Christmas book review

Our hard-working team have been ploughing through some Christmas book options so that you know just what to ask Santa for! While the quality and depth of information available for punters has never been greater – who could have imagined 10 years ago that we would now have free access to video replays of every single race? – trying to gauge a horse’s chances from visual impression remains a furrow far less-ploughed. In truth, paddock-watching is probably never going to be the path to untold riches on its own, but for many serious racecourse-based punters it’s an important piece of the jigsaw and one that arguably deserves greater consideration than given in print.

Letter: Balance key for diabetics

FOR people with diabetes in Penarth and across the Vale of Glamorgan, following a healthy lifestyle during the festive period can be a struggle, but it shouldn’t mean treats are off the table. These will soon be off shop shelves entirely as they offer no special health benefit to people with diabetes, can still affect blood glucose levels and may contain just as much fat and calories as the ordinary versions.

Yoga’s benefits being researched in many govt funded projects across USA

Various US universities-medical/clinical centers-hospitals are undertaking research projects exploring yoga’s possible help in treatment of various illnesses, according to a database published on US National Institutes of Health website. Funded/administered by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health , National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Cancer Institute, etc – all part of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; cost for some of these projects is listed at over half-a-million dollars each.

Sweden’s ‘Doctor Anal’ gets his medical licence back

A Swedish doctor who gained notoriety for using a controversial ‘anal massage’ technique to cure ailments and had his licence revoked could soon be back in action, after Stockholm’s administrative court ruled that the withdrawal of his permit should not stand. The doctor, who has worked in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, lost his Danish licence in 2015 after piercing a patient’s lung while attempting to give them an anaesthetic injection near the chest.

Pyjamas in the pool fundraiser

Every autumn Puddle Ducks, which holds classes across Wakefield, holds a week-long charity pyjama event where children raise money by attending lessons dressed in their pyjamas. The swimmers voted for which charities they would like to raise money for.

Activists Defend ACA, March To Republican Party Headquarters

A small but boisterous group marched from Capital Community College to the Connecticut Republican Party headquarters on Pratt Street Tuesday afternoon, chanting, singing and protesting what they called “President-elect Donald Trump and his allies’ massive attack on every aspect of our families’ health care.” Once they arrived at the statewide GOP headquarters about 5:30 p.m., organizer Dan Durso rang the bell to the GOP office several times, but no one answered.

Santa makes surprise stop at cancer center

… holiday cheer. “This is the spirit of the season. This is what it’s all about,” said Sarah Bednarksi with Mercy Health-Perrysburg in Ohio. “That was so nice to see him. He was out promoting good cheer and in this department, we could sure use the …

He’s done it! Teacher reaches fundraising target to fund potentially lifesaving treatment

AN “inspirational” Hampshire teacher who needed to raise thousands of pounds for a lifesaving cancer treatment has reached his target in less than 24 hours thanks to Daily Echo readers. More than 120 donations amounting to more than A 9,800 were made to David Watt’s Just Giving page yesterday helping him reach his A 19,000 target following an appeal printed on the paper’s front page yesterday.

How a Boozy Golf Round Hiked Drug Prices

… market protection, either through patents or something else,” said Dana Goldman, director of the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at the University of Southern California. Executives from Heritage, a New Jersey company described as …

Northampton couple to host charity trampoline event to fund cancer patients’ presents

A big-hearted husband and wife from Northampton are hosting a charity trampoline night in a bid to raise money for gift packs for cancer patients. Lee and Lorraine Lewis of Upton have fundraised for 11 televisions and DVD players for the Talbot Butler Ward at Northampton General Hospital The couple set up The Lewis Foundation by the couple back in 2014 after Mr Lewis made regular visits to his mum, who was on the ward at the time, receiving treatment for cancer.

Legal Haze Clouds Cannabis For Pets

… client’s written consent is needed for any unorthodox treatment,” the memo stated. The Washington State Department of Health staffs the state’s Veterinary Board of Governors. The Department’s home page for veterinarians simply states, “The law …

Swiss stocks – Factors to watch on Dec 21

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has extended until March 28 the date for reviewing the application for multiple sclerosis drug Ocrevus. “The extension is the result of the submission of additional data by Roche regarding the commercial manufacturing process of Ocrevus, which required additional time for FDA review.

Glenmark Unveils its Strategic Blueprint for Transition Into an…

The Blueprint conveys the company’s greater business alignment, expanding generics to prioritizing research and development efforts in three key therapeutic areas: oncology, respiratory and dermatology. The innovative oncology pipeline, with candidates targeting multiple tumors, is the top priority with the greater promise to deliver novel, first-in-class molecules and help Glenmark evolve into a fully commercialized, innovation-led pharmaceutical company.

PAHO to help assess mystery illness among JDF recruits

While 29 soldiers have been returned to commence training at the Jamaica Defence Force facilities, the Pan American Health Organization was called in yesterday to assess what exactly caused 80 soldiers to fall ill from a respiratory infection. Dr Winston De La Haye, chief medical officer in the Ministry of Health, told The Gleaner yesterday that samples were still being taken at various laboratories to determine the specific reason for the development at the camp.

Dharamji is recovering well: Hema Malini

… she wrote on Twitter. Meanwhile, Dharmendra’s son and actor Sunny Deol asked people not to speculate about the star’s health as he was only down with minor food poisoning. “Thanks a lot for your concern about my father’s health. He was down with …