Open enrollment season has arrived, and signing up for health insurance this year may be a lot trickier than years past. "If you're generally healthy, younger, you're not covering the insurance for other people, it might make sense for you to ... [Continue Reading]
Can scientists change mucus to make it easier to clear, limiting harm to lungs?
For healthy people, mucus is our friend. It traps potential pathogens so our airways can dispatch nasty bugs before they cause harm to our lungs. But for people with conditions such as cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder ... [Continue Reading]
Adenomyosis causes pain, heavy periods and infertility but you’ve probably never heard of it
It's hard to know how many women are affected by adenomyosis. Leon Biss/UnsplashAdenomyosis is a condition of the uterus (womb), where the tissue that grows on the lining of the uterus (also known as the endometrium) is also present on the inside ... [Continue Reading]
What to know about baby acne
Baby acne, or neonatal acne, affects around 20 percent of newborns. It usually clears up without treatment. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and similar conditions here. SOURCE: Pediatrics / Children's Health News From Medical News Today - Read ... [Continue Reading]
How pneumococci challenge our immune system
Pneumococci are the most common cause of respiratory tract infections, such as otitis and sinusitis, as well as of severe infections like pneumonia and meningitis. A new study shows how the bacteria can inhibit immune cell reaction and survive inside ... [Continue Reading]
Prostate Cancer: The Symptoms You Need to Recognize Early
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer affecting men in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, estimates for the year 2018 alone reveal around 164,690 new cases and 29,430 associated deaths. SOURCE: Hospital ... [Continue Reading]
Inquest hears mental health unit ‘not fit for purpose’ – RTE.ie
RTE.ieInquest hears mental health unit 'not fit for purpose'RTE.ieThe HSE has admitted that a mental health unit where a man took his own life while a voluntary patient was not fit for purpose. The inquest into the death of 30-year-old Karl ... [Continue Reading]
In a paradox, obesity is a ‘net positive’ for cutting-edge anticancer drugs – Science Magazine
Science MagazineIn a paradox, obesity is a 'net positive' for cutting-edge anticancer drugsScience MagazineSecond only to smoking, obesity is a top risk factor for cancer. But cancer doctors have noticed something surprising: overweight ... [Continue Reading]
Dental practice valuations experience a sharp drop
Dental practice valuations have taken a sharp drop in the last quarter, dropping to 128% of fee income. That’s according to the latest quarterly goodwill survey from NASDAL, which shows valuations have dropped by 12%. Despite this, the value ... [Continue Reading]
Tips for Coping with Infertility During the Holidays
Yosemite in winter. It may be cold and harsh, but it’s also beautiful (Courtesy: nps.com) Along with the cool, crisp air, long nights and brisk mornings come….the holidays. Add to this a rash of mass killings, hurricanes, wildfires, downed jets ... [Continue Reading]
Weekly Link Love — Edition 3
Research of the Week Researchers uncover strong links between disrupted circadian rhythm, bipolar disorder, and suicide. Early humans bred with other hominid groups to gain cold tolerance. Prenatal phthalate exposure linked to early childhood ... [Continue Reading]
Behavioral weight loss programs are effective — but where to find them?
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a team of volunteer experts from various primary care medicine and nursing fields. They identify big medical problems, review the research, and translate it into action plans (called practice ... [Continue Reading]
Of all human diseases, 60% originate in animals – “One Health” is the only way to keep antibiotics working – World Health Organization
UN NewsOf all human diseases, 60% originate in animals – “One Health” is the only way to keep antibiotics workingWorld Health OrganizationAntibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. As a result of infection with drug-resistant ... [Continue Reading]
Major traumatic injury increases risk of mental health diagnoses, suicide
People who experience major injuries requiring hospital admission, such as car crashes and falls, are at substantially increased risk of being admitted to hospital for mental health disorders, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: Reflecting On VA Health Care On Veterans Day; NRA Needs To Promote Research Efforts To End Gun Violence
Editorial pages focus on these health issues and others. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Perspectives: Lessons On Strategies Preventing Legal Abortions; Make HPV Vaccine Part Of Mandatory Childhood Schedule
Opinion writers express views on several women's health issues. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Harmful Effects Of Childhood Trauma On Later Life Call For New Public Health Policies, Researchers Say
A large study published in JAMA examines the wide-ranging health problems -- from depression to drug use -- that flare up in adulthood in people who experience early trauma compared to those who do not and raises ways to address it. Other reports on ... [Continue Reading]
When High-Profile People Share Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Millions Of Others With The Disease May Benefit
Following on the heels of President Ronald Reagan and Tennessee's basketball coach Pat Summitt, Sandra Day O'Connor's announcement about her struggles with dementia helps caregivers and others afflicted by the disease deal with the stigma of the ... [Continue Reading]
California Wildfire Death Toll Climbs To Become One Of Most Deadly On Record
A total of 29 bodies have been found so far from that fire, while another 228 are still missing. A quarter million people remained evacuated on Sunday amid fears that the infernos that broke out Thursday could flare up again, as dense smoke made air ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Study Finds Vast Disparity In What Colorado Hospitals Charge Over Other States; Athenahealth Agrees To Buyout From New York…
Media outlets report on news from Colorado, New York, Utah, Georgia, Kansas, Virginia, Minnesota, South Carolina, Delaware, Illinois and Washington. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
A. Pickett Construction donates to St. Jude Hospital
A. Pickett Construction Inc., Kingston, recently held its 24th annual golf tournament fundraiser at Fox Hill Country Club. A. Pickett Construction, their subcontractors, clients, families and friends raised $13,000 for St. Jude Children's ... [Continue Reading]
Kawasaki disease: One disease, multiple triggers
Researchers have evidence that Kawasaki Disease (KD) does not have a single cause. By studying weather patterns and geographical distributions of patients in San Diego, the research team determined that this inflammatory disease likely has multiple ... [Continue Reading]
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