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Medicaid Work Requirements Blocked in Kentucky and Arkansas

March 30, 2019

How do you feel about Medicaid to work programs? The Republican governor said defunding it would mean giving up the fight over the work requirement. Boasberg criticized Arkansas for doing virtually nothing to help Medicaid recipients understand and comply with the new work requirement, saying "the State's outreach efforts may well be falling severely short".

FDA Says Breast Density Must Be Reported to Women During Mammograms

March 29, 2019

Nuclear medicine equipment service provider since 1975. Centers that provide mammograms to screen for breast cancer will have to tell women whether they have dense breast tissue, which can increase the risk of cancer and mask tumors, the Food and Drug Administration announced in a proposed rule on Wednesday.

How many cigarettes in a bottle of wine?

March 29, 2019

For women, drinking one bottle of wine per week increases the risk of cancer to the same extent as smoking 10 cigarettes a week, mostly due to an increased risk of breast cancer caused by drinking, according to the study published Thursday in the journal BMC Public Health .

UPS teams up with Matternet to deliver medical supplies | Logistics

March 29, 2019

Unlike courier cars, these drones can't get stuck in traffic or delayed by road construction and accidents. "Together with UPS, we aim to shift the status quo for on-demand logistics for healthcare systems in the USA through drone delivery networks".

NY county to declare state of emergency over measles outbreak

March 28, 2019

Once a child is inoculated, they are no longer subject to the ban. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now monitoring six measles outbreaks around the country. "They have been supportive of what we've been trying to do", Day said. Statewide, there have been at least 345 cases of measles reported since October.

Scientists are testing a birth control pill for men

March 28, 2019

It suppresses the levels of hormones that drive the production of sperm and testosterone in the testes. "Our results suggest that this pill, which combines two hormonal activities in one, will decrease sperm production while preserving libido ", said study co-senior investigator Dr.

To Curb Kids' Sugary Drink Habits, Pediatricians Now Call For Soda Taxes

March 28, 2019

This is enough to fill a bathtub, and it doesnt even include added sugars from food. And half of that comes from sports drinks, fruit-flavored drinks, sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages. Excise taxes on sugary drinks have successfully reduced consumption in cities including Berkeley, Calif., and Philadelphia, Penn. Muth says taxes on sugary drinks have been shown to be successful.

NY county bans unvaccinated minors from public places

March 27, 2019

New York City has also been dealing with this measles outbreak, with 181 cases reported since October, according to the city Department of Health . The New York Times reported that numerous cases were appearing in minority groups such as ultra-orthodox communities in Brooklyn. Public health officials are likely keeping a close eye on Rockland County's latest order to see how well it works.

New York's Rockland County Bars Unvaccinated Minors From Public Spaces

March 27, 2019

Day said only 72.9 percent of people under 18 have been vaccinated against measles in Rockland County, which has more than 300,000 residents. Rockland County Executive Ed Day said at a news conference that the state of emergency taking effect Tuesday night is meant to persuade parents to have their children vaccinated to reverse the trajectory of the disease's spread.

OxyContin Maker Settles Opioid Crisis Lawsuit With Oklahoma For $270 Million

March 27, 2019

Purdue first released OxyContin in 1996, and is among various drug makers accused of contributing to the nation-wide opioid epidemic in the United States. She said the company was probably also in talks with others to settle. Hunter has said the defendants - Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Allergan and others - deceived the public into believing that opioids were safe for extended use.

Congo Ebola epidemic exceeds 1,000 cases: health ministry

March 25, 2019

Health workers have been better prepared than during previous outbreaks. There could still be many more which have not been reported; working with the community is the key to getting this outbreak under control; IRC teams are supporting 59 facilities to improve infection prevention and control as well as working to protect women and children.

Drinking Piping Hot Tea May Increase Risk Of Esophageal Cancer

March 24, 2019

For the study, the researchers studied 50,045 individuals aged 40 to 75 years. However, in parts of South America, Asia, and Africa, people tend to drink their tea much hotter . Other contributing factors to esophageal cancer include smoking and alcohol consumption , says the clinic. "Microwaved jam has been known to cause oesophageal injury".

Second case of measles confirmed by Interior Health

March 23, 2019

There is no specific antiviral treatment or medicine for measles, but giving a person a vaccine soon after they've been infected may lessen symptoms. More cases of the measles have been confirmed in areas downstate. Friday, March 29 - 9 a.m.to noon and 1- 4 p.m. Home Depot , 660 W. 12 Mile Road, Madison Heights, from 4:30-7 p.m. Call ahead to your doctor's office or the hospital if you think you may have been exposed to measles so they can plan to prevent other people from potential ...

Hailey Baldwin Attends Work Event As Justin Bieber Copes With Depression

March 23, 2019

She was seen comforting distraught husband Justin Bieber in days prior. Just feeling super disconnected and weird.I always bounce back so I'm not anxious just wanted to reach out and ask for your guys to pray for me. The source added: " Justin is still receiving treatment on both coasts, but is doing okay". "I always bounce back so I'm not anxious just wanted to reach out and ask for your guys to pray for me", he continued.

High-strength cannabis varieties could increase mental health risks

March 22, 2019

Daily marijuana use was four times more likely among patients with first-episode psychosis, with almost 30 percent saying they used pot daily compared with only about 7 percent of people in the control group. Frequent cannabis use and high-strength varieties are likely to increase the chance of mental health problems among users, according to researchers behind the largest study of its kind.

Two fizzy drinks each day ‘boost early-death risks’

March 22, 2019

As per new research disclosed in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. The news about cancer deaths was especially surprising to lead study author Vasanti Malik, a research scientist in the Department of Nutrition in the Harvard T.H.

The F.D.A. Just Approved the First Drug for Postpartum Depression

March 22, 2019

The new drug called, brexanolone - or Zulresso - gives women another option beyond antidepressants , which can take weeks to fully take hold. According to the manufacturer, Zulresso's active ingredient is a derivative of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone.

Kale added to annual list of fruits and vegetables with most pesticides

March 21, 2019

The EWG also lists the least contaminated fruits and vegetables - called the Clean Fifteen - and they include mostly produce with protective rinds or peels such as avocados, pineapples, sweet corn and eggplants. In order of pesticide concentration, 2019's Dirty Dozen list is: strawberries , spinach , kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes.

Apple and Stanford Announce Results of Heart Study

March 21, 2019

A huge study suggests the Apple Watch can detect a worrisome irregular heartbeat at least sometimes - but experts say more work is needed to tell if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps. The researchers concluded that the data of the study could be used as an additional tool by doctors who are diagnosing the patients. "This is one of the most exciting things, the idea that you're going to find participants through the media, the news, potentially through ...

Woman almost dies after injecting fruit juices into veins

March 21, 2019

The first symptoms she experienced were itchy skin and a rising body temperature. The 51-year-old woman, surnamed Zeng, was blindly following a folk remedy to improve her health and thought she could better absorb the nutrients in the fruits this way, Chinese media reported .

Drinking piping hot tea doubles cancer risk

March 21, 2019

However, waiting for at least four minutes before drinking a cup of freshly boiled tea can reduce the risk of cancer arising from the oesophagus - the food pipe that runs between the throat and the stomach. A new study uncovers a correlation between hot tea and cancer, but you don't have to worry if you drink your tea at a reasonable temperature. It is generally caused by repeated aggravation to the esophagus by smoke, alcohol, acid reflux and, apparently, heat.

Smoking pot daily raises psychosis risk

March 21, 2019

In the new study , the researchers found that about 30 percent of patients with psychosis reported daily marijuana use , compared with just 7 percent of controls (people without psychosis); and 37 percent of patients reported high-potency marijuana use, compared with 19 percent of controls.

Stay away from sugary drinks to avoid heart diseases

March 20, 2019

Chan School of Public Health research scientist, Vasanti Malik, a lead author. " Diet soda may be used to help frequent consumers of sugary drinks cut back their consumption, but water is the best and healthiest choice". Just a couple of cans each day is also enough to increase the overall risk of a premature death by more than a fifth. However, this is the first research to link early death with SSB intake.

Eggs May Be Bad For Your Health According To New Study

March 20, 2019

According to the researchers, people should keep dietary cholesterol intake low by reducing cholesterol-rich foods such as eggs and red meat in their diet. The researchers found that eating three to four eggs per week was linked to a 6 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease and an 8 percent higher risk of any cause of death.

Study Links Sugary Drinks to Higher Risk of Premature Death

March 20, 2019

People who consume lots of sugary sodas and sports drinks every day may be more likely to die early of causes like heart disease and cancer than people who rarely if ever indulge in these beverages, a USA study suggests. The study, led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, covered almost 120,000 people over a period of decades and a list of their lifestyle habits, including how frequently they drank sugary beverages such as sodas and other sugary drinks - including sports drinks ...

Daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks no longer recommended for older adults

March 20, 2019

The committee reminded individuals that a healthy way of life is the most crucial method to avoid the onset of atherosclerotic heart disease, cardiac arrest, and atrial fibrillation. According to the latest Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease , the AHA and American College of Cardiology no longer recommend taking a daily low-dose aspirin for heart health.

Taking aspirin to avoid heart attacks? Risks may outweigh benefits

March 19, 2019

A new report from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association says the drug "should be used infrequently" for the goal of preventing cardiovascular disease "because of lack of net benefit" for most adults. However, for anyone who has had a stroke, heart attack, open-heart surgery or stents inserted to open clogged arteries, aspirin can be life-saving.

President Buhari: End of HIV/AIDS in sight in Nigeria

March 17, 2019

Tvc's Kemi Balogun reports that Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with an estimated population of 192 million. Health Minister, Professor Isaac Adewole stated that although HIV HIV/AIDS epidemic in Nigeria has contracted, the total number of people affected by the disease is still huge based on our population.

5 tips on how to keep you kidneys healthy

March 17, 2019

The HSA said 62 people took advantage of Thursday morning's (14 March) free World Kidney Day screenings. Free checkup and consultations by medical specialists, nutritional and dietary advice facilities were provided. In a speech read on his behalf by Manicaland provincial medical director Dr Patron Mafaune during World Kidney Day commemorations at Mutare Provincial Hospital yesterday, Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Obadiah Moyo said his ministry through the health levy was providing ...

Going to work on an egg linked to increased heart risk

March 16, 2019

A new study threatens to once again reverse the conventional wisdom about eggs and their place in a healthy diet, finding that people who consume more of the beloved breakfast food had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

Chief health officer takes aim at misinformation in measles outbreak

March 15, 2019

In an era where, thanks to the success of vaccines, we are no longer familiar with these unsafe illnesses, some parents have come to fear the prevention more than the disease. She's urging doctors across the country to take the time to answer questions from anxious parents about vaccinating their kids to help stop the spread of measles .

Senior Republican, eyeing Trump budget, worries about USA debt

March 14, 2019

Only about a tenth of the proposed Medicare cuts in President Trump's budget would directly impact seniors, according to a new analysis. US president Donald Trump's 2020 budget proposal released Monday is unlikely to pass in the Democrat-controlled House and is set to create yet another major political battle, experts have said.

Justin Bieber asks fans to ‘pray’ for him in emotional Instagram post

March 14, 2019

In the post, the 25-year-old said he was "struggling a lot" and feeling "super disconnected and weird". Just wanted to reach out and ask for your guys to pray for me. "He seems confident he will feel better soon", the source said. Her go-to essentials are "Bare Minerals' foundation stick, brow gel, some mascara, blush and highlighter".

Italy changes laws over unvaccinated children attending school

March 14, 2019

After months of heated debate, a law in Italy has finally entered into force, mandating that children must be vaccinated to be accepted into school. However, previous year the Health Ministry - headed by a member of the Five Star Movement political party, whose co-founder the paper noted has brought up conspiracy theories linking vaccination to autism - issued a temporary rule allowing parents to simply state the children had been vaccinated rather than receiving a note from a doctor.

Alzheimer's eye test 'could be game changer'

March 14, 2019

The differences in density were "statistically significant" after the researchers took into account other factors such as age and sex. The new findings couldn't have happened without a new scanning technology, called optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), that allows users to see in fine detail the structure of the back part of the eye.

WHO Philippines: Measles Outbreak, Situation Report 5, 12 March 2019 - Philippines

March 14, 2019

Vaccine conspiracy theories, as well as fears of vaccines linked with autism in children, are clear to see on social media and other areas of the internet. Joyce Mann with the Fond du Lac County Health Department says the number of reported cases continues to grow. Vaccine supplies have run out in the affected region and tens of thousands of extra supplies are being flown in from around the country, as doctors use their last stocks to vaccinate those most in need of protection, including ...

The country that's banned unvaccinated children from attending school

March 13, 2019

Under a new law, children under six will be legally turned away from preschool, which is known as "Asilo" in Italy. In Bologna, 300 children were suspended from school, according to Italian media reports, while 37 were turned away in the northern Veneto region.

The man's family is upset

March 12, 2019

Distorted by the speakers, the doctor's voice was inaudible to Ernest, leaving Annalisia to repeat everything he said to her grandfather. The patient, Ernest Quintana , died two days after arriving at the hospital, according to the Chicago Tribune - but the impersonal manner in which his doctor delivered the news to him and his family illustrate the odd ways that medicine is changing as technology and automation make their way into the hospital system.

FDA Approves Esketamine Nasal Spray For Hard-To-Treat Depression

March 12, 2019

FDA approves Johnson & Johnson's Fast-Acting Depression drug for quick relief from mental depression is undoubtedly a great success for the acute patients. Esketamine is related to ketamine, which is used for other purposes in medicine but is not approved by the FDA for treating depression. The medicine will be available with a warning label that in some people, it can increase suicidal thoughts during the first few months of treatment or if the dosage is changed.

As polio goal nears, Pakistan pushes against vaccine misinformation

March 11, 2019

The World Health Organization and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified "verifiable vaccine hoaxes", Bickert said, and, "If these vaccine hoaxes appear on Facebook, we will take action against them". When it discovers ads with misinformation about vaccinations, "we will reject them". The World Health Organization recently dubbed " vaccine hesitancy " one of the top global threats of 2019, a warning punctuated by one of the worst measles outbreaks in decades, which has ...

Captain Marvel: 10 Biggest Changes From The Comics

March 10, 2019

The highly-anticipated Avengers: Infinity War follow-up will conclude the previous 22 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe before Marvel kicks off Phase 4 with Spider-Man: Far From Home in July. Captain Marvel soared to the box office lead, raking in more than expected after middling reviews. Captain Marvel is now showing at The Light Cinema in Wisbech.

Unvaccinated boy diagnosed with tetanus, hospitalized almost 2 months — CDC

March 10, 2019

A report released Friday on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) website outlined a 2017 case of tetanus in an unvaccinated child in Oregon. "The complex and prolonged care led to the high treatment cost". While talking about the vaccines, the CDC also recommends that children are given five doses of the DTaP vaccine at two, four and six months of age, at 15-18 months of age and at four to six years of age.

Finnish PM offers resignation due to failed reform

March 10, 2019

Observers said it will not make much difference as its term in office is almost over and the parliamentary election is due in April. President of Finland Sauli Niinisto (L) and Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila, who announced his government's resignation, shake hands at the president's official residence, Mantyniemi, in Helsinki, Finland March 8, 2019.

A cure for HIV? It’s feasible, but still some time away

March 10, 2019

It made him resistant to HIV, just like the first cured case of Timothy Ray Brown, better known as the " Berlin patient ", a decade ago. In reality, existing prescription therapies using three HIV drugs, commonly referred to as the AIDS cocktail, are far less unsafe, less expensive and work much more effectively, even though they are not a cure and must be taken daily for a patient's life.

Facebook, Instagram hiding pages that spread 'vaccine misinformation'

March 09, 2019

In a blog post by Monika Bickert , Facebook's vice president of global policy management, said that the company will begin rejecting ads that include misinformation about vaccines. After criticisms that it was allowing anti-vaccination misinformation to flourish and circulate on the platform, Facebook has announced it is taking steps to bury content from anti-vaxxers.

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 900 cases: 3 updates

March 09, 2019

Regarding the attacks on the two ETCs, MSF said it doesn't know the motives or identities of the attackers, but the violence follows escalating tensions in the outbreak area that have also included dozens of security incidents against response efforts in February.

Newly approved ketamine-based depression drug could help people in the Ozarks

March 08, 2019

J&J's Spravato, which is chemically similar to commonly-abused ketamine , was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, making it the first new depression treatment in more than 30 years. The makers of the nasal spray told HuffPost UK they submitted an application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in October 2018 seeking approval for the medication to made made available in Europe (including the UK).

Second person in history reportedly cured of HIV

March 08, 2019

Both the London and Berlin patients received stem cell transplants from donors carrying a genetic mutation that prevents expression of an HIV receptor, known as CCR5. A cure for HIV does not exist , but medications known as anti-retroviral therapy or ART can significantly slow the illness's advance, potentially extending patients' lives by decades.

Fitbit Versa Lite smartwatch launched: Price, specifications

March 08, 2019

It includes activity, sleep and heart rate tracking, as well as notifications, a selection of apps and four days of battery. It's an everyday smartwatch that has most of the core fitness and smart features that the Versa is known for. While the Fitbit Inspire is priced at Rs 6,999, the Inspire HR will be costing Rs 8,999. Alongside the Fitbit Versa , the company also launched its first fitness band for kids called as Fitbit Ace .

Starbucks launches Ariana Grande inspired drink

March 08, 2019

Grande has been a past client of Rock Lititz , as have artists like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry. So it makes flawless sense that the singer, who's about to embark on her Sweetener World Tour , has teamed up with the coffee giant to launch her own speciality " Cloud Macchiato " drink.

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