave No One Behind
The Identified Patient
I met a woman in a bar. The place was nearly empty when she came in, sat down next to me and ordered a glass of wine. It was late afternoon and so was she — a disheveled mass of silver and red hair bunned up with half a chopstick holding it all together. She was wearing a long, t…
Source:The Identified Patient
Claims About Andreas Lubitz’s Mental Health Further Stigmatize Mental Illnesses
As one would expect, there has been a lot of press over last week’s tragic crash of the Germanwings jetliner. Most media outlets are reporting the facts, but then there are some, like UK’s The Sun, who choose to sensationalize and further the devastating effects of stigma with their fro…
Source:Claims About Andreas Lubitz’s Mental Health Further Stigmatize Mental Illnesses
Here’s What Would Really Happen If You Stopped Bathing
You’ve probably gone a few days without showering — maybe a week. But let’s say you don’t bathe for days on end — as in you use no soap, no water, no nothing. What would happen? You’re likely to get seriously stinky, for sure (though you may be surprised to learn that sweat itself is od…
Source:Here’s What Would Really Happen If You Stopped Bathing
Suicide, Violence and Mental Illness
Photo: AP The story of 27-year-old Andreas Lubitz, co-pilot of Germanwings Flight #9525 who, reportedly, resolutely defied medical letters not to work because of illness and took 150 people, including himself, to a brutal end will surely ignite yet another round of confusion,…
Source:Suicide, Violence and Mental Illness
Dynamic changes in short- and long-term bacterial composition following fecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection
Bacterial composition of fecal samples from patients with recurrent CDI becomes healthy and donor-like following FMT Four patients (CD1 to CD4) with recurrent CDI were treated with FMT using material obtained from a single donor but from different time points, and fecal samples…
Source:Dynamic changes in short- and long-term bacterial composition following fecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection
A larger study of food-related IgG confirms the possible new epidemiological approach to non-IgE-mediated reactions and suggests five great food clusters
Five great food clusters have been identified. The first one consists of highly Nickel-containing foods such as tomato, kiwi fruit, peanut, almond and buckwheat. Within this group it is possible to identify the second cluster including wheat and related grains such as…
Source:A larger study of food-related IgG confirms the possible new epidemiological approach to non-IgE-mediated reactions and suggests five great food clusters
Investigational S-equol nutritional supplement may alleviate certain menopause symptoms
The investigational S-equol nutritional supplement may be a viable agent to alleviate certain menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, according to a new peer-reviewed article in the March Journal of Women’s Health. “Current data suggest that women may have benefits with S-equol for menopausal va…
Source:Investigational S-equol nutritional supplement may alleviate certain menopause symptoms
Caris Life Sciences study may have potentially significant benefit in patients with uterine cancer
Caris Life Sciences® today announced the presentation of a study that found drugs targeting specific pathways may have potentially significant benefit in a select subset of patients with uterine cancer. The study results were highlighted today in an oral presentation in a Plenary Session at the …
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Caris Life Sciences study may have potentially significant benefit in patients with uterine cancer
Caris Life Sciences® today announced the presentation of a study that found drugs targeting specific pathways may have potentially significant benefit in a select subset of patients with uterine cancer. The study results were highlighted today in an oral presentation in …
Source: Caris Life Sciences study may have potentially significant benefit in patients with uterine cancer
Nine Community Care Access Centres finalize collective agreements with ONA
Nine Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) now have finalized collective agreements with the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA), arrived at through interest arbitration. “These new collective agreements with the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) settle the outstanding iss…
Source: Nine Community Care Access Centres finalize collective agreements with ONA
Investigational S-equol nutritional supplement may alleviate certain menopause symptoms
The investigational S-equol nutritional supplement may be a viable agent to alleviate certain menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, according to a new peer-reviewed article in the March Journal of Women’s Health. “Current data suggest that women may have benefits wit…
Source: Investigational S-equol nutritional supplement may alleviate certain menopause symptoms
A larger study of food-related IgG confirms the possible new epidemiological approach to non-IgE-mediated reactions and suggests five great food clusters
Five great food clusters have been identified. The first one consists of highly Nickel-containing foods such as tomato, kiwi fruit, peanut, almond and buckwheat. Within this group it is possible to identify the second cluster including wheat and…
Source: A larger study of food-related IgG confirms the possible new epidemiological approach to non-IgE-mediated reactions and suggests five great food clusters
Dynamic changes in short- and long-term bacterial composition following fecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection
Bacterial composition of fecal samples from patients with recurrent CDI becomes healthy and donor-like following FMT Four patients (CD1 to CD4) with recurrent CDI were treated with FMT using material obtained from a single donor but from different time…
Source: Dynamic changes in short- and long-term bacterial composition following fecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection
Suicide, Violence and Mental Illness
Photo: AP The story of 27-year-old Andreas Lubitz, co-pilot of Germanwings Flight #9525 who, reportedly, resolutely defied medical letters not to work because of illness and took 150 people, including himself, to a brutal end will surely ignite yet another…
Source: Suicide, Violence and Mental Illness
Here’s What Would Really Happen If You Stopped Bathing
You’ve probably gone a few days without showering — maybe a week. But let’s say you don’t bathe for days on end — as in you use no soap, no water, no nothing. What would happen? You’re likely to get seriously stinky, for sure (though you may be surprised to lea…
Source: Here’s What Would Really Happen If You Stopped Bathing
Claims About Andreas Lubitz’s Mental Health Further Stigmatize Mental Illnesses
As one would expect, there has been a lot of press over last week’s tragic crash of the Germanwings jetliner. Most media outlets are reporting the facts, but then there are some, like UK’s The Sun, who choose to sensationalize and further the devastating eff…
Source: Claims About Andreas Lubitz’s Mental Health Further Stigmatize Mental Illnesses
The Identified Patient
I met a woman in a bar. The place was nearly empty when she came in, sat down next to me and ordered a glass of wine. It was late afternoon and so was she — a disheveled mass of silver and red hair bunned up with half a chopstick holding it all together. She w…
Source: The Identified Patient
As the Celebration of Women Moves On, Let’s Leave No One Behind
It’s an hour-long drive from the chaotic capital city of Managua to the smaller, but no less frenetic town of Jinotepe, Nicaragua. Outside of the city, open fields line each side of the small highway, and volcanoes loom large in the distance. It’s easy to rom…
Source: As the Celebration of Women Moves On, Let’s Leave No One Behind
U.S. Ebola patient may be out of the woods
BETHESDA, Md. – Officials say an American health care worker who contracted Ebola while volunteering in Sierra Leone has improved to fair condition. The National Institutes of Health announced Monday that the patient had been upgraded from serious condition. It is a p…
Source: U.S. Ebola patient may be out of the woods
Fasting and less-toxic cancer drug may work as well as chemotherapy
Fasting in combination with chemotherapy has already been shown to kill cancer cells, but a pair of new studies in mice suggests that a less-toxic class of drugs combined with fasting may kill breast, colorectal and lung cancer cells equally well. If shown to work in…
Source: Fasting and less-toxic cancer drug may work as well as chemotherapy
How DNA alarm-system works
The DNA molecule is chemically unstable giving rise to DNA lesions of different nature. That is why DNA damage detection, signaling and repair, collectively known as the DNA damage response, are needed. The DNA damage response is immensely important, for example, for…
Source: How DNA alarm-system works
Mount Sinai scientists establish link between ALS and the body’s response to viral infection
A key protein previously implicated in Lou Gehrig’s disease and other neurological diseases plays an important role in the response to viral infection, according to a study led by scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai published today in Nature I…
Source: Mount Sinai scientists establish link between ALS and the body’s response to viral infection
Odds of reversing ICU patients’ preferences to forgo life-sustaining care vary, Penn study finds
PHILADELPHIA — Intensive care units across the United States vary widely in how they manage the care of patients who have set preexisting limits on life-sustaining therapies, such as authorizing do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders and prohibiting interventions such as f…
Source: Odds of reversing ICU patients’ preferences to forgo life-sustaining care vary, Penn study finds
Crowdsourced tool for depression
Researchers at MIT and Northwestern University have developed a new peer-to-peer networking tool that enables sufferers of anxiety and depression to build online support communities and practice therapeutic techniques. In a study involving 166 subjects who had exhibited…
Source: Crowdsourced tool for depression
Sierra Leone back to work after Ebola lockdown
Freetown (AFP) – Sierra Leoneans breathed a sigh of relief on Monday as they emerged from a three-day nationwide lockdown imposed in a bid to prevent a resurgence of the deadly Ebola virus. The country’s population of more than six million had been confined to t…
Source: Sierra Leone back to work after Ebola lockdown
Novartis digs deeper into cancer with up to $750 million Aduro deal
(Reuters) – Swiss drugmaker Novartis (NOVN.VX) is digging deeper into cancer immunotherapy, one of the hottest areas of drug research, through a tie-up with Aduro Biotech (ADRO.O) worth up to $750 million. The move comes as the privately owned California-based b…
Source: Novartis digs deeper into cancer with up to $750 million Aduro deal
GNC Holdings settles herbal supplements dispute with NY Attorney General
(Reuters) – GNC Holdings Inc said it restored certain dietary supplements to its stores in New York after reaching an agreement with the state’s attorney general that its products complied with the Food and Drug Administration’s guidelines. GNC also agreed to adopt st…
Source: GNC Holdings settles herbal supplements dispute with NY Attorney General
Kids’ fast food consumption on the decline
Between 2003 and 2010, the number of U.S. kids eating fast food on any given day went down, and the calories from some types of fast foods have declined as well, according to a new study. “Most prior studies have focused on menu items, but this (one) actually looked a…
Source: Kids’ fast food consumption on the decline
Los Angeles company to halt seafood distribution over listeria
Red Snapper seafood is seen on display at the Safeway store in Wheaton, Maryland February 13, 2015. REUTERS/Gary Cameron (UNITED STATES) – RTR4PJ5V A U.S. District Court imposed a permanent injunction on a Los Angeles-based seafood company after food inspectors f…
Source: Los Angeles company to halt seafood distribution over listeria
7 Truths About Personal Power
It is a fundamental need to search for and express your personal freedom and power in life. It is through experiencing our unrestricted freedom that happiness comes. You are here to gain from struggle your higher standards for the living and loving you dream to experience. Empower…
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Being Yourself, That’s the Greatest Gift and Service
Readjust your vision. Refocus on what’s true for you. What’s that well inside you bringing forth? Where’s that inner thrust leading you? Once you make yourself the center of your world, you step into your power. You’ll begin to create from the inside out, making visible what only you cou…
Source:Being Yourself, That’s the Greatest Gift and Service
‘Atomic chicken-wire’ is key to faster DNA sequencing
An unusual and very exciting form of carbon – that can be created by drawing on paper- looks to hold the key to real-time, high throughput DNA sequencing, a technique that would revolutionise medical research and testing. Led by Dr Jiri Cervenka and PhD candidate Nikolai Dontschuk from the U…
Source:‘Atomic chicken-wire’ is key to faster DNA sequencing
Researchers observe major hand hygiene problems in operating rooms
An observational study by Sahlgrenska Academy researchers at a large Swedish hospital found 2,393 opportunities for hand disinfection and/or aseptic techniques. Doctors and nurses missed 90% of the opportunities. A new study at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, is attracting a great…
Source:Researchers observe major hand hygiene problems in operating rooms
Next important step toward quantum computer
Physicists at the Universities of Bonn and Cambridge have succeeded in linking two completely different quantum systems to one another. In doing so, they have taken an important step forward on the way to a quantum computer. To accomplish their feat the researchers used a method that seems to…
Source:Next important step toward quantum computer
Spending more time with children not always better, study finds
March 30, 2015, 8:42 AM|More time with your children does not necessarily result in better grades, health or behavior. But that’s not an endorsement for hands-off parenting. Jennifer Senior, author of “All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the …
Source:Spending more time with children not always better, study finds
6 Ways You’re Healthier Than You Think
So you’re not “eating clean,” training for a marathon or meditating before your restorative nap each day? Relax — you still might be healthier than you think. By Carlin Flora 1. You talk about whole foods more than you eat them, but you speak two languages. Lifelong bilinguals are protec…
Source:6 Ways You’re Healthier Than You Think
The End of Ebola? Lessons at the Epidemic’s One Year Anniversary
“That’s the anthrax building,” a colleague told me several years ago, pointing to a squat reddish-brown brick building in the middle of Fort Detrick, for many years the U.S. Army’s center for biological warfare research. Cinderblocks now sealed up all of the doors and windows. Inside, an…
Source:The End of Ebola? Lessons at the Epidemic’s One Year Anniversary
How Becoming an Active Patient Likely Saved My Husband’s Life
When my husband was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma back in 1999, we were devastated. Like the millions of other people around the world who learn they have cancer every year, we journeyed through the common five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and …
Source:How Becoming an Active Patient Likely Saved My Husband’s Life
Save Yourself Time With A Time Audit
Do you need more time? For most people, the answer is a resounding yes. Yet many of us waste time every day, or spend it on things that don’t make us satisfied. Time is a precious resource, so it is worth checking up on our spending now and again. Do you know exactly where your time g…
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You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are
In the Marine Corps, they train us very hard to be tough, efficient and extremely resilient. Physical and mental fitness is a part of everything we do. And although I felt like I was in good shape when I started Officer Candidate School, I lost 20 pounds in 10 weeks and returned to…
Source:You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are
Partially hydrolysed, prebiotic supplemented whey formula for the prevention of allergic manifestations in high risk infants: a multicentre double-blind randomised controlled trial
In the KGI, AD developed in 93/324 (29%) infants randomised to control and 84/293 (29%) to active (OR 0.94 – [95%CI 0.65-1.36]). We found no difference in AM at 3-5 years. The active group had lower serum cow’s milk (CM) IgG1 at 6 months than the control (p0.0001) and t…
Source:Partially hydrolysed, prebiotic supplemented whey formula for the prevention of allergic manifestations in high risk infants: a multicentre double-blind randomised controlled trial
Relevance of food allergy in the assessment of NSAID-involved reactions
170 patients were included, mean age 47±15 years, 63% female. 52/170 (31%) were sensitized to any food SPT, being the lipid transfer protein (LTP) the most frequent sensitization (32/52, 61%), followed by shrimp (13/52, 25%). Among them, 36/52 had a previous known food …
Source:Relevance of food allergy in the assessment of NSAID-involved reactions
Relevance of IgE to novel kiwi seed allergens evaluated in kiwi allergic children
Kiwi seeds were isolated, extracted and analyzed using chromatographic methods, MALDI-TOF and SDS-PAGE. Patient samples from children with documented primary kiwi allergy were used for evaluation. Care was taken to not include patients primarily sensitized to birch…
Source:Relevance of IgE to novel kiwi seed allergens evaluated in kiwi allergic children
The use of recombinant fish parvalbumin Gad c 1 in the characterisation of fish allergic patients
We selected 55 pts (34M, 21F; average age:7.4 years). All had fish allergy, characterized by positive clinical history, skin-prick tests and serum specific IgE to several fish and Gad c 1 (UniCap®, Thermo-Fisher). Oral food challenge was performed to evaluate fish tolerance …
Source:The use of recombinant fish parvalbumin Gad c 1 in the characterisation of fish allergic patients
Methyl Bromide and Strawberries .. Shock .. Horror .. Oh, Wait a Minute.
There was an article on the ABC site this morning which gave us this alarming headline “Pesticide banned worldwide still used to grow 70pc of Australian strawberries”. Shocking! Except, well, there were a few teeny tiny but important details missing. Methyl Bromide (the substance involved) has be…
Source:Methyl Bromide and Strawberries .. Shock .. Horror .. Oh, Wait a Minute.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Battlefield lessons transform U.S. emergency care
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (Reuters) – Paramedic Dean Elliott rummaged through the ambulance’s emergency kit and pulled out a pint-sized red power drill, a tool whose use was honed on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. The drill allows high-speed insertion of a needle directly into a bone’s mar…
Source:Battlefield lessons transform U.S. emergency care
Guinea weighs lockdowns as West Africa continues Ebola fight
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — The West African countries hit hardest by Ebola are ramping up efforts to eradicate the deadly disease using lockdowns, restrictions on burials and a warning to survivors about the potential dangers of unprotected sex. The region’s Ebola outbreak has killed more th…
Source:Guinea weighs lockdowns as West Africa continues Ebola fight
A Wake-Up Call and a Scary Diagnosis
As a business speaker and trainer, I shake a lot of hands. But for the past year, I have done so as quickly as possible, then tried to keep my hands out of sight. I do a lot of presentations and it’s hard to be effective with your hands tucked away, but I was mortified for others to see …
Source:A Wake-Up Call and a Scary Diagnosis
The Real Reason You Should Be Meditating
I hear you. Don’t I need to want to be a Zen Master to meditate? Or, my to-do list is already too long and there are so many other things I could be doing with my time besides meditating! Maybe. But there’s also nothing more exhausting or frustrating than working your butt off and not r…
Source:The Real Reason You Should Be Meditating
Rethinking Change Through Personal Growth Management: An Interview With Growally CEO Viviana Vethencourt
In the volatile world we live in, where change is the only constant, learning to embrace and manage change to our own advantage can make all the difference between being stuck with a life you do not want or live a happier, more fulfilling life, the one you always dreamed about….
Source:Rethinking Change Through Personal Growth Management: An Interview With Growally CEO Viviana Vethencourt
Confessions of a Former Cutter
I never thought I would write this story. It’s something I never wanted to be made public. But I’ve recently been thinking about my journey and decided it’s time to confess to something I no longer do. I am a former cutter. I used to self-mutilate. (As I type this, my chest tightens with…
Source:Confessions of a Former Cutter
Confessions of a Former Cutter
I never thought I would write this story. It’s something I never wanted to be made public. But I’ve recently been thinking about my journey and decided it’s time to confess to something I no longer do. I am a former cutter. I used to self-mutilate. (As I type t…
Source: Confessions of a Former Cutter
Rethinking Change Through Personal Growth Management: An Interview With Growally CEO Viviana Vethencourt
In the volatile world we live in, where change is the only constant, learning to embrace and manage change to our own advantage can make all the difference between being stuck with a life you do not want or live a happier, more fulfilling life, the one you…
Source: Rethinking Change Through Personal Growth Management: An Interview With Growally CEO Viviana Vethencourt
The Real Reason You Should Be Meditating
I hear you. Don’t I need to want to be a Zen Master to meditate? Or, my to-do list is already too long and there are so many other things I could be doing with my time besides meditating! Maybe. But there’s also nothing more exhausting or frustrating than wor…
Source: The Real Reason You Should Be Meditating
A Wake-Up Call and a Scary Diagnosis
As a business speaker and trainer, I shake a lot of hands. But for the past year, I have done so as quickly as possible, then tried to keep my hands out of sight. I do a lot of presentations and it’s hard to be effective with your hands tucked away, but I was m…
Source: A Wake-Up Call and a Scary Diagnosis
Guinea weighs lockdowns as West Africa continues Ebola fight
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — The West African countries hit hardest by Ebola are ramping up efforts to eradicate the deadly disease using lockdowns, restrictions on burials and a warning to survivors about the potential dangers of unprotected sex. The region’s Ebola o…
Source: Guinea weighs lockdowns as West Africa continues Ebola fight
Battlefield lessons transform U.S. emergency care
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (Reuters) – Paramedic Dean Elliott rummaged through the ambulance’s emergency kit and pulled out a pint-sized red power drill, a tool whose use was honed on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. The drill allows high-speed insertion of a needle d…
Source: Battlefield lessons transform U.S. emergency care
Battling nightmare infections: U.S. CDC’s plan to beat supberbugs
CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – With painstaking effort, a group of Chicago hospitals has managed to cut by half the number of infections caused by an especially deadly type of superbug. Now U.S. health officials want that kind of campaign to go national. The White H…
Source: Battling nightmare infections: U.S. CDC’s plan to beat supberbugs
Britain to offer all infants meningitis B vaccine
In the first installment of a new series, Peter Doshi, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and Associate Editor at The BMJ, asks why authorities are approving drugs with little evidence they d …
Source: Britain to offer all infants meningitis B vaccine
UN Ebola head warns against complacency as fight enters last lap
The head of the UN’s Ebola fighting force on Sunday warned against complacency as the battle against the disease entered its final lap while also hailing Guinea for tightening surveillance. Mauritanian Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed’s comments came a day after Guinea announced a health emergency in fiv…
Source: UN Ebola head warns against complacency as fight enters last lap
Research: Young athletes who undergo ACL reconstruction experience re-injury
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Source: Research: Young athletes who undergo ACL reconstruction experience re-injury
NYUCD receives NIH grant to develop POC test to detect HIV antibodies and viral RNA
New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) has received a sub-award in the amount of $335,000 from a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to complete the development of a fully automated…
Source: NYUCD receives NIH grant to develop POC test to detect HIV antibodies and viral RNA
Moffitt researchers use integrative approaches to study cancer heterogeneity
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers are using integrative approaches to study cancer by combining mathematical and computational modeling with experimental and clinical data. The use of integrative approaches enables scientists to study and model cancer progression in a…
Source: Moffitt researchers use integrative approaches to study cancer heterogeneity
AACR to honor Lewis C. Cantley with Princess Takamatsu Memorial Lectureship
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will honor Lewis C. Cantley, PhD, with the ninth annual Princess Takamatsu Memorial Lectureship at the AACR Annual Meeting 2015, to be held in Philadelphia, April 18-22. Cantley, the Meyer Director of the Sandra and…
Source: AACR to honor Lewis C. Cantley with Princess Takamatsu Memorial Lectureship
How to Slow Time
We are too often hurried, stressed, distracted, overwhelmed, and bombarded from every angle. We are fighting the good fight, yet with so much going on life can begin to feel… unfelt. How do we keep from feeling disconnected from ourselves, from this moment, f…
Source: How to Slow Time
Do You Fear Losing Weight?
I get that going for what you really want can be terrifying… (including with your weight loss). I understand that going for what you really want can be terrifying sometimes and thoughts can run through your mind, such as “What if it doesn’t happen for me?” “What…
Source: Do You Fear Losing Weight?
An Open Letter to Conversation Stealers
Dear Conversation Stealers, I knew that I would need to write this letter at some point in time but have been putting it off for some time. I guess in my role as a clinical psychologist I am inclined to give others the benefit of the doubt. And yes, after all…
Source: An Open Letter to Conversation Stealers
How to Envision Your True Success
What image comes to mind when you think of success? Does it look like sunbathing on a yacht in the Bahamas? Or sipping coffee in your spacious and sunny Manhattan apartment? Or running a global business from your laptop on the deck of your Tiny House built…
Source: How to Envision Your True Success
How Many Diets Are There?
While I was presenting a program on sugar and artificial sweeteners and offering suggestions to change to healthier options, an overweight participant said, “But Margaret, everything we eat has artificial sweeteners.” I asked her what diet plans she has used th…
Source: How Many Diets Are There?
3 West African countries increase fight to end Ebola
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — The West African countries hit hardest by Ebola are ramping up efforts to eradicate the deadly disease using lockdowns, restrictions on burials and a warning to survivors about the potential dangers of unprotected sex. The region’s Ebola o…
Source: 3 West African countries increase fight to end Ebola
Liberia calls for sexual abstinence to cut Ebola transmission risk
MONROVIA (Reuters) – Liberia called on Ebola survivors on Sunday to strictly observe a period of sexual abstinence after recovering from the disease, amid fears the country’s last case may have resulted from sexual transmission. The West African nation suffered a set…
Source: Liberia calls for sexual abstinence to cut Ebola transmission risk
Battling nightmare infections: US CDC’s plan to beat supberbugs
CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – With painstaking effort, a group of Chicago hospitals has managed to cut by half the number of infections caused by an especially deadly type of superbug. Now U.S. health officials want that kind of campaign to go national. The White House on Friday told the U.S. …
Source:Battling nightmare infections: US CDC’s plan to beat supberbugs
LGBT Wellness Roundup: March 27
Each week HuffPost Gay Voices, in a partnership with blogger Scout, LGBT HealthLink and researcher Susana Fajardo, brings you a round up of some of the biggest LGBT wellness stories from the past seven days. For more LGBT Wellness visit our page dedicated to the topic here. 1 John…
Source:LGBT Wellness Roundup: March 27
How To Spring Clean Your Kitchen (And Your Diet)
By Laurel Leicht for Life by DailyBurn Even if you haven’t been indulging in rich, comforting meals all winter, chances are you’ve accumulated more unhealthy foods in your freezer, fridge and cupboard than you realize. To start off the new season on the right foot, a little spring cle…
Source:How To Spring Clean Your Kitchen (And Your Diet)
Can The Country’s First Junk Food Tax Reduce Obesity And Diabetes On The Navajo Nation?
On long drives across the Navajo Nation, a remote and, unpaved territory spanning 27,000 square miles and three states, procuring healthy food is nearly impossible. Read the whole story Article source:…
Source:Can The Country’s First Junk Food Tax Reduce Obesity And Diabetes On The Navajo Nation?
10 Steps to Cope With Overwhelm
It is no secret that in this busy world we can often end up feeling pretty overwhelmed. We are surrounded by things to do, people to see and goals to reach. Then when you add the extra pressure of what life “should” look like and the constant practice of comparing ourselves to others it …
Source:10 Steps to Cope With Overwhelm
Hearing loss: Could your headphones be to blame?
Most music lovers know that turning on some tunes can help put you in a better mood. In fact, research has shown how it can help relieve stress, reduce pain and improve your overall health. A study published in the journal PeerJ, also found that listening to classical music enhances mood,…
Source:Hearing loss: Could your headphones be to blame?
14 breastfeeding myths and facts
Breastfeeding myths can change the course of your individual journey, whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned pro. Here, our experts debunk the most common breastfeeding tales and reveal their surprising truths. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Myth #1: Breastfeeding will come n…
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Guinea president reinforces emergency Ebola measures
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — In a renewed effort to eradicate Ebola, Guinea’s president announced new restrictions on burials and warned of possible lockdowns in the country’s western region. In an address on state television Saturday night, President Alpha Conde lamented that vigilance had fl…
Source:Guinea president reinforces emergency Ebola measures
UCSF professor wins Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science
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Source:UCSF professor wins Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science
Australian researchers find gene that drives aggressive form of triple-negative breast cancer
Australian researchers have found that so-called ‘triple-negative breast cancers’ are two distinct diseases that likely originate from different cell types. This helps explain why survival prospects for women with the diagnosis tend to be either very good or very bad. The Sydney-based research te…
Source:Australian researchers find gene that drives aggressive form of triple-negative breast cancer
NCCC at Dartmouth designated again as Comprehensive Cancer Center by NCI
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed its Cancer Center Support Grant to Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC) at Dartmouth, continuing NCCC’s designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. “Comprehensive Cancer Center” is the top designation given by NCI for the highest quality patient car…
Source:NCCC at Dartmouth designated again as Comprehensive Cancer Center by NCI
NCCC at Dartmouth designated again as Comprehensive Cancer Center by NCI
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed its Cancer Center Support Grant to Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC) at Dartmouth, continuing NCCC’s designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. “Comprehensive Cancer Center” is the top designation given by NCI for the h…
Source: NCCC at Dartmouth designated again as Comprehensive Cancer Center by NCI
Australian researchers find gene that drives aggressive form of triple-negative breast cancer
Australian researchers have found that so-called ‘triple-negative breast cancers’ are two distinct diseases that likely originate from different cell types. This helps explain why survival prospects for women with the diagnosis tend to be either very good or very bad…
Source: Australian researchers find gene that drives aggressive form of triple-negative breast cancer
CFDA accepts WuXi MedImmune’s novel anti-IL6 monoclonal antibody IND application for review
WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: WX), a leading open-access RD capability and technology platform company serving the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, announced today that an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for WuXi…
Source: CFDA accepts WuXi MedImmune’s novel anti-IL6 monoclonal antibody IND application for review
Guinea president reinforces emergency Ebola measures
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — In a renewed effort to eradicate Ebola, Guinea’s president announced new restrictions on burials and warned of possible lockdowns in the country’s western region. In an address on state television Saturday night, President Alpha Conde lame…
Source: Guinea president reinforces emergency Ebola measures
14 breastfeeding myths and facts
Breastfeeding myths can change the course of your individual journey, whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned pro. Here, our experts debunk the most common breastfeeding tales and reveal their surprising truths. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Myth #1: Breastfeeding will c…
Source: 14 breastfeeding myths and facts
Hearing loss: Could your headphones be to blame?
Most music lovers know that turning on some tunes can help put you in a better mood. In fact, research has shown how it can help relieve stress, reduce pain and improve your overall health. A study published in the journal PeerJ, also found that listening to…
Source: Hearing loss: Could your headphones be to blame?
10 Steps to Cope With Overwhelm
It is no secret that in this busy world we can often end up feeling pretty overwhelmed. We are surrounded by things to do, people to see and goals to reach. Then when you add the extra pressure of what life “should” look like and the constant practice of com…
Source: 10 Steps to Cope With Overwhelm
Can The Country’s First Junk Food Tax Reduce Obesity And Diabetes On The Navajo Nation?
On long drives across the Navajo Nation, a remote and, unpaved territory spanning 27,000 square miles and three states, procuring healthy food is nearly impossible. Read the whole story
Source: Can The Country’s First Junk Food Tax Reduce Obesity And Diabetes On The Navajo Nation?
How To Spring Clean Your Kitchen (And Your Diet)
By Laurel Leicht for Life by DailyBurn Even if you haven’t been indulging in rich, comforting meals all winter, chances are you’ve accumulated more unhealthy foods in your freezer, fridge and cupboard than you realize. To start off the new season on the right fo…
Source: How To Spring Clean Your Kitchen (And Your Diet)
7 Questions You Should Ask Yourself At The End Of Each Day
Each day we have tons of inquiries — for our co-workers, our friends, our families. But do we ever ask ourselves any questions? If we don’t, we may be framing our own mindsets through someone else’s lens. Below are seven questions that will not only help you tak…
Source: 7 Questions You Should Ask Yourself At The End Of Each Day
LGBT Wellness Roundup: March 27
Each week HuffPost Gay Voices, in a partnership with blogger Scout, LGBT HealthLink and researcher Susana Fajardo, brings you a round up of some of the biggest LGBT wellness stories from the past seven days. For more LGBT Wellness visit our page dedicated to…
Source: LGBT Wellness Roundup: March 27
Battling nightmare infections: US CDC’s plan to beat supberbugs
CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – With painstaking effort, a group of Chicago hospitals has managed to cut by half the number of infections caused by an especially deadly type of superbug. Now U.S. health officials want that kind of campaign to go national. The White H…
Source: Battling nightmare infections: US CDC’s plan to beat supberbugs
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Police fire tear gas on crowd during Sierra Leone Ebola lockdown
FREETOWN (Reuters) – Police fired tear gas at an angry crowd in Sierra Leone on Saturday after they threw stones at officials during a three-day national lockdown that the government hopes will accelerate the end of the Ebola epidemic, residents said. Sierra Leone h…
Source: Police fire tear gas on crowd during Sierra Leone Ebola lockdown
Angelina Jolie removes female organs amid cancer fears
March 28, 2015, 7:37 AM|When doctors told actress Angelina Jolie, 39, that her risk of developing ovarian cancer was 50%, she chose to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. Jolie said she wants other women at risk to know their options. And, strong new evidence shows that eating…
Source:Angelina Jolie removes female organs amid cancer fears
Patients of six-way kidney swap meet for the first time
March 28, 2015, 8:12 AM|12 patients made medical history in California earlier this year with a six-way kidney swap. Now, they’ve met one another for the first time. Carter Evans reports on the emotional reunion. Article source: h…
Source:Patients of six-way kidney swap meet for the first time
Our Brain Is Wired To Move On After Heartbreak, Study Says
We know that humans are wired to fall in love, but are we also built to break up? Love is what evolutionary psychologists call a human universal — a fundamental human experience that appears across all cultures. According to a new study, the experience of falling out of love and moving …
Source:Our Brain Is Wired To Move On After Heartbreak, Study Says
A Day’s A Day The World Around — But Shorter On Saturn
i Saturn has a rocky surface, but it’s deep beneath the clouds. That makes it hard to tell exactly how long the day is. NASA hide caption itoggle caption NASA Saturn has a rocky surface, but it’s deep beneath the clouds. …
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Indiana’s HIV Spike Prompts New Calls For Needle Exchanges Statewide
i Needle exchange programs, like this one in Portland, Maine, offer free, sterile syringes and needles to drug users. The programs save money and lives, health officials say, by curtailing the spread of bloodborne infections, such as hepatitis and HIV. …
Source:Indiana’s HIV Spike Prompts New Calls For Needle Exchanges Statewide
Birder Finds Panama Packed With Species, But No Harpy Eagles
There are more species of birds in Panama than all of North America. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Ray Brown, host of the radio program Talkin’ Birds, who just returned from the country.
Source:Birder Finds Panama Packed With Species, But No Harpy Eagles
10 ways to deal with painful sex
You’re in the mood and your partner is ready, so you make a beeline to the bed with plans to rock the sheets. But then you feel it—a dull ache, an itchy rash, or a searing out-of-no where jab. When you’ve always enjoyed sex and suddenly it hurts, it can be confusing and worrisome. “Pain during s…
Source:10 ways to deal with painful sex
For type V AC joint injuries, early surgery may not be the best approach
Las Vegas, NV – Early surgery may not be the best treatment option for patients with Type V AC joint injuries, according to new research from Tripler Army Medical Center. The study, presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day, showed military pe…
Source:For type V AC joint injuries, early surgery may not be the best approach
Torn-up sick notes show crash pilot should have been grounded
By Tom Käckenhoff DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) – German authorities said on Friday they had found torn-up sick notes showing that the pilot who crashed a plane into the French Alps was suffering from an illness that should have grounded him on the day of the tragedy. French pr…
Source:Torn-up sick notes show crash pilot should have been grounded
ICYMI: Gender Bias, Sleep Justice And Iceland’s Genetic Experiment
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. During this last week in March, we were captivated by the story of Iceland’s cache of genetic information and an exposé on the problem of gender bias in medical experiments. We also affirmed a long-held belief that sleep habits tell th…
Source:ICYMI: Gender Bias, Sleep Justice And Iceland’s Genetic Experiment
Colleges getting out of health insurance business
SEATTLE (AP) — The federal health care overhaul is leading some colleges and universities to get out of the health insurance business. Experts are divided on whether this change will be good or bad for students. Some call it an inevitable result of health care reform and a money-saver f…
Source:Colleges getting out of health insurance business
15 Ways Your Environment Makes You Eat More (Or Less)
By Melissa Dahl Follow @melissadahl Brian Wansink, the best-selling author and Cornell professor of nutrition science and consumer behavior, has made a career out of studying the ways people accidentally eat more than they intended to. His work examines how environment shapes eating…
Source:15 Ways Your Environment Makes You Eat More (Or Less)
Health Stories Of The Week: Gender Bias, Sleep Justice And Iceland’s Genetic Experiment
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. During this last week in March, we were captivated by the story of Iceland’s cache of genetic information and an exposé on the problem of gender bias in medical experiments. We also affirmed a long-held belief that sleep habits tell th…
Source:Health Stories Of The Week: Gender Bias, Sleep Justice And Iceland’s Genetic Experiment
9 Ways to Sleep Better During Allergy Season
It might not feel like spring quite yet in some parts of the country, but as warmer weather approaches, blooming flowers and endless loads of allergy-inducing pollen will be here in the blink of a (red, watery) eye. Of course, if you already suffer from seasonal allergies, you know…
Source:9 Ways to Sleep Better During Allergy Season
If Meditating Doesn’t Work For You, Here’s Another Way To Alleviate Stress
Studies show meditation can alleviate stress and reduce anxiety, but some people just can’t get their minds to stop racing. This is especially true for Mark Sisson, author of The Primal Blueprint and blogger at Mark’s Daily Apple. As a result, Sisson tried another approach: practicing g…
Source:If Meditating Doesn’t Work For You, Here’s Another Way To Alleviate Stress
If Meditating Doesn’t Work For You, Here’s Another Way To Alleviate Stress
Studies show meditation can alleviate stress and reduce anxiety, but some people just can’t get their minds to stop racing. This is especially true for Mark Sisson, author of The Primal Blueprint and blogger at Mark’s Daily Apple. As a result, Sisson tried ano…
Source: If Meditating Doesn’t Work For You, Here’s Another Way To Alleviate Stress
9 Ways to Sleep Better During Allergy Season
It might not feel like spring quite yet in some parts of the country, but as warmer weather approaches, blooming flowers and endless loads of allergy-inducing pollen will be here in the blink of a (red, watery) eye. Of course, if you already suffer from…
Source: 9 Ways to Sleep Better During Allergy Season
Health Stories Of The Week: Gender Bias, Sleep Justice And Iceland’s Genetic Experiment
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. During this last week in March, we were captivated by the story of Iceland’s cache of genetic information and an exposé on the problem of gender bias in medical experiments. We also affirmed a long-held beli…
Source: Health Stories Of The Week: Gender Bias, Sleep Justice And Iceland’s Genetic Experiment
15 Ways Your Environment Makes You Eat More (Or Less)
By Melissa Dahl Follow @melissadahl Brian Wansink, the best-selling author and Cornell professor of nutrition science and consumer behavior, has made a career out of studying the ways people accidentally eat more than they intended to. His work examines how…
Source: 15 Ways Your Environment Makes You Eat More (Or Less)
Colleges getting out of health insurance business
SEATTLE (AP) — The federal health care overhaul is leading some colleges and universities to get out of the health insurance business. Experts are divided on whether this change will be good or bad for students. Some call it an inevitable result of health care r…
Source: Colleges getting out of health insurance business
ICYMI: Gender Bias, Sleep Justice And Iceland’s Genetic Experiment
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. During this last week in March, we were captivated by the story of Iceland’s cache of genetic information and an exposé on the problem of gender bias in medical experiments. We also affirmed a long-held beli…
Source: ICYMI: Gender Bias, Sleep Justice And Iceland’s Genetic Experiment
Torn-up sick notes show crash pilot should have been grounded
By Tom Käckenhoff DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) – German authorities said on Friday they had found torn-up sick notes showing that the pilot who crashed a plane into the French Alps was suffering from an illness that should have grounded him on the day of the t…
Source: Torn-up sick notes show crash pilot should have been grounded
No need to delay rotator cuff surgery, study shows
Las Vegas, NV – Delaying rotator cuff surgery on patients with shoulder stiffness may not be necessary, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. “Our study compared results for 170 patients who received rotator cuff su…
Source:No need to delay rotator cuff surgery, study shows
Pain injections for hip arthroscopy patients may not predict surgical outcomes
Las Vegas, NV – How best to treat and recover from complicated hip injuries is a growing field in orthopaedic medicine. While diagnostic hip injections are commonly performed for patients with labral tear to confirm the pain etiology, research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society f…
Source:Pain injections for hip arthroscopy patients may not predict surgical outcomes
New way to evaluate meniscus tear outcomes
Las Vegas, NV – An individual’s meniscus (cushion in the knee) is one of the most important ligaments in the leg providing stability, load bearing and preservation of the knee joint. It is also one of the most easily injured areas and difficult to fully heal. Researchers presenting their study at…
Source:New way to evaluate meniscus tear outcomes
Young athletes at greater risk for re-injury after ACL Surgery
Las Vegas, NV – One in three young athletes who undergo ACL surgery experiences re-injury, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. The study examined the long term success of surgery for patients aged 18 years and you…
Source:Young athletes at greater risk for re-injury after ACL Surgery
Researchers highlight shoulder and elbow injury possibility in youth players
Las Vegas, NV – Pitching speed, player’s height, and pitching for multiple teams may correlate with a history of shoulder and elbow injuries, according to new research released today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. “Our findings indicate that a 10 …
Source:Researchers highlight shoulder and elbow injury possibility in youth players
Assessing predictors of contraceptive use and demand for family planning services in underserved areas of Punjab province in Pakistan: results of a cross-sectional baseline survey
1 Department of Uro-gynecology, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium 2 Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland …
Source:Assessing predictors of contraceptive use and demand for family planning services in underserved areas of Punjab province in Pakistan: results of a cross-sectional baseline survey
Subjective reasons why immigrant patients attend the emergency department
1 Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital – School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, and School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia …
Source:Subjective reasons why immigrant patients attend the emergency department
Buyang huanwu decoction promotes angiogenesis via vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 activation through the PI3K/Akt pathway in a mouse model of intracerebral hemorrhage
1 Institute of integrative medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China 2 Institute of neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South…
Source:Buyang huanwu decoction promotes angiogenesis via vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 activation through the PI3K/Akt pathway in a mouse model of intracerebral hemorrhage
BMC Complementary and alternative medicine reviewer acknowledgements, 2014
Omar Abdel Salam Egypt Roslida Abdul Hamid Malaysia Aisha Abou Zeid Egypt Kamal-Eldin Abou-Elhamd Egypt Sawsan Abuhamdah Jordan Abuduaini Abulimiti USA Sandra Adams USA Salmon Adebayo South Africa Adewalw Adetutu Nigeria Oluyomi Adeyemi Nigeria Hadi Adibi Iran Neda Adibpour Iran Bulus…
Source:BMC Complementary and alternative medicine reviewer acknowledgements, 2014
BMC Complementary and alternative medicine reviewer acknowledgements, 2014
Omar Abdel Salam Egypt Roslida Abdul Hamid Malaysia Aisha Abou Zeid Egypt Kamal-Eldin Abou-Elhamd Egypt Sawsan Abuhamdah Jordan Abuduaini Abulimiti USA Sandra Adams USA Salmon Adebayo South Africa Adewalw Adetutu Nigeria Oluyomi Adeyemi Nigeria Hadi Adibi Iran Neda…
Source: BMC Complementary and alternative medicine reviewer acknowledgements, 2014
BMC Complementary and alternative medicine reviewer acknowledgements, 2014
Omar Abdel Salam Egypt Roslida Abdul Hamid Malaysia Aisha Abou Zeid Egypt Kamal-Eldin Abou-Elhamd Egypt Sawsan Abuhamdah Jordan Abuduaini Abulimiti USA Sandra Adams USA Salmon Adebayo South Africa Adewalw Adetutu Nigeria Oluyomi Adeyemi Nigeria Hadi Adibi Iran Neda…
Source: BMC Complementary and alternative medicine reviewer acknowledgements, 2014
Buyang huanwu decoction promotes angiogenesis via vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 activation through the PI3K/Akt pathway in a mouse model of intracerebral hemorrhage
1 Institute of integrative medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China 2 Institute of neurology, Xiangya…
Source: Buyang huanwu decoction promotes angiogenesis via vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 activation through the PI3K/Akt pathway in a mouse model of intracerebral hemorrhage
Buyang huanwu decoction promotes angiogenesis via vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 activation through the PI3K/Akt pathway in a mouse model of intracerebral hemorrhage
1 Institute of integrative medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China 2 Institute of neurology, Xiangya…
Source: Buyang huanwu decoction promotes angiogenesis via vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 activation through the PI3K/Akt pathway in a mouse model of intracerebral hemorrhage
Subjective reasons why immigrant patients attend the emergency department
1 Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital – School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, and School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia …
Source: Subjective reasons why immigrant patients attend the emergency department
Subjective reasons why immigrant patients attend the emergency department
1 Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital – School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, and School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia …
Source: Subjective reasons why immigrant patients attend the emergency department
Assessing predictors of contraceptive use and demand for family planning services in underserved areas of Punjab province in Pakistan: results of a cross-sectional baseline survey
1 Department of Uro-gynecology, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium 2 Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization,…
Source: Assessing predictors of contraceptive use and demand for family planning services in underserved areas of Punjab province in Pakistan: results of a cross-sectional baseline survey
Assessing predictors of contraceptive use and demand for family planning services in underserved areas of Punjab province in Pakistan: results of a cross-sectional baseline survey
1 Department of Uro-gynecology, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium 2 Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization,…
Source: Assessing predictors of contraceptive use and demand for family planning services in underserved areas of Punjab province in Pakistan: results of a cross-sectional baseline survey
Researchers highlight shoulder and elbow injury possibility in youth players
Las Vegas, NV – Pitching speed, player’s height, and pitching for multiple teams may correlate with a history of shoulder and elbow injuries, according to new research released today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. “Our fi…
Source: Researchers highlight shoulder and elbow injury possibility in youth players
Researchers highlight shoulder and elbow injury possibility in youth players
Las Vegas, NV – Pitching speed, player’s height, and pitching for multiple teams may correlate with a history of shoulder and elbow injuries, according to new research released today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. “Our fi…
Source: Researchers highlight shoulder and elbow injury possibility in youth players
Young athletes at greater risk for re-injury after ACL Surgery
Las Vegas, NV – One in three young athletes who undergo ACL surgery experiences re-injury, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. The study examined the long term success of surgery for pat…
Source: Young athletes at greater risk for re-injury after ACL Surgery
Young athletes at greater risk for re-injury after ACL Surgery
Las Vegas, NV – One in three young athletes who undergo ACL surgery experiences re-injury, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. The study examined the long term success of surgery for pat…
Source: Young athletes at greater risk for re-injury after ACL Surgery
New way to evaluate meniscus tear outcomes
Las Vegas, NV – An individual’s meniscus (cushion in the knee) is one of the most important ligaments in the leg providing stability, load bearing and preservation of the knee joint. It is also one of the most easily injured areas and difficult to fully heal. Res…
Source: New way to evaluate meniscus tear outcomes
New way to evaluate meniscus tear outcomes
Las Vegas, NV – An individual’s meniscus (cushion in the knee) is one of the most important ligaments in the leg providing stability, load bearing and preservation of the knee joint. It is also one of the most easily injured areas and difficult to fully heal. Res…
Source: New way to evaluate meniscus tear outcomes
Pain injections for hip arthroscopy patients may not predict surgical outcomes
Las Vegas, NV – How best to treat and recover from complicated hip injuries is a growing field in orthopaedic medicine. While diagnostic hip injections are commonly performed for patients with labral tear to confirm the pain etiology, research presented today at the A…
Source: Pain injections for hip arthroscopy patients may not predict surgical outcomes
No need to delay rotator cuff surgery, study shows
Las Vegas, NV – Delaying rotator cuff surgery on patients with shoulder stiffness may not be necessary, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. “Our study compared results for 170 patients wh…
Source: No need to delay rotator cuff surgery, study shows
No need to delay rotator cuff surgery, study shows
Las Vegas, NV – Delaying rotator cuff surgery on patients with shoulder stiffness may not be necessary, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. “Our study compared results for 170 patients wh…
Source: No need to delay rotator cuff surgery, study shows
For type V AC joint injuries, early surgery may not be the best approach
Las Vegas, NV – Early surgery may not be the best treatment option for patients with Type V AC joint injuries, according to new research from Tripler Army Medical Center. The study, presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Spe…
Source: For type V AC joint injuries, early surgery may not be the best approach
Friday, March 27, 2015
Clues to a city’s health may be found in its sewage
Human activity influences ocean beach bacterial communities, and bacterial diversity may indicate greater ecological health and resiliency to sewage contamination, according to results published March 5, 2014, in the open … Article source: h…
Source:Clues to a city’s health may be found in its sewage
Physicians should be aware of signs of burnout
Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea), or roseroot, may be a beneficial treatment option for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to results of a study in the journal Phytomedicine led by Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, associate professor of … Article source: h…
Source:Physicians should be aware of signs of burnout
Physicians should be aware of signs of burnout
Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea), or roseroot, may be a beneficial treatment option for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to results of a study in the journal Phytomedicine led by Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, associate professor of …
Source: Physicians should be aware of signs of burnout
Clues to a city’s health may be found in its sewage
Human activity influences ocean beach bacterial communities, and bacterial diversity may indicate greater ecological health and resiliency to sewage contamination, according to results published March 5, 2014, in the open …
Source: Clues to a city’s health may be found in its sewage
Perception of crisis mode tied to patient info exchange issues
In an emergency, hospitals need to be able to quickly and safely transport patients to other facilities, along with all the specialized equipment, such as ventilators and intravenous medications, that patients …
Source: Perception of crisis mode tied to patient info exchange issues
US aims to cut antibiotic use
In the first installment of a new series, Peter Doshi, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and Associate Editor at The BMJ, asks why authorities are approving drugs with little evidence they d …
Source: US aims to cut antibiotic use
Public volunteers to highlight their role in improving care for patients at Sheffield Consumers in Research event
RESEARCH-active members of the public are to showcase how their vital work helps shape clinical research projects and improves care for patients at a free drop-in event in Sheffield City Centre on Wednesday 22 April. Hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation…
Source: Public volunteers to highlight their role in improving care for patients at Sheffield Consumers in Research event
Promising clinical trial results for ebola vaccines
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases press release, 26 March 2015. Available at http://ift.tt/1NhCupM
Source: Promising clinical trial results for ebola vaccines
Experts unveil strategic roadmap to advance treatments for people with lymphoma
A committee of lymphoma experts today unveiled a strategic roadmap identifying key priority areas in both infrastructure and research that will be critical for advancing treatments for people with lymphoma. The report is meant to inform future research directions as…
Source: Experts unveil strategic roadmap to advance treatments for people with lymphoma
7 Telltale Signs That a Bachelor Relationship Is Ending
Let’s face it: The odds are stacked pretty high against each Bachelor and Bachelorette duo. In the history of the 13-year-old franchise, only four couples have actually made it down the aisle. Which means it’s pretty easy to tell when things are on the rocks. With rum…
Source: 7 Telltale Signs That a Bachelor Relationship Is Ending
Dr. Ruth Says Not to Masturbate on the Subway, Because She’s "Old-Fashioned"
“First, make sure that you’re alone, because I’m old-fashioned and I don’t want anyone masturbating in the subways of New York. You can start thinking about it in the subway, but don’t touch yourself! Wait until you’re in the privacy of your own bedroom or bathroom. Music can help some women, bu…
Source: Dr. Ruth Says Not to Masturbate on the Subway, Because She’s “Old-Fashioned”
Is There Any Way To Screen The World’s Pilots For Suicidal Tendencies?
i Flight crew in cockpit, rear view (zoom effect). Tom Sheppard/Getty Images hide caption itoggle caption Tom Sheppard/Getty Images Flight crew in cockpit, rear view (zoom…
Source: Is There Any Way To Screen The World’s Pilots For Suicidal Tendencies?
What Is Palliative Care, Anyway?
Diane E. Meier, M.D. Director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and Professor of Medicine Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai What Is Palliative Care, Anyway? Millions of Americans with a serious…
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In Defense of Fairy Tales
The other day I saw the first half of an Albert Einstein quote: “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent…” At this point the quote was cut off, and of course my mind went to something like “read…
Source: In Defense of Fairy Tales
Only Reality
Three a.m. in the morning; I woke up with jet leg in a small city of Rust, Germany. I came here for a conference and here I was laying on a big bed in a themed room only to have darkness as my company. As I sat in my bed, it was as if I could hear God speak to…
Source: Only Reality
An Effective ‘Workout’
In these times of health, wellness and fitness… where everyone is clocking their steps, movements, repetitions, gym hours and/or yoga positions… I’d like to discuss another activity that conjures well-being while also creating a stress release. C-R-Y-I-N-G… The…
Source: An Effective ‘Workout’
6 Reasons Drugs and Alcohol Are Not the Answers
Using drugs and alcohol are not the answers to your problems. They might make you feel better for a while but sooner or later you will have to face your fears and anxieties. In the meantime, here are six reasons why drugs and alcohol are not the answers to your…
Source: 6 Reasons Drugs and Alcohol Are Not the Answers
White House plan targets drug-resistant superbugs
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday announced a five-year plan to fight the threat posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria amid fears that once-treatable germs could become increasingly deadly. Repeated exposure to antibiotics can lead germs to develop resistance to t…
Source: White House plan targets drug-resistant superbugs
What Can Bonobos Teach Us About Play?
Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode Press Play About Isabel Behncke’s TED Talk Primatologist Isabel Behncke explains how bonobo apes learn by constantly playing. She says play isn’t frivolous; it appears to be a critical way to solve problems and avoid conflict. About Isabel Behncke Pr…
Source:What Can Bonobos Teach Us About Play?
Bacterial protein called UmuD may prevent antibiotic resistance
The widespread and indiscriminate use of antibiotics has prompted many bacteria to mutate, an adaptation that often renders the drugs useless. The increasing threat of resistance worries infectious disease experts who fear that the era of public health successes brought by the…
Source:Bacterial protein called UmuD may prevent antibiotic resistance
Veterans with PTSD at higher risk of developing heart failure
In a study of more than 8,000 veterans living in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, those with posttraumatic stress disorder had a nearly 50 percent greater risk of developing heart failure over about a seven-year follow-up period, compared with their non-PTSD peers. The findings appear in the…
Source:Veterans with PTSD at higher risk of developing heart failure
Roseroot extract may be beneficial for treating major depressive disorder
Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea), or roseroot, may be a beneficial treatment option for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to results of a study in the journal Phytomedicine led by Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, associate professor of Family Medicine, Community Health and Epidemiology and colleagues at…
Source:Roseroot extract may be beneficial for treating major depressive disorder
Radiation resistance in leukemia can be overcome by using new precision medicine, say researchers
A team of researchers led by Fatih M. Uckun, MD, PhD, of The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Professor at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine has determined that radiation resistance in leukemia can be overcome by using an engineered p…
Source:Radiation resistance in leukemia can be overcome by using new precision medicine, say researchers
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