Day: March 9, 2017

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Health care legislation proposed by Republicans to replace Obamacare has received a barrage of criticism from outside conservative groups, as well as a number of prominent members of Republicans’ own caucus, such as Sen. Mike Lee. Many have speculated that the current bill is dead on arrival.

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Casting for Recovery to host Challis retreat

Casting for Recovery, a national support and education group for breast cancer survivors, will host its 11th annual Southern Idaho retreat June 2-4 in Challis. The event, which will be held at Living Waters Ranch, is a free three-day fly-fishing retreat for women affected by breast cancer.

Eliza Dushku opens up about her battle with drug and alcohol abuse

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Eliza Dushku has spoken out about her battle with drug and alcohol abuse, admitting she first tried illegal substances when she was 14. The actress, who played Faith on the hit show, said she got sober eight years ago because of her family. She said of her drug abuse: “It was fun, and I loved it, until it wasn’t.

Obamacare replacement gets boost from House GOP faithful

On the 5th anniversary of Klaus’ defeat, Marcel welcomes the un-sired vampires to New Orleans only to find they pose an unexpected threat to House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., speaks during a news conference on the American Health Care Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. WASHINGTON – The American Health Care Act has President Trump’s seal of approval and took its first step on Wednesday at two public hearings toward putting down a conservative rebellion and winning congressional endorsement.

Medicaid’s top doctor defied his department and came out…

The decision to oppose the bill, the American Health Care Act, is a break from other leaders in the Department of Health and Human Services, which has shown support for the bill . “Despite political messaging from others at HHS, I align with the experts from @aafp @AmerAcadPeds @AmerMedicalAssn in opposition to #AHCA,” Dr. Andrey Ostrovsky tweeted.

Gluten-free diet could give you type 2 diabetes

… without these conditions, even though there is a lack of evidence that reducing gluten consumption provides long-term health benefits. Gluten-free diets could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study warns. Celebrities such as …

Dopamine in the brain could shape the decisions you make

Imagine approaching a food buffet, you have your eye on a pizza but at the last second you spot the steak and quickly shift one onto your plate. Scientists studying the behaviour of mice found that the brain chemical significantly affects your chances of making a snap movement or decision.

The Health Care Debate Is About Values

Looking at the Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare through a policy lens doesn’t tell the whole story Donald Trump leads a listening session with health insurance company CEOs on February 27th. The GOP health care bill he supports would cause millions of Americans to lose access to medical care.

Conservatives support Medicaid changes to Obamacare plan

An influential bloc of House conservatives backed two proposed changes to the Obamacare replacement plan Thursday, saying it could soften their general opposition to the broader GOP proposal. The Republican Study Committee, which boasts roughly 170 members, wants to freeze Medicaid enrollment under Obamacare’s generous funding rates at the end of this year, rather than letting states herd more people into expanded programs until 2020.

Holy cats! Posner makes feline comparison in eye-drops class action

The Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed a class-action certification order in a consumer lawsuit that alleged that the eye drops used to treat glaucoma were larger than necessary, and those who used the drops were overpaying. Even if the defendants – Allergan, Alcon, Bausch and Lomb, Pfizer, Merck and Prasco – sold tiny eye drops that were cheaper and just as effective, consumers still got what they paid for, Judge Richard Posner wrote for court.

Your chicken’s been bleached, and feds approve

… bug parts are indeed safe for consumption. According to their “Defect Levels Handbook,” these standards “present no health hazard.” As to our bleached chicken consumption, the feds insist , “The antimicrobial chemicals sprayed on chicken carcasses, …

Research into palliative care top priority for cancer patients, says study

London, Mar 9 : In the first ever study of its kind, researchers from the University of Surrey with funding from the UK Oncology Nursing Society surveyed cancer patients and nurses to help identify priorities for future research into oncology nursing and how it should be delivered. During the study patients identified palliative and end-of-life care as top areas for future examination with particular focus on models of end-of-life care in the community and access to specialist palliative care within oncology services.

Mike’s Blog Round Up

… of interest. Kellyanne Conway wasn’t thrilled when Fox News’ Bill Hemmer tried to relabel the new House bill on health care, “Trumpcare.” MSNBC’s Mark Halperin asked the OMB director how many fewer people would have health insurance under Trump’s …

Amity launches Institute of Homeopathy Research

… Companies Worldwide, DHU Homoeopathic Business Unit of Schwabe Group, Germany; Dr. Naval Kumar Verma , Lotus Holistic Health Centre and Institute, Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, UAE; Dr. Rajeev Kr. Sharma, Director, Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian …

The genius in people with learning disabilities, mental health disorders

There are numerous examples of people with learning disabilities and mental health disorders doing extraordinary things: the child on the autism spectrum who is masterful at putting together incredibly intricate Lego creations, the young person with Asperger’s syndrome who knows more about presidential history than most adults, the child with dyslexia who is a master chef in the kitchen. This is not a coincidence, according to a new book that could help turn the stigma associated with these challenges on its head.

Republican Obamacare repeal clears first hurdle

… introduce a new, smaller system of tax credits based on age rather than income, and overhaul Medicaid, the government health insurance program for the poor. The committee, which was looking at the tax-related provisions of the bill, made no changes, …

British artist Howard Hodgkin dies at 84

” Renowned British artist Howard Hodgkin, whose bold paintings fused abstraction with the glorious beauty of nature, has died at the age of 84. Born in London in 1932, Hodgkin studied at Camberwell School of Art and Bath Academy of Art, and his work has been shown in solo exhibitions around the world. Many of the bold, colorful works were inspired by the landscapes of India, which he visited often.

Hate needles? This vaccine spray could make them obsolete

But a new proof-of-concept study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that researchers may be closer to a less painful vaccinated future. The study tested MucoJet, a pill-sized vaccine spray, to see how effectively it might be able to administer vaccines inside the mouth, no sharp needles necessary.

These major health advocacy groups oppose GOP health care plan

Major health advocacy groups that played an influential role in the passage of Obamacare have come out against the legislation House Republicans rolled out Monday evening to repeal and replace the healthcare law. The measure cleared its first hurdle early Thursday morning with the House Ways and Means Committee advancing it after a marathon mark-up that began Wednesday morning.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule drugs for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. Their three clinical programs are ACP-103 for treatment-induced dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease, and ACP-104 and ACP-103, both for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Clearside Biomedical Inc (CLSD) Rating Increased to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Clearside Biomedical, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company is engaged in developing first-in-class drug therapies to treat blinding diseases of the eye using Clearside proprietary suprachoroidal space microinjector. Its products include CLS-1001 for the treatment of macular edema associated with non-infectious uveitis; CLS-1003 for the treatment of macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion; and CLS-1002 program for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration.

Images reveal hilarious menu spelling mistakes

How America’s ‘first black middle class village’ was destroyed to make way for Central Park: Community of African American property owners was flattened and flooded to accommodate growing Manhattan population Revealed: The seven surprising things guests notice when they visit your house From chickenpox pie to ‘sweaty’ French toast, hilarious typos reveal what happens when menu items get TOTALLY lost in translation And this hilarious collection of images serves as proof of the chaos that can ensue when food items get totally lost in translation. These disastrous typos found in eateries around the world may have been innocently misspelled, but many make the dishes sound suggestive or downright stomach-turning.

Overhaul of US drug policy is long overdue, expert says

A new report from the Office of the Surgeon General, “Facing Addiction in America,” suggests that an overhaul of U.S. drug policy is long overdue, according to a new issue brief from a drug policy expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The surgeon general ‘s report is meant to be a call to action against the public health crisis of addiction , according to the brief’s author, Katharine Neill, the Baker Institute’s Alfred C. Glassell III Postdoctoral Fellow in Drug Policy.