DiabetesMine looks at Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's books for adults and kids that talk about her life with type 1 diabetes. SOURCE: Healthline RSS Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Study: Women with more social support have low risk of dying
Women aged 50-79 who believed they had more social support were less likely to die during the course of the study, according to a new study led by Dr. Nancy Freeborne, adjunct professor in George Mason University's College of Health and Human ... [Continue Reading]
New identified biomarker predicts patients who might benefit from HER2-targeted agents
In an effort to further individualize therapy and avoid over-treating patients, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center report a new study using PET scans has identified a biomarker that may accurately predict which patients with one ... [Continue Reading]
New blood test detects genetic disorders in fetuses
Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a new blood test for genetic disorders that may allow parents to learn about the health of their baby as early as 11 weeks into pregnancy. SOURCE: News-Medical.Net Child Health News Feed - Read entire ... [Continue Reading]
Women need to boost iodine intake before pregnancy for optimal brain development: study
Taking an iodine supplement before conception as well as during pregnancy is vital to the development of a baby's brain, Tasmanian researchers find. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Marking 47 years with type 1 diabetes
The diagnosis came February 1972 when I was 18. Spent 4 days in the hospital then went back to college, away from home, with insulin vials and syringes. Didn’t know much more than, “Don’t eat candy bars.” That was my diabetic ... [Continue Reading]
Shamima Begum’s family ask Home Secretary for help to bring her baby to Britain
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The 10 Best GPS Running Watches to Train Harder
Timepieces designed to get you in marathon-running shape. SOURCE: Latest Content - Men's Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Making Patients With Obesity the Enemy Is Never Acceptable – Medscape
Making Patients With Obesity the Enemy Is Never Acceptable MedscapeObesity is a complex, chronic disease that should not be characterized in a dismissive fashion by medical professionals, experts caution. SOURCE: "obesity" - Google News - ... [Continue Reading]
Chemical added to consumer products impairs response to antibiotic treatment
Triclosan exposure may inadvertently drive bacteria into a state in which they are able to tolerate normally lethal concentrations of antibiotics -- including those antibiotics that are commonly used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). ... [Continue Reading]
Three years into soda tax, sugary drink consumption down more than 50 percent in Berkeley
Consumption of sugary drinks dropped 52 percent among Berkeley's low-income residents in the three years after the city enacted a penny-per-ounce excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in early 2015, a new study shows. The study, which is the first ... [Continue Reading]
FDA: Gout Drug Raises Death Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Black box warning, second-line use being required SOURCE: MedPage Today Public Health & Policy - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Researchers explore what tumor cells and a healthy retina have in common
How is a healthy retina cell like a tumor cell? It hijacks an energy-producing chemical reaction to churn out molecular building blocks. When tumor cells do it, they use the building blocks to make cancer grow and spread. But when retina cells do it, ... [Continue Reading]
Restoration of Lapsed Mitophagy as a Potential Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Many research groups have published evidence to suggest that age-related mitochondrial dysfunction is an important aspect of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. The brain is an energy-hungry organ and mitochondria are the power ... [Continue Reading]
Holloway Friendly joins PRIMIS protection panel
Network wants to increase availability of income protection SOURCE: Health Insurance: Product Area - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Podcast: IsaLean PRO Shake Supports Weight Loss
In the past, IsaLean® PRO Shake has been viewed as an option predominantly for athletes, but it has plenty of benefits for weight loss and weight maintenance, too. Research Nutritionist Alex Mohr discusses the role of protein in weight loss and how ... [Continue Reading]
World’s Largest Bee Is Spotted For First Time In Decades
The bee towers over its apian cousins. Females have been recorded as being at least an inch and a half long. Add to that a pair of gigantic mandibles, and it's a bee like no other.(Image credit: Clay Bolt/claybolt.com) SOURCE: Research News : NPR - ... [Continue Reading]
People with disability are more likely to be victims of crime – here’s why
It's not just about carer stress or socioeconomic disadvantage. Halfpoint/ShutterstockThe Morrison government has finally agreed to a royal commission into the abuse of people living with disability – if the states get on board. After hearing ... [Continue Reading]
Sepsis Is a Common Cause of Hospital Deaths
If you are concerned a loved one may have sepsis, seek care immediately, and ask the doctor, “Could it be sepsis?” SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Considering ethics in human resources
By Andria Bianchi In most mid-to-large sized healthcare organizations and all Canadian academically-affiliated hospitals, anyone (i.e., patients, families, volunteers, clinicians, and staff) can contact an ethicist to obtain an additional, more ... [Continue Reading]
Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ How Safe Are Your Supplements?
Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News @jrovner Read Julie's Stories ... [Continue Reading]
How to tell if your baby has asthma
Potential signs of asthma in babies include flared nostrils, lethargy, and coughing. Learn more about the signs of asthma in babies and when to see a doctor here. SOURCE: Pediatrics / Children's Health News From Medical News Today - Read entire ... [Continue Reading]
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