Day October 12, 2014

Oct 12 (Reuters) – A patient in Massachusetts who recently returned from Liberia and was displaying symptoms of Ebola was transferred from a medical clinic to a Boston hospital on Sunday, the hospital said. The patient reported to the Harvard…

(HealthDay)—It’s safe to chew gum while fasting before surgery, researchers report. Patients are usually told not to eat or drink before surgery to prevent complications while they’re under anesthesia, but it wasn’t clear if the same was true for chewing…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Sunday that a Texas health care worker has tested positive for Ebola—the first case contracted on American soil. “This development is understandably disturbing news for the patient, the patient’s family and…

A Texas health care worker has become the first person to contract Ebola on American soil, authorities confirmed Sunday, sparking jitters that safety precautions taken by medical staff could be insufficient. Top US health officials have said a breach of…

Susan Root has a rare form of tinnitus also known as musical hallucinations  She has had ‘How Much is that Doggie in the Window’ playing in head for four years But pensioner said this has now changed to ‘Somewhere over…

Cancer cells grow and spread at night because of the activity of receptors Receptors are protein molecules on the cell’s surface or within a cell They take in biochemical messages from other cells and pass them inside Epidermal growth factor…

Scientists found they can distinguish whether memory will decline in healthy people from measuring blood flow to their brains  Those given warning of the disease could take preventative measures  Quicker detection would allow earlier treatment and maybe prevention  Alzheimer’s and…

Language test carried out in the first year of school predicts writing abilities Children with good oral skills in first year were able to learn to write easily Good oral skills means being able to put words into different tenses …

New dual-mode clinical decision-support tool uses one-of-a-kind algorithm to help clinicians and patients work together to personalize treatment decisions The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is set to launch a first-ever menopause mobile app designed for use by both clinicians…

Less than 2 percent of Iowans will be affected by the steep premium increases announced this week, according to the Des Moines Register. Meanwhile, the Cover Oregon Exchange Board may drop plans to make a recommendation to the legislature this…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Chief Executive’s Office has the following response to a statement issued by the Hong Kong Journalists Association, Next Media Union, RTHK Programme Staff Union and Ming Pao Staff Association (press unions) today (October 12) on…

There is no such thing as a vaginal orgasm, experts said in a review Women have been labelled with sexual problems based on the myth G-Spot, vaginal or clitoral orgasms are all incorrect terms to use Like ‘male orgasm’, ‘female…

Daniel Sutton, 26, who lives in Bath, ballooned to 21 stone by age 26 Ate a diet of ready meals, takeaways and up to four litres of cola a day Decided to lose weight after a doctor told him he…

Twenties swimwear exposed around 20 per cent of men and women’s skin Skimpy outfits meant rise to 80 per cent for women and 89 per cent for men Modern-day bikinis expose 92 per cent of women’s skin to harmful UV…

Anorexia and bulimia could be treated with antibiotics, scientists said They discovered a bacteria in the gut which stops body regulating hunger Antibiotics could  destroy bacteria, allowing patients to regain appetite Until now research has focused on the psychological triggers…

By Steve Scherer ROVIGO Italy (Reuters) – Italy legalized marijuana for medical use last year, but the high cost of buying legal pot in a pharmacy meant few people signed up. Now, the government has found a solution: get the…

Increasing multidrug resistance in gram-negative bacilli (GNB) infections poses a serious threat to public health. Few studies have analyzed co-resistance rates, defined as an antimicrobial susceptibility profile in a subset already resistant to one specific antibiotic. The epidemiologic and clinical…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Government today (October 12) called on protesters to retreat from the junction of Lung Wo Road and Tim Wa Avenue and clear the blockages as soon as possible in order to resume a normal vehicular…

We’ve all been there: tired, hangry, and without a piece of fresh produce or healthy snack in sight…and then a drive-thru beckons. Even if you typically have stellar resolve, you’re likely to crack faster than someone on the fifth day…

When a friend gets engaged, your first question usually is, “How did he propose?” And your second question, of course, is, “Can I see the ring?!” Welp, your friend’s marriage might be better off if you’re #unimpressed by the bling—at…

When you and your partner sit down to watch something together, you probably choose a light comedy, a thriller, or even go on a reality TV show binge. But you may want to add porn to your list, too. True,…

Scientists compared the price of healthy and unhealthy foods for 10 years Healthy food costs increased from £5.65 for 1,000 calories to £7.49 in 2012 Unhealthy food only rose from £1.77 to £2.50 per 1,000 calories from 2002 Cambridge University…

Prime Minister David Cameron chaired a Cobra committee meeting today Health secretary Jeremy Hunt, defence secretary Michael Fallon, international development secretary Justine Greening all attended Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nicholas Houghton was also present  750 troops and the…

By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 18:51 EST, 7 October 2014 | Updated: 14:22 EST, 8 October 2014 34 View comments This week, in a groundbreaking series, we’ve been showing you how to fight forgetfulness and keep your memory sharp whatever…

Nurse Teresa Romero Ramos had been treated infected missionaries 44-year-old admits she ‘hasn’t got the slightest idea’ how she became ill Said she followed protocols throughout including wearing a safety suit  Doctor treating her says she may have touched her face…

Heavily pregnant Emma Cave, 25 went for a whopping cough vaccination  She was later informed she had accidentally been given the MMR jab MMR jab is not recommended during pregnancy as it contains live viruses Doctors said the effects on…

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A 21-month-old girl is the first in the state of Michigan and second in the U.S. to die this year from a strain of the enterovirus that has infected more than 500 people across the nation,…

Even with the enhanced screening measures that the federal government started rolling out Saturday, it will still be possible for travelers from West Africa nations battling the deadly Ebola outbreak to arrive in the U.S. without going through the new…

(HealthDay)—If you get your ears pierced, you need to take steps to protect against infection, an expert says. “It’s important to remember that pierced skin is skin that has been wounded, leaving it vulnerable to infection,” Dr. Elizabeth Martin, a…

(HealthDay)—The combination drug Akynzeo (netupitant and palonosetron) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat nausea and vomiting among people undergoing chemotherapy, the agency said Friday in a news release. Akynzeo contains a new anti-nausea drug,…

12 October 2014Last updated at 00:26 By Smitha MundasadHealth reporter, BBC News C.difficile infections can result in profuse and dangerous diarrhoea Capsules containing frozen faecal material may help clear up C. difficile infections, research suggests. Twenty people were given the…

Celebrity make-up artist Gary Cockerill has developed vitamin boosters  He has sent boxes of the beauty drink to celebrity friend Kelly Brook  Kelly, 34, recently split from boyfriend and former Gladiator David McIntosh   By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published:…

It is thought that one in five people succumb to depression, the most common mental health problem But although prescription rates are rising – from 15 million in 1998 to 40 million in 2012 – for some 62 per cent…

Dogs could soon patrol hospital wards to seek out traces of infection Hoped they will provide an early warning system for bugs Researchers have trained dogs to react by sitting or lying down when they picked up the scent of…

Blind adventurer Mark Pollock, fell out of a two-storey-high window in 2010 He broke his back in three places and is paralysed from the waist down  The 38-year-old lost his sight in one eye aged five and went blind at…