Second Opinion

Fast-paced and provocative, SECOND OPINION focuses on health literacy in an engaging, entertaining and accessible way. The long-running series engages a panel of medical professionals and lay people in honest, in-depth discussions about complex health issues and life-changing medical decisions.

Y-Speak: Safety over sorry

… in our country today, there are some government agencies and politicians who are working with the Department of Health craft plans or programs to curb infection among youth and to allow HIV testing among people aged 15-17 without parental consent. …

South Country eyeing modern addictions facility

… South Country, along with its counterparts across the province, receives most of its financial support from Alberta Health Services. Client fees cover about 25 per cent, but they’re covered by Alberta Works if they have insufficient income. While …

Final treat for dying dog Billie who has terminal cancer

Final treat for dying dog Billie who has terminal cancer and just months to live – a walk on his favourite beach A much-loved dog who has been given just months to live is set to enjoy a final adventure on his favourite beach. Owner Elicia Cook, 26, from Middlesborough, is planning to take Billie the Westie on his favourite walk on Redcar beach.

Spain reports case of mad cow disease

Spain has reported a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy , commonly called mad cow disease, the World Organization for Animal Health says. The diseased cow belonged to a herd of 134 cattle on a farm near the city of Salamanca in the northwestern region of Castilla-Leon, according to a report issued on Friday to the OIE by Spain’s ministry for agriculture, food and the environment.

Cody Walker the man as South Sydney Rabbitohs belt Manly Sea Eagles

South Sydney rushed Adam Reynolds back early from appendicitis, but it was halves partner Cody Walker who shot them to a 38-18 NRL win on Saturday over Manly. The Rabbitohs were written off by most critics after Greg Inglis’ season-ending knee injury in round one, but Walker showed there was still some fire left in the Bunnies’ spine at Lottoland.

Trust President Trump on Obamacare

… The bill would repeal much of President Obama’s framework for government-run, highly prescriptive, one-size-fits-all health care. In its place would stand conservative reforms to unleash market forces, give consumers choice, and return power to the …

Karl Wells: Burrito’s Mexican Grill a welcome addition to city scene

Since Red Rock Bar and Grill slipped quietly below the waves, it seems the only restaurants still bobbing along the surface in the West End are, for the most part, chains or small cafeterias. The latest cafeteria to appear with all flags flying is Burrito’s Mexican Grill – formerly a Subway – next to Our Pleasure and Marie’s Mini Mart, in a building on Topsail Road fronting Walmart.

A Closer Look at ‘Federal Dependency’ in Republican-Dominated States

A recent article by Steve Hanley in a website that showcases developments in green technology revisited the narrative that red states are on average more “financially dependent” on the federal government. This issue has been raised in the past to discredit fiscal conservatism and dismiss the role of efficient stewardship in states with lower taxes, presuming that it is their reliance on Washington that makes these policies “more affordable”.

Get out: Ways to spend your Saturday

… to 12:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 2500 Channing Way. With the recent and upcoming changes in our local and national health care system, this event holds an open forum discussing health insurance’s impact on an individual’s health care. There also …

Trump appointee who called Muslims ‘maggots’ booted from DOE

A massage therapist with no apparent experience of energy policy was terminated from the Department of Energy after it was revealed that he has a habit of making racially charged comments about Muslims and former President Barack Obama over social media. After working as a Trump campaign operative in New Hampshire, Sid Bowdidge was employed as an “assistant” to Energy Secretary Rick Perry shortly after President Trump’s inauguration, despite having no relevant experience, two employees at the nuclear weapons agency told BuzzFeed News on Friday .

Prosecutors in AP report on church abuse no longer employed

FILE – In this 2012 photo provided by a former member of the church, Jeffrey Cooper holds his infant daughter at her 2012 baby dedication at the Word of Faith Fellowship compound in Spindale, N.C. At second right is Frank Webster, an … A North Carolina district attorney says two assistant prosecutors no longer work for him amid charges they sabotaged investigations into abuse in their secretive religious sect. District Attorney David Learner’s Friday announcement came just two days after he asked the State Bureau of Investigation to look into allegations by former Word of Faith Fellowship members against Frank Webster and Chris Back.

Next week: Healthcare price tag, veterans and Trump nominees

House Republican leaders next week will continue to sell conservatives on their proposal to repeal and replace Obamacare as their controversial legislation churns through a third committee, and government number crunchers provide a much-anticipated price tag. The House Budget Committee will take up the American Health Care Act, introduced to staunch conservative criticism earlier this month.

Bill would reduce women’s services

Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and struggle to pay for some of that medical care under the House Republicans’ proposed bill. The legislation, which would replace much of former President Barack Obama’s health law, was approved by two House committees on Thursday.

House GOP health bill would cut women’s services

The proposed bill would prohibit for a year any funding to Planned Parenthood, a major provider of women’s health services, restrict abortion access in covered plans on the health exchange and scale back Medicaid services used by many low-income women, among other changes. WASHINGTON>> Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and struggle to pay for some of that medical care under the House Republicans’ proposed bill.

Fish eyes may help find cure for blindness

New York, March 11 – Scientists have discovered a chemical in the zebra fish brain that helps reveal how it regrows its retina, a finding that can potentially cure blindness in humans. The findings showed that the levels of GABA , a neurotransmitter, best known for its role of calming nervous activity — drop when the unique self repair process kicks in.

A 2nd Act brings inspiring cancer-survivor stories to Mesa

A 2nd Act brings inspiring cancer-survivor stories to Mesa Cancer survivors come together to perform their stories in this curated stage performance. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2mvCSfm A 2nd Act, a live-performance group that highlights stories from women who have survived battles with cancer, will bring its inspirational messages to Mesa in a performance on Sunday.

‘Toughest diet I’ve ever done’

“HOW would you describe your health right now?” Dr Liu, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, asked at our first meeting. He was sitting behind a beautiful wooden desk, in a large, light and airy consultation room at the 101 Wellbeing Centre in Brisbane.

Best massage: Montage Boutique Spa

Mira Costa High students Jean Paul and Bianca LeBosnoyani are rising through the ranks, on the jiu jitsu and wrestling mats, Surfers in the South Bay Boardriders Club Becker Surf contest made generally weak waves look good. Or maybe it was photographer Steve Gaffney who made the waves look good.