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Fitbit announces Charge 3 fitness tracker, coming this October for $150

August 22, 2018

Fitbit isn't giving up on fitness trackers just yet. It's also waterproof to 50m and has swim tracking built in too, so it can be the single wearable you use for most of your workouts. But also because the hardcore runners that want Global Positioning System on-board are going to get the Ionic instead. Apart from tracking heart rate, calories burnt, and sleep, the Fitbit Charge 3 can also comes with female health tracking .

Coconut oil is 'pure poison,' says Harvard professor

August 22, 2018

Registered Nutritionist Laura Thomas has also previously questioned the health benefits of coconut oil . Coconut oil has taken the health world by storm for the last few years with fitness and nutrition fans hailing it a healthy fat . When it comes to cooking, experts recommend olive or rapeseed oil as alternatives given they contain more unsaturated fatty acids. According to the AHA report "The Skinny on Fats", the new guidelines urge consumers to limit both saturated and trans fats.

Google Fit gets all-white redesign, new activity rings

August 22, 2018

Google Fit , the company's health and fitness platform, is getting a total overhaul, bringing new features and a facelift to both smartphone and smartwatch apps. Just like before, Google Fit will use the Global Positioning System and accelerometer on your device to track all of this physical activity, but it does still integrate with third-party apps and accessories if you're using other services to track things but still want to bring it back into Google Fit .

Air quality advisory in place due to wildfire smoke

August 21, 2018

Only far northwestern B.C. remains clear of the air quality statement in effect for the rest of the province. Areas of Southwest Montana will wake up to some cloudy and drizzly skies tomorrow , but we are expected those showers to continue to move out by Wednesday.

Flushed contact lenses big source of microplastic pollution

August 21, 2018

The research began when environmental engineer Rolf Halden of Arizona State University - a contact lens wearer - wondered if anyone had conducted any research into the disposal of contact lenses. They found that, even after extended periods of time, the lenses remained intact. To make matters worse, because contact lenses are typically denser than water, they can sink into aquatic zones and be eaten by marine life thriving down there, which can potentially poison them.

A baby boom at the hospital: nurses From 16 pregnant

August 20, 2018

Sixteen nurses who work at the same hospital are all pregnant at the same time. "They're wondering what's in the water", nurse Ashley Atkinsm told KPHO . "I know a couple of us conducted procedures ration treatment recovery", said nurse Paige Packard at a press conference on Friday. Nurse Jolene Garrow joked, "We all formulated this plan to have the holidays off!" The nurses said their colleagues will in no time throw a group baby shower.

CDC Estimates A Record Number Of People Died Of Overdoses In 2017

August 20, 2018

A Washington Post analysis of the report found that the increase in overdose deaths was largely due to a surge in the use of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. The CDC's 2017 estimate is not a final count. Though the number of deaths rose in most states previous year, the number of fatal drug overdoses declined in 14 states, including Rhode Island (minus 7 percent), Vermont (minus 6 percent) and MA (minus 1 percent).

MPs call for re-think on vaping rules

August 19, 2018

He added: "Concerns that e-cigarettes could be a gateway to conventional smoking, including for young non-smokers, have not materialised". If parental influence goes a long way in impacting a child's habits, again health experts feel that if less adults are smoking regular cigarettes, less children will want to smoke them too.

Low-carb diets 'could shorten life'

August 19, 2018

Popular diets like Atkins swear by cutting out the starchy goodness altogether for effective weight loss. In the new study, the researchers examined information from almost 15,500 adults ages 45 to 64 from four communities in North Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota and Maryland.

Overdose total hits 76 in CT park near Yale

August 18, 2018

Drug Enforcement Administration test results confirmed that samples of the drug were unadulterated K2, according to Laurence Grotheer, spoksperson for New Haven Mayor Toni Harp. Some victims were said to be unconscious while others were vomiting, nauseated or lethargic. "It brought out Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven Police Department, Fire Department, [American Medical Response]".

'Most ancient' solid cheese found in dug up Egyptian jar

August 18, 2018

A group of archaeologists have found the world's oldest cheese - 3,300 years old and riddled with deadly bacteria. A team of researchers analysed a sample recovered from the tomb of Ptahmes , who was mayor of Memphis in Egypt during the 13th century BC.

Weed killer linked to cancer found in kids' cereal, oatmeal

August 18, 2018

While organic foods should by definition be free of chemicals like glyphosate , these chemicals can often drift onto these crops from nearby fields of conventionally-grown crops, or at factories that handle both kinds of crop. Still, there is much debate on whether glyphosate is actually risky, with some findings suggesting that it is only harmful to humans in high doses. But others have questioned the findings that glyphosate is cancer-causing.

Dozens Hospitalized In Mass Overdose At Connecticut Park

August 17, 2018

Chief Campbell also said during the press conference that they did not arrest victims because they did not find drugs on them. Most of the overdoses were on the New Haven Green, a popular, historic downtown park that borders part of Yale University, and officials said they expected the overdose total to increase.

New York University offers free tuition to all medical students

August 17, 2018

NYU said the move was to address the rising costs of medical education and still attract the best and brightest students to careers in medicine. Addressing the affordability issue could help alleviate physician shortages, said Rafael Rivera, associate dean for admissions and financial aid.

Police make arrest after 46 people overdose at CT park

August 17, 2018

Most of the overdoses have been happening on the New Haven Green on Wednesday and Thursday. No deaths were reported, but officials said two people had life-threatening symptoms. He says one of the victims still had some of the drug, which was sent off to a lab for testing. Paramedics were stationed at the New Haven Green in CT, which borders part of Yale University .

Long-term vaping may damage lung immune cells, warn researchers

August 16, 2018

Professor David Thickett, lead author from the University of Birmingham , said: "In terms of cancer causing molecules in cigarette smoke, as opposed to cigarette vapour, there are certainly reduced numbers of carcinogens". In an accompanying podcast, Professor Thickett said the tobacco giants, who have bought up numerous e-cigarette companies, have an agenda to portray e-cigarettes as safe.

West Nile-positive mosquitos put Warren County at risk

August 16, 2018

Over 400 mosquitos were sampled and a quarter of them tested positive for the potentially fatal virus. Gaines said the thinks the reason hot, dry years are more favorable to West Nile may be that since the northern house mosquitoes that transmit the virus spend their days resting in underground culverts, storm sewer pipes and crawl spaces, they may not be exposed to high environmental temperatures in those environments during wet years.

UAB Hospital again highly ranked by US News & World Report

August 16, 2018

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian were nationally ranked for excellence in 12 specialties, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, and Urology.

Man arrested after overdoses at downtown city park

August 16, 2018

The Town of Hamden wants to remind people who use any street drugs can, and may, result in death or serious medical complications. The man arrested on Wednesday is suspected of being connected to some of the drugs that caused the overdoses, NBC News Connecticut reported .

At Least Two Dozen People Overdosed in a Connecticut Park Today

August 16, 2018

The overdoses began at about 8pm on Tuesday at New Haven Green and accelerated yesterday morning, when 18 people collapsed in the space of three and a half hours. WVIT reports that the man arrested "is believed connected to at least some of the overdoses" and "had drugs on him at the time of his arrest, [but] has yet to be charged in any of the overdose cases".

At least 107 measles cases confirmed across 21 states

August 16, 2018

Doctors say a failure to get a measles vaccination could mean serious health issues. There were 118 reported measles cases in all of 2017 and only 86 the year before that. Analysis by CDC scientists showed that the measles virus type in this outbreak (B3) was identical to the virus type that caused the large measles outbreak in the Philippines in 2014.

Orca whale ‘Tahlequah’ releases dead calf after longest documented mourning period

August 13, 2018

Researchers called the display of grief unprecedented in its length, and people worldwide expressed anguish as they followed the story. "J35 frolicked past my window today with other J pod whales, and she looks vigorous and healthy", he said.

Endangered orca that sparked worldwide rescue plan gets first treatment

August 12, 2018

Brad Hanson, a USA research biologist, said the whales were too far out to sea previously for the treatment and assessment team to reach them from Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. He said the whale is incredibly skinny but was swimming well and there were no obvious signs of abnormality with her skin. It's hard to watch, but for 17 days and counting, Tahlequah has been traveling 60-70 miles (97-112 kilometers) a day in strong current with her baby's corpse on her head, showing us what ...

Two Infected With West Nile Virus In First Cases Of 2018

August 11, 2018

The two individuals were between 60 and 79 years old, officials said. Both tested positive for the West Nile infection. Testing for infected mosquitoes will continue in Clark County. The sample was confirmed to be West Nile Virus positive by the lab at the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services in Helena. Troy urges its residents to be proactive with preventative measures and avoiding mosquito bites by wearing long sleeves, using insect repellents and preventing babies and ...

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes trapped in Mitchell, health unit says

August 09, 2018

There have been three human cases of West Nile virus in the county this year. The Health Unit is urging the public to take steps to prevent mosquito bites. DCHHS recommends that Dallas County residents use an insect repellent containing DEET whenever they go outside, and that they dress in long, loose and light-colored clothing.

Four more dead from Ebola in DR Congo

August 09, 2018

The experimental vaccine , which is manufactured by Merck , proved successful during its first wide-scale usage against the outbreak of Zaire virus in Equateur Province that began in April and was declared over on July 24. Three healthcare workers have been struck down by Ebola, of whom one has died. In a statement, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization regional director for Africa, stated that the organization has a head start on dealing with the illnesses because it is just ...

Pentagon bans geolocators on apps

August 08, 2018

Military troops and other defense personnel at sensitive bases or certain high-risk warzone areas won't be allowed to use fitness trackers or cellphone applications that can reveal their location , according to a new Pentagon order. Within the USA, the colorful web of lines was mostly just an interesting way of visualizing runners' data, but in Middle Eastern countries such as Afghanistan, the map showed much more.

Opelousas General Health System Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week & National Breastfeeding Month

August 07, 2018

The activity highlighted the most common reason for a breastfed baby not gaining weight and explained to participating mothers and medical staff how to deal with this issue. Dr Hessa Khalfan Al Ghazal, Executive Director of the SBFO, said, "Our main message with the Sharjah Baby-Friendly Project is to promote breastfeeding and encourage pregnant women and mothers to commit to it, due to its proven benefits".

Kourtney calls Kim 'evil human being' in released teaser clip

August 06, 2018

She added, "It was definitely new territory for us when you have a new baby coming into the world". Kim Kardashian just walked back comments she previously made about Tristan Thompson following his cheating scandal. Following the initial fight, Kourtney calls Kim "an evil human being". Kim captioned the post, "Best friends for life!" It isn't just the three new additions that are around the same age either, as Kim's other two children - five-year-old daughter North and two-year-old ...

Congo announces 4 new Ebola cases in country's northeast

August 05, 2018

It said in a statement late Wednesday that it still had staff and equipment in place in DR Congo after dealing with the May-July outbreak , and this would give it a "head start". Officials from the United Nations, the World Bank, the WHO and Congo's Ministry of Health will support a team already on the ground, the WHO said in a tweet.

Short-term health plans have legal safeguard

August 04, 2018

He cited a Health and Human Services Department study that said that average premiums for individual market insurance rose 105 percent from 2013 to 2107 under the Affordable Care Act. The ACA required individual plans sold on and off the marketplace to cover a group of set benefits such as emergency, maternity and mental health care.

West Nile virus infection reported in Fairfax County

August 03, 2018

Wallace, Executive Director of the Weld County Health Department wrote in a release. West Nile virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The department of Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living said the case was found in a child under 10 in the Southern Health region in the province.

West Nile Virus found in London trap

August 03, 2018

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found in more than 12 municipalities this year. About one out of 150 infected people develop swelling of the brain or brain tissue, that in some cases, can result in death. Visit Michigan.gov/westnilevirus to find maps of current WNV activity in Michigan by county. When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient on skin and clothing, including DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535.

FDA warns about vaginal 'rejuvenation' device claims

August 03, 2018

These products have serious risks and don't have adequate evidence to support their use for these purposes. The FDA said it was "deeply concerned" people were being injured with these procedures. These products may be particularly appealing to women who may not be candidates for certain FDA-approved treatments to relieve vaginal dryness , and thus are seeking alternative, non-hormonal options.

'Medicare for all' bill estimated at $32.6 trillion

August 02, 2018

These changes would lead the US government to control virtually all health spending in the United States - Sanders' plan would also cover dental care and vision care - in what may be the biggest increase in federal expenditures in history, according to Blahous.

Dog infection: Man loses both legs after pet LICKED him

August 01, 2018

Doctors snapped into action, first amputating both feet to stop the infection from spreading. A GoFundMe to help Greg Manteufel, a 48-year-old house painter who enjoys riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles, pay for prosthetics. These bacteria are found in the mouths of cats and dogs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ). "He loves dogs. He would touch any dog; he doesn't care", she told the Post.

Smoking is now banned at public housing complexes

August 01, 2018

New Yorkers can lose their apartment if they violate the smoking ban. The new policy only applies to all lit tobacco products and does not include e-cigarettes. The ban also means a healthier working environment for the people who work in public housing complexes. Tenants will not be evicted for a single instance of smoking, but could face eviction after several smoking violations.

Teen seriously injured in 'Hot Water Challenge'

July 31, 2018

Pictured, Indianapolis teen, Kyland Clark . While the teen was sleeping, his friend reportedly dumped boiling water on him, causing serious burns on his back, chest and face. The Hot Water Challenge is actually not new, as it has been circulating on video-sharing websites and social media since as early as 2013 or 2014.

Tarrant County Reports First Human Case of West Nile of 2018

July 28, 2018

West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease - This is the most serious type, infecting the brain and spinal cord. According to Courtney Sheeley, Public Information Officer for the South Health District, officials don't typically see this amount of mosquitoes test positive for the West Nile Virus, until August.

11 babies die after pregnant women were given Viagra in Dutch study

July 28, 2018

A data and safety monitoring committee, however, had looked at the unblinded evidence halfway through the study and wanted to talk. However, the Dutch study was investigator-initiated, and Pfizer has no involvement in the trial, a Pfizer spokesperson told us.

Pepperidge Farm Recalls 4 Varieties of Goldfish Crackers

July 27, 2018

Jamieson told CBC News on Tuesday that a whey powder contaminated with salmonella is to blame in all three of those cases. Hy-Vee recalled Spring Pasta Salad in July when approximately 20 illnesses were potentially linked back to customers who ate the salad.

High risk of West Nile virus identified in parts of Kansas

July 26, 2018

More mosquitoes are testing positive for West Nile Virus in parts of Elk Grove and south Sacramento. Steps to avoid contracting West Nile include using insect repellent with DEET, wearing long-sleeved, light coloured shirts, trousers and a hat while doing activities outdoors, or staying inside at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

Scores Of Chinese Children May Have Been Injected With Faulty Vaccines

July 25, 2018

While there have been no known reports of people being harmed by the vaccine, the regulator ordered Changsheng to halt production and recall the product after the scandal emerged earlier this month. There have no reports of injuries from the vaccine, but the news led to a wave of criticism on social media . The drugmaker's chairwoman and four high-ranking managers are now under criminal investigation.

CVS apologizes for pharmacist who refused to fill transgender woman's prescription

July 23, 2018

Hall wrote that the pharmacist repeatedly and loudly asked her why she needed the prescriptions, which almost brought her to tears. But the pharmacist, who has not been identified, refused to fill the prescription did not give a reason why and instead questioned who and why gave Hill the prescription, Hill said.

Testing for West Nile virus proves positive in Montgomery County

July 22, 2018

It bites and infects birds that other mosquitos then bite and then spread the virus to people. Both the City of Fort Collins and the Town of Berthoud found Culex mosquitos in traps that tested positive for the virus. Wear long sleeves and long trousers (wear light-weight clothing to minimize the potential for heat-induced illnesses). Most cases occur in the late summer and early fall.

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Winnebago County

July 21, 2018

To protect patient confidentiality, the department is not releasing additional details. Stay on top of breaking news stories with the ABC11 News AppRoughly 20 percent of people who are infected will develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash.

Valsartan Recalled for Potential Cancer Link

July 20, 2018

Mike Scribner, a pharmacist at Collier Drug Stores, advises those patients to contact their pharmacist for advice. Ministry of Health also has directed all to to stop using anything that contains the concerned chemical from the mentioned company .

Australian scientists develop 'world's first' melanoma blood test

July 20, 2018

Usually curable by adequate surgery if detected early, melanoma with a depth of less than three quarters of a millimeter has a five-year survival rate of approximately 95 percent to 99 percent, according to a study in the Scandinavian Journal of Surgery .

Bacterial infection kills man who ate raw oyster at Florida restaurant

July 19, 2018

It states the man ate the oyster on July 8th and died two days later. The restaurant where the oyster was served was not immediately identified. Though such infections are rare-only about 205 USA cases per year, according to the CDC-the Florida Department of Health notes that exposure is most common from May to October, when the saltwater the bacteria inhabits is warmest.

Trump turns tough on home turf, holds Putin responsible for poll meddling

July 19, 2018

Trump also said both countries were to blame for poor relations between the USA and Russian Federation. "I don't see any reason why it would be", Trump said in Helsinki. Trump said Coats was doing an "excellent job", as was the Central Intelligence Agency director, Gina Haspel. It was the second day of reversals and semantic hairsplitting in Trump's statements about Russian Federation and it only deepened the mystery of what exactly he and Putin had talked about during a 2 1/2-hour session ...