 | ||||||||
| health | ||||||||
| NEWS | ||||||||
Marijuana products sending more French kids to ERs (Reuters Health) - Increased availability of potent marijuana products in France may be driving an increase in emergency room visits by intoxicated toddlers, a new study suggests.
| ||||||||
Plague: Fleas in Arizona Test Positive for Easily Spread and Fatal Disease Fleas in two Arizona counties are carrying bubonic plague, an infectious disease that took the lives of millions of people in the Middle Ages, according to news reports.
| ||||||||
Drink to your health? It depends on how much drinking you do, study shows This just in, and it's definitive (for now): People who drink alcohol in moderation - especially older people, women and non-Latino white people - are less likely to die of any cause than are teetotalers or people who consume heavy doses of alcohol ...
| ||||||||
Half a Million People in Yemen Had Cholera This Year. That's the Worst Outbreak Ever Recorded More than half a million people in Yemen are believed to have been infected with cholera since the start of this year amid the worst outbreak of the deadly water-borne disease ever recorded.
| ||||||||
Bodybuilder mom dies from too much protein before competition Meegan Hefford, a mother of two and bodybuilder, died after an overconsumption of protein shakes, supplements and protein-rich foods.
| ||||||||
'Fat but fit' still risk heart disease People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk of heart disease even if they appear medically healthy, experts are warning.
| ||||||||
'Smiley' emojis in formal workplace e-mails could create frowns, says Ben-gurion University study A smiley face emoji and similar emoticons included in work-related e-mails may not create a positive impression and could even undermine information sharing, according to a new study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU).
| ||||||||
War-torn Yemen now wracked by cholera, with thousands dead and 500000 sick As she sat silently in the back seat of the car with her hands around her bowed head, Lena Rabasi listened to her father's voice while he drove: "God willing, we'll get there, God willing you'll get better.
| ||||||||
'Fat but fit' are at increased risk of heart disease Carrying extra weight could raise your risk of heart attack by more than a quarter, even if you are otherwise healthy. Researchers have found that being overweight or obese increases a person's risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) by up to 28 per cent ...
| ||||||||
Little evidence shows cannabis helps chronic pain or PTSD (Reuters Health) - Even though pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common reasons people use medical marijuana in the U.S.
| ||||||||
Using Smiley Faces In Work Emails Portrays Low Competence, Study Finds Smiling emoticons in work related e-mails portray low competence, according to a new study. The paper published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science on July 31 also suggested such emojis could undermine information sharing and ...
| ||||||||
PHOTOS: 'Almost Edible' 106-Year-Old Fruitcake Found In Antarctica Fruitcake is known to stay fresh for an inordinate amount of time. But Antarctic conservators say they recently came upon a specimen that tests the limits of the treat: a 106-year-old cake, found in one of Antarctica's first buildings.
| ||||||||
Sorry, being 'fat but fit' is a myth The "fat but fit" theory that overweight people can still be healthy is nothing but a myth, according to new research. Scientists found carrying extra weight can increase the risk of heart disease by more than a quarter - even in people who are ...
| ||||||||
Medical Pot's Benefit for Chronic Pain, PTSD Still Hazy As many as four out of five people who sought prescriptions for medical marijuana did so for pain management, but there is currently little evidence showing plant-based cannabis products to be effective for most chronic pain, researchers reported ...
| ||||||||
PHOTOS: 'Almost Edible' 106-Year-Old Fruitcake Found In Antarctica The 106-year-old fruitcake is "well-preserved," and is believed to have been taken to Antarctica with the Robert F. Scott expedition.
| ||||||||
SDSU cancels practice to try to quell chickenpox outbreak SAN DIEGO - San Diego State canceled Monday night's football practice to try to quell an outbreak of chickenpox among players.
| ||||||||
Antarctica keeps 106-year-old fruitcake "almost edible" You may think you've found some frighteningly old leftovers at the back of your fridge, but they're likely to pale in comparison to a fruitcake recently uncovered by the New Zealand-based Antarctic Heritage Trust.
| ||||||||
Marijuana, PTSD treatment data is insufficient, say researchers FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2016, file photo, a marijuana bud is seen before harvesting at a rural area near Corvallis, Ore. Oregon and other legalized states are trying to curtail this diversion of pot grown legally into the ... more >. Print. By Laura ...
| ||||||||
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus on the rise in Elk Grove Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have grown in number in the Elk Grove area, and authorities are ramping up efforts to control their spread, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District said Monday.
| ||||||||
5 Die While Using Weight Loss Balloons, FDA Says At least five people have died soon after being fitted with balloons designed to help them lose weight, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
| ||||||||
Maui medical marijuana dispensary to close temporarily WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) - Less than a week after it opened, Maui's first state-licensed medical marijuana dispensary is reworking its opening hours as demand for its product outstrips supply because of a backlog.
| ||||||||
Marijuana May Help Ease Nerve Pain, Review Finds MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Marijuana may be slightly effective at reducing chronic nerve pain known as neuropathy. But there's little evidence on whether or not pot helps treat other types of pain or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD ...
| ||||||||
Handful of almonds a day boosts 'good' cholesterol that protects against heart disease Eating the nuts every day increases levels of so-called 'good' cholesterol while also improving plaque removal from the body, a study found.
| ||||||||
Marijuana may help ease nerve pain, review finds MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2017 -- Marijuana may be slightly effective at reducing chronic nerve pain known as neuropathy. But there's little evidence on whether or not pot helps treat other types of pain or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a pair of new ...
| ||||||||
Remembering Pakistan's 'Mother Teresa': My first meeting with Dr Ruth Pfau, the angel of Manghopir Dr Ruth Pfau, who died on August 10, came to Karachi from Germany and spent her life working to eradicate leprosy. by Owais Tohid.
| ||||||||
Learn the facts about Alzheimer's and dementia About a year ago, I wrote about dementia with a focus on Alzheimer's and the role of diet and exercise in playing a positive role in relation to this disease.
| ||||||||
Philippines warns against killing of migratory birds amid avian flu outbreak MANILA, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines on Sunday warned citizens not to kill or poach migratory birds that usually fly in from China, the possible source of a virus that triggered the Southeast Asian nation's first outbreak of avian flu, to avoid ...
| ||||||||
Government moves to prevent bird flu jump to humans Stalls of poultry vendors at the San Luis Public Market stand empty yesterday following an outbreak of avian flu in the town. Inset shows students of San Luis Elementary School as they walk past a poultry farm where chickens are supposed to be culled.
| ||||||||
Penn State researchers find handful of almonds a day could boost 'good cholesterol' Heading to the pantry for a snack? Consider grabbing a handful of almonds instead of that bag of pretzels or crackers - you could be doing your heart a big favor, according to researchers at Penn State University.
| ||||||||
Philippines warns against killing of migratory birds amid avian flu outbreak MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Sunday warned citizens not to kill or poach migratory birds that usually fly in from China, the possible source of a virus that triggered the Southeast Asian nation's first outbreak of avian flu, to avoid worsening ...
| ||||||||
Stress Can Impact Breast Milk Production What a woman eats and the kind of lifestyle she leads during and post-pregnancy has direct correlation to the health of the newborn.
| ||||||||
Survival 101: Goldfish make alcohol to live without oxygen LONDON: A team of scientists has uncovered how goldfish survive the harsh winters beneath frozen lakes by producing alcohol. Scientists at the Universities of Oslo and Liverpool said that during winters, the fish are able to convert anaerobically ...
| ||||||||
| You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. |
 Receive this alert as RSS feed |
| Send Feedback |
No comments:
Post a Comment