Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Report Shows Widespread Mistreatment by Health Workers During Childbirth


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Lucky Iron Fish Project to prevent anemia in Cambodia wins Cannes Lions Grand Prix for product design.


Lucky Iron Fish Project to prevent anemia in Cambodia wins Cannes Lions Grand Prix for product design.
Although it looks like a souvenir shop tchotchke, the small iron fish is actually a brilliant low-tech solution to prevent the health-destroying consequences of anemia.

June 30, 2015 at 03:33PM
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Liberia First Ebola Death Since Declared Free


Liberia First Ebola Death Since Declared Free
A teen's death is the first recorded case since Liberia was declared Ebola-free in May, according to a health minister.

June 30, 2015 at 09:25AM
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The Deadly Mystery Behind Kawasaki Disease


The Deadly Mystery Behind Kawasaki Disease
Hard to diagnose, with an unknown cause, Kawasaki disease has been puzzling doctors for 150 years. Exploring what we know, and still don’t know, about this troubling childhood heart condition.

June 30, 2015 at 08:41AM
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Think Like a Doctor


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Monday, June 29, 2015

Senior Tech: A Tablet for Aging Hands Fall Short


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Picking Currants at the Farm

It’s berry picking season at the farm! This week, everyone at the farm is helping to pick currants - those bright red, white, and black juicy, tart fruits. [&hellip...

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Symptom-Free Carriers May Be Spreading Whooping Cough


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Fish Poisoning More Common Than Believed


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Meet the New, Dangerous Fringe of the Anti-Vaccination Movement


Meet the New, Dangerous Fringe of the Anti-Vaccination Movement
“Your mother is a fat ugly lazy piece of shit who tried to kill you,” the message read. “She is a bully and suffers from mental problems. She is under investigation for the hate groups and illegal computer crimes she’s committing. I hope you like your new home. You can thank me when you’re older.”

June 29, 2015 at 09:03PM
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Guinea Pigs Are Autistic Child’s Best Friend


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Where are the fake tanning capitals of America?


Where are the fake tanning capitals of America?
We know by now that “fake-baking” is terrible for you. You know it. I know it. The FDA definitely knows it. But if the many tanning salons across the country indicate anything, it’s that people are still stuffing themselves into those cancer booths.

June 29, 2015 at 02:26PM
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With Summer Sun Comes Signs of Danger


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Planting Beans at the Farm

Whether you are new to gardening and just planted your first vegetable crop this season, or have years of gardening experience behind you, growing beans should always be [&hellip...

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

The musical brain


The musical brain
Music puts the brain to its fullest possible use — it may also provide the key to treating dementia and other traumas.

June 28, 2015 at 06:03PM
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Abortion pills will be delivered by drone this weekend


Abortion pills will be delivered by drone this weekend
Activists aim to raise awareness around Poland's strict approach to reproductive rights.

June 28, 2015 at 04:00PM
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Are Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Better Than Frozen?


Are Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Better Than Frozen?
As long as people are eating fruits and vegetables, it’s not that important whether they’re fresh, frozen, or canned.

June 28, 2015 at 01:00PM
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What Is Airplane Smell?


What Is Airplane Smell?
A precise rundown of what composes airplane smell. It can't be good that it involves something called 'bleed air'.

June 28, 2015 at 09:04AM
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There's A Loophole In Poland's Abortion Law And It's Drone-Sized


There's A Loophole In Poland's Abortion Law And It's Drone-Sized
Abortion drugs are mostly illegal there — except, maybe, if you fly them in.

June 28, 2015 at 08:18AM
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Cherries Add a Dash of Sweetness


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Saturday, June 27, 2015

Investors Think This Company's Gut Bacteria Are Worth $1.9 Billion


Investors Think This Company's Gut Bacteria Are Worth $1.9 Billion
Wall Street loves feces — or at least the promise that it will one day yield new medical treatments.

June 27, 2015 at 12:56PM
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Friday, June 26, 2015

Take Your Dog to Work Day at MSLO

Our offices have “gone to the dogs”… Yesterday was Take Your Dog to Work Day. Created by Pet Sitters International, Take Your Dog to Work Day is held [&hellip...

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Doctors Are Using Lasers To Treat People With Severe Psychological Conditions


Doctors Are Using Lasers To Treat People With Severe Psychological Conditions
The laser essentially melts part of the brain, which is less damaging than hacking at it, as is done in traditional lobotomies.

June 27, 2015 at 02:24AM
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Stillbirth: Your Stories


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The Weekly Health Quiz: Sex, Pot and Fidgeting


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You Can Freeze Your Fat and Poop It Out


You Can Freeze Your Fat and Poop It Out
When I heard about a cosmetic procedure that freezes your fat in a single afternoon, I thought it was just another brazen entry into a crowded market of slogans and snake oil.

June 26, 2015 at 03:48PM
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Does Yoga Have Any Real Fitness Benefits?


Does Yoga Have Any Real Fitness Benefits?
Take one look at someone in Scorpion Pose and you’ll know: yoga can build strength and balance. But how does it stack up to traditional strength training — and what can’t yoga do for your body?

June 26, 2015 at 01:08PM
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Ask Well: Assessing Knee Supports


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Health Panel Recommends Cautious Approach to Meningitis B Vaccine


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Thursday, June 25, 2015

A Business Trip to Monaco - Part One

Sometimes business trips take you to the most beautiful places. During my trip abroad last month, I also traveled to the south of France to attend this year’s [&hellip...

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Sharing My Story With Patients


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Psychosurgeons Use Lasers to Burn Away Mental Illness


Psychosurgeons Use Lasers to Burn Away Mental Illness
This is the shape of modern psychosurgery: Ablating parts of the brain to treat mental illnesses. Which might remind you of that maligned procedure, the lobotomy.

June 25, 2015 at 06:17PM
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Living With Cancer: Being Mortal


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14 percent Of People Living With HIV In 2011 Didn’t Know They Were Infected


14 percent Of People Living With HIV In 2011 Didn’t Know They Were Infected
In 2011, about 1.2 million people were living with HIV in the US. Unfortunately, 14 percent of those people didn’t know they were infected, according to a new CDC report.

June 25, 2015 at 03:08PM
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A Wearable That Can Alter Your Mood


A Wearable That Can Alter Your Mood
If there was an electronic device that claimed it could make you feel extremely relaxed or extremely energized would you buy it?

June 25, 2015 at 12:42PM
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The Problem With the Grain Brain Doctor


The Problem With the Grain Brain Doctor
Despite the recent heightened concern about the accuracy of health information, best-selling celebrity neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter seems to have escaped much scrutiny, even though he has a decades-long history of offering — and profiting from — suspect medical advice.

June 25, 2015 at 10:49AM
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The Evolution of Alternative Medicine


The Evolution of Alternative Medicine
When it comes to treating pain and chronic disease, many doctors are turning to treatments like acupuncture and meditation — but using them as part of a larger, integrative approach to health.

June 25, 2015 at 08:38AM
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The Joy of (Just the Right Amount of) Sex


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Why Non-Jews Are Choosing Jewish Circumcision Ceremonies


Why Non-Jews Are Choosing Jewish Circumcision Ceremonies
Some parents opt for traditional mohels, rather than doctors, to perform the procedure on their sons — even when they aren’t Jewish themselves.

June 25, 2015 at 04:57AM
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A Birthday Party at The NY Transit Museum

When thinking about your child’s next birthday party, look to them for inspiration! That’s what my daughter, Alexis, did when she planned the third and fourth birthday celebrations [&hellip...

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Decreased Social Anxiety Among Young Adults Who Eat Fermented Foods


Decreased Social Anxiety Among Young Adults Who Eat Fermented Foods
Psychologists have traditionally looked to the mind to help people living with mental health issues. But a recent study led by William & Mary researchers shows that the stomach may also play a key role, suggesting that the old adage "you are what you eat" is more than a cliché.

June 25, 2015 at 02:54AM
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Bad Neighborhoods May Be Bad for Your DNA


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Why looking at the light makes us sneeze


Why looking at the light makes us sneeze
If you find yourself sneezing when you come from the dark into the light, you’re not alone. Let's investigate why this sudden syndrome strikes.

June 24, 2015 at 10:24PM
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Vitamin B12 Screws With Your Skin Bacteria And Could Cause Acne


Vitamin B12 Screws With Your Skin Bacteria And Could Cause Acne
A vitamin found in meats and dairy products may be linked to acne, a study published today in Science Translational Medicine suggests. Vitamin B12 alters how the genes of facial bacteria behave — a change that in turn promotes inflammation, which has been linked to pimples in the past

June 24, 2015 at 08:21PM
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No, teenagers did not invent STI-detecting color-changing condoms


No, teenagers did not invent STI-detecting color-changing condoms
This is pure tabloid bait, by combining some of the tabloid’s favorite things: smart children, sex, and shaming people.

June 24, 2015 at 07:23PM
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Ugly Fruits (and Vegetables) Get a Makeover


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Meet the Diehard Right Wingers Who Just Can't Quit Obamacare


Meet the Diehard Right Wingers Who Just Can't Quit Obamacare
A Republican lifer in Wranglers and cowboy boots, Steve Pierce is his party’s old school ideal: a self-sufficient small-business owner living off the land. So it’s somewhat surprising that he has invited me to his home district in order to sell me on the benefits of Obamacare.

June 24, 2015 at 11:03AM
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Fidgeting May Benefit Children With A.D.H.D.


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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

If you’re planning a trip to the United Kingdom this summer, consider adding a visit to England's Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to your itinerary. My head gardener, Ryan [&hellip...

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Stillbirth: Share Your Story


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Report Shows Overweight Americans Headed Toward More Severe Obesity


Report Shows Overweight Americans Headed Toward More Severe Obesity
According to the latest data in the US, some 37% of women and 35% of men are obese, a total of 67.6 million people, outnumbering the percentages of people who are just overweight, some 65.2 million people.

June 23, 2015 at 11:01PM
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Fat Is Back: Vilified Nutrient Gets Reprieve


Fat Is Back: Vilified Nutrient Gets Reprieve
A new report by the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee concludes there is no health benefit to limiting total fat intake.

June 23, 2015 at 05:43PM
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What's Killing the Babies of Vernal, Utah?


What's Killing the Babies of Vernal, Utah?
A fracking boomtown, a spike in stillborn deaths and a gusher of unanswered questions.

June 23, 2015 at 04:48PM
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How To Bulk Up Those Chicken Legs


How To Bulk Up Those Chicken Legs
Never skip leg day. We skipped leg day once, now we don't have legs.

June 23, 2015 at 04:17PM
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Labels for Edible Marijuana Often Err on Potency, Study Says


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The Silence of Stillbirth


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