Day November 1, 2014

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York doctor with Ebola, who triggered a national debate over mandatory quarantines for health workers returning from West Africa, was upgraded to stable condition on Saturday after nine days of treatment. Dr. Craig Spencer,…

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Top medical experts studying the spread of Ebola say the public should expect more cases to emerge in the United States by year’s end as infected people arrive here from West Africa, including American doctors and…

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This article was written by Hannah McGoldrick and provided by our partners at Zelle. I’ve been working in the digital world for a few years now, and as a journalist, I know it’s best to avoid reading the comments section.…

It’s easy to freak out about Ebola. The deadly disease has been national news for months now, and its arrival in the United States sent many Americans to new levels of panicking. That said, experts emphasize that it is difficult…

Your heart does a lot of work throughout the day—routinely pushing 1.5 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels, for one—so when you feel some minor aches or pains, you might think that it’s part of the job description.…

Video reveals how an 11-year-old’s crooked teeth were fixed in 18-months Shows how teeth are moved due to the pressure exerted by braces She was treated at Kesling Rocke Orthodontic Group in Westville, Indiana Braces are used to correct structural problems and for cosmetic…

Sending selfies to a dermatologist may be as good as visiting them in person Study compared people who sent selfies to their doctor with face-to-face care Little difference in the percentage of people whose problem cleared over a year Experts…

Some parts of brain involved in physical pain also control mental discomfort  Researchers say paracetamol could then be used to reduce patient’s anguish  Comes after a study into the drugs in the US by the University of Kentucky  Suggest they…

Derek Weir was called into an urgent meeting to discuss wife’s condition and returned to his car just minutes late to find the £80 parking ticket Mr Weir appealed the fine but it was rejected by Havering Council Daughter launched…

Experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Sleep Disorders Center say a lack of sleep affects you in very different ways, depending on your age. Diane Moyer of Worthington, Ohio struggled with extreme fatigue and an inability to…

By: Rachael Rettner Published: 10/31/2014 10:35 AM EDT on LiveScience Winter is almost here, and that means there will likely be an increase in people getting the flu. Indeed, you may have already gotten your yearly flu shot in preparation…

Flickr: Stròlic Furlàn — Davide Gabino This month’s top 10 list makes three things clear: #1. Iggy Azalea isn’t going anywhere. The Levi’s model and rap phenomenon shows up in the list below with two different collaborators — Rita Ora…

ABO blood group antigens are expressed either on the surface of red blood cells either on a variety of other cells. Based on the available knowledge of the genes involved in their biosynthesis and their tissue distribution, their polymorphism has…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Department of Health (DH) is today (November 1) closely monitoring two cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by Qatar, and hence called on the public to stay…

/ o comments Piotr Naskrecki’s blog post about finding a “puppy-sized” spider in the wilds of Guyana went viral — then the hate mail and death threats started coming in. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Naskrecki.

Joy Williams, 23, from Thamesmead, died on October 23 after travelling to Bangkok to have £2,000 buttock augmentation surgery Miss Williams had long struggled with self-esteem and was bullied at school Doctor who carried out the procedure, Sompob Sansiri, 51,…

Lisa Reed, from Auckland in New Zealand, had her vision restored at 24 She was leaning down to kiss her dog goodnight when she hit her head A tumour was pressing down on her optic nerve which led to her…

Edinburgh council and city’s Drug and Alcohol Project issued booklet Includes ‘safety tips’ on how to take drugs and their street names Advises children to ‘wash out your nose after each session’ using cocaine Tells them to ‘take regular breaks…

Doctors and nurses, including some who could be incubating the disease, appeared in East Room photo-op with the president President shook hands with everyone on stage during White House reception about disease that can be spread through sweat  ‘We don’t…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, followed a busy schedule in London on October 30 and 31 to strengthen economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom in the last stop of…

Be sure to pack your stilettos if you’re going on vacation to Nevada, Florida, or Arkansas (really). Those are three of the states in which women wear the highest heels, according to Gilt.com. The company’s principal data scientist and data…

Imagine picking up your birth control at the pharmacy or grocery store whenever you need it—without worrying about a prescription or taking off a few hours from work to make an appointment with your gyno. Sounds fantastic, right? It’s a…

This article was written and provided by our partners at Men’s Health. Have you ever wondered what really goes on inside one of Nevada’s legal brothels? You’re just curious, in the same way you might be curious about what it’s…

Sport England study found 75% of women would like to exercise more Women said they fear being judged over appearance, ability and concerns from mothers that people will think they are putting themselves first  Two million fewer women than men…

Jean Haydr had worked at Tameside General Hospital for 12 years She was about to be promoted to senior nurse when she was fired in 2013 Colleagues claimed she taunted patients and threatened physical violence Mrs Haydr said she was…

Victoria Eaton applied fake blood as finishing touch to her Halloween outfit But within 30 minutes a white foam appeared and her skin began to peel She started to feel a burning sensation and was left with nasty blisters Ms…

Researchers asked 233 students to recollect recent emotional episodes They were asked to report the duration, and reveal their coping strategies From 27 emotions, sadness lasted 240 times longer than disgust or shame Fear and disgust typically lasted 30 minutes,…

Results emphasize the importance of healthy sleep for personal health public safety New research suggests that insomnia is a major contributor to deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes and other unintentional fatal injuries. The results underscore the importance of the…

Dendropanax morbifera Leveille is used in herbal medicine as a cancer treatment. In this study, we investigated the effects of Dendropanax morbifera stem extract (DMS) on cadmium (Cd) excretion from the blood and kidney and brain tissues of rats exposed…

/ o comments The Virgin Galactic Spaceship Two was undergoing a test flight when it crashed in the California Desert. The spaceship is designed to take tourists to space.

i i Whether you live in the city or the countryside can affect your health and susceptibility for disease. Jason Hawkes/Corbis hide caption itoggle caption Jason Hawkes/Corbis Whether you live in the city or the countryside can affect your health…

i i The commercial space ship, pictured here in an earlier test flight, crashed in the California desert. Mark Greenberg/Virgin Galactic hide caption itoggle caption Mark Greenberg/Virgin Galactic The commercial space ship, pictured here in an earlier test flight, crashed…

i i Lava near the leading edge of the flow oozes over a concrete slab and toward a tangerine tree before solidifying near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii earlier this week. U.S. Geological Survey/AP hide…

In preparation for the New York City Marathon, I headed to NYSportsMed’s Athlete Performance Center a few weeks ago for an elite-level running analysis specifically designed for the everyday, uninjured athlete. They call it the “Runner’s Report Card.” “Getting a…

Join the Women’s Health Weekend Challenge to help you meet your fitness goals fast and make your weekend workouts count. Thousands of women already have. Join them, and achieve your fitness goals faster! Switch Lunges: Jump to it! This lunge…

In honor of Halloween, Starbucks has come up with its latest crazy limited-time creation—and it looks kind of freaky. The green monster named Franken Frappuccino made its debut at Starbucks coffee shops across the country on Wednesday and is available…

47 health workers at Kenema Government Hospital in Sierra Leone conducted comprehensive study of Ebola patients Seven of the team died during study – six from the virus They found age is a key factor establishing the fatality rate for…

Coca-Cola launched Coke Life this year in U.K., U.S., Chile and Argentina Sold in a green can, its also set to hit Australian shelves in April next year It has a third less sugar than regular Coke and 89 calories…