Thursday 28 February 2019

Measles cases at 'alarmingly' high levels around the world, UNICEF says


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Glyphosate Found in 19 of 20 Beers and Wines Tested


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Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac sprue and gluten intolerance


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Newly discovered Alzheimer's genes further hope for future treatments


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New 'skin-like' sensors allow NICU babies to cuddle, bond with parents more easily


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9 anti-vaxxer myths debunked


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What do we really know about the safety of probiotics? Not as much as we think.


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Blood suppliers face a near-constant shortage of universally acceptable O-negative blood


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I’m a Journalist. Apparently, I’m Also One of America’s “Top Doctors.” - Companies cash in by calling physicians “Super Doctor,” “Best Doctor” or “Top Doctor” & selling them opportunities to boast of the honor. Experts call it a “scam.” Giving me one highlights the absurdity.


I’m a Journalist. Apparently, I’m Also One of America’s “Top Doctors.” - Companies cash in by calling physicians “Super Doctor,” “Best Doctor” or “Top Doctor” & selling them opportunities to boast of the honor. Experts call it a “scam.” Giving me one highlights the absurdity.: https://ift.tt/2NArlr8 Read more... https://ift.tt/2U8wrgp

Anti-vaxx 'mobs': doctors face harassment campaigns on Facebook - Medical experts who counter misinformation are weathering coordinated attacks. Now some are fighting back


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A Cannabis High, No Plant Required - Scientists think they can re-create marijuana’s active ingredients with brewer’s yeast.


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The Ultimate Revelation Of Apps For Measuring Running Distance 2019


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Thirty years of fast food: Greater variety, but more salt, larger portions, and added calories are potentially fueling the obesity epidemic, according to a new study. Despite the addition of some healthy menu items, fast food is even more unhealthy for you than it was 30 years ago.


Thirty years of fast food: Greater variety, but more salt, larger portions, and added calories are potentially fueling the obesity epidemic, according to a new study. Despite the addition of some healthy menu items, fast food is even more unhealthy for you than it was 30 years ago.: https://ift.tt/2TlIpGt Read more... https://ift.tt/2T5aNxs

Science Says Regular Bedtimes Aren't Just For Kids


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Wednesday 27 February 2019

Did the FDA ignite the opioid epidemic? A drug manufacturer denounces his own industry and explains to 60 Minutes how a label change by the FDA expanded the use of opioids


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$10m awarded to AIDS and cancer researcher in lawsuit - Computer Business Review # CV 97-5595-MMM


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Thirty years of fast food: Greater variety, but more salt, larger portions, and added calories


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I'd like to offer you something that allows you to live your healthiest life.


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More than 42% of people diagnosed with cancer drained their life's assets within two years


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New research shows the depth of sleep can impact our brain's ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins. The study potentially explains the links between aging, sleep deprivation, and heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease.


New research shows the depth of sleep can impact our brain's ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins. The study potentially explains the links between aging, sleep deprivation, and heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease.: https://ift.tt/2IEbnx7 Read more... https://ift.tt/2UbIHNr

Likelihood of tick bite to cause red meat allergy could be higher than previously thought


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Lawmaker promoting anti-vaxx bill suggests measles can be treated with antibiotics. (It can’t.)


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Probiotics for respiratory illness could save millions: There is growing evidence probiotics can reduce the risk and duration of respiratory tract infections, as well as reducing antibiotic use and absences from work.


Probiotics for respiratory illness could save millions: There is growing evidence probiotics can reduce the risk and duration of respiratory tract infections, as well as reducing antibiotic use and absences from work.: https://ift.tt/2rWwC4Q Read more... https://ift.tt/2UaI2fd

Trace amounts of glyphosate pesticide found in popular beers and wines


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Canadian school board issues 6000 suspension notices over lack of vaccination records, forcing students to vaccinate


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Can Google Help Bridge Language Gaps Between Doctors, Patients? - HFM


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Primary care, insurance navigation platform Eden raises $10M - Healthy Advocacy


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A new study shows America’s drug overdose crisis is by far the worst among wealthy countries - The opioid epidemic has made America an outlier among wealthy nations when it comes to drug overdoses.


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Thanks to This Advocacy Group, the Trump Admin Believes a Little Radiation Is Good for You - And that means trying to roll back protections for those who might be exposed.


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A Poor Childhood Could Hurt Your Memory in Old Age - People raised in low-income families have worse cognitive functioning after age 50, suggesting that mental decline is a process that starts in childhood.


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Numerous Mistakes Led to Fatal Blood Transfusion at St. Luke’s in Houston, Report Finds - Hospital leaders released the scathing govt inspection report Tuesday, along with a plan to correct significant lapses in patient care.


Numerous Mistakes Led to Fatal Blood Transfusion at St. Luke’s in Houston, Report Finds - Hospital leaders released the scathing govt inspection report Tuesday, along with a plan to correct significant lapses in patient care.: https://ift.tt/2SvznlD Read more... https://ift.tt/2ThwKIO

U.S. House Democrats introduce sweeping 'Medicare for All' bill


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“Mom, When They Look at Me, They See Dollar Signs” - How rehab recruiters are luring recovering opioid addicts into a deadly cycle.


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At-home test effective for colon cancer screening, study finds


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How She Conquered The Battle for Life


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Why Food Could Be the Best Medicine of All


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Using 1 germ to fight another when today's antibiotics fail


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Aging in Appalachia: State Programs Stretch to Care for the Elderly as Young People Leave the State


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Tuesday 26 February 2019

This fearless woman fighting to eradicate polio


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Intuitive Eating: The Diet That Tells You to Quit Dieting


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An at-home stool test may be as effective as colonoscopy, study finds


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CVS has a bad day, the Healthcare Bill of Rights, free medical school, & more | Top 5 healthcare stories, week of February 25 | the Healthy Muse


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The deadly truth about a world built for men – from stab vests to car crashes


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Alzheimer’s A Transmissible Disease - Crossbow Communications


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Uber & Lyft Are Officially Part of the Healthcare System - Lyft, Uber & other ride-share companies say they can save our healthcare system lots of money. But at what cost?


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Citing parental freedom, Arizona lawmakers move ahead with anti-vaccine bills - Proponent of anti-vaccine bills falsely claims there's "research on both sides."


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Ritalin has no effect on primate prefrontal cortex: In contrast to studies of mice and rats, new research in monkeys has found no effect of the drug methylphenidate (Ritalin) on the prefrontal cortex. The study leaves open the question of how and why Ritalin improves attention in humans.


Ritalin has no effect on primate prefrontal cortex: In contrast to studies of mice and rats, new research in monkeys has found no effect of the drug methylphenidate (Ritalin) on the prefrontal cortex. The study leaves open the question of how and why Ritalin improves attention in humans.: https://ift.tt/2EuhFLC Read more... https://ift.tt/2TjmgZw

Big Pharma Gives Big Money to the Senators Who Will Question Drug Company CEOs Today


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Weed killer found in wine & beer - Glyphosate is the key ingredient used in the popular weed killer Roundup


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Naming Names: 44 Senators Who Voted in Favor of Infanticide and Against Protecting Born-Alive Babies | American Center for Law and Justice


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