… Republican said at Armstrong State University, prompting shouts from the crowd asking him to refer to the 2010 health care law by its formal name, the Affordable Care Act. Many of the constituents who packed the meeting wore T-shirts bearing slogans …
Day: February 21, 2017
Turnbull Government set to unwind Medicare rebate freeze
… Minister has admitted the Coalition’s 2014 budget fuelled public fears about the Government’s commitment to universal health care, by including plans like the ill-fated $7 co-payment for GP, pathology and imaging services. New Health Minister Greg …
No. 9 Baylor holds on 60-54 over Oklahoma to stay in 2nd
Johnathan Motley had 21 points with 16 rebounds and No. 9 Baylor ended a two-game slide with a 60-54 victory over Oklahoma on Tuesday night to remain in a tie for second place in the Big 12. Baylor almost blew all of a 15-point lead in the second half, and held on even after not making a field goal in the last 6 minutes Oklahoma used a 21-8 run to get within 49-47 on Jamuni McNeace’s jumper with 9:21 left.
Simple, Old-Fashioned Remedies
… others any way she can. One way she choosesto help is by offering information on the benefits and uses of natural health and healing methods for the well-being of both people and pets. Dee also teaches Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Color/Crystal …
New Scholarship Created In Honor Of Berrien County Teen
A new scholarship program has been created in honor of a Berrien County teen who tragically died after a battle with cancer this month. The Berrien Community Foundation on Tuesday announced the David A. Hicks Scholarship for the Arts, which will be used to help Berrien County high school grads who wish to pursue a career in visual, performing or graphic arts.
Mark CannizzaroStewart Cink hasn’t left his wife’s side since cancer diagnosis 0:0
I first approached Stewart Cink about doing a story on the challenging journey he and his wife, Lisa, have been navigating since she was diagnosed in April with an aggressive form of breast cancer because I thought it would be a good story to tell. As I spoke with Cink, a 20-year PGA Tour veteran and always one of the good guys in the game, I quickly discovered it not only was therapeutic for Cink to speak about the struggles, but it became a cathartic experience for me.
Man who swallowed wishbone becomes a quadriplegic 0:0
While it certainly sounds painful, you wouldn’t think accidentally swallowing a chicken bone could so dramatically change your life. But for Shane Barnbrook, a 36-year-old social worker from Seymour, Victoria, the simple misstep changed his life forever, leaving him a quadriplegic with limited control of his movements.
OnTrack searching nation-wide for next Executive Director
It’s a decision she made mutually with OnTrack’s Board as they decided she was best utilized as a health care provider rather than an administrator. While Dr. Hecox was eager to help OnTrack, she says she thinks it’s best for the community and the patients they serve if she remains in her current role of Site Medical Director at La Clinica.
Alcohol can cause more damaging effects to women than men
Several research studies have shown that some women who drink heavily can do as much damage to their bodies in four to five years as a man who has been drinking for 20 to 25 years, according to Laura Veach, Ph.D., director of screening and counseling intervention services at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. “It has something to do with the concentration of water and fat, but we’re really not sure that we understand the whole picture because there is much less research on how women process alcohol,” Veach said.
Gene expression patterns could help predict treatment for breast cancer, research shows
A Michigan State University breast cancer researcher has shown that effective treatment options can be predicted based on the way certain breast cancer genes act or express themselves. The research, published in the journal Oncogene, offers up proof that gene expression patterns can help direct the type of therapy a patient might receive, paving the way for more targeted and personalized approaches to care.
High dietary potassium and low sodium can help improve risk factors for heart, kidney disease
… team explored strategies to educate the public about the importance of potassium for blood pressure control and heart health. Suggested policies include: Requiring manufacturers to print potassium content on Nutrition Facts labels, Promoting …
Study finds Mediterranean foods as key to reduce pain linked to obesity
… and women 20 to 78 years old and appears this month in the journal Pain . “Obesity and pain are significant public health problems. This was an attempt to take a very detailed snapshot of how they might be related,” Emery said. “We were interested …
Rise in premiums lays bare 2 Americas on health care
In this photo taken Feb 9, 2017, Mike Schwarz, sole proprietor of Mike Schwarz Photography, poses for a photo in Tampa, Fla. Schwarz is a self-employed business owner who buys his own health insurance.
Workers gather ducks to be culled in Latrille, France, last month. Photo: Reuters
The French government on Tuesday ordered the slaughter of 360,000 ducks in a bird flu-hit southwest region at the forefront of the foie gras industry. The cull will effectively wipe out production of foie gras in the Landes area that accounts for a quarter of the total French production of the controversial delicacy made from the livers of force-fed ducks and geese.
Rice paper roll-ups, a signature Vietnamese dish
These meatball-filled summer rolls take on the flavors of a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, served with a traditional nuoc cham dipping sauce. Summer rolls, also known as fresh spring rolls, are a signature dish of Vietnam.
Take a walk to fight diabetes
Support the American Diabetes Association on March 18 by participating in the annual Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes at Kapiolani Park. Read More
ChiroTouch to Attend Cal Jam’s 10th Anniversary Seminar
… We educate the planet by creating an unequaled atmosphere and providing access to the world’s leading experts on health and sustainability. We create a community of truth seekers who make natural solutions more attractive than harmful man-made …
Four Paws Up for Pet-Licensing Clinic
Project PetSafe encourages Santa Barbara County resident dog owners to bring their four-legged family members to Santa Barbara County Animal Services’ Project PetSafe Licensing Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave. Project PetSafe is a program within Santa Barbara County Animal Services that advocates responsible pet ownership. Being a responsible pet owner entails keeping your dog’s license current and vaccinations up to date.
Duck cull hits French foie gras production3 min ago
The French government has ordered the slaughter of 360,000 ducks in a bird flu-hit southwest region at the forefront of the foie gras industry. The cull will effectively wipe out production of foie gras in the Landes area that accounts for a quarter of the total French production of the controversial delicacy made from the livers of force-fed ducks and geese.
Asbestos on Board
File photo: Workers clean the interior of a cargo hold aboard the LST-1166. What happens when a solution to one or many obstacles ends up becoming an even larger problem? For seamen, one such problem is asbestos.
A doctor’s lullaby for Syrian children
Dr. Dave Dvorak has traveled twice to the Greek island of Samos to treat A Syrian refugees. He hopes to “evoke some compassion” with his music.
Help in navigating the maze of Medicare
… people a year find their way through the bureaucratic thicket that is Medicare. While there are volunteers staffing health insurance counseling sites throughout the state, as well as online resources, Walker’s personal mission to empower consumers …
Are you lonesome? How Minnesota seniors are combating social isolation
… of thing.” Depression is one of the most obvious signs of loneliness. But as researchers increasingly investigate the health effects of social isolation, they’ve linked it to a host of emotional, physical and cognitive problems. Though not widely …
Smoking ban in vehicles with children clears Oklahoma panel
The bill would make it illegal for the driver or a passenger in a motor vehicle to smoke cigarettes, pipes or cigars if a child is present in the vehicle. The fine for violating the anti-smoking measure would be $20, the same as the penalty for a seat-belt violation.
Global Market Growth of the Cigar Market Trends, Opportunities, Estimates and Forecasts
… popularity in the US market as more teenagers or the first time smokers try flavored cigars in the US. However, health effects, smoking bans in the US and Europe, taxation policies and heavy duty and the effect of economic crises pose major …
McAuliffe vetoes bill cutting abortion clinics’ funding
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, right, speaks before vetoing House Bill 2264, which would restrict state and federal funding for women’s health providers like Planned Parenthood, as , from left, first lady Dorothy McAuliffe, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam and Attorney Gen.
Is it safe to kiss your kids if you have a cold sore?
As a mother, any stories about weird health issues affecting children tend to catch my attention, and so it was not unusual for me to stop what I was doing to study this article from the New York Times about a three-year-old girl who apparently caught herpes in her eye after her mother had kissed her with an infected lip. So wait, if you have a cold sore, even if there is no blister or sign of infection, is it not safe to kiss your child on the face? I continued reading the article and the author, a medical student, quickly defined the answer to my panicked question.
This common food additive may be why you’re having tummy aches
… Enzymes were also thrown off balance and inflammation flared up. Titanium dioxide is considered safe, according to Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It’s ubiquitous and hard to avoid too, the study notes: it’s used in paint, …
7 mouthwatering foods everyone should eat in Chile
With the mountainous Andes and rugged Patagonia regions, Santiago and its populous city life, and the countless coastal beach towns and port cities, Chile is one the most regionally diverse countries in South America. Each area of the country offers travelers unique environments, and Chilean cuisine is equally as varied.
ARMC rated among top 100 U.S. hospitals
Alamance Regional Medical Center has been rated among the nation’s best 100 hospitals by Healthgrades, a Denver company that compiles information on physicians, hospitals and health care providers. The distinction places ARMC in the top 2 percent of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance, according to Cone Health, which owns ARMC as well as MedCenter Mebane.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (JAZZ) SVP Sells $26,910.00 in Stock
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC SVP Michael Patrick Miller sold 200 shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $134.55, for a total value of $26,910.00.
State lawmakers channel grief into fight against opioids
… of a heroin overdose in 2011. The lawmakers’ personal stories have lent weight to the effort to combat what public health officials have deemed a full-blown epidemic that is fast approaching the severity of the AIDS outbreak of the 1980s and ’90s. …
Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings
… been commenced in the United States Distri… )–Three winners of HCL Grant 2017 across categories of Environment, Health and Education were today announced at a ceremony held at HCL Technologies Hub, Noida. )–Bosch has been named the world’s most …
Correction: Suicidal Teens-Marriage Laws story
… a connection, but researchers said policymakers should be aware of the measures’ potential benefits for youth mental health. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for all U.S. teens. Suicidal behavior is much more common among gay, lesbian …
Questions immigrants must answer to become citizens
Immigrants who want to become citizens must go through a long list of requirements, including passing a 10-question civics test. 4. If both the president and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president? Answer: Speaker of the House.
University of North Carolina Center for Health Innovation and AARP…
The UNC AARP Sprint aims to find digital health solutions to the challenge of: How can wearables be used to seamlessly galvanize the 50+ population to take the right medications as prescribed? Newswise – CHAPEL HILL, NC – The University of North Carolina Center for Health Innovation and AARP are collaborating to launch a second Digital Health Innovation SprintTM in the Triangle of North Carolina to develop digital solutions to the problem of medication adherence in patients age 50 and over. The “Sprint” is a novel experience-based series of high-energy events designed to guide entrepreneurial-focused teams quickly through the process of maturing an idea and creating a prototype.
ProMedica Toledo Hospital Named One of Healthgrades 2017 America’s 100 Best Hospitals
… care,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer, Healthgrades. “Healthcare consumerism is requiring hospitals and health systems to innovate in a variety of areas, including quality, to meet growing expectations about the level of care, …
Testosterone gel shows no benefit for older men’s memories
… compared with 22 percent of the fake gel group. The hormone group also reported having more energy. “The overall health benefits, however, remain to be determined,” the researchers said. The studies were published Tuesday in the Journal of the …
Analysis suggests lifestyle changes may not fend off breast cancer
… is unlikely to make a difference. Ellen Warner, lead author of the analysis, and a medical oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, said she and her co-author Julia Hamer felt compelled to publish the analysis to combat the swell …
Flu vaccine a pretty good match for viruses this year: CDC
It’s not perfect, but this year’s flu vaccine is a fairly good match for the circulating viruses, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. Overall, the vaccine is 48 percent effective.