A Fort Campbell soldier and his wife have four reasons to celebrate the new year. They are now the parents of quadruplets.
Day: January 4, 2017
NHS diabetes prevention plan ‘unlikely’ to have impact, study suggests
… programmes. People are identified as being at risk of diabetes through two types of blood test or through an NHS health check. But new research led by the University of Oxford throws doubt on such schemes, saying there is a lack of evidence that …
The Obamacare debate isna t over
… House, a chorus of voices is urging delay and caution. And it’s true that widespread, sudden disruption of existing health insurance arrangements could short-circuit a workable transition to more market-oriented and less Washington-centric health …
Community rallies behind Lake Oswego family facing eviction, donates…
She and her son Shane battled pre-existing health issues throughout 2016. Their Westlake-area home of nearly three decades went into foreclosure in April and was sold at auction in October.
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 …
Your NEJM Group Today: Future of Healthcare Reform / Cardiologists…
NEJM Audio Interview: What’s Next for Health Policy? Dr. Jonathan Oberlander discusses what a Trump presidency could mean for the future of healthcare reform. NEJM Journal Watch Cardiology : How have cardiologists been performing? Analysis of data from 2014 reveals strengths and areas needing improvement.
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes with “Screen & Treat” Seen as Inadequate
National approaches to screening patients at risk for type 2 diabetes and treating to delay or prevent the condition are far from satisfactory, according to a BMJ meta-analysis. Based on their review of 100 studies, the authors conclude that the usual screening instruments for prediabetes are inadequate.
Woman wants to share battle with ovarian cancer
And now, Newman-Overton is a woman in the middle of the fight of her life with stage four ovarian cancer, living a story . “Why is no one telling this?” Newman-Overton says.
Louisiana on high alert after recent outbreaks of mumps
The Louisiana Department of Health is on high alert after recent outbreaks of mumps in other parts of the country. There haven’t been any cases in Louisiana yet, but state health officials are still very concerned about mumps outbreaks in neighboring states.
FDA to probe exploding e-cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is probing the dangers of exploding batteries in e-cigarettes, following dozens of reports of devices that have combusted, overheated or caught fire and sometimes injuring user including a Fresno man last month. Last month, a Fresno man was taken to the hospital after being burned when his e-cigarette exploded as he rode a city bus.
Mediterranean diet’s helps prevent memory loss
… memory. “This study adds to the body of evidence that suggests the Mediterranean diet has a positive impact on brain health.” The latest study, published in the journal Neurology , looked at the dietary habits of almost 1,000 people in Scotland in …
Kadeena Cox defends her decision to join The Jump despite funding suspension
Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox has defended her decision to compete in The Jump – a choice that has seen her elite UK Sports funding suspended. The 25-year-old, who has multiple sclerosis and won four medals at the Rio Paralympics including golds in athletics and cycling, justified her appearance on the reality TV show, saying she is looking forward to the experience.
EDITORIAL: Pays to get your ducks in a row
It’s not the first time video lottery terminals have come under fire, and it surely won’t be the last. The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has certified a class action lawsuit against the Atlantic Lottery Corporation that alleges VLT line games are designed to deceive players.
Mass. groups mobilize against threat to Obamacare
As the Republican-led Congress moves to repeal the federal Affordable Care Act, a new Massachusetts-based coalition is preparing to fight back. More than 20 groups representing hospitals, doctors, insurers, employers, health policy experts, and consumer advocates are banding together to try to preserve the state’s near-universal access to health care.
Trump tweets – be careful’ as Fla. Obamacare sign-ups surge 5%
… than last year at this time, it is clear that Americans want and need this vital coverage,” said U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. Schumer says repeal without a replacement plan risks booting up to 30 million …
The boy died in Tuen Mun Hospital after catching flu. Photo: Felix Wong
… was struck by diarrhoea on December 19, followed by fever, coughing and a runny nose, according to the Centre for Health Protection. The boy, who reportedly had not been vaccinated against flu last year, was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital on December …
Doctors warn Hong Kong diabetics to keep a close eye on heart health
… here are more than 700,000 diabetic patients, with the number expected to jump to 1.02 million by 2030. Department of Health figures show that heart diseases have been the third leading cause of death in the city since the 1960s.
Living close to busy road ‘can increase risk of Alzheimer’s’
… dioxide and fine particles of sooty material generated by diesel engines. Lead scientist Dr Hong Chen, from Public Health Ontario, said: “Our findings show the closer you live to roads with heavy day-to-day traffic, the greater the risk of …
The mesentery: A ‘new’ organ you didn’t know you had
… into diseases such as Crohn’s, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease or cardiovascular disease and major health concerns like diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome. The more doctors know about the exact function of the mesentery, the more …
Neurelis Announces Finalization Of Series B Financing
Neurelis, Inc. today announced that it has finalized a Series B financing round led by HBM Healthcare Investments. In addition, LYZZ Capital, which led the Series A funding for Neurelis, has participated in the Series B round.
Intuity Medical Increases Series 3 Funding to $55M With an Additional Close of $15M
The additional financing will help fund the infrastructure build and commercial launch of Intuity Medical’s POGO AutomaticTM Blood Glucose Monitoring System, the first fully-integrated blood glucose monitor SUNNYVALE, Calif., January 5, 2017– Intuity Medical, Inc., a privately-held company developing innovative technologies for diabetes management, announced today that it has closed an additional $15 million, which brings the total Series 3 equity financing for the company to $55 million.
Living close to high-traffic roads linked to dementia risk
… could help shed light on causes of the disease, which remain largely unknown. To learn more, researchers at Public Health Ontario and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences examined records of more than 6.5 million people in the province …
Living close to high-traffic roads linked to dementia risk
… could help shed light on causes of the disease, which remain largely unknown. To learn more, researchers at Public Health Ontario and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences examined records of more than 6.5 million people in the province …
Auburn’s Carl Lawson declares for NFL Draft
The fourth-year junior defensive end announced via his Twitter and Instagram accounts that he will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft. Lawson, considered to be one of the nation’s top edge rushers, is projected to be a first- or second-round selection according to ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. The 6-foot-2, 253-pounder finished his Auburn career with 67 total tackles, including 24 for a loss and 14 sacks.
Tax breaks, health care options on tap for 2017
Each year, business owners can count on changes in tax law and other rules. For 2017, small businesses are getting a bigger deduction for equipment purchases, and those that aren’t required to provide health insurance will have an option to help staffers pay for coverage.
Poll: Voters in battleground states want Dems to check Trump
… to slashing environmental regulations on business. Yet voters across the map registered vehement disapproval of health-care cuts floated by Trump’s Cabinet designees and Republican allies in Congress such as House Speaker Paul Ryan. “This election …
‘I have no social skills’ Lad who trolled Harry Arter over stillborn baby speaks out
Alfie Barker, who did play for Hitchin Town before the club sacked him, insists he doesn’t want to be known as the “player who trolled Harry Arter”. The 1 8-year-old footballer made sick jokes about AFC Bournemouth star Arter’s stillborn daughter after Arsenal the team Barker supports came back from 3-0 down to 3-3 in match between the two sides on Tuesday.
LifeQ and Medibio to Deliver Scalable Mental Wellness Diagnostic and…
Mental health and wellness is a significant issue globally. Left untreated, chronic stress and depression can result in serious health conditions including anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system, contributing to the development of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Global Almond Oil Market Outlook 2016: Industry Insights, Demand, Statistics and Development 2021
Latest Research Report on Almond Oil Market 2016: Industry Size, Share, Analysis, Price, Strategy, Segment, Trends, Key, Development, Forecast to 2022 There are 13 Chapters to deeply display the global Almond Oil market.
Killian Roth – Welcome to Cult x Eclat Pro
Killian Roth gets the first big bump of 2017 with this new video welcoming him to both the Eclat and Cult pro teams! You gotta have some serious chops to hold your own on either of those teams and Killian comes through with four plus minutes of heat to show you he’s on the level. Here’s to seeing more of this dude in the coming years “Wow! After a horrible ACL injury back in 2015 while filming in Seville, Kilian Roth has been on the rehab game and to call this a comeback is an understatement! We’ve always been massive fans of his riding style and this shows exactly why – precision, speed and all balanced out with a nonchalant way about him.
Global Insect Repellent Market Outlook 2016: Industry Insights,…
Latest Research Report on Insect Repellent Market 2016: Industry Size, Share, Analysis, Price, Strategy, Segment, Trends, Key, Development, Forecast to 2021 There are 13 Chapters to deeply display the global Insect Repellent market.
The Health Reporter Is In: Jan. 4, 2017
Broken heart syndrome is a real condition, and while nobody knows for sure if that’s what happened to Debbie Reynolds, it can sometimes be fatal – though, thankfully, it’s usually treatable. Most people recover in days or weeks.
Come on ladies, you must strength train
There has been a gravity storm out there these past couple of weeks and I’m predicting that the storm will continue over the next few months.
Panasonic LUMIX GH5 DSLM camera boasts unlimited 4K/60p recording
Panasonic has introduced a new flagship digital camera, the Lumix GH5 with support for recording 4K 60p/50p video and snapping up to 6K photos. This mirrorless camera has what Panasonic calls an ‘unimaginably small-sized body,’ something complemented by the Digital LIVE MOS Sensor with a 25-percent greater pixel count relative to the GH4 model.
Next Level
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France to cull 800,000 ducks
France on Wednesday ordered a massive cull of ducks in three regions most affected by a severe episode of bird flu as it tries to contain the virus which has been spreading quickly over the past month, the agriculture ministry said. All free range ducks, as well as geese, will be slaughtered between January 5 and january 20 in an area in southwestern France comprising parts of the Gers, Landes and Hautes-Pyrenees administrative departments, it said in a statement.
Repealing ObamaCare means contending with social media
… estimates show that if the ACA was replaced today with no replacement plan, over 20 million people would lose their health insurance . If there was no social media, the GOP could weather this storm. There would be news stories about people losing …
Volunteers get bit to test new strategy for malaria vaccine
… vaccine candidate, made with pieces of the parasite, protects only about a third of children. Still, the World Health Organization plans pilot projects in Africa in 2018 to test whether the partial protection offers enough benefit for widespread …
Survey: Confusion reigns among health insurance shoppers
Despite the fevered rhetoric surrounding health insurance, people remain quite fuzzy about what it all means and especially what to buy. A new survey of 2,000 adults in selected major cities, including Houston, found that only 4 percent of Americans understood four basic insurance terms.
Former MATC President Dies
A former President of Muskingum Area Technical College/Zane State has died. Lynn Willett passed away Wednesday after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.