Participants, wearing Santa Claus outfits, take part in a charity race in benefit of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in Madrid, Spain, December 17, 2016. Santa Claus rides in his sleigh as he prepares for Christmas in the Arctic Circle near Rovaniemi, Finland December 15, 2016.
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Injury forced Chugiak volleyball star to sideline. Now she gets a second chance in college.
Named after beach volleyball legend Sinjin Smith, Chugiak High senior Sinjin Acuna was destined to be a star on the volleyball court. She was first thrust into varsity action as a freshman in a pivotal match where she provided a spark off the bench to help the Mustangs beat Palmer to stay alive in the 2013 Class 4A state tournament.
Disparity seen in clinical research trials
… Asians 5.6 percent. A 1993 law requires that all medical research conducted or paid for by the National Institutes of Health include enough minorities and women to determine whether they respond to treatment differently than other groups. Minority …
Trump key economic adviser has stake in Momentive’s striking…
Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman among billionaires with major stakes in facility where management seeks further cuts to union workers, retirees Blackstone Group CEO Stephen Schwarzman is interviewed in 2014 by Maria Bartiromo during her “Opening Bell with Maria Bartiromo” program, on the Fox Business Network, in New York. President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 2 announced the formation of an advisory group, led by Schwarzman, of more than a dozen CEOs and business leaders who will offer input on how to create jobs and speed economic growth.
Nurse group seeks hospice volunteers
Concord Regional VNA is seeking volunteers to offer companionship and support to hospice patients. The next eight-week training session starts Feb. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. at 30 Pillsbury St. in Concord.
Children and Acid Reflux
… eye, it does seem that these symptoms are rather random, but to your doctor, these symptoms will make sense. Your health care provider will be able to diagnose acid reflux in your child quite easily. After a physical exam, your pediatrician may …
Brussel sprouts could cure Alzheimer’s
A pill to treat the effects of Alzheimer’s is to be created based on brussel sprouts. Scientists say the Christmas favourite contains a nutrient which they believe combats neurological disorders, including dementia.
Best wishes flow in for ‘Star Wars’ star Carrie Fisher
Tributes and well-wishes poured in for “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher, who was spending Christmas Eve in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a medical emergency on a flight the day before. “Princess Leia can survive anything!” wrote one fan on Twitter.
Midwives leave wintry UK behind as they spend Christmas in South Africa
Call The Midwife is leaving behind Christmas trees, mince pies and snowy scenes this year in favour of a hot climate for its festive special. Call The Midwife is leaving behind Christmas trees, mince pies and snowy scenes this year in favour of a hot climate for its festive special.
Independent dental hygienist opens practice in Loveland
Tina Riss, a registered dental hygienist, poses Friday in the office of her new independent practice, Loveland Dental Hygiene, at 373 E. 27th St., Loveland.
Sydney mother celebrates miracle baby after traumatic journey to motherhood
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… that will let me be outdoors.” “I’m looking at being a nurse practitioner and either practicing midwifery or women’s health,” she said. “I haven’t decided, but I want to be involved in women’s health in some respect.” Ethan Sumrall said he doesn’t …
Many barriers divide minorities from cancer trials
… Asians 5.6 percent. A 1993 law requires that all medical research conducted or paid for by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) include enough minorities and women to determine whether they respond to treatment differently than other groups. …
How to find clinical trials for experimental cancer treatments
… Other sites show more options. The best known site is ClinicalTrials.gov , provided by the National Institutes of Health. It may seem daunting: It shows more than 50,000 studies of cancer, with some actively recruiting patients but others already …
They’ll be home for Christmas: Five homeless children get a holiday surprise
… he was diagnosed with M.S. about five years ago, and had to give up his job as a shoe-store manager because of his health. She learned that Reese – who left high school at age 15 when she and Montague had their first child together – had spent the …
The Feast of the Seven Fishes
Celebrations are always filled with food for Italian Americans – and the Feast of the Seven Fishes is a prime example. What started out as a traditional Christmas Eve night of fasting called La Vigilia in Italy evolved into a full-on seafood banquet on American shores.
All-County Football: Palmaa s Emilio Martinez is The Heralda s Offensive MVP
Palma’s Emilio Martinez prior to the Chieftains’ nonleague game against Sacred Heart Prep on Sept. 9. Martinez is The Herald’s Offensive Player of the Year.
Vallejo Adult Day Center seeks participants
The Solano Adult Day Health Care Center in Vallejo will be expanding its outreach in 2017 in hopes of educating the community about its services and adding clients. The center is a free service for people with Medi-Cal who have been diagnosed with a cognitive or developmental disability, chronic mental illness, dementia or Alzheimer’s; or older adults with any condition.
Caitlin O’Hara, 33, brought compassion to others while she sought a transplant
“Someone has to lose a life for you to get a chance,” she said in an essay she posted on the Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation website while awaiting a double-lung transplant that would give her new hope. “As the old adage goes, there are no guarantees for anyone in life, and there is no guarantee that it will happen, that I will get to live an incredible life like I see my friends living.”
Most bizarre festivals you can join in 2017
… sticks thrown out of a window by a priest. The sticks themselves are considered sacred talismans and grant a year of health, wealth and happiness to whoever can grab one and hang on to it. Competitors throw themselves down Coopers Hill in pursuit of …
Soaring insulin prices prompt insurance shift
… pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) – make many patients anxious, says Anhalt, But Troyen Brennan, a physician and chief health officer at CVS Caremark, says he’s heard “very little complaint with regard to stress levels.” Basaglar has been proven to …
New ‘SMILE Christmas Tree’ chosen and lit – Saturday, 24 December 2016
A long-standing tradition in the Sellwood-Westmoreland neighborhood is the Christmas tree strung with Holiday lights on the edge of Oaks Bottom Bluff, where Bybee Boulevard curves south to become S.E. 13th. “Businessman Dent Thomas is credited with starting the tradition of decorating the tree,” recalled lifelong resident Matt Hainley, as he stepped into the crane bucked to be lifted high above the new tree, to start stringing the lights on Saturday morning November 26. “Some of my first memories of enjoying it date back to 1966, when I was walking to kindergarten at Llewellyn Elementary School,” Hainley said.
Refugee Children Fleeing IS Receive First Vaccinations
An aid organization in Iraq has begun a vaccination campaign for children of refugees who fled Islamic State rule in Mosul. VOA’s Kawa Omar reports.
7 scientific tricks for falling asleep
If you have a few days off over the holidays, there’s one thing you can do to take care of yourself that will significantly change your life for the better – try to fix your sleeping schedule. Of course, sometimes that’s easier said than done.
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Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sean Lee tackles New York Giants running back Paul Perkins during the Dallas Cowboys vs. the New York Giants NFL football game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, December 11, 2016. After years of hoping that Sean Lee could stay healthy for an entire season, the Cowboys linebacker is healthy this season and some fans, along with talk radio, are lobbying to sit him the final two games since the Cowboys have already clinched the division title and No.
Protect Cowboys LB Sean Lee in final 2 games? “It’s going to be hard to take me off the field.”
After years of hoping that Sean Lee could stay healthy for an entire season, the Cowboys linebacker is healthy this season and some fans, along with talk radio, are lobbying to sit him the final two games since the Cowboys have already clinched the division title and No. 1 seed.
For the Love of the Game: Woodland’s Robinson makes improbable return to basketball
… months, costing Robinson the first half of her sophomore season at Woodland. Finally, after a rare offseason of good health and preparation for a breakout junior year, Robinson’s knee couldn’t make it four whole games before tearing once again. “You …
Sanford R. Altman: What’s next for seniors with change in admininstration?
With our change in national administration, advocacy organizations as well as government agencies that focus on seniors are expressing concerns on certain key issues that can seriously affect both the finances and well-being of our older population.
New Drug for Heart Disease Shows Promise for Cats and Humans
… and feline HCM. “This is an exciting discovery for both animals and humans – an excellent representation of the One Health concept in action,” said Associate Professor Joshua Stern, chief of the Cardiology Service at the UC Davis veterinary …
Driver crashes into power pole in Longview
At around 1:05 p.m., Saturday, Longview police responded to a vehicle crashing into a power pole on the 1700 block of highway 31. According to authorities, the driver was heading south on highway 31 when he lost control of his pickup, crashing into a power pole.
How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Most people know they need to eat right and exercise to be healthy. But what about sleep? We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and sleep is essential to better health.
Top Insider Buys of the Week
… share. The price of the stock has decreased by 0.13% since. Abbott Laboratories is an American-based international health care company. It has more than 74,000 employees in 150 countries. Some products include pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices …
Brussel sprouts could cure Alzheimer’s
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Tributes pour in as ‘Star Wars’ star Carrie Fisher remains in hospital
Tributes and well-wishes poured in for Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, who was spending Christmas Eve in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a medical emergency on a flight the day before. “Princess Leia can survive anything!” wrote one fan on Twitter.
What Does 2017 Hold for Social Security?
Over 60 million Americans rely on Social Security to cover their living costs in retirement. Whether you’re a current recipient or not, you may be impacted by the changes Social Security will undergo come 2017.
Best wishes flow in for a Star Warsa star Carrie Fisher
Tributes and well-wishes poured in for “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher, who was spending Christmas Eve in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a medical emergency on a flight the day before. “Princess Leia can survive anything!” wrote one fan on Twitter.
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Dramatic audio released of Carrie Fisher emergency call
The pilot of the plane carrying actress Carrie Fisher as she suffered a medical emergency told air traffic control, “We have an unresponsive passenger,” according to audio from the flight. The audio, which was released on Saturday by LiveATC.net and obtained by the Reuters news agency, offered insight into events as they unfolded during Fisher’s medical emergency on Friday.
Poland elected anti-intellectual, conspiracy-riddled ‘populists’ too. Is this where we’re headed?
… what opponents describe as a propaganda machine where conspiracy theories flourish. It recently ran a piece on the health risks of child vaccinations. After a year in power, Law and Justice is still by far the most popular political party in Poland. …
Smoking and its harmful impact among students
… carcinogens, toxic metals and poisonous gases. While all of these substances obviously have adverse effects on human health, they also affect our environment as well. Second-hand smoke goes into our atmosphere and degrades air quality. The CDC also …