Day: February 19, 2017

Blackhawks treat emergency backup goalie Eric Semborski to a new mask

He didn’t get to play in the NHL – not yet, at least, who knows what the future could have in store – but he did get to experience life as an emergency NHL backup, way back when Corey Crawford had to suddenly get an appendectomy. Scott Darling held the fort then, but Semborski filled a vital role – and the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to show their appreciation.

Blackhawks treat emergency backup goalie Eric Semborski to a new mask

He didn’t get to play in the NHL – not yet, at least, who knows what the future could have in store – but he did get to experience life as an emergency NHL backup, way back when Corey Crawford had to suddenly get an appendectomy. Scott Darling held the fort then, but Semborski filled a vital role – and the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to show their appreciation.

Blackhawks treat emergency backup goalie Eric Semborski to a new mask

He didn’t get to play in the NHL – not yet, at least, who knows what the future could have in store – but he did get to experience life as an emergency NHL backup, way back when Corey Crawford had to suddenly get an appendectomy. Scott Darling held the fort then, but Semborski filled a vital role – and the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to show their appreciation.

EPA conference will focus on radon risks and mitigation

The Environmental Protection Agency is working with health officials in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa to put on the conference in Manhattan, Kansas, on March 7. The odorless colorless radon gas is the nation’s second-leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking, and is the most common cause in nonsmokers.

EPA conference will focus on radon risks and mitigation

The Environmental Protection Agency is working with health officials in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa to put on the conference in Manhattan, Kansas, on March 7. The odorless colorless radon gas is the nation’s second-leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking, and is the most common cause in nonsmokers.

Doctor-lawmaker tries to restrict smoking in tobacco country

A medical doctor in the Kentucky Senate is leading the effort to restrict smoking in a state that leads the country in smoking rates. Republican state Sen. Ralph Alvarado has pushed several statewide workplace smoking bans only to fail in a state where the cultural and economic heft of tobacco has maintained its grip on public policy.

Arkansas health plans find higher costs for obese employees

Health insurance plans covering Arkansas school and state employees spent an average of about 31 percent more on obese employees or spouses than on others in 2015, according to a report. The report by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement says the plans spent an average of $4,302 on health expenses for employees and spouses whose height and weight indicated they were obese, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported Sunday .

‘People suffering mini-strokes more likely to suffer major strokes’

New Delhi, Feb 19 – People who suffer a mini-stroke — a brief stroke-like attack — are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke within the next few days and if not provided immediate medical care, the patient loses 1.9 million neurons, also called nerve cells, doctors said on Sunday. Over 40 per cent of the people who have had a mini-stroke are prone to have a regular stroke within three days.

‘People suffering mini-strokes more likely to suffer major strokes’

New Delhi, Feb 19 – People who suffer a mini-stroke — a brief stroke-like attack — are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke within the next few days and if not provided immediate medical care, the patient loses 1.9 million neurons, also called nerve cells, doctors said on Sunday. Over 40 per cent of the people who have had a mini-stroke are prone to have a regular stroke within three days.

Matt Mitrione on Fedor fight cancellation – ‘Come hold my nuts…

Matt Mitrione was forced out of the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career against Fedor Emelianenko — which was set to go down last night at the SAP Center in San Jose, California at Bellator 172 — due to a case of kidney stones . And if you think “Meathead” was faking his pain an agony, he’s got some words for you via social media .

Matt Mitrione on Fedor fight cancellation – ‘Come hold my nuts…

Matt Mitrione was forced out of the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career against Fedor Emelianenko — which was set to go down last night at the SAP Center in San Jose, California at Bellator 172 — due to a case of kidney stones . And if you think “Meathead” was faking his pain an agony, he’s got some words for you via social media .

Matt Mitrione on Fedor fight cancellation – ‘Come hold my nuts…

Matt Mitrione was forced out of the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career against Fedor Emelianenko — which was set to go down last night at the SAP Center in San Jose, California at Bellator 172 — due to a case of kidney stones . And if you think “Meathead” was faking his pain an agony, he’s got some words for you via social media .

Woman’s abrupt hyper-religiosity has medical cause

Woman’s abrupt hyper-religiosity has medical cause Patient already believed in God, so it wasn’t a “case of religious conversion.” Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lwE5D7 A statue of the Virgin Mary stands in the Sant Marti church in the Catalonian village of Mora in this March 25, 1998 file photo.

Michelle Dewberry reveals she wanted to kill herself

And despite setting up her own consultancy and becoming a presenter on Sky News since, Michelle Dewberry has revealed that she has been on the verge of suicide. Speaking to The Sun , the 37-year-old revealed that she didn’t realise she was depressed at the time, when she decided to kill herself in 2012.

Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop Jordan Morris

… also lowers them and food has the opposite effect. Even for diabetics with the best control, the disease is a major health issue. Low blood sugars can make a diabetic feel lightheaded or blur their vision. Serious low blood sugars, although rare, …

Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop Jordan Morris

… also lowers them and food has the opposite effect. Even for diabetics with the best control, the disease is a major health issue. Low blood sugars can make a diabetic feel lightheaded or blur their vision. Serious low blood sugars, although rare, …

Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop Jordan Morris

… also lowers them and food has the opposite effect. Even for diabetics with the best control, the disease is a major health issue. Low blood sugars can make a diabetic feel lightheaded or blur their vision. Serious low blood sugars, although rare, …

Alzheimer’s disease

Although the prevalence of dementia continues to increase worldwide, incidence in the western world might have decreased as a result of better vascular care and improved brain health. Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent cause of dementia, is still defined by the combined presence of amyloid and tau, but researchers are gradually moving away from the simple assumption of linear causality as proposed in the original amyloid hypothesis.

How researchers in Vail are pursuing breakthroughs to help injuries…

Hallways at the world-famous Steadman Clinic are lined with framed, autographed jerseys of star athletes who have had surgery here, including John Elway, Mario Lemieux and Alex Rodriguez. The clinic and its associated Steadman Philippon Research Institute attract world-class talent from all fields – including U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who joined the institute’s board after he was a patient here – but perhaps its top recruit was a renowned scientist researching ways to help injuries heal faster and slow down the way our bodies age.

The Unmistakable Signs You Need to Detox

… problems, persistent sinus problems, skin irritation, muscle aches, and even menstrual cycle issues. Some mental health disorders can also be signs of needing a detox. If you have been experiencing worsening episodes of depression, or you suddenly …