… more number of people are opting for ophthalmic surgeries to rectify their eye-related disorders. As per the World Health Organization (WHO) 2010 estimates, there were 285 Mn visually impaired people across the globe in 2010, which included 39 Mn …
Month: January 2017
Why you shouldn’t use cotton swabs to clean your ears
… in the ear can be effective to soften the wax,” he added. Still, among the items on the “Do” list is to ask your health care provider about how to treat earwax impaction at home, since “you may have certain medical or ear conditions that may make …
Virginia’s flu level ‘widespread’
Drugstores and their pharmacies have become common sites for flu shots, but they increasingly hope to attract and retain customers with in-person and online health counseling, personalized programs and other offerings.
In season: Making the most of strawberry season
Chef tutor Andrew Brooking makes no apologies for making gluten-free food. The Witt hospitality manager is a celiac, so has to avoid the mix of proteins that gives bread its elasticity or he risks becoming ill.
Gluten-Free in the CLE: The great oat debate
When leading a gluten-free life, so many hearty grains are an absolute “no.” Anything that can be safely kept within your diet is coveted – so why, although naturally gluten-free, do so many Celiac Disease sufferers still leave oats out of their diets? Sorry, the answer isn’t quite that easy.
Flu cases being reported in Erie County
… ith January and February typically having the highest number of reported flu cases for Erie County. The Department of Health recommends the vaccine is the best weapon to fight it.
FDA Probes Dangers of Exploding E-Cigarette Batteries
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 injured users. E-cigarettes are hand-held devices that vaporize liquid nicotine.
For three-time breast cancer survivor, Obamacare only hope
A sign placed out on the 16th Street Mall, beckons people to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act in 2014. For people like me, it isn’t just a theoretical concern that President-elect Trump and Congress will gamble with our healthcare system by repealing Obamacare without a comprehensive replacement plan.
Over 530K Tennesseans wait to see what Congress does on Obamacare
Hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans covered by President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act are watching what a Republican-dominated Congress will do with the health care law now that members are back in session. On the other hand, those Tennesseans who remain uninsured because of high rates say they are hoping the new President-elect follows through with promises of repealing Obamacare with something more affordable.
Compensation, Health Care Costs, and Inequality , by Amy Willis
What sorts of benefits do you receive from your employer that aren’t included in your take-home pay or on your income tax returns? We don’t all have “free” cafeterias and laundry and fitness facilities, like Google . If you do have these kinds of amenities, how do you assess their value in terms of your overall compensation? Setting these cultural amenities aside for now*, probably most of us have health care that is covered, at least in part, by our employers.
Bill and Melinda Gates have invested $140 million in new PrEp pump device
Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical company Intarcia Therapeutics is moving forward with plans to market a subcutaneous device that would deliver a daily dose of the anti-retroviral medicine. They’ve just secured $206 million in funding to better research the mini-osmotic pump; a tiny implant that is inserted beneath the skin in order to treat chronic illnesses like HIV and Type II diabetes.
Munchkin Is the Cutest Dog in DC
The winner of Washingtonian ‘s 2016 Cutest Dog Competition is Munchkin ! A panel of independent judges selected Munchkin from the Top 10 vote-getters in the contest. Munchkin isn’t just cute, he’s a hero, as indicated by his photo AND his bio: This is Munchkin, my 14 yr old Beagle Rescue.
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Experts urge vaccinations as authorities warn of measles outbreak
A leading infectious disease expert is warning of a possible measles outbreak in Australia. Numerous cases have been reported in each state and territory, except for the ACT, over the past 12 months. Featured: Lauren McNee, mother Frank Bowden, Canberra Hospital, infectious disease specialist
First baby of the year at WDMH
… to Ontario Power Generation for an incredibly generous donation of $10,000 to our new Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre, just in time for the holidays. CCHF Foundation is grateful for OPG’s support to help keep our community healthy. …
Hemispherx BioPharma CEO Talks About Ampligen, Alferon’s Potential
Hemispherx BioPharma, Inc is a nano-cap biopharmaceutical research and development company that focuses on the treatment of seriously debilitating disorders. Its flagship products include Alferon N Injection, Ampligen and Alferon LDO.
The Bottom Line Of Your New Year’s Resolution
… still aren’t convinced, or your habit is a little less drastic than that, check out this infographic from Guard Your Health that elaborates how much cash you are losing to tobacco. If you are committing to one new year’s resolution, for both your …
Equinox’s Powerful New Ad Features A Model With Mastectomy Scars
Nowadays, ringing in a new year has become closely associated with New Year’s resolutions – often fitness-related ones. While many gyms take advantage of those resolutions by rolling out aggressive new ad campaigns, you might notice something slightly different about Equinox’s campaign this year.
Directors Guild Denies Violating Obamacare
… medicine and avoided surgeries, but according to the lawsuit, he was told in October 2014 that the DGA Producer Health Plan wouldn’t pay for naturopathic care. He and Grossman claim that the refusal of coverage violates the Affordable Care Act’s …
Cold Vs. Flu Symptoms: How To Recognize Signs, Determine Best Treatments
… sore throat, a runny or stuffed nose, body aches, headaches and fatigue. It also comes with the risk of serious health complications, like pneumonia, bacterial infections, and inflammation in the heart or brain, particularly for more vulnerable …
Study: Alcohol abuse linked to higher heart risks
… drinking may be protective, he said, helping ward off this disease. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women’s heart health at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, believes that both scientists and the media have been highlighting the good …
Pug’s owner avoids the doggy park scene: Ask Dog Lady
I have a pug named Clara. I enjoy walking her and having one-on-one time with her.
Do you really need to visit A and E?
The public are being asked to consider using other healthcare services rather than Accident and Emergency , as A&E departments are under pressure following a busy weekend and bank holiday Monday. Foluke Ajayi, Chief Operating Officer at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We are currently experiencing increased pressure in both our A&E departments at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Furness General Hospital, and we are calling on the public to again help us.
Supporters expect Trump to deliver on jobs, health care
… for that,” chimed in Melinda Berger, a homemaker from nearby North Ridgeville. “I can’t wait!” “He has to improve the health care,” she added. “Thousands of dollars out of pocket before you get any benefits – who can afford that?” Berger and …
Albania schools to remain closed amid weather, flu concerns
Albania is suspending the reopening of schools after the New Year’s break because of frigid weather and concern about the spread of flu. A Health Ministry statement on Tuesday warned that subfreezing temperatures will cover the whole country for several days, “creating favorable conditions for the further spread of the virus.”
CDC: Flu widespread throughout Virginia
The CDC reports that the number of influenza cases is increasing in Virginia and is now widespread throughout the state. Symptoms of flu include a high fever, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, extreme tiredness, muscle aches and shortness of breath, according to Patient First.
Bates, Irene Elizabeth
… Irene was born a miracle baby to Roger and Barbara on June 21, 1986. She had several open heart surgeries and various health issues leading to congestive heart failure. Irene was recently pursuing her GED. She had a heart of gold and was a friend to …
Birth control requests rise ahead of Trump
… time and earning her college degree in genetics when she got a serious boyfriend. Thompson sought care at the campus health clinic, where she chose a hormone implant under her skin that prevents pregnancy for up to thee years. ST. LOUIS – Angelica …
A startup trying to get the human body to fight cancer just filed for an IPO
In this 2011 image, tiny beads are used to force T-cells to divide before they are given to leukemia patients. The filing includes a target of $75 million in the public offering, though that’s a placeholder and likely to change.
There’s a genetic mutation which means 35 million people have a heart that is at risk of failing
It all comes down to a special protein in the body called titin. Titin is responsible for making muscle stretchy and bendy.
Here’s Why Inotek Pharmaceuticals Corp. Is Being Obliterated
Shares are collapsing in early-morning trading on Tuesday, falling more than 68% as of 10:05 a.m EST after the company reported results from a phase 3 study that failed to meet its primary endpoint. announced top-line results of its MATrX-1 trial on Tuesday.
Struggling to lose weight? You could be suffering from one of these…
If you are constantly committed to healthy living but can’t seem to shed those pesky extra pounds, you could be suffering from a hidden health condition. In 2009, Oprah Winfrey brought a condition called hypothyroidism to the public eye when she said an underactive thyroid gland has caused a lifelong battle with her weight.
Flu reported widespread in Virginia
If you’re not starting off 2017 sick with the flu, odds are someone in your family, circle of friends, or job isn’t feeling well today. “Symptoms of flu include a high fever, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, extreme tiredness, muscle aches and shortness of breath,” Patient First spokesperson Taylor Robertson said.
Social isolation may worsen breast cancer outcomes
… to a study recently published in the journal Cancer . Although the study finds a link between social ties and health, it doesn’t prove that strong social support actually prolongs life, said coauthor Wendy Chen, a breast cancer medical oncologist at …
Nutrition therapy with high intensity interval training to improve…
… of treatment. The exercise literature has shown high intensity interval training can improve various aspects of health that are typically impaired with androgen deprivation therapy; however exercise at this intensity is yet to be conducted in men …
Grantham MP Nick Boles says announcement of garden village investment ‘is brilliant’
The Government’s announcement of a garden village to be built on the edge of Grantham has been welcomed by Grantham MP Nick Boles. Mr Boles says the confirmation of 6m of investment to turn housing plans at Spitalgate Heath into a new garden village is ‘brilliant’.
Cambridgeshire County Council to launch own property company – and it …
Cambridgeshire County Council is looking to launch its own property company – first task build 2,000 homes on land it already owns. A housing company targeted with building 2,000 homes over the next 10 years on land it already owns is to be set up by Cambridgeshire County Council.
Witchford Village College students urge smokers to quit through ‘Kick Ash’ campaign video
Students from Witchford Village College have tried their hand at film making in an attempt to urge smokers to stub out their cigarettes this January. The students shot a video – which shows them chasing a giant cigarette and squirting it with water pistols – as part of the countywide Kick Ash campaign, which works with younger children to teach them about the dangers of smoking.
Press box ejection is a reminder of the strange place we often work
Being a member of the sports media tends to become a topic of conversation when I’m in a group of people. Questions usually come pretty quickly about 1) sports and 2) working in sports.
Offering Syringes Along With Prayers, Churches Help IV Drug Users
… efforts have contributed to growing support for the programs, which the federal Centers for Disease Control and other health organizations see as a valuable tool in combating the opioid epidemic. Most programs include components such as education, …