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9 labor and delivery nurses at Maine hospital pregnant at the same time
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:15:16 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
Nine nurses working for the Maine hospitalas labor and delivery unit are expecting babies between April and July.

Early test of male birth control pill shows no safety problems
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:13:02 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
After taking an experimental male birth control pill for 28 days, 30 men reported no serious side effects and the drug showed signs of decreasing sperm production, according to results of a phase 1 safety test reported Sunday in a poster session at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Societyas annual meeting in New Orleans.

Bride nearly lost leg in firework-coconut mishap hours after dream wedding
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:17:31 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
A newlywedas dream celebration nearly ended in tragedy when a stray firework allegedly sent a flaming coconut into her leg, breaking her bones and setting off a nightmare sequence of medical complications that reportedly nearly cost her a limb.

Student diagnosed with 'Sleeping Beauty' syndrome may sleep for weeks at a time
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:56:49 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
A college student said she suffers from a rare syndrome that causes her to sleep for weeks at a time, and has even napped through her exams.

FDA revisiting breast implant safety after new concerns
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:53:17 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
A U.S. medical authorities are revisiting the safety of breast implants used by millions of American women, the latest review in a multi-decade debate about their health effects.

Maryland woman suffers stroke after tearing artery during yoga pose
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:49:29 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
A Maryland woman who suffered a massive stroke after reportedly tearing an artery while attempting a yoga handstand pose said she is still suffering from memory loss and severe headaches but has not given up her passion for the meditative practice.

Infant dies after parents circumcise him at home: reports
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:56:38 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
An infant boy in Italy has died as the result of a circumcision performed by his parents at home, according to Italian media reports on Sunday.

Medical News Today: What are the symptoms of ADHD in adults?
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:00:00 PDT
From https:
The symptoms of ADHD in adults vary depending on the type of ADHD, but they may include disorganization and restlessness. Learn more about adult ADHD symptoms here.

Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of jackfruit?
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:00:00 PDT
From https:
Jackfruit is a healthful source of essential nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. Research suggests that substances in the fruit and plant may have a variety of health benefits. Cooked, unripe jackfruit is a popular meat substitute among vegetarians and vegans. Learn more here.

Medical News Today: What to know about smoking and ulcerative colitis
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:00:00 PDT
From https:
Smoking has links to major health issues, but nicotine replacement products may help with ulcerative colitis. Some studies suggest that nicotine can ease symptoms in some people. Learn more here.

Medical News Today: The best ways to get rid of acne scars
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:00:00 PDT
From https:
Acne scars can form as a result of moderate-to-severe acne. Many home remedies and medical treatments can help smooth the skin and reduce scarring. Learn about how to get rid of acne scars here.

Medical News Today: What to know about tooth cavities
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:00:00 PDT
From https:
Tooth cavities can occur when there is a buildup of plaque on the teeth. People can prevent cavities by practicing good oral hygiene. Learn more about tooth cavities, including their possible symptoms, here.

Medical News Today: Osteoporosis: New tools help pinpoint potential risk genes
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:00:00 PDT
From https:
Genome analysis and 3D DNA studies helped scientists to identify two new genes that impact bone-producing cells to potentially alter osteoporosis risk.

Medical News Today: More evidence links weight gain to meal times
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:00:00 PDT
From https:
A recent study on obesity and weight gain finds that it is not just what we eat but when we eat it that is important. Evidence for this theory is mounting.

Medical News Today: The key to brain health: Light but frequent exercise
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:00:00 PDT
From https:
New research shows that light and moderate exercise benefits the brain both immediately and in the long run, providing a person is active frequently.

Medical News Today: Why too much vitamin D can be a bad thing
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:00:00 PDT
From https:
Vitamin D is essential for good health. However, a new study has found that too much can have a negative effect on some members of the population.

Medical News Today: Sugary drinks can be a factor in cardiovascular disease
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 PDT
From https:
A recent study finds an association between sugary drinks and higher rates of mortality from cardiovascular disease, as well as higher cancer rates.

Measles cases soar above 300 in nationwide outbreak fueled by anti-vaxxers, CDC says
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:47:52 GMT
From https:
The CDC says 314 confirmed cases of measles have been reported in 15 states since January 1. Most cases have been reported in children under age 10 who are not vaccinated

Estrogen therapy boosts transgender women's brains
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:29:19 GMT
From https:
A new study from collaborating researchers in Brazil and Canada found that when trans women were on hormone therapy, they had better connections between important brain regions.

Fasting may protect against breast cancer
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:01:45 GMT
From https:
A study by the University of California, San Diego, found that allowing obese, 'post-menopausal' mice to eat only within a strict eight-hour window 'dramatically' reduced their risk of the disease.

Walking downhill after meals may protect your bones from decayA after the menopause
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:57:36 GMT
From https:
Nutrients from food are believed to be absorbed best this way, researchers at the University of Michigan said. Walking uphill doesn't have the same affect, blood tests from a study showed.

Spending too much time sitting down kills 50,000 Brits each year
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:30:54 GMT
From https:
Figures on sedentary behaviour were taken from the Health Survey for England 2012, which reported that 30 per cent of adults in England spent at least six hours/day sedentary on weekdays.

Womanas skin turns yellow from liver damage after taking a natural alternative to statins
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:30:51 GMT
From https:
The unnamed woman, believed to be from Detroit, was hesitant to use statins so turned to red yeast rice supplement. She ended up being treated in hospital for three days for liver disease.

Pregnant women who work two or more night shifts a week have a greater risk of miscarriage
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:30:46 GMT
From https:
Danish researchers analysed data of 20,000 women over a six year period. It is believed that light exposure during night hours affects important hormones.

Cannabis-related ER visits TRIPLED in Colorado after legalizationA
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:17:43 GMT
From https:
A new study from the University of Colorado School of Medicine has found that, at one hospital, 3,300 ER visits were related to marijuana in 2012 and spiked to nearly 10,000 in 2016.

I can't stop eating in my sleep! It sounds too daft for words, but it is a genuine disorder
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:04:37 GMT
From https:
Laura Bataceli, 46, from Fareham, Hampshire suffers from night eating syndrome where she snacks on unhealthy food at night despite being a health-aware pescetarian in the day.

Google Glass can help autistic children understand facial expressions, new study says
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:54:07 GMT
From https:
A new study from Stanford University in California has found that Google Glass helped children with autism understand and identify facial expressions and even slightly reduced symptoms.

Thriving college student, 18, who passed off cough as freshman flu is diagnosed with leukemia
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:03:02 GMT
From https:
Marlee Pincus, 18, began coughing in September 2018, but thought she had come down with the flu. She was eventually taken to the hospital where she was diagnosed with leukemia, a blood cancer.

Multiple sclerosis patients' brains cells are DECADES older than they should beA A
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:00:46 GMT
From https:
MS hit the headlines last October when the actress Selma Blair (pictured) went public about her diagnosis after years of 'self medicating'. The study was carried out by the University of Connecticut.

Man is circumcised by MISTAKE after NHS surgeons mixed up his paperwork
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:16:44 GMT
From https:
The unnamed man's case is one of eight 'never events' that took place atA University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust - which includes the Leicester Royal Infirmary (pictured) - last year.

Woman, 40, suffers stroke during YOGA when neck artery tears in headstand
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:36:51 GMT
From https:
Rebecca Leigh, of Maryland, had been filming yoga tutorials for 26,000 social media fans. She now has daily headaches, memory loss and struggles with speech.

National Guard recruit, 21, is fighting for his life against deadly flesh-eating bacteria
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:59:49 GMT
From https:
Dez Del Barba, 21, from Stockton, California, was in basic training at Fort Benning in Georgia when he caught a Strep A infection. He has had 14 surgeries including his left leg being amputated.

What toxic chemicals lurk in your bathroom cabinet?
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:37:03 GMT
From https:
EXCLUSIVE Dr Anna Pollack, assistant professor of epidemiology at George Mason University, warns even low amounts of chemicals in our everyday products can cause significant damage.

Number of people visiting the doctor for flu-like symptoms is highest in 20 years
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:36:38 GMT
From https:
According to the CDC's latest report, visits to the doctor for flu-like symptoms two weeks ago was 4.4 percent, which is the highest since the CDC began tracking this data in 1998.

Cocaine addict, 44, reveals the drug DESTROYED his nose
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:30:12 GMT
From https:
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Ian Higginson, 44, from Wythenshawe near Manchester, has been clean now for almost a year. He opened up about his addiction in a Facebook post.

Supermarket ham and bacon may contain 'pointless' chemicals linked to cancer
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:06:04 GMT
From https:
Nitrites used to preserve meats and keep their pink colour are 'pointless' a leaked report has revealed, because they don't kill botulinum bacteria. They have also been linked to cancer.

Tuberculosis rates in England are the lowest EVER
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:53:21 GMT
From https:
A total of 4,672 cases of tuberculosis were diagnosed in England in 2018, according to data released today by Public Health England. The figure is almost half as many as in 2011.

Male birth control pill is declared safe
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:00:55 GMT
From https:
Researchers at the University of Washington and Los Angeles Biomed Institute found that the second birth control pill for men causes minimal side effects like acne and head aches and is safe.

Transgender men can still get PREGNANT after a year of testosterone injections
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:43:01 GMT
From https:
Researchers from Tel Aviv-Sourasky Medical Center in Israel studied 52 trans men and found they were still fertile as women. Pictured, Wyley Simpson fell pregnant while taking testosterone therapy.

Mother, 38, gives birth to her miracle baby after EIGHT miscarriages
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:10:09 GMT
From https:
Rachel and Ian Bosworth, of Hampshire, became used to miscarriages after trying for so long. Doctors are still unsure why they struggled so much, but Ellis was born in January 2017.

How pollution could be killing your SPERM: Breathing in tiny toxic particles worsens semen
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:01:51 GMT
From https:
Researchers at Sao Paulo University exposed groups of mice to pollution at varies ages before testing their sperm production in adulthood.

Gender-bending chemicals in DUST 'could be making children fat'
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:19:28 GMT
From https:
A study by Duke University of more than 190 dust samples from US homes revealed the grime can contain up to 70 chemicals that are known to cause fat cell development or multiplication.

Shocking toll of young patients admitted to hospital with mental disorders linked to cannabis
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:55:43 GMT
From https:
More than 3,400 patients under the age of 19 were admitted to hospital last year for mental and behavioural illnesses linked to cannabis, figures from NHS Digital revealed.

Controversial study finds that brain differences between the sexes begin in the wombA
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:25:39 GMT
From https:
Professor Moriah Thomason, from New York University Langone, said one of the main differences was in connectivity across distant areas of the brain.

NHS staff are turning down shifts in fear of landing massive tax bills, it's claimedA
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:24:48 GMT
From https:
PatientsA are suffering delays to operations and cancer diagnosis because NHS staff are turning down extra shifts in fear of being landed with massive tax bills, it was claimed yesterday.

Wealth may be less to do with hard work or luck and more to do with your genes, study suggestsA
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:36:08 GMT
From https:
An analysis of 286,000 Britons showed that the genetic make-up of those who earned over APS100,000 differed from those on low incomes, a new study has suggested.

Google is profiting from adverts for unproven APS38-a-month dementia supplements
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:37:21 GMT
From https:
An investigation by The Times found Google, the most visited website in the world, has been accepting adverts for unproven supplements which claim to improve the brain health of dementia sufferers.

Mother-of-five donates her uterus to a stranger's because 'her body wasn't done yet'
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:17:36 GMT
From https:
Aprill Lane, 39, spent years doing IVF trying to have children. She finally has five, but wanted to help another woman have kids too. So she flew from Boston to Texas to donate her uterus to a stranger.

Parkland suicide deaths highlight long-term psychological impacts of mass shootings
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:14:12 GMT
From rss.cnn
The communities of Parkland and Newtown are mourning the suicides of two students and a parent this week. The ongoing grief in the these cities scarred by gun violence is now mixed with a need to remain vigilant for signs of distress in close relatives and friends.


Measles cases surpass 300 this year, CDC says
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:03:55 GMT
From rss.cnn
At least 314 cases of measles have been reported in the United States since January 1, according to national numbers shared Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Avocados recalled in 6 states over listeria concerns
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:59:10 GMT
From rss.cnn
California-grown avocados sold in bulk to retail stores in six states by the Henry Avocado Corporation are being recalled due to potential contamination with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, the company announced on Saturday.


Call for taxes and regulations on kids' access to sugary drinks
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:15:25 GMT
From rss.cnn
Physicians' groups have long taken a stand against high consumption of sugary drinks in the United States -- and now they are calling for several policies to limit access to sugar-sweetened beverages among children and teens.


More than 1,000 Ebola cases reported in outbreak
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:38:16 GMT
From rss.cnn
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has surpassed 1,000 cases, according to the country's health ministry.


Are breast implants safe enough? The FDA reviews the popular procedure this week
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:53:46 GMT
From rss.cnn
Many women have breast implants with no serious complications, but there have been cases where women suffer pain and fatigue, among other health problems.


Cannabis-related ER visits in Colorado jump threefold after legalization, study says
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:01:22 GMT
From rss.cnn
Although edible cannabis only made up 0.32% of sales in Colorado from 2014 to 2016, 10.7% of cannabis-related emergency department visits at UCHealth University of Colorado were due to edibles.


A new 'male birth control' pill might be safe, but there's still a long way to go, researchers say
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:45:38 GMT
From rss.cnn
Many people are looking forward to a time when men will be able to take an oral contraceptive.


Slashing fossil fuel use could save millions of lives at risk due to air pollution, study says
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:12:45 GMT
From rss.cnn
Many premature deaths around the globe are due to air pollution, which can cause heart, lung and other diseases. New research suggests that a rapid reduction in air pollution emissions would save millions of lives.


Stronger hurricanes could decimate forests and accelerate climate change, warns study
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:29:16 GMT
From rss.cnn
A new study of how Puerto Rican forests were damaged by Hurricane Maria suggests forests across the Atlantic Tropics could become less biodiverse and become net carbon emitters as climate change drives more powerful storms.


For Many Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Bright Hope Lies Just Beyond Reach
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:22:55 GMT
From https:
Scientists are testing nearly two dozen treatments that might stop the disease. But enrollment in the trials is very restricted, and few children qualify.

Bayer and Johnson & Johnson Settle Lawsuits Over Xarelto, a Blood Thinner, for $775 Million
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:04:45 GMT
From https:
The settlement resolves about 25,000 lawsuits, which claimed the companies failed to warn about deadly bleeding episodes caused by the drug.

Two Top Medical Groups Call for Soda Taxes and Advertising Curbs on Sugary Drinks
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:23:22 GMT
From https:
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association said the measures were necessary to combat the nation's crisis of obesity and chronic disease

Personal Health: The Risks to Babies of Older Fathers
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:00:01 GMT
From https:
Most women know that reproductive risks to themselves and their babies rise as they get older, but few men realize that their advancing years may also confer a risk.

The Checkup: Reading to Your Toddler? Print Books Are Better Than Digital Ones
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:03:11 GMT
From https:
"The tablet itself made it harder for parents and children to engage in the rich back-and-forth turn-taking that was happening in print books," a researcher said.

The New Health Care: My Friend’s Cancer Taught Me About a Hole in Our Health System
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:31:27 GMT
From https:
Caregivers aren't supported, and America overlooks their importance.

Duke University to Pay $112.5 Million to Settle Claims of Research Misconduct
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:45:09 GMT
From https:
The university submitted falsified data in connection with 30 grants obtained from the N.I.H. and E.P.A., according to a whistle-blower lawsuit.

Museums Cut Ties With Sacklers as Outrage Over Opioid Crisis Grows
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:46:16 GMT
From https:
Accusations that the family behind OxyContin actively downplayed its perils have led arts and education institutions to rethink accepting Sackler funds.

Marijuana Edibles May Pose Special Risks
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:58:01 GMT
From https:
Edibles induced a disproportionate number of pot-related medical crises, an analysis of emergency room admissions in Colorado found.

A Colonial-Era Cemetery Resurfaces in Philadelphia
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:03:53 GMT
From https:
Remains buried in the First Baptist cemetery were believed to have been moved in 1860. But many coffins and bones were still there.

Heal Me With Plants
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:47:42 GMT
From https:
Gentle gardening helps patients at some hospitals relax and recover.

Matter: Why Would an Animal Trade One Body for Another?
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:46:04 GMT
From https:
Most species undergo metamorphosis, but scientists aren't sure why the process evolved. One new theory: Metamorphosis gives animals greater access to food.

Chirlane McCray, de Blasio’s Wife, to Be Questioned Over His ‘Revolutionary’ $1 Billion Mental-Health Plan
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:09:01 GMT
From https:
Ms. McCray, who runs ThriveNYC, is appearing before City Council to defend the expensive and sprawling program.

Phys Ed: Why Lifting Weights Can Be So Potent for Aging Well
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:49:12 GMT
From https:
People who discovered that they enjoyed and felt capable of completing a weight-training session subsequently joined a new gym and showed up for workouts.

Reports of Breast Implant Illnesses Prompt Federal Review
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:11:44 GMT
From https:
On March 25-26, the Food and Drug Administration is holding a two-day conference as it takes another look at breast implants because of renewed safety concerns.

California avocados voluntarily recalled for possible health risk
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:04:21 -0400
From feeds.reuters
A California avocado grower and distributor has voluntarily recalled its product from six states due to concerns about possible contamination with Listeria, bacteria that can cause severe illness in some people.


Obamacare enrollments drop marginally for 2019
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:07:05 -0400
From feeds.reuters
Enrollments in healthcare plans for 2019 through the Federal Obamacare marketplace dropped marginally by 300,000 from last year, according to U.S. government figures released on Monday.


Oklahoma top court clears way for Purdue, J&J, Teva to face opioid trial
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:54:43 -0400
From feeds.reuters
Oklahoma's top court on Monday declined to delay a landmark trial set for May in a multibillion-dollar lawsuit accusing OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP and two other drugmakers of helping fuel an opioid abuse and overdose epidemic in the state.


Women diagnosed years later than men for same diseases
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:26:03 -0400
From feeds.reuters
(Reuters Health) - For a wide range of diseases, diagnosis comes later in life for women than for men, according to a large Danish study.


Factbox: Cyclone Idai kills 686, displaces hundreds of thousands
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:35:01 -0400
From feeds.reuters
Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of food, water and shelter after Cyclone Idai battered Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.


Mozambique prepares for cholera after cyclone wreaks havoc
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:35:01 -0400
From feeds.reuters
Rescue teams in Mozambique moved hundreds of people displaced by Cyclone Idai's massive and deadly flooding to safer shelters on Monday, while the government made preparations for a cholera outbreak that it says is inevitable amid the devastation.


Tiniest U.S. preemies more likely to end up in lower-quality NICU if they're black
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:37:05 -0400
From feeds.reuters
(Reuters Health) - In a large national study that included nearly 90 percent of all preterm and low-birth-weight babies born in the U.S. in a recent three-year period, researchers found that black infants were more likely than white infants to receive care in a lower-scoring neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).


Bayer, J&J settle U.S. Xarelto litigation for $775 million
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:26:50 -0400
From feeds.reuters
Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to settle more than 25,000 U.S. lawsuits over their blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto for a total of $775 million, court documents on Monday showed.


Bill Gates urges Afghanistan and Pakistan to 'get to zero' in polio fight
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:17:17 -0400
From feeds.reuters
Local Afghan Taliban leaders are hindering global efforts to end polio, but Afghanistan and Pakistan must continue their fight to "get to zero" cases, the philanthropist Bill Gates said on Monday.


Early test of male birth control pill shows no safety problems
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:12:14 -0400
From feeds.reuters
(Reuters Health) - After taking an experimental male birth control pill for 28 days, 30 men reported no serious side effects and the drug showed signs of decreasing sperm production, according to results of a phase 1 safety test reported Sunday in a poster session at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans.


Tyson recalls tons of chicken strips for possible metal contamination
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:10:16 -0400
From feeds.reuters
(This March 22 story corrects to remove reference to Smithfield Foods in paragraph 7)


Springtime heralds moose collision season in New England
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:02:48 -0400
From feeds.reuters
(Reuters Health) - Drivers in northern New England have long known to watch out for moose on the road, but a new study finds potentially fatal collisions with these large animals still happen on average more than once a day.


Congo Ebola epidemic exceeds 1,000 cases: health ministry
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:39:07 -0400
From feeds.reuters
Congo's Ebola epidemic has now exceeded 1,000 cases, the Health Ministry said on Monday, with a death toll of 629 in the world's second worst ever outbreak.


EU approves AstraZeneca's drug for adjunct use in Type-1 diabetes
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 04:37:40 -0400
From feeds.reuters
British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc said on Monday the European Commission approved its diabetes drug Forxiga for use as an oral supplement to insulin in adults with a rare type of the disease.


New brain cells made throughout life
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:01:51 GMT
From https:
The study could lead to new ideas for treating Alzheimer's disease, say the researchers.

Crack use up in England after 'aggressive marketing'
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:39:58 GMT
From https:
Health workers say there is less stigma about the form of cocaine and new users are being attracted.

Story time with e-books 'not as helpful' as print books
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 04:27:40 GMT
From https:
A study finds parents focus more on technology with electronic books and interact less with children.

Crippling debt alinked to depressiona
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:50:32 GMT
From https:
People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are six times more likely to have money troubles, analysis suggests.

Anglesey man's autism helped by mountain hikes
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:44:36 GMT
From https:
He's 47 and can't wash, feed or dress himself - but long walks help Spencer Kay come into his own.

Anglesey autistic man conquers mountains
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:32:42 GMT
From https:
Spencer Kay has severe learning disabilities but can conquer the mountains near his north Wales home.

'The measles has made my life hell'
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:54:21 GMT
From https:
Jane Stanton's life dramatically changed after contracting measles, and is calling for people to take-up all available vaccines.

Instagram cleaners: Using housework as therapy
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:34:27 GMT
From https:
Harriet Knock shares cleaning tips on Instagram and encourages people to talk about mental health.

Tax sugary drinks, pediatrician and heart groups urge
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:37:24 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
On average, American children drink more than 30 gallons of sweetened beverages a year, hiking health risks


Norah O'Donnell on "valuable lessons" from appendectomy
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:42:37 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
"CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell is recovering from the emergency procedure she had over the weekend


FDA reviews breast implant safety amid cancer concerns
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:24:02 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
In a two-day meeting, officials are hearing from researchers, plastic surgeons, and women who say they've suffered a number of ailments as a result of their breast implants