After damaging Reuters report, J&J doubles down on talc safety message

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Why leave home? There's a new pack of online exercise subscription services | CBC News

Why leave home? There's a new pack of online exercise subscription services | CBC News: http://bit.ly/2TkcIcZ Read more... http://bit.ly/2CIzMMU

Cannabis resin and herbal cannabis have significantly increased in potency and in price from 2006 to 2016, according to the first study to investigate changes in cannabis across Europe.

Cannabis resin and herbal cannabis have significantly increased in potency and in price from 2006 to 2016, according to the first study to investigate changes in cannabis across Europe.: http://bit.ly/2VkrhPK Read more... http://bit.ly/2Qenb7Y

Cute Aggression: Adorableness Overload Can Lead To Violent Urges

Cute Aggression: Adorableness Overload Can Lead To Violent Urges: https://n.pr/2Ap0Yix Read more... http://bit.ly/2Sua44u

They work five jobs, make $100,000 a year and still struggle with medical bills

They work five jobs, make $100,000 a year and still struggle with medical bills: http://bit.ly/2rZDMCG Read more... http://bit.ly/2VlKIaE

Superbug Antibiotic Treatment Discovered By Scientists In Ancient Irish Soils

Superbug Antibiotic Treatment Discovered By Scientists In Ancient Irish Soils: http://bit.ly/2s2mwwG Read more... http://bit.ly/2LGqbcz

Having seven or fewer alcoholic drinks a week was associated with increased survival in older adults with newly diagnosed heart failure compared with patients who abstained from alcohol after accounting for other potential mitigating factors.

Having seven or fewer alcoholic drinks a week was associated with increased survival in older adults with newly diagnosed heart failure compared with patients who abstained from alcohol after accounting for other potential mitigating factors.: http://bit.ly/2CF8es5 Read more... http://bit.ly/2AqaL7N

‘For 30 years I’ve been obsessed by why children get leukaemia. Now we have an answer’ Newly knighted cancer scientist Mel Greaves explains why a cocktail of microbes could give protection against disease

‘For 30 years I’ve been obsessed by why children get leukaemia. Now we have an answer’ Newly knighted cancer scientist Mel Greaves explains why a cocktail of microbes could give protection against disease: http://bit.ly/2VmojdB Read more... http://bit.ly/2F0EPu3

Those We Lost in 2018: The scientific community said goodbye to a number of leading researchers this year.

Those We Lost in 2018: The scientific community said goodbye to a number of leading researchers this year.: http://bit.ly/2BJ4uno Read more... http://bit.ly/2EYezRA

Your brain rewards you twice when you eat, finds new research: first when the food is ingested and again when the food reaches the stomach. The study highlights interactions between the brain and digestive system, and might provide a clue as to why we sometimes overeat the food we crave most.

Your brain rewards you twice when you eat, finds new research: first when the food is ingested and again when the food reaches the stomach. The study highlights interactions between the brain and digestive system, and might provide a clue as to why we sometimes overeat the food we crave most.: http://bit.ly/2CCxE9J Read more... http://bit.ly/2TjtfOm

Poll: two thirds of Americans support human gene editing to cure disease

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Isotretinoin, a form of vitamin A, reduces oil production in the skin, which helps prevent acne from forming. But new research has uncovered a previously unknown benefit of the medication. It shifts the skin microbiome of acne patients to more closely resemble that of people with normal skin.

Isotretinoin, a form of vitamin A, reduces oil production in the skin, which helps prevent acne from forming. But new research has uncovered a previously unknown benefit of the medication. It shifts the skin microbiome of acne patients to more closely resemble that of people with normal skin.: http://bit.ly/2EPw0mr Read more... http://bit.ly/2ETutvU

Long-term exercise, particularly moderate intensity, performed 2 to 3 times per week, is associated with a reduction in falls, injurious falls, and probably fractures in older adults, finds a new meta-analysis of 40 long-term randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of 21,868 participants.

Long-term exercise, particularly moderate intensity, performed 2 to 3 times per week, is associated with a reduction in falls, injurious falls, and probably fractures in older adults, finds a new meta-analysis of 40 long-term randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of 21,868 participants.: http://bit.ly/2BIO1jo Read more... http://bit.ly/2BO853I

Young children are not being exposed to microbes as they once were, and their immune systems are not being properly primed. A cocktail of microbes could be given as a yoghurt-like drink to very young children in the future to potentially prevent leukaemia, type 1 diabetes and allergies.

Young children are not being exposed to microbes as they once were, and their immune systems are not being properly primed. A cocktail of microbes could be given as a yoghurt-like drink to very young children in the future to potentially prevent leukaemia, type 1 diabetes and allergies.: http://bit.ly/2GOrffE Read more... http://bit.ly/2GMZC6K

Stop adding cancer-causing chemicals to our bacon, experts tell meat industry | The reputation of the meat industry will sink to that of big tobacco unless it removes cancer-causing chemicals from processed products such as bacon and ham, a coalition of experts and politicians warn

Stop adding cancer-causing chemicals to our bacon, experts tell meat industry | The reputation of the meat industry will sink to that of big tobacco unless it removes cancer-causing chemicals from processed products such as bacon and ham, a coalition of experts and politicians warn: http://bit.ly/2EWkLJg Read more... http://bit.ly/2EXkwyf

Flu cases on the rise in the United States, CDC says

Flu cases on the rise in the United States, CDC says: https://cnn.it/2Q70QZR Read more... http://bit.ly/2SqGhth

Researchers found that increases in physical activity tended to be followed by increases in mood and perceived energy level. This beneficial effect was even more pronounced for a subset of the study subjects who had bipolar disorder.

Researchers found that increases in physical activity tended to be followed by increases in mood and perceived energy level. This beneficial effect was even more pronounced for a subset of the study subjects who had bipolar disorder.: http://bit.ly/2ETUZVP Read more... http://bit.ly/2QaDx1o

Riboflavin Has Neuroprotective Potential: Focus on Parkinson’s Disease and Migraine

Riboflavin Has Neuroprotective Potential: Focus on Parkinson’s Disease and Migraine: http://bit.ly/2EUzBk9 Read more... http://bit.ly/2EUN7Dp

Poll: two thirds of Americans support human gene editing to cure disease

Poll: two thirds of Americans support human gene editing to cure disease: http://bit.ly/2SovbVG Read more... http://bit.ly/2AoO7N5

CDC: West Virginia synthetic opioid deaths up, prescription opioid deaths down

CDC: West Virginia synthetic opioid deaths up, prescription opioid deaths down: http://bit.ly/2QayopP Read more... http://bit.ly/2QVXnT7

Almost 3,800 Patients Potentially Exposed To HIV & Hepatitis at New Jersey Surgery Center

Almost 3,800 Patients Potentially Exposed To HIV & Hepatitis at New Jersey Surgery Center: http://bit.ly/2SmK6jf Read more... http://bit.ly/2EVJsp6

The 50 US states ranked from most to least healthy - Hawaii was declared the healthiest state of 2018, while Louisiana was the unhealthiest.

The 50 US states ranked from most to least healthy - Hawaii was declared the healthiest state of 2018, while Louisiana was the unhealthiest.: https://read.bi/2s140oh Read more... http://bit.ly/2EWEM2m

Opioids kill kids, too – through accidental overdose, suicide and homicide

Opioids kill kids, too – through accidental overdose, suicide and homicide: http://bit.ly/2SqDAIf Read more... http://bit.ly/2Swwu5e

Prevention of influenza episodes with colostrum compared with vaccination in healthy and high-risk cardiovascular subjects: the epidemiologic study... - PubMed

Prevention of influenza episodes with colostrum compared with vaccination in healthy and high-risk cardiovascular subjects: the epidemiologic study... - PubMed: http://bit.ly/2snxXjj Read more... http://bit.ly/2VlkKV1

20 Effective Foods Against Cancer

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Leafy green neighborhoods tied to less stress, healthier blood vessels and a lower risk of heart attack and stroke

Leafy green neighborhoods tied to less stress, healthier blood vessels and a lower risk of heart attack and stroke: https://reut.rs/2QX4QRR Read more... http://bit.ly/2BMd7Of

He Hawks Young Blood As A New Miracle Treatment. All That’s Missing Is Proof.

He Hawks Young Blood As A New Miracle Treatment. All That’s Missing Is Proof.: http://bit.ly/2QT0uvb Read more... http://bit.ly/2VipIBK

Hospitals required to post all prices online beginning January 1 - Medicare will require hospitals to post their standard prices online and make electronic medical records more readily available to patients, officials said Tuesday.

Hospitals required to post all prices online beginning January 1 - Medicare will require hospitals to post their standard prices online and make electronic medical records more readily available to patients, officials said Tuesday.: http://bit.ly/2Ri4sgn Read more... http://bit.ly/2VkWGl9

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules mothers who use illegal drugs during their pregnancies are not committing child abuse against their newly-born children.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules mothers who use illegal drugs during their pregnancies are not committing child abuse against their newly-born children.: https://reut.rs/2GNuIeq Read more... http://bit.ly/2VpbVJM

The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers - There is cause for optimism — & for despair. One statistic is so distressing that the Red Cross calls it "a hideous milestone for the 21st century."

The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers - There is cause for optimism — & for despair. One statistic is so distressing that the Red Cross calls it "a hideous milestone for the 21st century.": https://n.pr/2ETuTDl Read more... http://bit.ly/2Vik0ji

About 1 in every 5 people who take Valium, Xanax and other benzodiazepines are misusing the potentially addictive medication, finds a new study, with young adults aged 18 to 25 most likely to misuse benzos.

About 1 in every 5 people who take Valium, Xanax and other benzodiazepines are misusing the potentially addictive medication, finds a new study, with young adults aged 18 to 25 most likely to misuse benzos.: http://bit.ly/2Sn2kRK Read more... http://bit.ly/2VijYYI

Study finds risk factors for violent sleep disorder - "Taking antidepressants for depression, having post-traumatic stress disorder or anxiety diagnosed by a doctor are risk factors for a disruptive and sometimes violent sleep disorders"

Study finds risk factors for violent sleep disorder - "Taking antidepressants for depression, having post-traumatic stress disorder or anxiety diagnosed by a doctor are risk factors for a disruptive and sometimes violent sleep disorders": http://bit.ly/2TaP1Ul Read more... http://bit.ly/2ERUkUW

Bills that expanded access to childhood vaccination exemptions were more likely to come from Republican legislators and Northeastern and Southern states, finds a new study. Most vaccine exemption laws introduced in state legislatures would pose threats to the public’s health.

Bills that expanded access to childhood vaccination exemptions were more likely to come from Republican legislators and Northeastern and Southern states, finds a new study. Most vaccine exemption laws introduced in state legislatures would pose threats to the public’s health.: http://bit.ly/2QagYtD Read more... http://bit.ly/2VkPmGb

Celebrating Christmas is associated with higher levels of cholesterol, with the risk of having elevated cholesterol six times higher after the Christmas break. Thus, a diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia should not be made around Christmas.

Celebrating Christmas is associated with higher levels of cholesterol, with the risk of having elevated cholesterol six times higher after the Christmas break. Thus, a diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia should not be made around Christmas.: http://bit.ly/2AiUnpG Read more... http://bit.ly/2EXYDyb

Type 2 Diabetes May Be Linked to Erectile Dysfunction

Type 2 Diabetes May Be Linked to Erectile Dysfunction: http://bit.ly/2AmUdgT Read more... http://bit.ly/2QTcz3m

Hemp is now legal. That’s huge for the CBD industry. Legalizing hemp may also be important for scientists who want to study CBD’s effects.

Hemp is now legal. That’s huge for the CBD industry. Legalizing hemp may also be important for scientists who want to study CBD’s effects.: http://bit.ly/2QOl6Vu Read more... http://bit.ly/2QU3ZS1

New research shows that taking part in Dry January – abstaining from booze for a month – sees people regaining control of their drinking, having more energy, better skin and losing weight. They also report drinking less months later.

New research shows that taking part in Dry January – abstaining from booze for a month – sees people regaining control of their drinking, having more energy, better skin and losing weight. They also report drinking less months later.: http://bit.ly/2Q6GzDD Read more... http://bit.ly/2VgKEcn

Abuse of xanax, valium is on the rise, new study says: About 1 in every 5 people who take Valium, Xanax and other benzodiazepines are misusing the potentially addictive medication. Young adults aged 18 to 25 are most likely to misuse benzos, typically prescribed to treat anxiety and depression.

Abuse of xanax, valium is on the rise, new study says: About 1 in every 5 people who take Valium, Xanax and other benzodiazepines are misusing the potentially addictive medication. Young adults aged 18 to 25 are most likely to misuse benzos, typically prescribed to treat anxiety and depression.: http://bit.ly/2Sn2kRK Read more... http://bit.ly/2CFSpkN

Still Not Convinced You Need a Flu Shot? First, It’s Not All About You

Still Not Convinced You Need a Flu Shot? First, It’s Not All About You: https://nyti.ms/2DA7mnh Read more... http://bit.ly/2EU25ti

Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases III: Manganese, neurological diseases, and associated pathologies

Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases III: Manganese, neurological diseases, and associated pathologies: http://bit.ly/2SqnQoy Read more... http://bit.ly/2s16ino

Smoking v vaping: Watch lab test results

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AVOIDANCE OF PENALTIES IN MIPS 2018! GET READY TO REPORT SMARTLY!

AVOIDANCE OF PENALTIES IN MIPS 2018! GET READY TO REPORT SMARTLY!: http://bit.ly/2TdGpMQ Read more... http://bit.ly/2CCHPLt

For years, the diagnosis of scabies has relied on time-consuming and intrusive full-body examinations. Now, researchers have found that an exam of just a patient's hands, feet and lower legs may have the potential to catch more than 90 percent of all scabies cases, regardless of severity.

For years, the diagnosis of scabies has relied on time-consuming and intrusive full-body examinations. Now, researchers have found that an exam of just a patient's hands, feet and lower legs may have the potential to catch more than 90 percent of all scabies cases, regardless of severity.: http://bit.ly/2QWsVYY Read more... http://bit.ly/2BMCE9W

The holidays is nearly over and alot of us need to shedd off a lot of pounds the right way. I thought this might help

The holidays is nearly over and alot of us need to shedd off a lot of pounds the right way. I thought this might help: http://bit.ly/2BItlb1 Read more... http://bit.ly/2QVi8OX

A drug used to treat PTSD may actually be harmful, a new study suggests. Prazosin is sometimes used to treat PTSD-related nightmares and insomnia that can increase suicide risk, but the drug may actually make nightmares and insomnia worse and not reduce suicidal thoughts in PTSD patients.

A drug used to treat PTSD may actually be harmful, a new study suggests. Prazosin is sometimes used to treat PTSD-related nightmares and insomnia that can increase suicide risk, but the drug may actually make nightmares and insomnia worse and not reduce suicidal thoughts in PTSD patients.: http://bit.ly/2SttYg4 Read more... http://bit.ly/2SpPths

Scientists may have found a way to treat cancer without chemotherapy by replicating our body's own self-destruct system

Scientists may have found a way to treat cancer without chemotherapy by replicating our body's own self-destruct system: https://read.bi/2VdW3d2 Read more... http://bit.ly/2ET3aTg

Public Health England maintains vaping is 95% safer than smoking

Public Health England maintains vaping is 95% safer than smoking: http://bit.ly/2CCNMIa Read more... http://bit.ly/2ERk6Zi

Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state, ranging from a high of 8.3% in the District of Columbia to a low of 5.9% in Hawaii, reflecting variations in obesity rates in the states. Cancers related to body weight twice as predominant in women than in men.

Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state, ranging from a high of 8.3% in the District of Columbia to a low of 5.9% in Hawaii, reflecting variations in obesity rates in the states. Cancers related to body weight twice as predominant in women than in men.: http://bit.ly/2QQVXJR Read more... http://bit.ly/2QVRbL4

3,000 people may have been exposed to bloodborne infections at NJ surgery facility

3,000 people may have been exposed to bloodborne infections at NJ surgery facility: https://cnn.it/2AaVTKo Read more... http://bit.ly/2GJcY3I

Reducing drinking could help with smoking cessation, new research finds. Heavy drinkers’ nicotine metabolite ratio – a biomarker that indicates how quickly a person’s body metabolizes nicotine – reduced as they cut back on their drinking.

Reducing drinking could help with smoking cessation, new research finds. Heavy drinkers’ nicotine metabolite ratio – a biomarker that indicates how quickly a person’s body metabolizes nicotine – reduced as they cut back on their drinking.: http://bit.ly/2BFVKi2 Read more... http://bit.ly/2QW2ToQ