The election of Donald Trump and continued Republican control of Congress heralds a looming policy shift in Washington that could affect federal health-care programs, taxes, road and bridge projects, private-school vouchers and many other aspects of life for New Yorkers.
Month: December 2016
Anti-Wrinkle Oil for the Over-Thirties
… others any way she can. One way she chooses to help is by offering information on the benefits and uses of natural health and healing methods for the well-being of both people and pets. Dee also teaches Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Color/Crystal …
Better Buy: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals vs. Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Treating diseases that have a genetic component by altering the expression of the responsible genes is a promising new field of medicine, but it has been much less straightforward than biopharmaceutical companies had expected. Two contenders in this area, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals In 2016, these two stocks have taken paths as varied as their approaches to drug development, and the past few months have been a wild ride.
7 Ways the GOP’s Proposed Social Security Changes Could Impact Your Pocketbook
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Rural New Mexico exports mentoring model for physicians
… opioids, while many prescription addicts have transitioned to cheaper heroin. Under the ECHO Act, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department – which oversees Medicare and Medicaid – will review the mentoring programs and look at ways they could …
Planned Parenthood sues Texas in another ‘defunding’ fight
Planned Parenthood is suing Texas over the state’s intentions to cut off Medicaid funding to the nation’s largest abortion provider in January. Planned Parenthood has successfully used federal courts to block other Republican-controlled states from similarly ousting the organization from Medicaid programs.
GOLF: Entries are open for the Parkinson’s Golf Day at Cirencester on May 19
… following the competition. Entry forms are available from golf@minchmike.plus.com. Sponsors so far include Joerns Health Care and Tetbury Audi. More local companies willing to sponsor a hole, in return for advertising on the tee, should call Alan …
Compared to future, 2016 not so bad
While an apparent tsunami of high profile deaths this year – Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Abe Vigoda, David Bowie, Prince, Fidel Castro, Gene Wilder, George Michael, Antonin Scalia, John Glenn, Florence Henderson, Juan Gabriel, Ron Glass, Arnold Palmer, Janet Reno, “Vanity,” Glenn Frey, Morley Safer, Patty Duke and Muhammad Ali to name a few – has many among us clamoring for the 2016 exit, I am not eager to walk out the door and into 2017. Somewhere during childhood we realize death is part of the cycle of life, though maybe it is not until our 30s that we contemplate mortality.
Young girl is first to ring in a new life at Children’s
Eliana, wearing a blue sweater in the second row, was the first to ring the Survivor Bell at Rady Children’s Hospital. Before she could ever attend kindergarten or learn how to tie her shoes, 5-year-old Eliana Feliciano- Tupou overcame her biggest life obstacle.
Is dying of a broken heart farce or fact?
Debbie Reynolds’ death just a day after that of her daughter, Star Wars star Carrie Fisher, had the internet abuzz: Can you really die of a broken heart? Tampa General Hospital heart transplant surgeon Dr. Siva Kumar says yes – “broken-heart syndrome” is a real thing. But it’s hard to say whether such an episode is what ended an already aging Reynolds’ life.
Bacteria in soil has antidepressant effects
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Dancing with disease
… Picture: supplied. Dancing with Parkinson’s is a dance class which runs for one hour every Wednesday at the Bellerive Health Quay in the state’s South. It has been running in Tasmania for more than a year. “One of the lecturers there was one of the …
A Kink, former Spice Girl and Vogue editor to get honors
During the Queen’s 2… . FILE – In this file photo dated Wednesday, May 11, 2016, fashion designer Victoria Beckham arrives for the screening of the film Cafe Society at the 69th international film festival, Cannes, southern France.
6 major mistakes of patient engagement
The first step to solving any problem is realizing there is one. Patient engagement has for many health organizations, become a catchy buzzword to satisfy meaningful use.
Looking to get in shape? Here’s how to find the best place to work out
At this time of the year, a lot of us resolve to get more exercise and get in shape. We join health and fitness clubs, believing that the facilities – and the financial commitment of membership – may finally supply the motivations we need to get fit and stay fit.
Silent march through downtown Chicago marks year of violence
Hundreds are marching silently along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago and are carrying crosses for each person slain in the city this year. The crosses, made by a suburban Chicago man, have the names of a homicide victim.
Undaunted by GOP control, Dayton plots how to seal a legacy
… Press in an interview this week. “I don’t intend to fade quietly into the dusk.” The 69-year-old governor said his health is back on track after several hip and back surgeries throughout his time in office and a health scare this spring – a brief …
Heavy Duty Backache Oil Recipe
… to relieve pain and stiffness in joints and muscles associated with arthritis. InflammaGo can safely maintain joint health and support healthy tissues in the body, without harmful side effects. This remedy contains a selection of homeopathic …
New alert system for seniors who wander
When a senior living with Alzheimer’s wanders, it causes immediate panic and concern for family caregivers. Unfortunately, nearly half of families caring for an aging adult with Alzheimer’s have experienced a loved one wandering, according to a recent survey by Home Instead, Inc. To help keep these seniors safe, Home Instead Senior Care has launched a free tool, the Missing Senior Network , now available in the Phoenix area.
Georgia boy battling leukemia to be honorary Falcons captain
When 6-year-old Riley Johnson visits the Georgia Dome as an honorary team captain for the Atlanta Falcons, he will likely be one of the toughest people on the field.
Rob Kardashian Calls Blac Chyna His ‘Baby’ Again In Sweet …
This is so touching. Rob Kardashian posted the cutest pic of Blac Chyna with baby Dream that proves he hasn’t given up hope of getting his family back together.
If You’re Gluten Free, You May Be Dairy Free As Well
One thing that many celiacs and gluten free people discover upon becoming gluten free is other food intolerances. If you have eliminated gluten from your diet but still have discomfort and other gastrointestinal symptoms, maybe it’s time to consider that you have another intolerance.
Local woman receives free hearing aid through non-profit foundation
Daughter Pamela Wilkinson, far right, great-grandson Zac Royster, 7, and granddaughter Tanieka Royster celebrate as Christine Thomas, 81, left, gets fitted with a hearing aid by Miracle-Ear Statesboro board-certified Hearing Instrument Specialist Marie Conley.
Opioid epidemic affects older adults, too
John Evard participates in a group therapy session during his stay at the Las Vegas Recovery Center. “I was a rule-follower,” said Evard.
PAHO says Zika spread rapidly in 2016
The Pan American Health Organization says the mosquito-borne Zika virus has spread rapidly throughout the Americas, including the Caribbean this year, after it was first detected in Brazil in 2015. “By the close of this year, 48 countries and territories in the Americas had reported more than 532,000 suspected cases of Zika, including 175,063 confirmed cases.
Knee is the largest joint in the body and any injury to it affects the performance of sportsmen.
Knee is the largest joint in the body and any injury to it affects the performance of sportsmen, some of which can even prevent them from further participation. It’s the commonest injury in sports.
5 Questions with Lafayette’s Shari Leidich
… ghee) and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, two fats that help Leidich manger her symptoms and improve her brain health. The two times I’ve cried the most in my life were getting diagnosed with MS and leaving my company. I always believed Two …
NYC Issues First US Intersex Birth Certificate
The certificate’s been issued to 55-year-old Sara Kelly Keenan, born with both male and female reproductive organs On Tuesday the first ever intersex birth certificate was finally issued in the US. The certificate issued in New York City was sent to 55-year-old Sara Kelly Keenan by mail.
Heat-Activated Penis Implant Could Treat Erectile Dysfunction
Scientists at the Northwestern University and Southern Illinois University are developing a penis implant. The heat activated implant made from nickel-titanium alloy is a new hope for men with erectile dysfunction.
Foundation of bright future has been laid through sweat and toil, says PM
In his New Year’s Eve address to the nation on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked citizens to move forward with determination in the coming year. The PM said that citizens of the nation had to endure hardships after Diwali to get rid of black money from the country, and showed the world why India is a nation never forgotten.
US issuing new rules to curb illegal fishing, seafood fraud
The Obama administration is issuing new rules it says will crack down on illegal fishing and seafood fraud by preventing unverifiable fish products from entering the U.S. market. The new protections are called the Seafood Import Monitoring Program, and they are designed to stop illegally fished and intentionally misidentified seafood from getting into stores and restaurants by way of imported fish.
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Stanford QB Keller Chryst believed to have torn ACL in Sun Bowl, report says
Stanford quarterback Keller Chryst is believed to have suffered a torn ACL after leaving the Sun Bowl in the first half, according to Fox Sports . Chryst was trying to end his junior season on a high note in a matchup against North Carolina.
The 5 Best Stocks in the Dow Jones in 2016
… is the outlier among this group, having seen quite strong performance for two years in a row. For the most part, the health-insurance giant has navigated changing conditions in the industry quite well, adapting to reform efforts and finding …
Association of nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy with reduced risk of…
… hepatitis B are unclear. We conducted a retrospective nationwide cohort study using data from Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database (from January 1, 1997, through December 31, 2010). Cumulative incidences were calculated and …
More work lies ahead to fight Zika, other threats: Frieden
… hand in his resignation on Jan. 20, the day of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The former New York City health commissioner will not say what he plans next. He did share his wish list for the incoming president and Congress which …
Visiting restrictions at MUH Cork due to influenza
The hospital is advising people with flu-like symptoms to visit their GP or South Doc in the first instance, instead of presenting at its ED Mercy University Hospital Cork has introduced visiting restrictions due to a high incidence of admissions through its emergency department of people suffering from influenza. The hospital is advising people with flu-like symptoms to visit their GP or South Doc in the first instance, instead of presenting at its ED.
A Skeptic Fact-Checks Yoga’s Health Claims And Goes With The Om
… for the government. Yoga showed up in studies on pain management, alternative medicine, improving bus operators’ health and teens’ sleep habits, obesity, fitness, Gulf War syndrome, astronaut care and PTSD. The third shortcut was the Cochrane …
Alzheimer’s Association offering lectures at Tutu’s House
The Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting lectures and screening a film from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 21 at Tutu’s House in Waimea.
Y-Speak: Helping communities in drug problems
… affected members who have problems with addiction to seek help and intervention. Consequently, this will protect the health and safety of the public, lessen criminal activities, and safeguard properties of the public and the community. The working …