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… straight day didn’t faze the Crimson Tide, who seemed more charged when things got tight. Numerous nation’s leading health care groups, including the American Association of Retired Persons, have denounced the plan. House Speaker Paul Ryan praised …

Childhood bullying may up heart disease, diabetes risk

New York, March 12 – Being bullied during childhood might have lifelong health effects related to chronic stress exposure, including an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in adulthood, a study has showed. Bullying — a classic form of chronic social stress — could have lasting effects on physical health as any form of continued physical or mental stress can put a strain on the body, leading to increasing wear and tear, called as allostatic load.

Childhood bullying may up heart disease, diabetes risk

New York, March 12 – Being bullied during childhood might have lifelong health effects related to chronic stress exposure, including an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in adulthood, a study has showed. Bullying — a classic form of chronic social stress — could have lasting effects on physical health as any form of continued physical or mental stress can put a strain on the body, leading to increasing wear and tear, called as allostatic load.

Far-north mallards are thriving on the edge

With dogs’ breath fogging the 30-below zero air at their knees, 71 Iditarod mushers steamed their way down the frozen Chena River in Fairbanks on March 6. Upstream, just a few miles behind them, 500 ducks were surviving in a one-mile stretch of open water.

Far-north mallards are thriving on the edge

With dogs’ breath fogging the 30-below zero air at their knees, 71 Iditarod mushers steamed their way down the frozen Chena River in Fairbanks on March 6. Upstream, just a few miles behind them, 500 ducks were surviving in a one-mile stretch of open water.

Samut Prakan and Buri Ram on alert for rabies

Authorities in Buri Ram and Samut Prakan provinces have issued warnings to people about an outbreak of rabies during the summer season. The northeastern province of Buri Ram has already enforced an order declaring all 23 districts as a controlled zone after detecting rabies in 23 of 77 samples sent for testing.

Samut Prakan and Buri Ram on alert for rabies

Authorities in Buri Ram and Samut Prakan provinces have issued warnings to people about an outbreak of rabies during the summer season. The northeastern province of Buri Ram has already enforced an order declaring all 23 districts as a controlled zone after detecting rabies in 23 of 77 samples sent for testing.

AP source: Oregon’s Chris Boucher out with ACL injury

A person with knowledge of the situation says Oregon forward Chris Boucher is out of the Pac-12 Tournament title game against Arizona on Saturday night because of a torn ACL. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the injury.

Scientists develop easy blood glucose monitoring device for diabetes patients

A group of South Korean scientists has developed a convenient and accurate blood glucose monitoring device that does not require a blood sample, the state-run research center said Sunday, a development that would help diabetes patients. The team led by Lee Hyun-jae at the Center for Nanoparticle Research under the Institute for Basic Science developed the sweat-based system that allows rapid glucose measurement and also comes in a disposable strip sensor.

Oregon’s Chris Boucher out with ACL injury

Oregon forward Chris Boucher is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals Oregon’s Chris Boucher out with ACL injury Oregon forward Chris Boucher is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2meqmhF Oregon’s Chris Boucher dunks against California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 tournament Friday, March 10, 2017, in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS – Oregon senior forward Chris Boucher is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals, leaving the fifth-ranked Ducks without a key cog just before the NCAA Tournament.

Keeping your skin safe during Holi

Meghna Dutt, 20, a student at Delhi University, was harrowed after her skin erupted into massive blisters after playing Holi. “My friends had used grease and other chemical colours which led to eczema.

Anesthetic Management of a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. We describe the case of a 37-year-old woman who had been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome 4 years earlier and was scheduled to undergo removal of synovial chondromatosis in the temporomandibular joint.

Sex Education Textbooks Spark Controversy

A series of sex education textbooks used in elementary schools in China has triggered a debate online after a mother in Zhejiang Province posted pictures from the textbooks on Weibo. Published by Beijing Normal University, the books contain illustrations showing reproductive organs and discussions about sexual abuse, among others topics, prompting some parents to argue that the content is too graphic for young children .

Marian Keyes says she faced suicidal urges 40 times a day

The writer of novels including Watermelon, Sushi For Beginners and Rachel’s Holiday, has said she faced suicidal urges up to 40 times a day in the depths of mental illness. She battled the depression for 18 months and tried every possible remedy, including medication, cognitive behavioural therapy and meditation and mass – but nothing worked but the passage of time.

Why humans can recognise faces and read?1 min ago

New Delhi, Mar 12 Ever wondered why humans can read? A team led by Kolkata-born scientists has found that a special sweet spot in the eye called ‘fovea’ plays a crucial role in humans being able to to focus on computer screens and also read, an ability which is unique to Homo sapiens. Raunak Sinha and Mrinalini Hoon describe themselves as a ‘scientist couple’ who push the frontiers of neuroscience to better understand vision.

Female genital mutilation

… and medical standpoints, there is little difference between male and female circumcisions. In May 2016, the World Health Organization in collaboration with Unicef launched the evidence-based research and guidelines, highlighting the best available …

Head knocks in schools rugby could hinder emotional growth

A “violent jolt” to the head of a schoolboy rugby player can cause serious damage to critical blood vessels linked to the brain which could have consequences for their emotional development. A “violent jolt” to the head of a schoolboy rugby player can cause serious damage to critical blood vessels linked to the brain which could have consequences for their emotional development.

Chrissy Teigen hits back at critics

The 31-year-old star – who welcomed daughter Luna with husband John Legend, 38, in April 2016 – shared screenshots of a number of angry messages from online commentators slamming her parenting abilities and she called them “the f***ing worst”. The comments included: “Golden rule of dressing babies is however many layers you are wearing plus an extra one.

Insurance giant wants health care bill changes – and fast

Insurance giant Anthem lent its support to parts of the Republican health care bill, saying changes must be made as soon as possible for the Obamacare market to survive. The company warned two Republican House committee leaders Thursday that without “significant regulatory and statutory changes,” it will begin to “surgically extract” itself next year from the 14 states where it participates on the individual market.