The governor used the majority of his State of the State Address to talk about what he’s done and plans to combat the state’s opioid drug crisis. He announced the launch of ReachNJ.gov and a phone help line at 1-844-Reach-NJ for people seeking help, including finding treatment centers.
Day: January 10, 2017
Exercise: An antidote for behavioral issues in students?
… to be taken out of the classroom for unacceptable behavior,” said Bowling, who is now an assistant professor of health sciences at Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass. “That’s important for their learning, and for their relationships with their …
Don’t Blame the Weather for Your Aches and Pains: Study
… changes in the weather trigger pain in your back, think again, says research from The George Institute for Global Health which found that weather didn’t affect either back pain or osteoarthritis. “The belief that pain and inclement weather are …
Can you actually die of a broken heart? Yes you can, doctor reveals
Dying of a broken heart sounds like the stuff of fairy tales – but there’s a grain of truth in the phrase, according to one heart expert. ‘Broken heart’ syndrome is very real – a heart attack-like syndrome where patients collapse, feel breathless and suffer chest pain, often after stress.
The Latest: Trump meets with Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic…
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Study shows risk of skin cancer doesn’t deter most college students who tan indoors
White female college students in Indiana who tan indoors know they are placing themselves at risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging, but most continue to tan indoors anyway, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The self-administered questionnaire survey of 629 female undergraduate and graduate students between the ages of 18 and 30 at Indiana University’s campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis was conducted in 2016.
The Latest: Trump meets with Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic
President-elect Donald Trump is meeting Tuesday with Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a vocal vaccination skeptic, about immunizations and vaccinations. Kennedy, son of former Attorney General and New York Sen. Robert Kennedy, is an environmental activist and heads the Waterkeeper group to protect rivers.
PCT screening could be promising tool to help shorten hospital stays, …
… antibiotics, including increased length of hospital stay, Clostridium difficile infections, and higher than necessary health care costs. In an effort to find novel approaches to diagnosing sepsis, PCT screening has recently gained momentum as a …
Non-destructive screening method enables quick, safe identification…
Information on significant properties of pharmaceutical tablets, such as their mechanical strength and dissolution, can now be obtained without resorting to the conventional, time-consuming and destructive testing methods, according to a new study completed at the University of Eastern Finland. A new structural descriptive parameter based on terahertz time-domain techniques allow for a non-invasive detection of pharmaceutical tablet parameters, constituting a research breakthrough in the field of pharmacy.
Compound from chicory reveals possible treatment strategy for neurodegenerative disorders
… the study found no link between … (Medical Xpress)-A team of researchers working at the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. and the University College London Institute of Neurology in the U.K. has found what appears to be a correlation …
Circulating fatty acids ratio may help predict bariatric weight loss surgery outcome
… reversing type 2 diabetes in patients with only mild-to-moderate obesity. (HealthDay)-Gastric bypass surgery may save health care dollars down the road, a new study suggests. The findings were scheduled to be presented at ObesityWeek 2015, a meeting …
Learn to live healthier at the AMH Heart-Stroke Fair on February 2
… who listens to Dr. Noheria’s talk will also be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. Additionally, free health screenings will be offered, including blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, plus lung function tests. Screenings will be from …
Protein build-up may trigger inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s and other conditions
… the study found no link between … (Medical Xpress)-A team of researchers working at the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. and the University College London Institute of Neurology in the U.K. has found what appears to be a correlation …
Rate of elevated systolic blood pressure increases globally, along with associated deaths
… is important to guide prevention policies and interventions. Christopher J. L. Murray, D.Phil., of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues estimated the association between SBP of at least …
Daily folic acid supplementation remains important for prevention of birth defects
Despite the mandatory addition of folic acid to enriched grain products in the United States, many women still do not consume adequate amounts of this important vitamin, according to an editorial written by Laura E. Mitchell, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. Mitchell was invited to write the editorial for JAMA Pediatrics , which published it today during Folic Acid Awareness Week and January’s Birth Defects Prevention Month.
What does it take for an AIDS virus to infect a person?
Upon sexual exposure, the AIDS virus must overcome some mighty barriers to find the right target cell and establish a new infection. It must traverse the genital mucosa and squeeze through tightly packed epithelial cells meant to keep invaders out.
Americans more in control of their long-term care
… and state governments, philanthropic organizations, professional and advocacy organizations, and committed social and health care researchers,” states PP&AR Editor-in-Chief Robert B. Hudson, PhD, in the issue’s introduction. The new publication …
Two years and multiple doctors often needed to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder-and most common cause of infertility – affecting 9 to 18 percent of women around the world. Despite the prevalence of the complex and chronic condition, one-third of women diagnosed with PCOS saw at least three health professionals over the course of two years before receiving a diagnosis, according to a study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Early Alzheimer’s gene spells tragedy for patients, opportunity for science
Rosemary Navarro was living in Mexico when her brother called from California. Something wasn’t right with their mom, then in her early 40s.
Trump meets with vaccine skeptic Robert Kennedy Jr.
Trump meets with vaccine skeptic Robert Kennedy Jr. President-elect has also suggested that vaccines can cause autism. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jqZmtA Donald Trump meets Tuesday with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the president-elect and longtime environmental activist will discuss what many regard as a public health conspiracy theory: vaccines.
Men are more likely to suffer from Erectile Dysfunction if they do…
… watching pornography or have nocturnal erections but are unable to get an erection with their sexual partner,” sexual health expert and co-owner of online sex retailer jodivine.com , Samantha Evans said. “Feeling stressed can affect your sexual …
Tickets on sale for all-star gig in aid of Southampton rock star with cancer
Cavalry, which will take place at The 1865 in Southampton on Friday February 17, will feature acoustic sets from Southampton’s own in-demand guitar favourites Band of Skulls and indie rockers Mystery Jets. And Delays themselves will make a rare appearance on stage with Primal Scream bassist Simone Marie representing close friend Greg who is currently undergoing chemotherapy alongside the remainder of the band Aaron, Colin and Rowly.
Global Functional Foods and Beverages Market 2017-2021 with General…
… of many functional foods and beverages acts as a challenge for the market as diabetes and obesity have become major health concerns across the globe. The excessive consumption of products having high sugar content can increase an individual’s blood …
New model could help internet addicts realize problem and reduce usage
Research has shown that internet addicts do not always feel guilty about their usage, and in many cases, they do not even perceive their usage as problematic. A new model developed by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York could help addicts realize that their usage is a problem and reduce it.
Study finds 200% increase in consumption of low-calorie sweeteners among U.S. children
… professor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH). “The findings are important, especially for children, because some studies suggest a link between …
Appendix may serve as reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria, new research suggests
The human appendix , a narrow pouch that projects off the cecum in the digestive system, has a notorious reputation for its tendency to become inflamed , often resulting in surgical removal. Although it is widely viewed as a vestigial organ with little known function, recent research suggests that the appendix may serve an important purpose.
Study finds link between physical activity of parents and preschoolers from low-income families
… Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. “The good news is that increasing physical activity is not only good for parents’ health, it also helps set these behaviors in their young children as well. It’s doubly good for family health. Setting this habit …
Bolton’s herbal heritage – and how it can help keep you healthy
GLANCE in your kitchen cupboard and you could spot the ingredients for a good supper – but did you know that in there could also be the secrets to curing a common cold, fever or even fighting cancer symptoms? Or take a walk around a local country park – can you imagine that some of those plants you pass once saved hundreds of lives? The food we eat and the natural world around us take a very different role when seen through the eyes of a herbalist. Herbalists – people who collect and specialise in the use of herbs for medicine – have been practising as far back as ancient Greece and further.
Mini-brains made from teeth help reveal what makes us sociable
Can tiny brains grown in a dish reveal the secrets of sociability? Balls of brain tissue generated from stem cells are enabling us to understand the underlying differences between people who struggle to be sociable and those who have difficulty reining themselves in. Alysson Muotri at the University of California, San Diego, and his team created the mini-brains by exposing stem cells taken from the pulp of children’s milk teeth to cocktails of growth factors that help them mature.
HCA – Buy This Healthcare Leader At An Attractive Valuation
HCA Holdings Inc. is a high-quality hospital and healthcare company with high returns on capital and strong free cash flow generation, trading at an attractive valuation. HCA is the largest public hospital and health care services company in the U.S. The company has a market capitalization of ~$30 billion.
Unintended consequences, special interests, and our problem with sugar
“The dietary fat consensus negated the viability of a competing hypothesis that highly processed carbohydrates, and particularly sugars, are the macronutrients to worry about in the American diet. By this thinking, the modern diet damages our health not through cholesterol-related mechanisms but through disruptions of insulin signaling, in which diabetes and so premature death is the end state.
Wild dog, grey wolf give birth to 12 pups at Mysuru Zoo
Mysuru, Jan. 10- Here is some good news for animal-lovers. Six wild dog pups and six grey wolf pups have been delivered at the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden .
900 Ocean County children received improperly refrigerated vaccinations
The Department of Health said that letters are going out to families whose children were vaccinated at Southern Ocean Pediatrics and Family Medicine in Manahawkin, which is the medical office of Dr. Michael Bleiman, between November 2014 and July 28, 2016. The vaccines were for measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, hepatitis A & B, rotavirus, DTaP/Tdap, Hib, pneumococcal, polio, meningococcal and HPV.
Five-year breast cancer survivor wants others to know there is hope Read Story Katie Roach
One woman shares her story of hope after finding out she had breast cancer from a self check. Hear this survivor’s story on 10News at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Health Crisis: Woman turned away after four year wait for life-saving kidney transplant
… in preparation for the operation, Ms Ravens was told by a ‘very positive’ surgeon the kidney would arrive at 3pm. A health campaigner herself, Ms Ravens said: “I got myself ready because as soon it was there, it would be cold, and they would start …
Activists rescue dogs raised for meat from farms in South Korea
International animal rights activists rescue dogs from farms that raise them for human consumption as part of a campaign to end the dog meat trade in South Korea. International animal rights activists rescued 10 canines from a dog farm in Wonju on Tuesday as part of its campaign to end the dog meat trade in South Korea.
Tutu’s House 1-10-17
Beginner’s Yoga will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Jan. 17 and 31 with Kiyomi Falcon. Yoga has both preventive and therapeutic benefits.
Cleveland Clinic doc pens viral screed against vaccines, peers call it ‘post-truth medicine’
… Freedhoff . “Wow, this quack is the head of an institute of an actual medical center?” added Vinay Prasad, an Oregon Health and Sciences University oncologist. The Cleveland Clinic is not just any medical center. It is renowned, particularly in the …
‘Chopped’ Champion Dante Giannini To Appear at Eastchester Wellness Event
The Eastchester School District will welcome back Eastchester High graduate Chef Dante Giannini, a recent winner of the Food Network’s show “Chopped,” for its Family Wellness Night event on Thursday in the Middle School cafeteria. Family Wellness Night is the district’s third event of its multi-year commitment to promoting wellness and combating drug and alcohol abuse.
Bioenergy Market – Global Industry Analysis 2016 – 2024
Global Bioenergy Market was valued at US$168.18 bn in 2016, will reach to US$246.52 billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 4.92% from 2016 to 2024. The competition in the bioenergy market is being driven by the domination of big players who are adopting innovative strategies to increase their geographical research, finds a new report by Transparency Market Research.