An avian flu outbreak in the U.K. is just the latest to erupt across the globe, worrying health experts about the possibility that the virus could become more widespread. On Thursday, U.K. officials confirmed a fifth area in the country has been hit with the H5N8 strain of the avian flu since December.
Day: January 28, 2017
Fred Lee’s Social Network: Hospital gala to help children raises…
For 21 years, supporters of the annual For Children We Care Gala have been incredible partners in caring for an entire generation of children and families. Led and orchestrated by the Asian community, the event – which has raised $14 million for B.C. Children’s Hospital – continues to be a leading date on the Chinese social calendar.
School grades, vouchers, medical costs, Medicare, insurance, Women’s March
… Jan. 22 Page One story. It was refreshing to read an article of this length that didn’t blame the high costs of health insurance and hospital costs on Obamacare. Has Trump already solved the problem or is there a tacit admission the problem is and …
The Red Green Show
If you’ve never had this viewer favorite in your schedule, maybe it s time to take Red out for a test drive. It’s good clean humor and sage advice for that ever-growing population of middle-aged men and the women who “at least find them handy.”
Patients with type 1 diabetes may need to check ketones more often
… when the body burns fat instead of using carbohydrates for fuel,” lead author Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill told Reuters Health by email. “If high glucose levels and ketones remain untreated, there is an increased risk for a life-threatening condition …
Blue light may activate key immune cells
For many of us, winter means that we get up and go to work in the dark and return home in the dark, never seeing the sun.
Scott Burns: Loyal readers made wonderful run possible
This is my last column. It marks 40 years of deadlines, 36 in national syndication.
Banned from the U.S.: ‘You need to go back to your country’
Hameed Khalid Darweesh, center, a former interpreter for the U.S. military in Iraq, speaks after his release from detention during a protest outside John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Jan. 28, 2017. Reactions were divided after President Donald Trump issued an executive order Friday banning refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States.
Natural Hair Color for Blondes
… 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 …
Beware: Four Refugee Myth Busters
Quietly and without fanfare, violence, or struggle 1,600 to 1,800 refugees are arriving at the transit sites from South Sudan every day – day after day. They line up quietly waiting for Medical Team International staff, working with translators, to poke at them and their children and determine their bill of health.
Coffee: How much is too much?
A cup of coffee in the morning may pack more than just an energy boost. More and more research is emerging to suggest that there may be several health benefits associated with drinking this dark black beverage, from helping prevent diabetes to lowering the risk of liver disease.
YRMC debuts Lung Screening Program
Dr. Abhinav Chandra, medical director for Yuma Regional Medical Center Cancer Center is shown here next to a CT scanner. YRMC recently announced the launch of a community-wide Lung Screening Program.
California Gov. Jerry Brown will undergo further radiation treatment for prostate cancer.
California Gov. Jerry Brown will undergo further radiation treatment for prostate cancer first treated in 2012, his office announced Saturday. Brown’s oncologist, Dr. Eric Small of the University of California, San Francisco, said the cancer is not extensive and can be treated with “a short course of radiotherapy.”
Why being farty is good for horses – and helps avoid gas colic
… a horse an hour working in the arena. Standing for hours in a small space is very damaging to your horse’s digestive health. There are literally thousands of studies showing the negative impact of stress on people’s health. Everything from irritable …
California governor to get further prostate cancer treatment
In this Sept. 7, 2016 file photo, California Gov. Jerry Brown talks to reporters in Sacramento, Calif.
California governor to get further prostate cancer treatment
In this Sept. 7, 2016 file photo, California Gov. Jerry Brown talks to reporters in Sacramento, Calif.
BlueCross BlueShield Tries to Calm Fears About ACA’s Future at Enrollment Push
After turning 26 Friday, Dierra Jenkins now has just days before she’s dropped from her mother’s health insurance at the end of the month. “Basically, something I can afford.
BlueCross BlueShield Tries to Calm Fears About ACA’s Future at Enrollment Push
After turning 26 Friday, Dierra Jenkins now has just days before she’s dropped from her mother’s health insurance at the end of the month. “Basically, something I can afford.
Scientists take first steps to growing human organs in pigs
Scientists have grown human cells inside pig embryos, a very early step toward the goal of growing livers and other human organs in animals to transplant into people. The cells made up just a tiny part of each embryo, and the embryos were grown for only a few weeks, researchers reported Thursday.
Mandatory Flu Vaccinations? Immunize Yourself Against Religious Discrimination Claims
… lieu of a vaccination that would help eliminate the risk of the transmission of disease to others. For example, some health care employers consider requiring non-vaccinated employees to wear face masks around certain patients. Finally, remember that …
Mandatory Flu Vaccinations? Immunize Yourself Against Religious Discrimination Claims
… lieu of a vaccination that would help eliminate the risk of the transmission of disease to others. For example, some health care employers consider requiring non-vaccinated employees to wear face masks around certain patients. Finally, remember that …
Leeds cult hero Ian Baird has fond memories of Elland Road
Leeds United cult hero Ian Baird has fond memories of Elland Road but the brains behind Sutton’s FA Cup run only has eyes for another giantkilling From Billy Bremner’s storytelling to Howard Wilkinson’s alcohol ban and the unusual pre-match rituals of Gordon Strachan, former Leeds United striker and Elland Road cult hero Ian Baird is steeped in the traditions of one of English football’s great clubs. Yet in a strange twist of fate that seems to be the preserve of the FA Cup, he will be hopping around the technical area at Gander Green Lane on Sunday trying to urge non-League Sutton United to cause a major fourth-round upset against his beloved former side.
Black Sabbath’s Geoff Nicholls dead at 68
The Black Sabbath keyboardist passed away on Saturday after battling lung cancer, his bandmate Tony Iommi has revealed. In an emotional Facebook post, Tony wrote: “I’m so saddened to hear the loss of one of my dearest and closest friends Geoff Nicholls.
Black Sabbath’s Geoff Nicholls dead at 68
The Black Sabbath keyboardist passed away on Saturday after battling lung cancer, his bandmate Tony Iommi has revealed. In an emotional Facebook post, Tony wrote: “I’m so saddened to hear the loss of one of my dearest and closest friends Geoff Nicholls.
F&P Healthcare factories may move to counter proposed Trump tariffs on Mexico
Medical device firm Fisher & Paykel Healthcare will consider switching factories making products bound for the United States from Mexico to New Zealand if US President Donald Trump’s administration taxes Mexican imports. The company, a major global supplier of specialised respiratory equipment for hospitals, is one of the first companies with Mexican operations to disclose how it would respond to the Trump administration’s proposed tariff on imports from across the US southern border.
F&P Healthcare factories may move to counter proposed Trump tariffs on Mexico
Medical device firm Fisher & Paykel Healthcare will consider switching factories making products bound for the United States from Mexico to New Zealand if US President Donald Trump’s administration taxes Mexican imports. The company, a major global supplier of specialised respiratory equipment for hospitals, is one of the first companies with Mexican operations to disclose how it would respond to the Trump administration’s proposed tariff on imports from across the US southern border.
NFLa s dark side: Haunted by husbanda s death, widow takes CTE fight to Super Bowl
Cyndy Feasel wants people to understand the dangers of head injuries from playing football. Her late husband, Grant Feasel, who played for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL, died at age 52 after battling alcoholism and other issues due to CTE, she says.
Governor Brown to Get Further Prostate Cancer Treatment
Brown’s oncologist, Dr. Eric Small of the University of California, San Francisco, says in the statement the disease is not extensive and can be treated with “a short course of radiotherapy.” Brown’s office says he will continue his full work schedule through treatment, which is planned to occur between late February and early March.
Governor Brown to Get Further Prostate Cancer Treatment
Brown’s oncologist, Dr. Eric Small of the University of California, San Francisco, says in the statement the disease is not extensive and can be treated with “a short course of radiotherapy.” Brown’s office says he will continue his full work schedule through treatment, which is planned to occur between late February and early March.
Consumer-oriented investors may have an edge investing in digital health
… healthcare system. And yet, I’m eternally optimistic about the early-stage innovation I’m seeing today in the digital health sector. Of all areas, it is patient-centric solutions that gets me the most excited in terms of both potential impact and …
Consumer-oriented investors may have an edge investing in digital health
… healthcare system. And yet, I’m eternally optimistic about the early-stage innovation I’m seeing today in the digital health sector. Of all areas, it is patient-centric solutions that gets me the most excited in terms of both potential impact and …
Second bird flu outbreak announced in the UK in just one week
… investigation of premises traced as a result of confirmation of the disease in Lancashire earlier this week. Public Health England advises that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency is clear that bird flu …
Second bird flu outbreak announced in the UK in just one week
… investigation of premises traced as a result of confirmation of the disease in Lancashire earlier this week. Public Health England advises that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency is clear that bird flu …
Piers Morgan: ‘Smashing my 21st Question Time appearance’
I’ve been booked to appear on next week’s Question Time, so tuned in tonight to see if host David Dimbleby tried anything tricksy when he announced my forthcoming appearance. ‘Next weeka ‘ he said, ‘Our panel will include the broadcaster Piers Morgan.’
Piers Morgan: ‘Smashing my 21st Question Time appearance’
I’ve been booked to appear on next week’s Question Time, so tuned in tonight to see if host David Dimbleby tried anything tricksy when he announced my forthcoming appearance. ‘Next weeka ‘ he said, ‘Our panel will include the broadcaster Piers Morgan.’
Sir John Hurt had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
The widow of Sir John Hurt has said it will be a “strange world” without the veteran actor following his death at the age of 77. Anwen Hurt said that the Oscar-nominated star died at his home in Norfolk on Wednesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She called the award-winning actor the “most gentlemanly of gentlemen”, as it was revealed that he spent the last years of his life working on a number of films.
Sir John Hurt had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
The widow of Sir John Hurt has said it will be a “strange world” without the veteran actor following his death at the age of 77. Anwen Hurt said that the Oscar-nominated star died at his home in Norfolk on Wednesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She called the award-winning actor the “most gentlemanly of gentlemen”, as it was revealed that he spent the last years of his life working on a number of films.
Researchers provide insights into effects of microgravity on bone tissue
The co-authors from the Russian side are Oleg Gusev and Vladimir Sychyov . As is well-known, space flights bring with them a unique set of health hazards.
Researchers provide insights into effects of microgravity on bone tissue
The co-authors from the Russian side are Oleg Gusev and Vladimir Sychyov . As is well-known, space flights bring with them a unique set of health hazards.
Max Mosley donated A 1.2million to controversial drug tsars
Ex-Formula 1 boss Max Mosley has donated A 1.2million to controversial drug tsars since the death of his heroin addict son eight years ago A 600,000 of that went to Professor David Nutt who last year led a study into the use of magic mushrooms to treat depression He also gave A 600,000 to Ben Sessa who wants MDMA to be prescribed as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder Max Mosley has donated A 1.2 million for controversial drugs research – including funding for a former Government adviser who was sacked for claiming ecstasy was no worse than alcohol. The ex-Formula 1 boss donated A 600,000 for research by Professor David Nutt, who led a study last year into the use of magic mushrooms to treat depression.