Month: January 2017

New year, new goals

Looking to get healthy in 2017? Interested in learning about a selection of health and fitness organizations in the area? Look no further than the 4th Annual Health Fair/Free Fitness Day at Fuller Hall Recreation Center on Saturday, Jan. 14. The free event will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Caitlin Larson and Amber Kastler, registered dieticians at Hy-Vee, will be at the event to offer tips on eating healthy. Nursing students from Iowa Central Community College will be present and will be giving free blood pressure checks.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Many different treatment options are available for a variety of health and beauty trends. Before deciding on any option, experts suggest that you do your homework on each option and each doctor, and steer clear of practioners who discourage you from seeking a second opinion.

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.