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Israeli clean fuel cells aim to slash diesel pollution
GenCell’s hydrogen-powered generators can provide power to people lacking centralized electricity and do good for the environment at the same time.
NASA’s Parker probe reveals new solar oddities
The first observations from NASA's Parker Solar Probe "will fundamentally change our understanding of the sun," researchers say.
Event Highlight: World-Renowned Dr. Dan Siegel speaks on The Science and Practice of Presence
World-renowned researcher, author, and speaker Dr. Dan Siegel has spoken for the King of Thailand, Pope John Paul II, The Dalai Lama, Google University, London’s Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and millions of others. Now he's speaking for you in Santa Barbara at The Consciousness Network’s event on Friday, December 13, to be held in Hahn Hall at The Music Academy of the West. Tickets can be purchased here.
Dundee University research on tropical diseases to feature in National Museum of Scotland exhibition
Research from Dundee University features in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland exploring the role of academics in the fight to eliminate tropical diseases by tackling the parasites that cause them.
What a grateful Whitley Bay couple are doing to say thanks for IVF on the NHS
Frank Bailey and Bianca Lockey have been given three rounds of IVF on the NHS and Frank is raising £3,500 for the Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Charity - the cost of one round of IVF - with a sponsored beard shave
Wild Koala Population ‘Will Never Recover’ From Australian Bushfires
An expert fears Australia's wild koala population will never recover after the crippling bushfires tore through their habitat
One Gift Idea With Mental Health Benefits You Probably Haven't Thought Of
This holiday season, the gift of therapy is now one of the easiest to give.
WA families urged to be ‘sunsmart’ this summer
A SORRENTO mother-of-three who found a melanoma on her leg is urging families to be ‘sunsmart’ this summer.
Health Ministry springs to action after first confirmed polio case in nearly 30 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Health Ministry has mobilised available measures to contain the possible re-emergence of the polio virus that was eradicated in Malaysia almost three decades ago. After confirming the infection of a three-month-old boy in Tuaran, Sabah, the ministry tested 661 people in...
‘Time is ticking for action on antimicrobial resistance’
PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province -- Korea is hosting an international meeting to fight the rising public health threat of drug resistance.The seventh session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission task force on antimicrobial resistance kicked off Monday in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, to be held for five days through Friday.In 2015, the World Health Assembly adopted a global action plan to tackle the trend of antimicrob...
Want to be fit for spring? Here’s why winter training is key to summer success
Building and maintaining your fitness throughout the winter months can be an arduous and appreciably tough exercise but if you stay motivated you’re sure to come out the other side a stronger and fitter rider
Mother left in agony for SIX MONTHS after giving birth discovers she'd been walking around with a fractured SPINE due to a condition that weakened her bones (but now she's swimming the Channel)
EXCLUSIVE: Heather Clatworthy, 37, from Warwickshire, fractured her back when in labour with her first child, Lilly, but didn't find out until she had an MRI scan six months later.
Study shows safety of palbociclib for advanced breast cancer patients with unique gene alteration
Women who receive palbociclib (Ibrance) to treat their advanced breast cancer and have a gene alteration that can lead to a condition known as benign ethnic neutropenia (BEN), can safely receive the drug without major concerns of developing infections associated with neutropenia, or low white blood cell counts, say Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers.
Four-year-old with suspected pneumonia slept on hospital floor due to lack of beds
This photograph shows a four-year-old from Leeds sleeping on the floor of the Leeds General Infirmary due to a lack of beds.
Treating the whole patient essential for older people with cardiovascular disease
Geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairments may inadvertently worsen when older patients are treated in cardiac intensive care units - even as they receive excellent care for their heart attack, heart failure, valvular heart disease or pulmonary embolism, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's premier journal Circulation.
A 'meteor hurricane' caused civilisation collapse and another could wipe us out
Space objects wreaked havoc on Earth and caused a devastating apocalypse which destroyed early societies.
23 Enforcement Orders issued on Irish food businesses last month
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland today reported that during the month of November, 21 Closure Orders, and 2 Prohibition Orders were served on food busine...
Athletes have better-tuned brains that can block out distractions and 'help them process sounds such as calls from teammates to pass the ball'
Athletes are more able to reduce 'brain noise' to process external sounds. Researchers at Northwestern University said this makes them more aware of their surroundings.
This is why you should start massaging your baby
It's good for your baby
Man Turns Into ‘Chimera’ After Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
New research study to explore long-term effects of repeated concussion
The study is a collaboration between the Beacon Hospital Research Institute and the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF). Researchers said it will allow for better management of concussions in the future.
Feeling 'smushed' helps some people switch off, so I tried it
New products, such as weighted blankets, are claiming to help those with anxiety feel safe. Wellbeing writer Sarah Berry tried one out.
Hebrew U Study: Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes leads to higher risks for pregnancy and birth complications such as macrosomia (larger than average babies) and caesarean deliveries.
Five arrested in Riau as authorities seize four Sumatran tiger fetuses in jar, dried skin
Authorities have arrested five suspected poachers and traders targeting Sumatran tigers, confiscating four fetuses of the endangered species and tiger skin during raids in Riau over the weekend.
Steam-driven volcanic eruptions difficult to predict, poorly understood
The sudden hydrothermal eruption at White Island in New Zealand was short-lived but produced an ash plume that rose nearly two miles above the vent.
Falls and Poor Bone Health Top Reasons for High Fracture Risk in Parkinson’s, Study Says
A study traced the elevated risk of hip and other fractures in Parkinson’s patients to falls and weak bones, and recommends assessing this risk regularly.
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet
Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014
One-stop-shop: service treats mental illness, neurological, and addiction as 'brain disorders'
A new service that demolishes the “artificial silos” separating mental illness, neurological conditions aims to do for people with “brain diseases” what gold standard comprehensive cancer centres have done for cancer patients.
IDF Young leader launches Diabetes campaign
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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez say company seeking HIV patent extension 'deceitful and immoral'
Trump is urged to block company from holding back drug, Descovy, from the market
Pill testing trial 'successful' at music festival, evaluation finds
An evaluation of an Australian pill testing trial has found that the service improved participants' harm reduction knowledge, their trust in health providers and their stated intentions around drug use.
Fitbit may track sleep time accurately, but overestimate problems
Small studies have suggested that, while your Fitbit might know when you're asleep, it could think you are having a worse sleep than you are.
Man Turns Into ‘Chimera’ As Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
The Curious Case of the Concussion Chiropractor
A Rhode Island chiropractor claims he has a method to treat a wide variety of brain-related conditions. But does it work?
White Castle Frozen Burgers Recalled for Listeria
The White Castle recall is for 6-pack cheeseburgers, 6-pack hamburgers, 6-pack jalapeno cheeseburgers, 16-pack hamburgers, and 16-pack cheeseburgers with best by dates ranging from 04 Aug 2020 to 17 Aug 2020.
Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes, Hebrew University Study Finds
Gestational diabetes affects between 7.6% and 9.2% of pregnant women in the US and occurs mostly during the last trimester of pregnancy. Such a pregnancy is often concluded with birth by cesarean section.
Ready To Pop Lisa Haydon Sets Fitness Goals; Hits The Gym In Her Last Trimester- Pictures Inside
Actress Lisa Haydon is setting fitness goals with her recent Instagram post. Inching closer to welcome her second kid, the actress continues to follow her fitness regime thoroughly. Posing in a gym, the diva inspired all the soon-to-be-mommies to adopt a healthy routine during their pregnancy
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A school for food
Dhivya Vasudevan spreads awareness about pesticide-free agriculture to classrooms
The Runaway Train of Cognitive Enhancement
How far can we “improve” our mind before we lose our sense of identity and authenticity?
PGIMER MD/MS Result 2020: Scores to be Out Soon on Official Website at pgimer.edu.in
Candidates who are shortlisted in the written test will have to appear for the counselling session that is scheduled to begin in the last week of December.
Man Receives Testicle Transplant From Twin
A man who was born without testicles got a transplanted one from his identical twin brother during a six-hour operation performed early last week in Belgrade, Serbia, by an international team of surgeons.
Chemistry: The ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde
Prof Colin J Suckling details the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde, as well as his thoughts on the value of a chemistry degree
Sanofi to acquire US biotech firm Sythorx $2.5bn
Mubasher: Sanofi on Monday said it will take over US biotechnology company Synthorx in a cash deal that valued the latter at $2.5 billion.
How To Heal A Yoga Butt Injury, According To A Physical Therapist
Picture this yogi: You're in your flow, moving through asanas with ease, and having an om-azing time on your mat . Then, just as the Zen starts to really kick in, you pull your hips up into your umpteenth downward-facing dog, and suddenly you feel one of the telltale symptoms of (dramatic sound effect): yoga butt. This is most likely a burning, discomfort, cramping, or pinching high up in the hamstrings, close to the pelvis, says Ariele Foster , DPT, a physical therapist and yoga teacher based in Washington, DC.
Whakaari/White Island: The science of the eruption, and why there was no warning
We don’t normally see these eruptions coming, no matter how much we would like to. Many systems are already 'primed' for such events, but the triggers are poorly understood, writes Shane Cronin of the University of Auckland. As of Monday night five people have been confirmed dead, 18 had been res
Three Ghanaian medical students receive top award by the American Academy of Optometry Foundation
Three Ghanaian students of optometry have been honored with the William C. Ezell Fellowships. They are Heiz Otchere, Afua Oteng Asare and Eugen Appenteng Osae. They were bestowed the honor at the joint conference of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Third World Congress of Optometry for (WCO) held in Orlando Florida.Support Pan-African Journalism...
Finland Addresses Sex Change Regret as Gender Reassignment Soars
Over the past 15 years, the number of Finns seeking sexual reassignment has grown 20-fold. De-transitioning has been described as a physically and mentally challenging procedure with some of the effects being irreversible.
Opioid relapse is more likely when risks seem OK
Tolerance for risk may indicate a higher chance for relapse among people getting treatment for opioid addiction, research finds.
Sri Lanka to use Wolbachia bacteria to control Aedes mosquitoes
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Sri Lankan health officials have reportedly taken steps to introduce Wolbachia bacteria into the environment starting in February. The pilot project is to be carried out in Colombo and Nugegoda. Bacteria are to be released in 25 Grama Niladhari Divisions around Colombo, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health Dr. Paba …
Tiger skin, foetuses found in Indonesia poacher case
The skin of a critically endangered Sumatran tiger and four foetuses have been confiscated after the arrest of several suspected poachers, Indonesian police said.
Discovery may open door to new medicines
Bio-Protection Research Centre scientists and collaborators have made a discovery that potentially opens the door to new medicines and biological pesticides.
We Beat Sleep Apnea. It Should Be Easier for You to Do It, Too.
The consequences of ignoring the condition can be severe, but the health system puts up barriers to treatment.
Are Sugar Substitutes Good for Kids?
Information is limited about the long-term safety of consuming nonnutritive sweeteners.
Geriatric conditions pose added danger for older heart patients in ICU
Common geriatric conditions complicate ICU stays, the American Heart Association says in a new scientific statement, requiring doctors to factor in a mix of treatment needs for older adults.
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Pacifiers can be harmful for your child. Here are tips to help them quit the habit
Pacifiers may help to calm your child but if used for a very long time, they can impact your child's health negatively.
IHH Healthcare receives shareholders’ approval to acquire Prince Court
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — IHH Healthcare Bhd hopes to complete its proposed acquisition of the Prince Court Medical Centre in the first quarter of 2020, following the strong approval obtained from its shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting today. In a statement, the healthcare provider said...
My predictions for health trends in 2020
Quinoa will go mainstream, and flying to Peru to buy quinoa will no longer be cheaper than buying at Fabindia, predicts the writer
Embrace healthy habits if you want your brain to tackle stress efficiently
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Pornography and poor decision-making: Are they connected?
Pornography, erectile dysfunction, bad effects of Pornography, Pornography causes depression and sexual dysfunctions in men at TheHealthSite.com
Psychic Training: How to become a psychic?
Did you know that everyone has innate psychic abilities? Every living creature operates in all dimensions, whether they aware of all of them or not! But psychic...
Scientists Find a Weak Spot In Some Superbugs' Defenses
Researchers have found a new way to attack some of the bacteria behind treatment-resistant infections. An anonymous reader shares a report from Wired: In 2004, a 64-year-old woman in Indiana had a catheter put in to help with dialysis. Soon after the procedure, she came to a local hospital with low ...
Significant Digits for Monday, Dec. 9, 2019
You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. Today’s number is 8-feet-2-inches, for the height of Big Bird, the belo…
Pesticide chlorpyrifos banned by EU
EU member states have voted to ban from the market chlorpyrifos, a pesticide which is toxic to the brain in both its forms, and has been the subject of a long-running Le Monde and EUobserver investigation.
Exeter Uni 'at the forefront' of research into likes of dementia and schizophrenia with new equipment
The new genome sequencing platform is a significant boost to the university's research capabilities
BoB to sell 10.4 mn shares in proposed UTI AMC initial public offering
Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India had approved diluting up to 8.25% stake in UTI AMC
A warning to consume alcohol moderately this festive season
The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) launched a campaign that urges ordinary citizens not to overindulge during this festive season.
Japanese study links even light alcohol consumption with a higher risk of cancer
The increased risk was also found in both men and women and regardless of other drinking/smoking behaviours, and occupational class.
Sabah takes precautionary measures to prevent spread of polio virus
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — Sabah Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung said the State Health Department had been conducting inspections around the homes of children infected with polio virus to prevent it from spreading. He said as of December 5, 646 individuals had...
Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Possible Oral Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s
Aptinyx initiates Phase 2 trial for new NDMA receptor modulator designed to treat Parkinson's-related cognitive impairment.
Treating sickle cell disease with hydroxyurea therapy - a game changer
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100,000 thalassemia & 10 million Hepatitis C patients exist in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Estimatedly 100,000 thalassemia patients exit in Pakistan while 10 million people are suffering from Hepatitis C at present, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination told the National Assembly. Responding to a question by Nusrat Wahid of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the minister apprised the House in written that the exact number of thalassemia patients in Pakistan is not known as no national baseline survey has ever been conducted but it is estimated that 100,000 thalassemia major patients exist in the Country. No Thalassemia Prevention Programme at Federal Level The minister told that the federal government does not have a Thalassemia Prevention Programme but in Punjab an effective Thalassemia Prevention Programme is functioning which includes genetic counseling services, extended family screening and prenatal testing and screening. Also Read: Cost of liver transplant in Pakistan
Paralyzed Humboldt crash survivor takes first steps
The day Ryan Straschnitzki underwent surgery that would turn his body into something like a remote-controlled robot, the paralyzed hockey player had one deep worry: The 6-foot-1, 190-pound defenseman who once didn't miss a shift even after dislocating a shoulder told his dad he was afraid of needles.
Let Us Tell You Why White Island Erupted (And Why There Was No Warning)
In this age of technology and instrumental monitoring, it seems irrational that there should be little or no warning for such eruptions. The eruption is not caused by magma, but by steam, and this is
Busted transport system unites neurodegenerative diseases
New treatments may result from identifying a likely culprit behind the brain build-up that ties all neurodegenerative diseases together.
Iconic Cork restaurant one of 23 food outlets forced to close
An iconic Cork restaurant was one of a record 23 food outlets forced to close in November over hygiene concerns.
Mum of teen who died after MRI scan reveals moment she was told her daughter couldn't be saved
Alice Sloman passed away on October 19 last year after a three-day battle, an inquest heard today.
You can take Plan B up to 120 hours after unprotected sex, but that’s not when it’s the most effective
Plan B, sometimes referred to as the “morning-after pill,” is an over-the-counter form of emergency contraception you can take after having unprotected sex. The pill works to prevent pregnancy before it even starts.
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Polio returns to haunt Malaysia after almost 30 years
Malaysia has reported its first polio case in 27 years, health authorities said Sunday, announcing a three-month-old baby had been diagnosed on Borneo island.
Child rapist who wrote sick book on abuse stories dies of severe heart attack in Edinburgh prison
A CHILD rapist who wrote a book based on his own campaign of abuse was killed by a severe heart attack behind bars, a sheriff has ruled. Hugh Mitchell, 69, was caged for 10 years and 10 months in 2…
Mum with scratched up skin says this is what anxiety looks like
'Anxiety isn’t just feeling nervous. It’s picking your skin raw.'
AIIMS BSc Nursing admission notification released; apply from December 12th
The application process to apply for admission to AIIMS B.Sc(H) Nursing/B.ScNursing(Post-Basic)/B.Sc(ParamedicalCourses)-2020 will go until Jan 16th, 2020.
Evidence of New X17 Particle Reported, but Scientists Are Wary
Could the mysterious particle be our window into studying dark matter?
Study reveals how Diabetes drug promotes healthy aging
Washington - Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin sensitivity through its effects on glucose metabolism.
Artificial intelligence extends average life expectancy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers acceleration in the treatment of patients as it can estimate and analyze data quickly when symptoms occur, according to...
Nigeria issues Lassa Fever Public Health Advisory
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Nigerian health officials have reported 785 confirmed Lassa fever cases in 23 states through November 24, including 160 deaths among the confirmed cases, giving it a 20 percent fatality rate. This prompted officials to issue an Lassa Fever Public Health Advisory as more cases are reported during the dry season, which began …
Piglet study shows probiotics and prebiotics work differently in girls and boys
The team from the Universities of Bristol and Reading found that 28-day old piglets produced very different levels of immune cells, antibodies and other immune-associated molecules depending on their sex, contradicting previous evidence suggesting that the difference in immunity begins during puberty.
Boy, two, is regularly mistaken for a DOLL because of a rare condition that causes his skin to shed every day
WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGES: Michal Winton, from Derby, has harlequin ichthyosis which causes plates of thick dry skin. His mother said strangers are surprised to see he is a real boy when he moves.
5 Principles This Functional Medicine Doctor Swears By
You'll have a new understanding of what it means to be healthy.
Malaysia reports first case of polio since 1992
A three-month-old Malaysian infant has been diagnosed with polio, the first case reported in the country in nearly three decades, a top health official said on Sunday.
Scientists have developed a once-a-month contraceptive pill
Scientists believe this could be extremely effective to prevent unplanned pregnancies. This has been the first instance when such an approach has been used to deliver contraceptives.
Mount Sinai Hospital emergency department is a ‘war zone,’ workers say
Mount Sinai Hospital is considered one of the best in the country — but its emergency department is a “war zone” and a danger to the very patients it is supposed to save, current and former
AstraZeneca’s Calquence impresses in previously untreated CLL
AstraZeneca’s Calquence has been buoyed by impressive survival data in previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, stacking up its case for dominance in the therapy area.
16 cases of E. coli illnesses reported in Canada linked to Fresh Express brand lettuce
After an investigation, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling Fresh Express brand sunflower crisp chopped kit due to an E coli outbreak in five Canadian provinces.
Large study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetes
Pregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds.
Defeating the HIV epidemic is more about politics than science
Preventive drugs should be widely accessible, but corporate power has left Americans – especially those of color – in grave danger
Intel Labs unveils cryogenic control chip for quantum computing
Intel Labs unveiled a first-of-its-kind cryogenic control chip, code-named Horse Ridge, that will speed up the development of quantum computing systems.
Chipotle has nurses who check if workers are actually sick or just hungover
At a conference last week, the CEO of Chipotle said the restaurant chain now has nurses on call who check whether some workers who call in sick are actually ill or just hungover.
Allakos Does It Again; bluebird And Sunesis Data: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma
Allakos has spiked on sales chatter, despite being only in Phase 2 stage.bluebird bio reported positive data from the KarMMa trial.Vecabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor from Sunesis, produced disappointing da
5 Signs Your Lungs Are Gasping for Help
Today, fresh air is becoming a rare resource, meaning that, more than ever, we have to pay attention to our lungs and the signs they give us when something is not okay. It turns out that some of these signs are pretty easy to dismiss, but if you pay attention, they might save your life.
Minister: Polio virus probably brought in from outside Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The polio virus which infected a three-month-old Malaysian boy from Tuaran, Sabah is suspected to have come from outside Sabah, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said there were two possibilities how the polio virus, which had been eradicated 27 years ago,...
'Kind of lacking:' Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won't fund spinal surgery
CALGARY - A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwen
Experts say cancer research is making more progress that people think
The focus on a “cure for cancer” is masking progress made in extending lifespan and making cancer manageable in the long-term.
Istanbul metro line seeks to improve air quality
Metro Istanbul, which runs the metro services in the city, joined forces with Istanbul municipality's environmental agency to improve air quality in metro...
Chronic Pain Is an Impossible Problem
A “safe” alternative to opioid painkillers turns out to be not so safe.
Exercise improves key measures of cardiovascular health
Eight months of daily, afterschool physical activity in previously inactive 8- to 11-year-olds with obesity and overweight improved key measures of their cardiovascular health like good cholesterol levels, aerobic fitness and percent body fat, but didn't improve others like arterial stiffness, an early indicator of cardiovascular risk, investigators report.
Abortion: justices permit Kentucky law that requires doctors to show pregnant women ultrasounds
Supreme court refuses to review appeals court ruling that upheld law, which states doctors must describe ultrasound in detail to pregnant women
“Squeezing Spacetime” –LIGO Researchers End-Run Nature to Detect Gravitational Waves
MIT and Caltech researchers end-run nature with a new instrument that extends LIGO’s reach “squeezing” out quantum noise.
Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?
Overweight and obese children tend to have a thinner prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain associated with decision-making and problem-solving.
How long it takes for condoms, birth control pills, and other types of birth control to expire
Using birth control beyond its expiration date puts you at risk of an unexpected pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection.
Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is associated with reduced suicidality, shows study
When an adolescent is acutely suicidal and cannot safely remain in the community, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is the traditional intervention.
Bank of Baroda to sell up to 1.04 crore UTI AMC shares in IPO
Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) had approved diluting up to 8.25 per cent stake in UTI AMC.
Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus
Malaysia has reported its first polio case nearly three decades after the last occurence in 1992.
Black women at high risk of getting cancer by using hair dyes and relaxers – Study reveals
Women always love to look good and one major thing women invest in to look and feel beautiful is their hair. A new study has found some rather disturbing links between hair dyes and chemical straighteners or relaxers. The common denominator here is these beautifying products can increase one’s risk of getting breast cancer. According...
Perovskite solar cell method to make solar energy more affordable
If someone asked you to wager a guess on when solar energy first came of age, and you said the seventies, you'd be correct—but only if you meant the 1870s.
Philippines: Davao school closed due to chickenpox outbreak
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Officials with the Holy Child College of Davao have suspended classes for the week, Dec. 9- 13 for the Jacinto campus due to a possible chickenpox outbreak, according to a letter from the Head of Operations at the school, Ma. Chrystella Suzette Velasco. She notes that confirmed chickenpox cases in children have been …
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Being hooked up to a breast pump is a reality for many new mums. But like any other milk in the fridge, your breast milk can, and will, go bad.
Feeling Alone with Parkinson’s Disease
Columnist Sherri Woodbridge knows that Parkinson's disease can leave people feeling lonely. That's why it's important to help others understand the disease.
Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years
Malaysia health officials have reported the first case of polio in the country for 27 years.
Researchers use machine learning to better understand conversations about death
Some of the most important, and difficult, conversations in healthcare are the ones that happen amid serious and life-threatening illnesses.
Doctors Highlight Hidden Dangers At Christmas In Grim Medical Report
Anyone with young kids knows there's nothing they like more than eating stuff that's not for human consumption the very second you take your eye off them.
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Nobel laureate to study high incidence of heart problems in India
Ferid Murad will do joint research with Apollo Hospitals
Blood Tests Show Exposure to Ethylene Oxide
The testing offers the first biologic evidence that living near a facility that emits ethylene oxide increases a person’s body burden of the chemical, which has been linked to breast and blood cancers
Why do smells trigger such vivid memories?
Certain scents can cause a rush of feelings — even if you don't always remember why.
Timing may be key for SIDS risk, study suggests
Dec. 9 -- New research suggests that a baby's age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death, or SUID -- formerly known as SIDS.
Suzi Godson's Sex Advice: My wife wants us to watch porn together?
My wife and I are in our fifties and she has just started using porn. She thinks it will enhance our sex life if we watch it together, but I find the idea a total turn-off.
LIC flying in supplies for flood-hit farmers
The critical spring mating period is underway on most of the country’s dairy farms, but heavy rain, slips and floodwaters have closed key roads in the South Island, making it difficult to reach a number of flood-hit farms and get the cows in-calf.
Nonna's minestrone recipe could help fight malaria, study suggests
In a classroom experiment turned research paper, scientists and school children discovered that some soup broths contain properties that may prevent the growth of malaria parasites.
Grampians' top cancer killers might not be what you think
Latest report from Cancer Council Victoria shows top cancer killers and cases
ACT pushes for national pill-testing after study finds it encouraged people to ditch unsafe drugs
Health and youth minister says all governments should support moves that could reduce the harms of drug use
Air pollution exposure worsens lung function in current, former smokers
A study finds that poor air quality may reduce breathing capacity by 2.5 percent.
Sorry in Advance, but: Study Finds That "Superbugs" Are in 9 Out of 10 Makeup Products
In news that would make literally anybody but your makeup-hating cousin who only ever uses lip balm cringe: nine out of 10 beauty products (and tools) you use
'Kind of lacking:' Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won't fund spinal surgery
CALGARY — A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwent spinal surgery. "It feels good.
'Kind of lacking:' Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won't fund spinal surgery
CALGARY - A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwen
Dr Miriam Stoppard: "HRT benefits could outweigh risk of getting breast cancer"
A report was published saying that HRT increased the risk of breast cancer but little was said about the magnitude of that increase in risk
Biggest mumps outbreak in a decade continues with 103 new cases last week
Worst affected part of the State is the greater Dublin area, which accounted for 1,126 cases so far this year
Playing sports may carry benefits for hearing
Dec. 9 -- Playing sports may improve the brain's ability to process sounds, a finding that could lead to new therapies for people who struggle with hearing, researchers report.
‘The pandemic clock is ticking’: A race against time for a universal flu vaccine
For many people, including the elderly and others in high risk groups, getting a flu jab is a winter ritual.
Florida mother, father and teenage son all battling cancer at the same time
(CNN) — It’s difficult enough to have one loved one experience cancer, but three at one time? Unimaginable. But that’s reality for the Desclefs family....
Mum accused of giving son Tyler Peck drugs claims witnesses 'bribed' to tell lies
Holly Strawbridge, aged 34, said in interview that the 15-year-old friend's were offered money after his death
Mother tells inquest of moment she was told her daughter, 14, wouldn't survive MRI scan anaesthetic hours after they happily played cards together
Alice Sloman had the scan at the Torbay Hospital in Devon. But when it became clear something was wrong during the procedure Alice was rushed to Bristol Children's Hospital for critical care.
Exposure to 5G radio-frequency will be far lower than what guidelines allow
70 years of research shows that the only established adverse health effect of RF energy (above 100KHz) is thermal effect and will not cause cancer or any other diseases
Clovis Oncology: Best In Class
From the fundamental front, Rubraca is procuring about $147.0M in annual sales even as a second-line drug. That robust growth is powered by a 38.7% year-over-year sales growth.Not satisfied with good,
Hope for treating triple negative breast cancer: New drug 'starves' tumor cells by killing off the protein that fuels their growth
Triple negative breast cancer is the hardest form to treat and most fatal version of the disease. Mt Sinai researchers discovered a protein that May fuel the cancer and a drug to stop it in animals.
3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy Before the End of 2019
The year-end success of the healthcare sector has led to several strong stocks to buy. Here are three of the best healthcare stocks to buy.
In a Chinese school, a ‘mind-reading’ headband tells teachers when their students are distracted
Neuroscience-based pedagogy might have unintended consequences.
Hundreds in Banteay Meanchey survive snake bites
The Banteay Meanchey provincial Department of Health said this year had seen more than 300 people saved from snake bites after seeking timely treatment from state hospitals across the province. As a precaution, department director Keo Sopheatra called on people bitten by snakes to seek treatment from state hospitals rather than private clinics or traditional healers.
Hundreds in B Meanchey survive snake bites
The Banteay Meanchey provincial Department of Health said this year had seen more than 300 people saved from snake bites after seeking timely treatment from state hospitals across the province. As a precaution, department director Keo Sopheatra called on people bitten by snakes to seek treatment from state hospitals rather than private clinics or traditional healers.
The physics-based firm that helped spawn the IVF revolution
How Research Instruments went from micro-manipulators to IVF and is now backing a brand-new physics-innovation prize, as James McKenzie explains
Majority of U.S. kids traveling overseas don't receive measles vaccine
Just over 40 percent of those eligible for the shot actually receive it, despite CDC guidelines urging vaccination.
GITAM plans to set up National Orthopaedic Learning Centre
CME programme on total knee arthroplasty organised
Obese children have a thinner region of their brain which controls decision-making as scientists warn it may 'make them less likely to say no to junk food'
Eighteen different regions of the cortex - including the prefrontal cortex (purple) - were thinner in overweight children, according to the results of the University of Vermont study.
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
Marijuana testing data points to lab shopping in Nevada
When it comes to marijuana testing labs in Nevada, results may vary — wildly — according to an analysis of state data conducted by a Washington-based scientist.
Study highlights benefits of Medicaid expansion for Michigan enrollees
When the state of Michigan expanded its Medicaid program to provide health coverage to more low-income residents, its leaders built special features into the plan, different from most states.
20 years since discovery, still no drugs to fight Nipah, scientists warn of potential epidemic
Since its discovery in Malaysia and Singapore in 1999, a number of deadly Nipah outbreaks have occurred in South and Southeast Asian countries. In Kerala, 16 of the 18 infected had died.
Russian Court Backs Release Of American Cartoonist Charged With Drug Smuggling
The Moscow City Court has upheld a lower court's decision to release U.S. citizen Gaylen Grandstaff from custody until the Prosecutor-General's Office clarifies its arguments in the drug-smuggling case against him.
Mum speaks of horrific moment she was told her daughter was going to die
'It had been nine hours since she was playing Lego cards with me'
Malaysia Vaccinating for Polio After First Case in 27 Years
Malaysia began a vaccination campaign in a rural town on Borneo island after a 3-month-old boy was confirmed to have polio in the country's first case of the highly infectious virus in 27 years.
Woman, 24, died after battling with anorexia for ten years while being treated by the NHS, inquest hears
Maria Jakes (pictured), 24, who died last September, was one of five anorexia patients in the east of England to die during NHS treatment between 2012 and 2018.
MTIANZ regard ADLS Sale and purchase agreement
MTIANZ welcomes the release of the jointly endorsed Auckland District Law Society and REINZ standard sale and purchase Agreement (10th Edition 2019). The inclusion of a toxicology condition clause (9.5), and new wording for vendor warranties (7.2), establishes certainty and protection for potential purchasers who choose to include a toxicology condition, or if the vendor fails to disclose historical information that may not comply with the New Zealand Standard NZS8510:2017.
Election campaign turns nasty: Labour activist 'PUNCHES Matt Hancock's adviser at Leeds hospital where sick boy, four, was pictured lying on floor' - hours after Boris Johnson was confronted with the image by ITV reporter
An aide to Matt Hancock was alleged punched by a Labour activist as the Health Secretary visited a hospital at the centre of a storm about a sick child who was forced to lie on the floor.
Austrian leader blocks ban on weedkiller glyphosate, citing technicality
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria’s caretaker leader on Monday made clear she would not sign into law the European Union’s first national ban on the weedkiller glyphosate due to a technicality, infuriating environmentalists while delighting farmers’ groups.
Bragg diffraction monitors wound healing, plastic soil and other physical science innovations
Levitated nanoparticles, ion-based qubits and a sound idea for a new thermometer also on show
First polio case in 30 years reported in Malaysia
First polio case in 30 years reported in Malaysia
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
Supreme Court Lets Kentucky Abortion Ultrasound Law Take Effect
The law requires doctors to show and describe ultrasounds to women seeking abortions. Challengers said it violated the First Amendment.
Google proposes hybrid approach to AI transfer learning for medical imaging
Researchers at Google study the role transfer learning plays in the development of highly accurate medical imaging machine learning models.
SyncThink’s eye-tracking helps monitor brain health and concussion risk
SyncThink, which uses a virtual reality headset and eye-tracking to evaluate brain health, has partnered with two clinics to help treat patients.
22yo Woman Accidentally Swallows 30cm Long Tube After Using it To Make Herself Vomit to Lose Weight
A 22-year-old woman makes herself vomit by inserting a tube into her stomach through her mouth in order to lose weight. This has been an unhealthy trend that's been going on in China where a community of girls actually discuss the 'tips and tricks' they can use to lose weight,…
Protecting Uganda’s Future – Its Children
Today is Human Rights Day and the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It’s a day to remind us that everyone must play a vital role in championing human rights and protecting those in need. Children are the most vulnerable among us, completely dependent on others for their needs and protection. This makes children the most likely to suffer violence and human rights abuses, often at the hands of those on whom they depend on the most. Uganda has an appallingly high incidence rate of violence against children. The Uganda Violence Against Children Survey (UVAC 2015) found that 75 per cent of Ugandan children experience some form of violence during childhood. Research shows that the bulk of this violence is occurring in places that should be safe and committed by people like parents/relatives, teachers, friends, and trusted community leaders who those children should be able to trust most.
‘Spin waves’ could keep your phone from overheating
Researchers have a new way to make electronic devices faster, less power-hungry, and less liable to overheat.
Blue light activates antibodies on demand
Novel biological tool uses blue light to reassemble and activate antibody fragments
Is the FDA's Speedy Approval of New Drugs Putting Us at Risk?
The Food and Drug Administration's rapid approval of drugs may be a blessing in disguise, potentially putting life-threatening drugs into the marketplace.
Armed with new data, BMS plans filings for Celgene CAR-T liso-cel
Shortly after closing its takeover of Celgene, Bristol-Myers Squibb has reported a positive trial for liso-cel, one of the
Controversial World's First Monkey-Pig Hybrids Born in China
Two piglet chimeras with monkey cells were engineered by scientists in China, the first of their kind, but died within a week of being born.
Twin makes incredible gesture for Brain Tumour Charity
Naomi Gywnne, 10, from Hamilton, handmade hundreds of bookmarks to sell at the Christmas fair at Beckford Primary School.
Sydney's Bushfire Smoke Pollution Is Now The Worst In NSW's History
Sydney has once again found itself facing some of the worst air pollution in the world due to bushfire smoke drifting in from one of the most devastating bushfire seasons Australia has ever faced....
Greater Victoria hockey tournament hit with norovirus-like outbreak
Island Health says there are no new reported cases of a norovirus-like outbreak that affected players in a hockey tournament over the weekend. “We have not had any reports that the suspected . . .
Bluebird bio’s sickle cell gene therapy shows early-study benefit
Bluebird bio’s gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD), LentiGlobin, has demonstrated significant benefit in a small group of patients treated in a phase 1/2 study.
Let 2020 be the year you get the operation you need
Explore the three routes of care available through Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre
Molecular graphenoids make coherent spin centres
Quantum dots in graphene containing pentagonal defects might be used as quantum sensors
No reprieve as Samoa measles toll hits 70
A devastating measles outbreak continued to spread in Samoa, data released Monday showed, as the death toll from the epidemic climbed to 70, ...
I nearly died but was still presented with a £93,000 bill for my treatment
I was left paralysed on my left side and I need support with even the simplest of things like eating and going to the toilet.
Parker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun
Last week, scientists released the surprising initial results from the Parker Solar Probe’s first two close encounters with the Sun.
Health experts warn of emerging threat of Nipah virus
LONDON: A deadly virus called Nipah carried by bats has already caused human outbreaks across South and South East Asia and has "serious epidemic ...
'Kind of lacking:' Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won't fund spinal surgery
A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwent spinal surgery.