St Ann, Westmoreland, Kingston and St Andrew currently have the highest number of drug users, according to the 2016 Drug Prevalence Survey that was conducted by the National Council on Drug Abuse . According to the findings, alcohol use is highest in St Ann and Westmoreland, with 60 per cent and 51 per cent, respectively, while St Mary, St James and Clarendon showed the lowest usage of 36 per cent and 37 per cent in Clarendon.
Month: January 2017
Former Blackhall chimney sweep’s latest bus pass challenge is biggest yet
Retired chimney sweep Bob Waite, 66, from Blackhall, aims to ride around the whole perimeter of the country on nothing more than his bus pass. He has set himself a fundraising target of A 10,000 for the transplant unit at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital.
‘Hacking the Wellbeing Code through Energetic Intelligence’ Encourages…
In her new book, “Hacking the Wellbeing Code through Energetic Intelligence: Wellbeing as a Living Martial Art” , author Martine M. L. Negro shares steps to stay well by being aware of what one’s body is saying. “Hacking the Wellbeing Code through Energetic Intelligence” teaches readers how to make decisions that benefit mind, body and spirit, master three keys to support health and reclaim lost energy by building resilience to age well.
Drug-resistant deadly bacteria more widespread than previously thought, study finds
A family of highly drug-resistant and potentially deadly bacteria may be spreading more widely–and more stealthily — than previously thought, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Researchers examined carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae causing disease in four U.S. hospitals.
Yale researchers discover how tick-borne bacteria cause infection
Before infecting humans, tick-borne bacteria or viruses first have to get past a tick’s defenses to colonize it. How this occurs is not well understood.
Washington Post: A prescription for disaster
… or tighten rules that discourage people from signing up only when they are sick, for example. On top of an improved health care system, the GOP could most likely get some Democratic votes for this approach. If Republicans went on to call that repeal …
Savannahians share their cold, flu remedies
When Memorial Health-Islands practice representative Marion Ingram gets a cold, “I do Vitamin C. And of course, hot tea.” It’s cold and flu season and many people are breaking out the cough syrup and Tylenol, hot tea and their grandmother’s all-time famous remedy, chicken soup.
Introducing Centrelink’s robo-public servant
Public servants could find themselves replaced with robots sooner than anyone expected with Centrelink soon to step up experiments with “virtual” welfare officers manning the agency’s shopfronts around Australia. Centrelink will soon have two robo-assistants answering questions from the public, one of them about the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the other helping young people with the complexities of claiming student benefits.
Georgia Voices: Hospital comparisons are useful, but the formula needs work
… severe, from start to finish. It’s also the only hospital around that offers intensive care for newborns with serious health problems. And all three of Savannah’s major hospitals admit patients from around the region who are too sick or too injured …
Patients recovering from depression show improvements in memory from the drug modafinil
… can facilitate successful return to work following depression.” Dr Kathryn Adcock, Head of Neurosciences and Mental Health at the MRC, added: “Preventing relapse is an integral part of any ongoing treatment strategy for depression, and some people …
School bias against HIV kids
New Delhi, Jan. 16: The Supreme Court today indicated it would balance the interests of HIV-affected children or children of such parents with those of healthy children before laying down any guidelines for educational institutions to ensure that no child is discriminated against. The court was dealing with a PIL filed in 2014 by an NGO, alleging that HIV-affected students or children born to such parents were not being admitted in regular schools by the managements, which amounted to discrimination and violation of the fundamental right to free and compulsory education for all children.
Obamacare repeal: Is there room for bipartisan compromise
As Republican leaders in Congress scramble to come up with a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, they are quickly resurrecting America’s decades-long health care debate, in all its complexities. But it’s not clear which direction Congress and the country are headed.
Obamacare repeal: Is there room for bipartisan compromise
As Republican leaders in Congress scramble to come up with a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, they are quickly resurrecting America’s decades-long health care debate, in all its complexities. But it’s not clear which direction Congress and the country are headed.
Seahawks’ Shead dealing with ‘significant’ ACL injury
Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in Saturday’s season-ending loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Shead’s knee buckled as he attempted to cover Falcons receiver Taylor Gabriel on a comeback route near the sideline in the third quarter.
Seahawks’ Shead dealing with ‘significant’ ACL injury
Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in Saturday’s season-ending loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Shead’s knee buckled as he attempted to cover Falcons receiver Taylor Gabriel on a comeback route near the sideline in the third quarter.
Oregon Trail talk draws crowd to Fort Morgan Library & Museum
This painting of Fort Laramie in Wyoming by Alfred Jacob Miller, created between 1858 and 1860, is housed at the Walters Art Museum. Fort Laramie was one of the stops on the Oregon Trail.
Oregon Trail talk draws crowd to Fort Morgan Library & Museum
This painting of Fort Laramie in Wyoming by Alfred Jacob Miller, created between 1858 and 1860, is housed at the Walters Art Museum. Fort Laramie was one of the stops on the Oregon Trail.
New year, new attitude
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New year, new attitude
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Community Calendar
Offered through Fort Morgan Recreation Department, taught by Angie Shaver of Valley View Aspen Rehab and sponsored by USDA Rural Solutions. Info: Angie Shaver at 970-380-6358.
Community Calendar
Offered through Fort Morgan Recreation Department, taught by Angie Shaver of Valley View Aspen Rehab and sponsored by USDA Rural Solutions. Info: Angie Shaver at 970-380-6358.
Charity asking people to brew up to storm to help tackle breast cancer
IT’S one of the best things about cold, dark February – cosying up with a brew, cake and your friends. This year breast cancer support charity Breast Cancer Haven is asking everyone to embrace the cold and take part in The Big Tea Cosy.
Charity asking people to brew up to storm to help tackle breast cancer
IT’S one of the best things about cold, dark February – cosying up with a brew, cake and your friends. This year breast cancer support charity Breast Cancer Haven is asking everyone to embrace the cold and take part in The Big Tea Cosy.
Edwin Rodriguez Back in Gym, Will Work on Correcting Mistakes
Light heavyweight Edwin Rodriguez hasn’t been in the ring since his second-round knockout loss to Thomas Williams Jr. last April. That’s not because of the defeat, but rather because he had a torn ACL, an injury that predated the Williams loss and then went out completely during a game of basketball months later.
Edwin Rodriguez Back in Gym, Will Work on Correcting Mistakes
Light heavyweight Edwin Rodriguez hasn’t been in the ring since his second-round knockout loss to Thomas Williams Jr. last April. That’s not because of the defeat, but rather because he had a torn ACL, an injury that predated the Williams loss and then went out completely during a game of basketball months later.
San Francisco biohackers are wearing implants made for diabetes in the pursuit of ‘human enhancement’
… with said they bought their CGMs from European vendors on eBay or got them under the table from friends working in health. Kevin Rose, the cofounder of Digg and a serial entrepreneur, was prescribed and wore a CGM for a brief time. Like Nootrobox’s …
San Francisco biohackers are wearing implants made for diabetes in the pursuit of ‘human enhancement’
… with said they bought their CGMs from European vendors on eBay or got them under the table from friends working in health. Kevin Rose, the cofounder of Digg and a serial entrepreneur, was prescribed and wore a CGM for a brief time. Like Nootrobox’s …
Clayton Ellis is now out of the hospital and recovering with family.
An East Texas man with a rare disease is out of the hospital. Clayton Ellis says he contracted flesh-eating bacteria from an abscessed tooth.
Uncertainty and opportunity in 2017
… to read, and endless mind bending hours in the Joint Budget Committee. I had fully intended to write in detail about health care or education funding or public land use this month. I came to the realization however, in drafting a column, that there …
Uncertainty and opportunity in 2017
… to read, and endless mind bending hours in the Joint Budget Committee. I had fully intended to write in detail about health care or education funding or public land use this month. I came to the realization however, in drafting a column, that there …
COPE seeks better policies for cancer treatment
M embers of the Breast Cancer Survivor Support group of Care Organisation Public Enlightenment, COPE, have appealed to the Federal Government to go back to the drawing board and make the nation’s health policy more robust with a view to improving cancer treatment. Making the call during its monthly Support Group meeting, they called for establishment of a compulsory comprehensive cancer centre in each of the 36 States.
COPE seeks better policies for cancer treatment
M embers of the Breast Cancer Survivor Support group of Care Organisation Public Enlightenment, COPE, have appealed to the Federal Government to go back to the drawing board and make the nation’s health policy more robust with a view to improving cancer treatment. Making the call during its monthly Support Group meeting, they called for establishment of a compulsory comprehensive cancer centre in each of the 36 States.
How misconceptions, late presentation delay treatment of fibroids in Nigeria
… to the size of a softball or small grapefruit, but there is no association with cancer,” an expert confirmed to Good Health Weekly. Also debunking the cancer myth, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at New York University Medical Centre, Dr. …
How misconceptions, late presentation delay treatment of fibroids in Nigeria
… to the size of a softball or small grapefruit, but there is no association with cancer,” an expert confirmed to Good Health Weekly. Also debunking the cancer myth, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at New York University Medical Centre, Dr. …
Transition Tracker: Health insurance for everybody edition
President-elect Donald Trump now says he wants “insurance for everybody” when Obamacare is replaced, which caused nearly every pundit in Washington and beyond scrambling to figure out what exactly he means. Will everyone get health care? Or will everyone get access to health care? Does that mean it’ll be affordable to everyone? Can he get the Republican Congress unified behind that plan? Trump made waves over the weekend, telling The Washington Post that he wants “insurance for everybody,” and urging Congress to quickly put the replacement plan in place.
Transition Tracker: Health insurance for everybody edition
President-elect Donald Trump now says he wants “insurance for everybody” when Obamacare is replaced, which caused nearly every pundit in Washington and beyond scrambling to figure out what exactly he means. Will everyone get health care? Or will everyone get access to health care? Does that mean it’ll be affordable to everyone? Can he get the Republican Congress unified behind that plan? Trump made waves over the weekend, telling The Washington Post that he wants “insurance for everybody,” and urging Congress to quickly put the replacement plan in place.
Smiley Joshua returns to – angel form’
One of Joshua Weekes’ mom’s favourite pictures of her son. Last week, Joshua, 7, lost a near year-long battle against leukemia Photograph By submitted One of Joshua Weekes’ mom’s favourite pictures of her son.
Smiley Joshua returns to – angel form’
One of Joshua Weekes’ mom’s favourite pictures of her son. Last week, Joshua, 7, lost a near year-long battle against leukemia Photograph By submitted One of Joshua Weekes’ mom’s favourite pictures of her son.
Trump’s ‘Insurance For Everybody’ Conflicts With Price’s 2015 Plan
Rep. Tom Price, Donald Trump’s pick as health and human services secretary, presented a healthcare plan in 2015 that would not afford universal healthcare to Americans, a proposal at odds with Trump’s plan to have “insurance for everybody.” The differing proposals have made it difficult for GOP members to move ahead with repealing Obamacare without a precise replacement, Politico reported.
Trump’s ‘Insurance For Everybody’ Conflicts With Price’s 2015 Plan
Rep. Tom Price, Donald Trump’s pick as health and human services secretary, presented a healthcare plan in 2015 that would not afford universal healthcare to Americans, a proposal at odds with Trump’s plan to have “insurance for everybody.” The differing proposals have made it difficult for GOP members to move ahead with repealing Obamacare without a precise replacement, Politico reported.