Day: February 2, 2017

Pro-Life Groups Raise Concerns About Obamacare Replacement Plans

Dozens of pro-life leaders sent a letter to Congress Thursday afternoon urging Republican senators and representatives to honor their commitment to prohibit taxpayer-funding of elective abortion coverage under any health-care bill to replace Obamacare. “Currently, any bill funding healthcare must carry restrictions on abortion funding or it will end up funding the brutal practice of abortion,” the letter states.

UTSA professor awarded grant to support research on preventing spread of Lyme disease

Janakiram Seshu, associate professor of biology and associate dean of The Graduate School at The University of Texas at San Antonio , has received a $404,250 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease to support his research to better understand and prevent the spread of Lyme disease. “Dr. Seshu’s top-tier efforts in infectious disease research are a source of immense pride for the UTSA College of Sciences,” said George Perry, Semmes Foundation Distinguished University Chair in Neurobiology and dean of the UTSA College of Sciences.

A sick toddler needed a liver – so her new nanny donated part of hers

The baby girl for whom Miles had started caring had a rare, life-threatening liver disease in which her liver’s central bile duct had been inexplicably destroyed and bile was building up into her liver, the baby’s mother said. “Especially for a baby who can’t really ask for help, it didn’t seem like that much of a sacrifice,” she told The Washington Post, “because I’d be saving a life.”

Coach K returning to Duke bench Saturday

In this April 5, 2010, file photo, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and guard Lance Thomas embrace after Duke’s 61-59 win over Butler in the men’s NCAA Final Four championship game in Indianapolis. One of the all-time upsets nearly came to be when/Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.

Coach K says he is returning to coach Duke Saturday vs. Pitt-Image1

The Hall of Fame coach made the announcement Thursday night on his weekly radio show that he will make his return Saturday against Pittsburgh after back surgery kept him out for four weeks. His return falls in line with the four-week timeline the school projected when his leave of absence was announced on Jan. 2. Duke went 4-3 with associate head coach Jeff Capel running the team in Krzyzewski’s absence.

The Latest: White House still assessing Israeli settlements

The White House says new Israeli settlements or the expansion of existing ones beyond their current borders may not help achieve peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. Spokesman Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump’s administration doesn’t believe the existence of settlements is an impediment to peace, although it has yet to take an official position on settlement construction.

Experts find two mechanisms involved in making decisions

Scientists have identified two distinct mechanisms in the human brain that control the balance between speed and accuracy when making decisions. One network increases the amount of information needed to make accurate choices, while the other tends to lower this threshold for quick decision making.

Cancer in women rising far faster than rates in men

Cancer in women is rising six times faster than cancer in men, with obesity partly to blame, new figures show. Data published by Cancer Research UK showed that unhealthy lifestyles are contributing to a rise in cancer cases among both sexes, but women are bearing the brunt of the increase.

UK agency says Pfizer breast cancer drug too expensive

Pfizer’s breast cancer drug Ibrance, or palbociclib, is too expensive to justify its use on Britain’s state-run health service, the country’s healthcare cost-effectiveness watchdog said on Friday. The logo of Dow Jones Industrial Average stock market index listed company Pfizer is pictured here in La Jolla, California April 21, 2016.

First Star Bright Launches Comprehensive Collection

First Star Bright has ensured that users can save time and hassle when looking for various types of products including Jewelry , apparel and gadgets, by bringing them in one convenient online destination. Today people are dealing with time constraints and deadlines on a regular basis.

Trump’s Hair Growth Medicine: What Is Finasteride?

Donald Trump’s personal doctor recently revealed that the president takes a handful of medications, including a daily aspirin to lower heart attack risk, an antibiotic to treat the skin condition rosacea, a statin to lower cholesterol – and a hair-loss drug called finasteride. The physician, Dr. Harold Bornstein, credited finasteride with helping maintain Trump’s head of hair, as well as his own long locks.

Breast Density May Be Leading Indicator of Cancer Risk

Women whose breasts are predominantly made up of more dense, glandular tissue face higher odds for breast cancer, a new study finds. The researchers added that, based on their study of 200,000 women, breast density may be the most important gauge of breast cancer risk, eclipsing family history of the disease and other risk factors.

Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2017

… of the greatest minds from around the world to maintain the high quality of our biomedical research enterprise and health care services,” they wrote. “Limiting the exchange of ideas, practices, and data across cultures has the potential to …

Most U.S. Adults Support Routine Child Vaccine

… vaccine outweigh any risks. Nearly three-quarters of the more than 1,500 adults surveyed said they believe there are health benefits from the MMR vaccine. Two-thirds are also confident there’s a low risk of side effects from the vaccine. But the …

Too Few Current, Former Smokers Screened for Lung Cancer

Most current and former smokers in the United States don’t get screened for lung cancer even though they’re at increased risk for the deadly disease, a new study reveals. The findings highlight the need to educate doctors and at-risk patients about lung cancer screening, according to the American Cancer Society researchers.

Medicaid block – bigger threat to US healthcare than ACA repeal

As the new administration and congress begin their work, much of the healthcare world is focused on the effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act . But while the ACA proposals are critically important as they may immediately imperil the health insurance of over 18 million Americans, there is a potentially greater threat to the health and wellbeing of over 80 million of Americans.

Lawmakers: Don’t cut drug funds

Gov. Tom Wolf is discussing consolidation of four state departments under the Department of Health and Human Services to save money and streamline service, but local legislators are skeptical. On Monday, Wolf’s office revealed a plan to merge the departments of Human Services, Health, Aging, and Drug and Alcohol Programs into one Department of Health and Human Services.

DSM’s i-Health acquires UP4 probiotics brand

UP4 is a successful consumer brand that features a full line of probiotic products positioned for a range of consumer groups and health conditions, and will complement i-Health’s Culturelle probiotic brand, said Wes Parris, i-Health’s CEO. “The probiotic category has grown aggressively, and Culturelle has outpaced that growth, and we’re committed to innovation and investment in the category, like with our Culturelle chewables and Pro-Well with omega-3s,” Parris told NutraIngredients-USA.

Callum Wilson will not play again this season

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury in training on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and is expected to be unable to train for at least six months.

How to know if you got a good night’s sleep

… from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), that should be easier to do. A new report recently published in Sleep Health , the journal of the NSF, helps clarify exactly what “a good night’s sleep” means – for all ages. Unsurprisingly, falling asleep …

Clarksburg-Harrison Health Official: Other states should take note of WV’s opioid struggles

The Executive Director of the Harrison-Clarksburg Health Department said there’s mostly bad news – although some good news-regarding the opioid epidemic in West Virginia and how it relates to the rest of the country. “Unfortunately in Harrison County, we have higher data showing us in the southern coal belt,” Joseph C. Bundy, formerly the President of the West Virginia Association of Local Health Departments, said Thursday.