Day June 16, 2017

  People who are ‘perfectly happy’ get precisely seven hours and six minutes of shut eye, a new survey reveals. We already knew that there’s a strong link between the amount of sleep we get and our well-being – now…

The report recommends against using coconut oil, which is sold as a health food Coconut oil contains almost six times the levels of saturated fats than olive oil  Saturated fats are considered unhealthy because they raise ‘bad’ cholesterol High levels…

Experts fear a rise in marijuana abuse as figures show an increase in the number of adults using the drug in states where laws on its use are lax. A new report found adults aged 26 and older had the…

Florida-based photographer Kayla Reeder documented the Valentine’s Day birth of Chris and Nikki’s son Graham Kayla captured the moment Graham’s head was left temporarily misshapen after he was pushed out of the birth canal  The soft spots on a newborn’s…

Medicine, Health Care High Prevalence of CRE in… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America NEW YORK (June 15, 2017) – Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), a family of highly pathogenic antibiotic-resistant organisms, are endemic across Washington, D.C.…

Medicine, Health Care Evidence Lacking to Estimate Local… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by RAND Corporation   While a California ballot initiative reducing penalties for some criminal offenses promised to save local governments money, quantifying such savings will require significant changes in…

Medicine, Health Care Skin Disease Caused by Sperm… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by Nagoya University Nagoya, Japan – Birthmarks can be caused by an overgrowth of cells in the top layer of skin, as in the case of epidermolytic nevus…

Medicine, Health Care Cytokine Profile Differentiating Old World… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by Kazan Federal University Hantavirus infection is acute zoonosis clinically manifesting in two forms: Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), caused by Old World hantaviruses, and Hantavirus pulmonary…

Medicine, Health Care New Data Shows Low Risk… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by Knowledge Action Change   EMBARGOED UNTIL [09.00 GMT Friday 16th June 2017, Warsaw, Poland] New datan analysis presented today at the annual Global Forum on Nicotone (GFN) meeting…

Products grown without using toxic chemicals can cost twice as much as a result Such vegetables have 20% more compounds called flavonoids, scientists found It comes just 5 years after a major review of 200 studies that found the opposite…

A teenage girl with eight toes on one foot has been able to walk in shoes for the first time after having life-changing surgery. Rajwant Kaur, 18, from a small village in Punjab, north India, was born with club foot,…

Three told Ofcom of a temporary loss of service in Kent, Hampshire and London Investigation showed emergency calls had to pass through one data centre This meant that Three’s emergency call centre was vulnerable to one failure Three has 20…

Dietitian and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen revealed when is best to drink coffee According to the expert, mid-morning between 10am and 12pm is best First thing is to be avoided if possible, as cortisol levels are at their highest Ms Cohen…

Medicine, Health Care Special Efforts Are Needed to… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by Wiley In a study of children and adolescents referred for mental health services at US trauma treatment sites, there were important differences in the experiences of refugee…

Medicine, Health Care Knowing HIV Levels Are ‘Undetectable’… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by Wolters Kluwer Health   June 15, 2017 – Understanding and responding to behavioral trends in groups that are at high risk for HIV infection is critical to the…

Medicine, Health Care New Flu Test: One Drop… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by Westmead Institute for Medical Research Australian researchers have developed a world first test to identify which influenza patients will need urgent, life-saving, medical treatment. The High-risk Influenza…

Medicine, Health Care Targeting Immune Cells That Help… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2017 – Researchers at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC have discovered a clue…

Medicine, Health Care Inhibitor Drug Improves Overall Survival… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA – The drug lenvatinib can significantly improve overall survival rates in a group of thyroid cancer patients whose disease is…

Medicine, Health Care Hi-res View of Protein Complex… Published: June 16, 2017.Released by University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine   PHILADELPHIA – Misfolded proteins are the culprits behind amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative brain disorders.…

Joining a family can be awkward: Are you supposed to act like a father? Should you discipline the kids? Credit: www.shutterstock.com The American family is evolving. Fifty years ago, a nuclear family of two biological parents and children was the…

I promise, it’s good for your brain. Credit: Tambako The Jaguar/flickr, CC BY-ND Picking your child’s first school can be one of the hardest choices you make as a parent. Debate rages over whether it’s better for children to start…

Image copyrightLeon Neal/Getty Images Image caption Many people suffered the effects of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning Hospital doctors are keeping some casualties from the Grenfell Tower fire unconscious for several days to allow them to recover from the…

Image copyrightMagone/Getty Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad” cholesterol, says the American Heart Association in updated advice. Coconut oil is commonly sold…

Megan Pryde passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at home The 19-year-old was diagnosed with a form of bowel cancer in February 2016 However, months before her GP said her symptoms didn’t appear to be serious By Stephen…

A team of scientists has developed a method to create structures whose building blocks are a millionth of a meter in size by encoding DNA with assembly instructions. In a series of experiments, the researchers mixed four “flavors” of droplets…

But in order to create meaning, we need to take what we wish existed in the world and make it real.  Ready to make a change? Get energized with these yoga moves: Once I returned from my summer working at…

If you are offered an opioid, ask your doctor if it’s really necessary. In many cases, over-the-counter pain medications, nonopioid prescription pain meds, or long-acting local anesthetics (like steroid injections) can be used instead. (Torch fat, get fit, and look…

Nothing can plague your day more than the question: “Why am I so bloated?” That sudden heavy feeling in your stomach can leave you feeling sluggish for hours and make your clothes (see: skinny jeans) super uncomfy. The most annoying…

Stephen Clements, 63, from Cromer, inhaled toxic bacteria from stagnant water His wife, Alison, 61, said: ‘We had no idea that a garden hose could be so lethal’ North Norfolk District Council asked by Public Health England to investigate By…

The suckers of an octopus have inspired the creation of a new adhesive patch that can stick to wet and dry surfaces. After studying the anatomy of an octopus’ tentacle, the scientists made a patch created from flexible sheets of…

It’s not always easy to squeeze in a solid cardio workout. But we’ve got a solution for those days when you just can’t make it out to spin class. Do each of these exercises (which you can easily do at home) for…

Here’s everything you need to know about adult acne: When you’re finished, mix a solution of equal parts organic vegetable glycerin and water and apply the tonic to your face (this draws calming moisture into the skin). Seal this with…

At this point in my dating adventure, I was ready to throw in the towel. I was over the creepy messages and pointless conversations. But then, I met Mike. A self-proclaimed sneakerhead and geek, Mike popped up on my Bumble…

Yoga reduces our production of the molecules that activate inflammation genes Genes are activated during the ‘fight or flight response’ in stressful situations  Inflammation is linked to cancer, accelerated ageing and poor mental health Stress is often long term and…

Telemundo’s Adamari López shared a photo of herself celebrating her birthday with her partner on the beach last month Some body-shamers posted rude comments about her appearance in response But the 46-year-old host, who battled breast cancer a decade ago,…

Patients benefited from horse riding lessons 5 years after a life-changing attack  Lessons twice a week for 12 weeks produced improvements in stroke survivors Scores on balance, gait and grip strength increased by 10% over the course Crucially, some 56%…

The end of smoking is finally ‘in sight’ following official figures that show another drop in rates across in the UK. Just one in six adults now regularly light up cigarettes – with 680,000 having given up the notoriously bad…

One yogi couple are seen throwing poses on the Santa Monica mountains Elsewhere, a woman performs in a country field with an audience of cows  One odd case sees a man in China doing yoga on a busy road amid…

(HealthDay)—Add greater risk of kidney and bladder cancer to the long list of why a lifetime of sitting on the sofa isn’t good for your health, a new study suggests. Specifically, lifetime recreational inactivity was associated with a 73 percent…

(HealthDay)—The incidence of primary chronic immune thrombocytopenia (cITP) is 2.30/100,000 person-years, and incidence is associated with increased risk of infections within the five years before cITP diagnosis, according …