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Bloomberg unveils climate plan for cleaner cars

January 20, 2020

But the billionaire former mayor of NY trails front-runners Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren nationally and among African Americans, who make up about a quarter of Democratic voters in the contest to take on Republican President Donald Trump in the November election.

China confirms 139 new pneumonia cases; outbreak spreads

January 20, 2020

There are seven suspected cases on the mainland, with two in Shanghai, two in Sichuan Province and one each in Yunnan and Shandong provinces and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region each. As of late Sunday, officials said 170 people in Wuhan were still being treated in hospital, including nine in critical condition. Wuhan confirmed the third death of coronavirus-related pneumonia, while patients infected with the virus were also reported in Beijing and Shenzhen.

China Records 17 New Cases Of Deadly SARS Virus

January 20, 2020

The announcements mark the first time the virus has been officially confirmed in mainland cities other than Wuhan since the outbreak began last month. Some of the first group of patients in Wuhan worked or shopped at a seafood market where live animals and wildlife parts were also reportedly sold.

Sanders says being a woman, age could be 'problems' for 2020 candidates

January 20, 2020

Look at that, she's a woman, "said Sanders ". So you have more people who have ever quarreled than in 2008. Sanders reiterated that he had tried to draft Warren to launch a White House bid in 2016. I would only hope that the American people consider the entirety of a candidate, not their gender, not their sexuality, not their age, but everything.

Trump administration announces proposals to loosen guidelines for school meals

January 19, 2020

Some school districts and food lobbies, such as the potato industry, have long sought to weaken standards put in place under the Obama administration that mandated more wholegrain foods, fruit and vegetables in school meals. Nancy Roman, president and CEO of the Partnership for a Healthier America also responded , claiming the proposals "appear to be a step in the wrong direction".

Selena Gomez releases first new album in more than four years

January 19, 2020

Gomez may have taken her time with her new album, but it was clearly worth the wait and we are sure that Selenators can not wait to see what this new era brings to the singer. "It's by far the work I am most proud of to date". The celebrity got her begin on Barney & Friends when she had been really younger. The reason why she talked about it was that at some point during the party, the video started playing and Selena could not help but cringe since her six year old sister, Gracie was also ...

Experts sound alarm over scale of China virus

January 19, 2020

According to the statement from the CDC, the three USA airports where enhanced screening is being done are the ones that receive most of the travelers here from Wuhan . The agency said that it may adjust screening procedures and other response activities as additional information is gathered about the new virus. Of them, 665 have been released and 98 remain under medical observation, the Wuhan health authorities said.

Sepsis associated with 1 in 5 deaths worldwide

January 19, 2020

That is better than double the number of deaths beforehand estimated. The study, published Thursday in the journal the Lancet , found that sepsis has killed fewer people over the last couple decades, but still accounts for 1 in 5 deaths globally.

USDA proposes allowing 'more flexibility' in school lunches

January 18, 2020

Department of Agriculture, which say that: "Local school food service professionals, will publish a proposed rule to provide flexibilities that will better enable schools to serve nutritious foods children will be eager to eat". Food industry lobbyists have been pushing for such changes since the beginning of Donald Trump's presidency. The former first lady promoted them during her campaign aimed at improving the health of children.

Lancaster County Health Department: Flu activity decreasing, but remains high in Lancaster

January 18, 2020

Some key indicators that track USA flu activity declined a bit last week but remain high, and influenza B continues to slightly predominate the 2019-20 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its weekly FluView update.

Second person dies from mystery Wuhan virus in China

January 17, 2020

Two patients in Thailand and another in Japan have been diagnosed with the virus. The World Health Organisation has said "much remains to be understood" about the coronavirus from the same family as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), which claimed hundreds of lives more than a decade ago.

Your Fitbit could help health officials predict flu outbreaks in real

January 17, 2020

Researchers analysed 60 days of data from 47,248 Fitbit users living in the United States to try and predict when they would get sick. People were flagged up as a flu risk if their weekly average heart rate rose above their normal level, or if they were sleeping more than they usually did.

Sexual activity may help delay menopause

January 17, 2020

The women were asked if they'd had in sex in the last six months, the frequency and type of sex and whether they had engaged in self stimulation. But they didn't only mean sexual intercourse by mentioning the sexual activity; it also includes oral sex, touching and self-stimulation.

Chris Christie makes surprise Supreme Court appearance for 'Bridgegate' case

January 16, 2020

The court is considering whether to reverse the fraud convictions of Kelly and Baroni. The Justice Department said the scheme met that requirement because it forced the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey, which runs the bridge, to pay thousands of dollars of overtime wages.

Minor charged with manslaughter in Texas school shooting

January 16, 2020

The suspect remains at large and all students were told to leave the school, Fox 26 Houston reported. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said that based on evidence gathered so far, the Tuesday afternoon shooting does not appear to have been intentional.

The Seventh Democratic Debate

January 16, 2020

Elizabeth Warren - who was also in that first debate with Klobuchar. "Well, as a matter of fact, I didn't say it", Sanders replied. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren picked up an argument between the two Democratic candidates moments following Tuesday's debate in Iowa.

Voracek scores in OT, Flyers beat Blues

January 16, 2020

Brian Elliott will move into the starting goaltender spot. Finally, at 3:33, this game came to an end: a well-orchestrated rush by Ivan Provororv (who had a monster game all around in 27:14 of ice time) and a ideal finish by Voracek. Louis defender and into the back of the net, tying the game at one apiece with his fifth tally of the year. Philly is coming into this one off a win, but they have not been in the best form of late, going 4-5-1 through their last 10 games.

Scientists: Wealth increases life expectancy by 9 years

January 16, 2020

How many things on this 50 before 50 bucket list have you achieved? Researchers found that wealth was the biggest socioeconomic factor in predicting when these challenges presented themselves. "Our study makes a unique contribution to understanding the inequality in health expectations between England and the United States, where health systems are very different".

Virginia plans emergency gun ban at Capitol ahead of protest

January 16, 2020

Northam, who is leading the push for stronger gun laws in his state, said he wants to avoid a repeat of the violence that erupted at a 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville , when a march by white nationalists erupted and led to the death of a counterprotester, 32-year-old Heather Heyer.

Significant impact made in reduction of cancer related deaths

January 15, 2020

Lung cancer is responsible for the largest share of people dying of cancer. The overall melanoma mortality rate dropped by 7% per year from 2013 to 2017 in patients aged 20 to 64 years. It is due not one single treatment because there has been a similar improvement in survival since 2000 of approximately 10% in absolute terms for 1-year relative survival for every stage of diagnosis.

Arteta challenges Arsenal players to fill Aubameyang's boots

January 15, 2020

The ex-Germany global said this ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash against Sheffield United on Saturday. Arsenal appealed against Aubameyang's dismissal but the punishment stands. "John is a player that I really like and I followed", said the former City assistant coach. "We signed him when I was at Manchester City and I worked with him for many years and know him well", he said.

The 2019-2020 Flu Season in USVI Is Underway

January 15, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control have sent out a warning about a new strain of flu that current vaccines may not be effective against. Flu cases often peak between December and February. Health experts believe the increased number of deaths has to do with the type of Influenza that is circulating. Although it doesn't appear to be the best match for Influenza B/Victoria, Dr.

WHO alerts hospitals across world on possible spread of new China Coronavirus

January 15, 2020

Meanwhile, the wife said she has not had any exposure to the market. Coronaviruses can be more unsafe when they spread further down in the body to the lower respiratory tract. "Behind the scenes there's a lot that goes on", said Dr. Joseph Kim, a Calgary-based infectious disease specialist and a medical director with Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada).

More flu deaths reported in Douglas County over 65-years-old

January 15, 2020

Fauci said the vaccine is "a really good match" for the strain called H1N1. It should be noted the flu strains circulating to date are incorporated in the vaccine that's been administered here in Quebec, and it's not too late to get the vaccine.

4 year old goes blind after the flu

January 15, 2020

In fact, this year is slated to be one of the worst flu seasons in decades - so far 32 children have died from the virus. The situation took a turn on December 24 when Jade's father, Stephen DeLucia , went to wake her up. "I didn't think I was going to see her again at that point", mum Amanda Phillips said upon seeing her daughter airlifted to the hospital. In reality, an annual flu shot only provides some protection against the strains of flu encountered during the upcoming, current, ...

NHS to trial twice-yearly injection alternative to statins

January 15, 2020

The contract additionally requires a United Kingdom clinical trial, based on proprietary NHS data, to identify sufferers susceptible to heart illness for whom conventional therapy has not worked, as well as a collaboration on the manufacture of cutting-edge drugs like inclisiran , which targets "unhealthy cholesterol", an offender behind heart assaults and strokes.

Human liver manages to stay alive outside the body for a week

January 14, 2020

Now experts have pushed such an approach even further, revealing a system that allows human livers to be stored for a week just below body temperature. The human liver is hooked to tubes in the machine that pumps oxygen-filled blood through it, as well as remove old blood from it. Now the donated as well as damaged livers could be preserved for a seven day period.

Dropping tongue fats might lend a hand reinforce sleep apnoea: Learn about

January 13, 2020

The fat mostly accumulates toward the back of the tongue, which may raise the likelihood that the squishy tissue will block the throat during sleep, according to the new study . Scientists have discovered that a reason for loud snoring could be due to the snorer have a fat tongue . "This result remained nominally significant also controlling for weight change (partial rho = 0.36; P=0.014), suggesting reduced tongue fat is independently associated with reduced AHI".

U.S. announces more ranitidine recalls due to possible cancer risk

January 13, 2020

However, the recall is due to impurities that could be cancer-causing. They were distributed to Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC and Crosswind Pharmacy. The FDA has been investigating NDMA since 2018. Since then, several pharma companies including Hyderabad-based players like Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Aurobindo Pharma have initiated voluntary recall of Ranitidine from the U.S.

Man infected with mystery virus in China dies after outbreak

January 13, 2020

They said it was responsible for a new pneumonia-like illness that had swept Wuhan since last month, leaving 59 ill and created panic. The outbreak in Wuhan of a mysterious form of viral pneumonia was first reported in late December, with patients suffering high fevers and breathing difficulties.

Marianne Williamson exits 2020 race, saying 'love will prevail'

January 12, 2020

But her campaign had attracted attention - and admirers - at times. Williamson thanked her supporters and wished the remaining candidates luck. And even though Williamson's favorable rating increased by 9 points after the first two debates (according to an average of polls conducted August 1-25), her unfavorable rating increased more - by 16 points.

Pennsylvania woman gives birth to healthy boy via transplanted womb

January 12, 2020

There have been about 70 uterus transplants performed worldwide. Jennifer and her husband Drew Gobrecht, 32, who live outside of Philadelphia, called Benjamin's birth "a miracle". The syndrome is one of the many conditions collectively referred to as uterine factor infertility. Gobrecht enrolled in Penn Medicine's UNTIL trial and received a uterus from a deceased donor, which enabled her to become pregnant through IVF.

Flu death total increases after 5 more confirmed in Nevada

January 11, 2020

Staten Island is seeing a similar track, with the 186 cases last week representing a 59% increase over 109 flu cases during the same period previous year, and more than double the 71 cases in the first week of 2018. There have been 622 total flu hospitalizations so far this season in Wisconsin. Officials said 60 percent of the patients were under 65-years-old, but usually it's the other way around.

Alcohol-Related Deaths On the Rise in the US

January 11, 2020

That year there were about 70,000 drug overdose deaths - about 2,300 fewer than those involving alcohol , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CNN reports about 70% of adults in the US consume alcohol, averaging about two drinks per day. The rise in deaths comes with an increase in alcohol-related injuries.

Titans face off against Ravens in AFC divisional round

January 11, 2020

In the last seven games, Henry averaged 154 rushing yards per game with 11 touchdowns over the stretch for a league-high 1,078 yards over those games (which includes that win against the Pats). This won't be Pees and Roman's first time facing one another in the postseason, as the two previously met while Roman served on San Francisco's coaching staff in Super Bowl XLVII.

A&E units treat record number of patients as winter bites

January 11, 2020

Katherine Henderson, president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said the NHS was "struggling to escape its spiral of decline". Dr Ed Garratt, who heads up the Suffolk and north east Essex integrated care team which includes Ipswich, Colchester and West Suffolk hospitals, said: "This is undoubtedly a challenging time, not only for our hospitals, but across the whole NHS landscape, including GP practices and the ambulance service, with an increased level of demand elevating pressure ...

China reports 1st death from new type of coronavirus

January 11, 2020

The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission reported Saturday that seven other people were in critical condition. "The remaining patients were in stable condition", Wuhan health authorities said in a report. According to the researchers, who detected the new virus in 15 of the people who became ill, the coronavirus "is different from previous human coronaviruses that were previously discovered, and more scientific research is needed for further understanding".

Study suggests drinking green tea is linked to living longer

January 11, 2020

A new Chinese study has found that drinking tea at least three times a week could increase your chances of living a longer and healthier life. The data also implies that 50-year-old habitual tea drinkers were developing coronary heart disease and stroke approximately 1.41 years later than non-habitual tea drinkers and would live approximately 1.26 years longer.

Colorado man's death not caused by vaping illness — CDC

January 11, 2020

Though much remains unknown about the vaping-related injury epidemic, the CDC's latest report included some new information that provides an idea of the outbreak's timeline. The MDHHS says that since August 2019, 65 confirmed and probable vaping-related lung injury cases have been reported in MI, including this death. The age range is 15-67.

California governor deploys trailers, tents, funds in homelessness 'emergency'

January 10, 2020

This year, lawmakers are aiming to offer benefits to people 65 and older living in the country illegally. "We don't have any reason to think it won't be in there", she said. The proposal is part of the fiscal 2020-2021 state budget Newsom is expected to send to the state legislature on Friday. Newsom, now in his second year in office, has sought to overhaul the state's prescription drug market.

Huami forays into audio with Amazfit PowerBuds and ZenBuds Truly Wireless Earbuds

January 10, 2020

It also comes with 5ATM certification which makes it water resistance up to 50 meters, and dustproof as well. Amazfit T-Rex is equipped with the BioTracker PPG optical tracking optical sensor independently developed by Huami Technology, which can perform 24-hour uninterrupted high-precision heart rate monitoring, and provide functions such as excessive heart rate vibration alarm during exercise.

Seattle Schools to turn away almost 1000 students missing vaccine records

January 10, 2020

The law requires that students are fully vaccinated, be in the process of completing immunizations or have a signed Certificate of Exemption - religious or medical - in order to attend school. According to the Washington State Department of Health , the state had two outbreaks of measles in 2019, totaling 87 cases - the most measles cases they had seen since 1990.

World's worst measles outbreak kills 6000 in DRC

January 10, 2020

Each one of many nation's 26 provinces has reported circumstances of measles for the reason that outbreak was declared in June past year. In other measles developments, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said yesterday in its monthly measles update that 6 more cases have been reported since its last update on Dec 6, raising the total for 2019 to 1,282 cases.

Flu kills 19 people, including 2 children, in Washington state

January 10, 2020

Whereas we normally start to see an increase in late November, as Niagara did in the 2018-19 flu season , the spike didn't happen this time around until over the Christmas holidays. You can get a flu shot at your local pharmacy or contact your doctor to receive one. Since Sept. 1, 28 people in the London area have been hospitalized for the flu, the health unit said in a report made public Wednesday.

Nine flu-related deaths reported in a week in SC

January 10, 2020

Other symptoms include runny/stuffy nose, muscle aches and fatigue. We are in the middle of the Influenza (flu) season which occurs anywhere from November of each year to March of the following year. Twenty adults have already been reported, with 14 of those being people older than 65 years of age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

Large study finds no strong sign linking baby powder to cancer

January 09, 2020

The new analysis pooled results from four long-running studies involving 250,000 USA women, who were asked periodically about their use of powder in the genital area. The JAMA research eliminates that problem by following cohorts of women over a period of years, asking them before they got cancer about powder use, said Gossett.

Pot Edibles Should Be On The Shelves In Collingwood On Friday

January 09, 2020

While industry observers said the supply crunch may have kept the black market thriving early on, they cite different potential hurdles facing Ontario this time around. He mentioned the system in Saskatchewan, where producers negotiate directly with retailers to set prices, because it is more likely to keep retail costs down.

China pneumonia outbreak may be linked to new virus

January 09, 2020

Xu Jianguo, an academic at the Chinese Academy of Engineering who led the team, told Xinhua that tests on samples from patients found 15 positive results of the new coronavirus . The market, where most of the patients worked, has since been shut down. Unlike SARS, which spreads with relative ease, Chinese scientists say the new bug does not appear to be exceptionally contagious, one sign that another culprit is behind the upsurge in pneumonia.

CES 2020: Huami announces Amazfit T-Rex & Amazfit Bip S smartwatches

January 09, 2020

Other than that, the Amazfit T-Rex also has a PPG sensor that can track heart-rate and provide alerts based on the information it gathers, a 3-axis gyroscope, a geomagnetic sensor, and an ambient light sensor packed inside. There's a new feature called sports sound system that offers advanced compound diaphragm, motion beat, Thru Mode that essentially amplifies ambient noise when necessary, and in-ear fitness notifications as well.

The best and worst diets for 2020

January 09, 2020

The ketogenic diet supposedly places the body in a ketosis state, which eventually encourages your body to use fat for energy. By eating more veggies, fruits, low-fat dairy and limiting the intake of salt and saturated fat, this diet can reduce your blood pressure in a few weeks .

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