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'Gaming disorder' now considered a mental health condition

June 22, 2018

In addition, ICD is the standard for global reports on the diseases. Dr Shekhar Saxena, director for the department for mental health from the WHO , told Euronews in a conference call, that video gaming disorder "can be present at any age" but particularly in adolescents and the young.

CDC: Smoking Rates Hit Record Lows

June 22, 2018

However, large disparities remain, with people living in rural areas still far more likely to smoke than city-dwellers, said the latest CDC report. But 21.5 percent of adults in areas with a population of fewer than 50,000 people were smokers, compared to 11.4 percent of people in metropolitan areas with a population of 1 million or more.

The theme of International Yoga Day 2018: Yoga for peace

June 21, 2018

Yoga has the power to unite individuals, society, country and the world at large, and has emerged as a major unifying force globally, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while leading the International Yoga Day celebrations in Dheradun of Uttarakhand.

World Health Organization officially classifies gaming disorder

June 21, 2018

Gaming disorder is one of many mental health conditions that the WHO that have been changed - they have been simplified and diagnostic descriptions have been added. The updated International Classification of Diseases , is scheduled to be presented to World Health Organization member states at their annual assembly in May 2019.

Awareness needed to avoid sickle cell anaemia: Nepal Health Research Council

June 21, 2018

Organisers of the event explained that the programme was aimed at creating awareness about sickle cell disorder , its prevention and management, for both senior secondary school students and residents of the territory. She said giving birth to children with sickle cell can be avoided if would-be couples know their status before tying the knot. "Children, whose parents have sickle cell anaemia , have high chances of suffering from this disease".

Atul Gawande picked as CEO of Amazon, Berkshire health care company

June 21, 2018

On Wednesday, the three companies announced they had chosen a leader, and a city, for their new initiative: Dr. Atul Gawande , in Boston. The companies also clarified that the new venture is indeed a company, not a nonprofit as some had thought.

World Health Organization Officially Lists Gaming Addiction as Disorder

June 20, 2018

He guessed that the percentage of video game players with a compulsive problem was likely to be extremely small - much less than 1 percent - and that many such people would likely have other underlying problems, like depression, bipolar disorder or autism.

Giant Toxic Plant That Causes 3rd Degree Burns is Spreading

June 20, 2018

Not only does the Giant Hogweed result in severe painful blisters and varying skin reactions, but when the sap comes in contact with a person's eyes, there are possible chances of blindness, as per the New York Department of Environmental Conservation .

Prime Minister reveals £20bn a year boost for NHS

June 20, 2018

Labour, which said it would match the Tory funding proposals if in power, called on Mrs May to set out details of how her plan would be paid for. Dr Gerada told HuffPost that May had "attempted to appease" Brexiteers by "talking about a fictitious source of funds", adding: " There is no Brexit dividend and it is disappointing that what should be good news, namely additional NHS funding, has been clouded by citing a non-existent funding source".

Georgia woman killed rabid bobcat with bare hands

June 19, 2018

She grabbed the cat by its throat and didn't let go. She was attacked in her driveway as her 5-year-old granddaughter slept inside. Last Thursday, Phillips says she walked outside her Hart County , Georgia home and saw a bobcat under her SUV.

The WHO officially puts gaming on its list of addictions

June 19, 2018

Yesterday, the World Health Organization announced that it had finalized its 11th International Classification of Diseases , and much like the draft did in December of past year, it includes the addition of gaming to its section of addictive disorders.

Doctor caught on camera mocking patient suffering anxiety attack

June 19, 2018

Bardwell's father, Donald , told SFGate his son was hospitalized due to an anxiety attack after a basketball practice and that his son has a history of anxiety attacks, for which he takes the sedative Klonopin. "I said nothing about narcotics". Keegstra says, later adding "this is ridiculous". "I need you to take out your phone now cause I have a feeling something is gonna happen".

Video game addiction is now officially recognised as an illness

June 19, 2018

Previous editions had categorised sexual dysfunction and gender incongruence, for example, under mental health conditions , while in ICD-11 these move to the sexual health section. "We treat boys who are given expensive playstations by their parents who don't have enough time to spend with the children". Others welcomed WHO's new classification, saying it was critical to identify people hooked on video games quickly because they are usually teenagers or young adults who don't seek help ...

What every parent needs to know about 'gaming disorder'

June 19, 2018

One, that the gaming behaviour takes precedence over other activities to the extent that other activities are pushed to the periphery. The U.S. video game industry - through its Entertainment Software Association lobbying group - threw its support behind several academics who opposed the WHO's efforts when it confirmed a year ago that they would include "gaming disorder" as a condition.

World Health Organization declares compulsive video gaming a mental disorder

June 19, 2018

A draft of the International Classification of Diseases manual includes a new definition for " gaming disorder" that is now pending approval. World Health Organization says that up to six per cent of children may be affected. "The gaming prompts a neurological response that influences feelings of pleasure and reward, and the result, in the extreme, is manifested as addictive behavior".

Woman strangles bobcat to death in front yard in Georgia

June 18, 2018

As a result, she knew something about the animal's behavior and how to fight back. As it happens, she said her father-in-law used to be a bobcat trapper. She snapped a photo of the cat and it 'took two steps and was on top of me.it came for my face'. The Athens-Banner Herald said Phillips' cousin Amy Leann Mize has set up a crowdfunding page to raise money to help her cover her rabies shots.

Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Recalled Amid Salmonella Outbreak Investigation

June 18, 2018

If you store the cereal in a container without the packaging and don't remember the brand or type, throw it away anyway. Twenty-four people have been hospitalized. NY has the highest number of cases - seven - while California, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have each reported five cases. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.

First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in LA County

June 18, 2018

If you think you have symptoms of the West Nile Virus, go see your doctor and get checked out. The four illnesses occurred in Los Angeles, Kern and Riverside Counties. Nesemeier says fever body aches, a stiff neck, or a rash can be general symptoms that someone wouldn't typically associate with West Nile. "The announcement of the first human case of West Nile virus in San Gabriel Valley should serve as a reminder to residents to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito ...

UK Home Office returns epileptic boy's medicinal cannabis oil

June 17, 2018

Caldwell's condition deteriorated after customs officers in London confiscated cannabis oil used for his treatment on Monday, as the boy and his mother were returning home from Canada. Charlotte Caldwell says the oil has kept Billy seizure-free for more than 300 days. Billy was prescribed medicinal cannabis oil previous year - a first for the NHS.

First human case of plague since 1992 found in Elmore County

June 17, 2018

Idaho's Central District Health Department reported on Tuesday that a child in Elmore County was recovering from the bubonic plague . The young child is just the fifth human to get the plague in Idaho since 1940, according to Idaho State Journal .

Religious people have longer lifespans than atheists

June 16, 2018

People with religious beliefs live around four years longer on average than those who don't, according to research. The study, however, was not able to assess lifestyle factors or stress-reducing practices based on the obituary reports. Want to live longer? Religious people may point to the power of prayer for the reason behind longer lives , but there actually are scientific explanations that explain the connection.

Palatine Parks hosts Marion County Relay For Life

June 16, 2018

Fundraising specialist Paula McKinlay says they've raised more than $3.5-million locally since the event began. She says that she'll be thinking about loved ones who have succumbed to cancer as she walks around the track Friday evening. Wildberger said it was great to reach the goal again this year and see the ongoing support from the area. "Last year, we did it a little different", he said.

UK promises to ease immigration cap blocking Indian doctors, nurses

June 16, 2018

Sajid Javid will lift the 20,700 annual "tier 2" visa limit for non-EU workers, according to the Telegraph and the Sun. Although the proposed change will only apply to doctors and nurses, it would free up visas for workers from other industries.

David Spade donates $100000 to mental health charity after sister-in-law Kate's death

June 16, 2018

Our Truth and Reconciliation Commision is taking people to task and having them take responsibility everywhere we can, whether it's on Twitter , in the workplace or our universities. Asking someone if they are considering suicide wont encourage them to do it. And you have time to listen and help your friend find a professional to talk to..

Mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus

June 16, 2018

Larviciding is the process of applying pesticides to areas with standing water such as catch basins and storm water ponds, where mosquito larvae are commonly found. If you are over 60 or have a weakened immune system you are at higher risk for severe illness from WNV. Serious complications include neurological illnesses, such as meningitis and encephalitis.

Eating lunch at work is making people gain weight

June 15, 2018

The researchers analyzed the food or beverages purchased from vending machines or cafeterias at work, and the free food in common areas. Overall, 35, 20, 12, 11, 12, and 10 percent of those who obtained food at work had one, two, three, four, five, and more than five acquisition occasions, respectively.

Depression an Adverse Effect in One-Third of Prescription Medications

June 15, 2018

A new study has shown that more than one-third of adults take medications that have the potential to cause depression . For the study, Quato and her colleagues analyzed information provided by more than 26,000 US adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ( NHANES ) from 2005 through 2014.

The life-threatening danger of erectile dysfunction

June 15, 2018

Erectile dysfunction is considered to be the inability of a man to succeed or maintain an erection so that he has a satisfactory sexual intercourse, which happens to nearly 20% of men over 20 years of age, according to the study. The link between ED and heart disease appears to be "a two-way street", Blaha said. New research suggests that men who suffer from erectile dysfunction might be at risk of suffering from different types of heart disease.

Elmore County child recovering from plague

June 14, 2018

Christine Myron, spokesperson for the Central District Health Department, said he is now recovering at home after a course of antibiotics at a local hospital. That list includes rats, voles, and ground squirrels, all of which can be found in Idaho. No one should feed rodents in parks and picnic or campground areas, and people should never handle sick or dead rodents.

US Toddlers Are Getting Too Much Sugar Too Early

June 14, 2018

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . "Besides those ending in "ose, ' such as maltose or sucrose", the guidelines say , "other names for sugar include high fructose corn syrup, molasses, cane sugar, corn sweetener, raw sugar, syrup, honey or fruit juice concentrates".

Companies remove A,B,O letters to illustration need for blood donations

June 14, 2018

The campaign aims to highlight stories of people whose lives have been saved through blood donation as a way of motivating regular blood donors to continue giving blood and to motivate people who have never given blood to begin doing so, particularly young people.

Why Are Some of Africa's Biggest Baobab Trees Dying Off?

June 13, 2018

Since the study began, nine of the 13 oldest have died or partially perished. "The deaths of the majority of the oldest and largest African baobabs over the past 12 years is an event of an unprecedented magnitude", the study authors said.

Envision Healthcare (EVHC) Cut to "Hold" at Canaccord Genuity

June 13, 2018

Analysts also use the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for stock valuation , which is calculated as market price per share ($38.35) divided by EPS (-3.07). This number is calculated by dividing net income after tax by the company's total assets. Higher the beta discloses more riskiness and lower the beta lower the risk.

Toddlers could be consuming more sugar than recommended for adults, study finds

June 13, 2018

The study analyzed data from more than 800 infants and toddlers between 6 and 23 months old in the 2011-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey research study. Consuming a high amount of sugar is linked to high levels of cavities, asthma, obesity as well as risk of cardiovascular diseases later on life. Herrick said the findings could have implications for the upcoming revision of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

KKR nears agreement to acquire Envision for about $5.5 bln

June 13, 2018

Of all stocks tracked, Envision Healthcare had the 10th highest net out-flow for the day. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 22,455 shares of the company's stock worth $776,000 after buying an additional 17,286 shares during the last quarter.

Mother issues warning after MS girl diagnosed with ‘tick paralysis’

June 13, 2018

Jessica Griffin says her daughter couldn't walk after she was bitten by a tick. After blood work and a CT scan, the child was diagnosed with tick paralysis . The disease usually starts with fatigue and muscle pains. The paralysis is more common in animals, which are unable to check themselves for the ticks.

PM shares his fitness video; nominates IPS officers for Fitness Challenge

June 13, 2018

I am honoured& thankU very much for d concern about my health. PM Modi had on May 24 tweeted "Challenge accepted" in response to Virat Kohli's fitness challenge and had promised to share his own video. He added that although he supported the cause, he was more concerned about the fitness of his state as far as development was concerned and sought the Prime Minister's support on the same.

Pre-cut melon recalled after multi-state salmonella outbreak — CDC

June 13, 2018

The CDC, FDA, and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Adelaide infections in five Midwestern states. "On June 7, 2018, Walmart and Kroger removed pre-cut melon linked to this outbreak from all Walmart, Kroger, Jay C and Payless stores from the affected states".

The ugly side to your household tea towel

June 12, 2018

Basically, wash your entire kitchen regularly otherwise you're going to be sitting on the toilet for the foreseeable future, and that is NOT a good look. Researchers from the University of Mauritius tested 100 kitchen towels that had been used for a month and found that 49 percent had bacterial growth.

U.S. Justice Department says Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional

June 11, 2018

In a legal filing Thursday night, the Department of Justice said that key parts of Obamacare should be invalidated and that the individual mandate is unconstitutional. The case in Texas, which has attracted relatively little notice until now, emerges from the massive tax bill Congress passed late previous year. The brief was filed in Texas v.

Church in DRC maintains measures against Ebola

June 10, 2018

There are now 38 confirmed cases of the virus, including 13 deaths, the health ministry said late Thursday. The Ministry of Health, together with the World Health Organization (WHO), Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), and other worldwide organizations, have been carrying out a vaccination campaign in the three areas for the past two weeks, and about 1,400 people have already been vaccinated.

Trump administration decides to stop defending pre-existing condition protections

June 10, 2018

In 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the individual mandate - requiring Americans to purchase insurance and exacting a yearly financial penalty from those who don't - was not a constitutional use of the Commerce Clause, but that it was a lawful use of Congress' authority to require taxes.

New Blood Test May Help Predict Due Dates For Pregnant Women

June 10, 2018

Right now, it's pretty much an informed guess - and that's not just inconvenient, assumptions about when a baby is due can also lead to extra medical procedures for both the mother and the baby. "The model's two most important features, CGA and CGB, encoding chorionic gonadotropin α and β3 subunits of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), are known contributors to pregnancy initiation", the authors point out.

Relay For Life of Kendall County will be held June 9

June 10, 2018

At the same time, Co-Chair Gayle DiBenedetto continues to help by supporting planning, logistics, and survivorship activities. A resident of the Finger Lakes area in NY, she is a member of National Relay Leadership Team as well as the Northeast Regional Leadership Team.

U.S. celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead, he was 61

June 10, 2018

Voinson said. Unapologetic, passionate and one of the best storytellers on the planet. He continued: "I pray he is at peace from the bottom of my heart". British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay tweeted that he was stunned and saddened by the loss. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the United Kingdom on 116 123 or visit a local Samaritans branch.

Medicare insolvent in 2026, Social Security by 2034

June 10, 2018

Program trustees say Medicare will become insolvent in 2026 - three years earlier than previously forecast - and Social Security in 2034. Social Security this year will spend more than it takes in, the program's trustees said in a new report Tuesday that signals the official beginning of the program's slide into insolvency.

A Melbourne cafe tried serving broccoli lattes

June 09, 2018

Bunches of broccoli deemed too imperfect looking to be stocked on shop shelves have been mashed up, dried and turned into a powder by the CSIRO and agriculture research group Hort Innovation . But now it may be a bit easier to hide broccoli in other foods, as Australian scientists have developed a nutritious broccoli powder that can be sprinkled through meals or, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, used to make a broccoli latte.

Elliott's Singer agrees with Buffett, Dimon on profit guidance

June 09, 2018

It is a long-simmering debate but one that has gotten more attention in an era when activist investors are more vocal about pushing companies to deliver on their promises. JPMorgan Chase reported lower fourth-quarter earnings January 12, 2018 on weak trading revenues and one-time costs from United States tax reform, partly offset by gains from higher interest rates.Net income for the quarter ending December 31 was $4.2 billion, down 37 percent from the year-ago period.

Trump's Midterm Gift To Dems: A War On Pre-Existing Condition Protections

June 09, 2018

It also said that provisions shielding people with medical conditions from being denied coverage or charged higher premiums and limiting how much insurers can charge older Americans should fall as well. The Justice Department rarely declines to argue in favor of existing law in court and this decision will put pressure on the Affordable Care Act, the formal name for former President Barack Obama's signature domestic achievement.

New VA health care choices ignite spending fight between White House, lawmakers

June 09, 2018

The Veterans Choice Program originated in response to the VA wait time scandal during which VA leaders falsified wait times. The proposed bill would allow veterans to seek care from a private physician, with the approval of a VA health care provider, when they think that VA's health care systems can't provide the care they need.

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