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Helico-pterFunk · Jul 23, 2023

Genetic cheat code might explain why some people catch Covid but never get sick

Why people can get Covid but have no symptoms is an enduring mystery of the pandemic. Now, scientists may have found an answer.

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Helico-pterFunk · Jul 23, 2023

Cancer drug shortages deliver 'gut punch' to patients unsure if their survival odds will be undercut

“I will say that if I get a reoccurrence down the road, this will be lingering in the back of my head. Is it because I started the way I did, because Taxol wasn’t available?"

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A new explanation for why some stubborn cancer cells resist treatment

Understanding why some cancer cells survive treatment could lead to new discoveries that help prevent tumors from resisting therapies in the first place.

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Misdiagnoses cost the U.S. 800,000 deaths and serious disabilities every year, study finds

An estimated 371,000 people die every year following a misdiagnosis, and 424,000 are permanently disabled, researchers reported in a study published in BMJ.

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For a 9-year-old patient at a Los Angeles obesity clinic, barriers to health are everywhere

LR is a kid, preoccupied with Fortnite and outer space. The adults around her, though, see her larger body size as a problem that needs urgent action.

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Celiac study examines precisely how gluten triggers injury to intestine

A new study of celiac disease offers a possible explanation for how gluten can set off T cell tantrums and injure the gut.

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Three reasons why Chuck Schumer's crusade against Logan Paul's energy drink will likely fizzle out

While energy drinks are risky for kids, the FDA hasn’t yet received a single adverse event report about injuries from Logan Paul's Prime.

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Doctors use precision medicine to show melanoma drugs can shrink rare brain tumor by 90%

By going down to the molecular level, doctors have uncovered a way to treat tumors caused by a rare brain cancer using medicines that already exist.

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Helico-pterFunk · Jul 23, 2023

Why more Americans aren't using the 988 mental-health crisis hotline

"There’s a significant concern among Black adults around what a police response would look like and if an individual might be harmed."

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Living in a historically redlined area linked to worse heart health, study finds

“Redlining helped solidify structural racism and prevented wealth accumulation in specific communities. That can still affect health today.”

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Ending racial health disparities hinges on penalties, political will, experts say

Health equity experts say public and financial accountability, solutions-based research, political will and more are needed to narrow racial health disparities.

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How are insurers handling the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi and related scans?

A week after the FDA granted full, traditional approval to a new Alzheimer’s treatment, insurers are finalizing their plans to cover it as well as associated scans and diagnostic tests.

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Superbugs, antibiotic resistance get renewed scrutiny in Congress

At a Senate subcommittee hearing Tuesday, members discussed reforms that might address the economic challenges of antibiotic drug development.

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Why nearly half of Americans with Parkinson’s don’t see a neurologist

A new analysis finds that 40% of Medicare beneficiaries living with Parkinson's did not see a neurologist for their disease.

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Health Archives

Health, science, and medicine news for patients and practitioners: Latest developments on long Covid, breast cancer, opioids, abortion pills and more.

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Helico-pterFunk · Jul 23, 2023

The Obesity Revolution: A look at the impact of new weight loss drugs

A STAT series about new obesity drugs transforming patients’ lives, dividing medical experts and spurring a multi-billion dollar business battle.

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Health Care Archives

STAT Health Care: A look at medical care issues affecting patients, workers, doctors, administrators and corporations.

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‘If I were a hospital, I’d be reading the tea leaves’: Pressures grow on the health care industry to reduce its climate pollution

Some hospitals have begun to tout their efforts to combat climate change, with scattershot examples of progress. Yet hospitals have long been laggards in even tracking and reporting their emissions and waste.

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Certified nursing assistants do important work. They deserve to be paid a living wage for it

Certified nursing assistants need to be treated with the same dignity and respect with which they treat our loved ones. We can start by paying them a living wage.

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Fed up with exorbitant health costs, employers and workers are taking insurers to court

"Employers who are bearing the full risk of the cost of paying for health insurance for their employees are really getting fed up."

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Helico-pterFunk · Jul 23, 2023

Helico-pterFunk said:
Certified nursing assistants do important work. They deserve to be paid a living wage for it

Certified nursing assistants need to be treated with the same dignity and respect with which they treat our loved ones. We can start by paying them a living wage.

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Nursing Assistants

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Helico-pterFunk · Jul 23, 2023

Health A to Z

An index of Romper's expert-backed health content, including children's health, pregnancy questions, breastfeeding advice, and more.

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A Pediatric Dermatologist's Guide To Baby Eczema

Baby eczema is extremely common, but it's normal to worry. A pediatric dermatologist explains baby eczema's causes and treatments.

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Help! I Cant Stop Anxiety Cleaning After Bedtime

Plenty of parents find the clutter and mess of children causes anxiety. But when is the urge to clean and tidy a sign of something more serious?

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Contaminated Baby Powders May Be Linked To Rare Cancer, New Study Suggests

A new study published in The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests contaminated baby powders may be linked to a rare cancer. In a case study of 33 patients, researchers found strong evidence that exposure to…

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Helico-pterFunk · Jul 23, 2023

No one — M.D. or otherwise — should use the honorific 'doctor' with patients

Arguments over who is “the real doctor” miss the point.

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Lilly reaches $2.4 million settlement with EEOC over age discrimination lawsuit

Eli Lilly agreed to pay $2.4 million as part of a settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Helico-pterFunk · Jul 23, 2023

Q&A: How this Stanford freshman brought down the president of the university

Meet Theo Baker, the freshman reporter whose stories about suspect research kicked off a chain of events that led the president of Stanford to resign.

www.latimes.com

Stanford president’s research under investigation

Marc Tessier-Lavigne faces years of allegations of scientific misconduct in his research, including papers he co-authored containing images which researchers say appear “definitely photoshopped.” One of them is now under investigation by a major journal.

stanforddaily.com

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 24, 2023

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/14/health/older-adults-excess-weight-kff-partner-wellness

The Best Way to Cook Salmon

After trying 5 different methods for cooking salmon, the winner is clear.

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Helico-pterFunk · Jul 24, 2023

How to overcome repetitive negative thinking through meditation

Mindfulness, through focused attention meditation, can help overcome repetitive negative thinking, thus improving mental and physical health.

theconversation.com

A man shares what he ate in a day before and after losing 125 pounds and keeping it off

"My normals have now become my special occasions," Chris Terrell said. He still eats fast food, just in smaller portions and less often.

www.insider.com

How to Tell The Difference Between Heat Stress, Exhaustion, and Stroke

As extreme heat warnings sweep the U.S., here is what you need to know about heat stress, exhaustion, and stroke.

time.com

Want to Be a Better Person? Try These Expert-Approved Methods for Self-Improvement

Try these simple life changes to become a more kind and thoughtful version of yourself.

www.prevention.com

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 24, 2023

The Last Time Our Planet Was This Hot Woolly Mammoths Roamed the Earth

The Eemian period is Earth’s past and portent—a potential warning of the kind of climate upheaval we face if global temperatures rise by 2ºC.

time.com

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 24, 2023

https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/26/health/diabetes-type-two-afternoon-exercise-intl-scli-wellness/index.html

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/28/health/spring-cleaning-body-wellness/index.html

Madrox · Jul 26, 2023

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 27, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/@NutritionFactsOrg/videos

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 27, 2023

The Keys to Mental Illness May Be Hiding Within Amish Genes

Researchers believe a centuries-old religious community may be able to shine a light on how we can best treat disorders like depression.

www.thedailybeast.com

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 27, 2023

B.C. judge approves 'hasty sale' of 1,200 kg of cannabis after CRA threatened to destroy company's product

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has approved the bulk sale of more than 1,200 kilograms of cannabis by a company after the Canada Revenue Agency threatened to destroy it.

bc.ctvnews.ca

'Extreme heat can be fatal': B.C. coroner investigating 3 recent heat deaths

As the province continues to see more broken heat records, the BC Coroners Service is investigating three deaths where hyperthermia is suspected as the cause this year, CTV News has learned.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 27, 2023

For clergy abuse survivors, Sinead O'Connor's protest that offended so many was brave and prophetic

In 1992, Sinead O'Connor destroyed a photo of Pope John Paul II on U.S. national television. The pushback was swift, turning the late Irish singer-songwriter's protest of sex abuse in the Catholic Church into a career-altering flashpoint.

www.ctvnews.ca

Most kids with autism in Ontario won't get core therapy funding soon, documents reveal

Most of the children in Ontario waiting for publicly funded core autism therapy will not receive it any time soon, the government says in an internal assessment obtained by The Canadian Press.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

Madrox · Jul 28, 2023

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 28, 2023

For Alzheimer’s Sufferers, Brain Inflammation Ignites a Neuron-Killing “Forest Fire”

And it could also be the kindling sparking Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative maladies.

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The Birth Certificate in Your Mouth

Dark, accentuated lines that mark our teeth at birth are providing scientists with remarkable insight into the evolution of human development.

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https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2023/psychopathic-path-to-success

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 28, 2023

https://knowablemagazine.org/health-disease

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 28, 2023

Blood pressure is best lowered by 2 exercises, study finds

When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best.

www.ctvnews.ca

A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common, CDC says

More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a government report released Thursday.

www.ctvnews.ca

Health Canada recalls unauthorized skin lightening, treatment products containing 'dangerous ingredients'

Health Canada has recalled various unapproved skin lightening and skin treatment products that may pose serious health risks.

www.ctvnews.ca

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 28, 2023

How Climate Change Could Unleash ‘Time Traveling’ Diseases on Us

“This is not good news.”

www.thedailybeast.com

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

I Skipped Creatine and Went Straight for the Hard(er) Stuff

GQ columnist Chris Black explains why he, a man who makes fun of biohacking podcasts, adopted a new health routine that includes a nightly injection of peptides.

www.gq.com

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

Water is refreshing in the heat, right? In parts of Florida this past week, not so much

In the sweltering summer heat, nobody tries to cool off by jumping into a hot tub. In parts of Florida, however, that's what the ocean has felt like.

www.ctvnews.ca

Former massage therapist waged 'campaign of retribution' over negative Google review, college finds

A recent disciplinary decision from the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia shows how a dispute over masking and a negative Google review snowballed into a "campaign of retribution" against a would-be patient and a pattern of insults and derision of college staff.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Canada issues recall of more caffeinated drinks

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for six more energy drinks over their caffeine content.

www.ctvnews.ca

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

What it feels like: Living with colitis after ostomy is 'not a shameful thing'

Living with colitis after ostomy is 'not a shameful thing'

www.healthing.ca

What it feels like: 'Being vulnerable is like a superpower' when living with psoriasis

What it feels like: Living with psoriasis

www.healthing.ca

How I care for dementia: 'Who would have known he would leave me so early?'

www.healthing.ca

Kotak: Five mistakes to avoid when applying for long-term disability benefits

Five mistakes to avoid when applying for long-term disability benefits

www.healthing.ca

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

Healthing.ca

Your Canadian source for healthcare information that matters

www.healthing.ca

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

Newly disabled people aren’t given a ‘how-to’ guide. Disability doulas are closing those gaps.

The community care practice, pioneered by queer women of color, reorients newly disabled people to a different life – a necessity that has grown during the pandemic era.

19thnews.org

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies — and Stop Them Before They Appear

Fruit flies are a common kitchen pest. Here’s how you can prevent and eliminate them.

getpocket.com

Fahrenheit 105: Why I No Longer Love the Texas Heat

I like to think I am Texas Tough when it comes to the heat. But this summer, my fortitude has been tested.

www.texasmonthly.com

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

Can Lucid Dreaming Help Us Understand Consciousness?

The ability to control our dreams is a skill that more of us are seeking to acquire for sheer pleasure. But if taken seriously, scientists believe it could unlock new secrets of the mind

getpocket.com

Can AI Replace Actors? Here’s How Digital Double Tech Works

Motion capture and detailed face scans allow TV and film production teams to replicate a performer’s likeness. Generative AI is making the process faster and easier

www.scientificamerican.com

Science Studies Don't Actually Support Happiness Strategies

An in-depth look at the evidence behind the most popular happiness hacks isn’t very reassuring, saying studies lack good data.

time.com

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/04/19/how-living-wrong-side-time-zone-can-be-hazardous-your-health/

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

How lifestyle exercise can lower your cancer risk, according to a new study

As little as one or two minutes of vigorous exercise a day could lower your cancer risk, according to a new study.

www.ctvnews.ca

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

Ontario bodybuilder with Down syndrome shattering records and stigmas

Kyle Landi is taking his passion for fitness and making history. In just seven months, the 23-year-old has become one of the only bodybuilders in the world with Down syndrome.

www.ctvnews.ca

Helico-pterFunk · Jul 30, 2023

Counting Pikachus: Pokemon sleep app entices fans to go to bed

Fans who play Pokemon late into the night have a new incentive to get to bed in the form of a sleep app that rewards them with the franchise's signature monsters.

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