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Holocaust survivor groups ask how a Polish artist was able to make the film at the Stutthof camp. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zAJKfn

The decision on liothyronine was part of a wider prescribing review by NHS England. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2i3nBPH

However, the NHS is looking at restrictions on prescribing over the counter medicines. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2i3nBPH

Weirdest health stories of 2017 From hospital mix-ups to cases that left doctors baffled, 2017 had it's fair share of wacky medical drama.

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2AJEWZC

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- A program that includes male circumcision and antiviral drug treatment led to a sharp drop in HIV infection rates in a high-risk region of Uganda, researchers report. Their study of a U.S.-funded HIV prevention program in the rural Rakai District on the shore of Lake Victoria followed 34,000 people. The program provides a number of free services, including anti-HIV drugs for people who are infected, voluntary male circumcision, condoms and promotion of safe sex. While it's known that such measures reduce HIV risk at an individual level, their long-term population-wide impact has been less clear. The study, by Johns Hopkins researchers, found a 42 percent drop in new HIV infections in the Rakai District between the start of the program in the early 2000s and 2016. The decrease was greater among men (50 percent) than among women (30 percent). "This difference may have been due to the direct risk-lowering effect of circumcision for...

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- All prescribers of opioid pain medications -- not just high-volume prescribers -- play a role in the U.S. epidemic of opioid abuse and overdoses, a new study says. Deaths from drug overdoses in the United States rose from about 52,000 in 2015 to more than 64,000 in 2016. Most of those deaths involved opioids, including prescription pain medications such as fentanyl and oxycodone (Oxycontin) as well as the illegal drug heroin, according to researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. For the study, the researchers analyzed more than 24 million opioid prescriptions given in 2015 to more than 4 million people in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Washington state. The investigators found that opioids were often prescribed to high-risk patients by health care providers who typically do not prescribe large volumes of opioids, including primary care physicians, surgeons and providers who are not physicians. Howe...

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- You want your kids to enjoy many experiences, but between afterschool programs, music lessons and team sports, your schedule can go haywire. Try these ideas from the University of Florida Extension and Michigan State University Extension to keep your cool and teach your kids time-management skills at the same time. The first rule is to make sure each child is really interested in each activity they're signed up for. If not, it becomes an unpleasant chore for them and for you. Next, when possible, choose activities close to home, especially if they're stacked one after another. Map out and time your routes to minimize driving stress. Coordinate set days for carpooling with other parents of kids in the same afterschool activities to avoid the hassle of looking for last-minute rides. Sharing driving duties eases everyone's load. Electronic calendars make organization easier. Smartphone apps can keep an extended group of caregiver...

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Teens fixated on their smartphones experience changes to their brain chemistry that mirror those prompted by addiction, a new study suggests. Kids who compulsively used the internet or fiddled with their phones tended to have increased neurotransmitter activity in the anterior cingulate cortex, a region tied to the brain's systems of behavior reward, control of inhibition and mood regulation, a team of South Korean researchers found. "This particular region is well-known to be involved in addiction based upon the modulation of those kinds of behaviors," said Dr. Christopher Whitlow, an associate professor of radiology with the Wake Forest Substance Addiction and Abuse Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. "The authors are showing an effect in part of the circuitry of the brain that's involved in addiction." The research team, led by Dr. Hyung Suk Seo at Korea University in Seoul, used a scanning technique called magneti...

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- The epidemic of opioid abuse in the United States has put hospital ERs on the front line, with staffers increasingly battling infections tied to the problem. ERs are seeing an increasing number of patients seeking care for severe infections resulting from injected use of heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone and the like, new research shows. ER radiologists are often the first to diagnose such complications, using X-rays, MRIs, CT scans and ultrasounds to spot infections that typically result from the use of non-sterile needles, the researchers said. Insights into how the opioid epidemic is playing out in the ER stem from a 12-year analysis that focused on more than 1,000 substance abuse patients who sought care for related complications between 2005 and 2016. The findings reflect the fact that "the opioid epidemic is a national emergency," said study author Dr. Efren Flores. He's an ER radiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in...

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- More stringent gun laws might spur a decline n domestic violence murders, new research suggests. Thirteen states and federal law prohibit people convicted of domestic violence from buying guns. But the study found that states that extended this ban to people convicted of any violent crime had 23 percent fewer domestic violence murders. The researchers also found that larger reductions in these deaths were seen when gun restriction laws included dating partners in addition to spouses or ex-spouses, and a requirement that abusers turn in their guns. "The evidence from this study and previous research highly suggests that firearm restrictions work to reduce intimate partner homicides, and that laws need to be comprehensive when we think about populations most at risk for committing intimate partner violence," said study author April Zeoli. She is an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University. In the study,...

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Bacterial resistance to the antibiotic ampicillin may have begun years before doctors started prescribing it in the early 1960s, a new study suggests. Ampicillin, a broad-spectrum penicillin, is widely used to treat many bacterial infections, including bladder and ear infections, pneumonia and gonorrhea. Resistance was likely triggered by overuse of penicillin in livestock in North America and Europe in the 1950s, according to researchers at the Pasteur Institute in Paris. Ampicillin was released on the market for humans in 1961. "Our findings suggest that antibiotic residues in farming environments such as soil, wastewater and manure may have a much greater impact on the spread of resistance than previously thought," said study leader Dr. Francois-Xavier Weill, a researcher at the institute. Many bacteria that cause serious infections in people have developed resistance to antibiotics such as ampicillin. And annual worldwide de...

Beans are an excellent source of protein and other nutrients. Learn about the health benefits of beans and how to incorporate beans into a healthful diet. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://ift.tt/2At6X7f

People born prematurely may have smaller airways than those born at full term, which can cause respiratory problems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/2kft7Dv

Researchers using advanced MRI to study obese adolescents found disrupted connectivity in the complex regions of the brain involved in regulating appetite, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/2BBjHX9

Researchers have found an imbalance in the brain chemistry of young people addicted to smartphones and the internet. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/2Aqz8Ui

New research provides insights on the potential effects of weight on the health of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/2jyWMTS

Research details a novel and promising approach in the effort to treat Alzheimer's disease. Medical researchers have discovered a rare genetic variant that provides a protective effect for high-risk individuals -- elderly people who carry known genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's-- who never acquired the disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/2Akxhxv

Male-pattern baldness and premature greying are associated with a more than fivefold risk of heart disease before the age of 40 years, according to new research. Obesity was associated with a fourfold risk of early heart disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/2i5dMkz

If current trends in child obesity continue, more than 57 percent of today's children in the US will have obesity at age 35, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/2jxNhV0

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2AJEWZC

Man claims he contracted eye-eating parasite from amusement park water ride A Pennsylvania man and his wife have filed a lawsuit against an amusement park after he claims that he contracted an eye-eating parasite after going on one of the water rides.

A large trial has found that a drug can halve the amount of time that people are laid low by migraines, and reduce the number of ‘migraine days’ a person has from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2Aq963z

A hormone released by muscles during exercise has been found to protect mice from complications during surgery caused by restricted blood flow from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2iqk1TE

Reza Zarrab's testimony to a US court could embarrass President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ip2wD8

The regulator has found many residential rehab clinics are not providing safe or good quality care. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2zTcOmz

The regulator has found many residential rehab clinics are not providing safe or good quality care. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2zTcOmz

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2AJEWZC

The explosion has killed the man and injured the three suspects of murdering his son, reports say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ApQmRw

Notice NOT-MH-18-009 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts from NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) http://ift.tt/2zS3peW

The sacked co-host of NBC's Today programme said he was "ashamed" over misconduct allegations. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2j4jbJj

Wackiest health stories of 2017 From hospital mix-ups to cases that left doctors baffled, 2017 had it's fair share of wacky medical drama.

Russian TV presenters show little sympathy for victims of sexual harassment, BBC Monitoring reports. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zSR0Yg

Two hospitals in Leicester and London are now being allowed to continue to provide complex heart surgery. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2Bmrmr8

Two hospitals in Leicester and London are now being allowed to continue to provide complex heart surgery. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2Bmrmr8

The entrepreneur will compete to build a futuristic transport link to the city's airport. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2j3loF3

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2AJEWZC

A large trial has found that a drug can halve the amount of time that people are laid low by migraines, and reduce the number of ‘migraine days’ a person has from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2zR5A2z

A hormone released by muscles during exercise has been found to protect mice from complications during surgery caused by restricted blood flow from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2iqk1TE

The fight to end malaria is stalling after more than a decade of progress. We need to wake up and reinvigorate attempts to eradicate it, says Azra Ghani from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2Al5VtH

Staff were surprised to find live cockroaches in a Chinese couple's airport hand luggage. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iqYZ7t

The author of a report into Portugal's forest fires has accused the authorities of censoring it. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2AJ6KNE

Charges after death and over-the-top upfront fees for self-funders highlighted by the markets watchdog. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2zBgwNE

Charges after death and over-the-top upfront fees for self-funders highlighted by the markets watchdog. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2zBgwNE

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2AJEWZC

Lisa has put a sign outside asking neighbours not to phone the police if Ryan has a 'meltdown'. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2jz5kdD

PARIS (Reuters) - France has found traces of radioactive cesium on mushrooms imported from Russia, the head of French nuclear regulator ASN said on Thursday. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2ioTCFO

PARIS (Reuters) - France has found traces of radioactive cesium on mushrooms imported from Russia, the head of French nuclear regulator ASN said on Thursday. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2ioTCFO

Lisa has put a sign outside asking neighbours not to phone the police if Ryan has a 'meltdown'. from BBC News - Health http://ift.tt/2jz5kdD

Kim Jong-un is seen "guiding" launch of the country's highest ever missile, Hwansong-15. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zDBtHA

A look at the autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet, a way of eating to relieve autoimmune disorders symptoms. Included is detail on recipe ideas and snacks. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://ift.tt/2zRzWSo

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2AJEWZC

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2AJEWZC

A large trial has found that a drug can halve the amount of time that people are laid low by migraines, and reduce the number of ‘migraine days’ a person has from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2Aq963z

A hormone released by muscles during exercise has been found to protect mice from complications during surgery caused by restricted blood flow from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2iqk1TE

LONDON (Reuters) - The GAVI global vaccine alliance has earmarked $85 million to help support the introduction of typhoid vaccines in poor countries where millions of children are at risk of the often deadly disease. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2AJ9tGH

LONDON (Reuters) - The GAVI global vaccine alliance has earmarked $85 million to help support the introduction of typhoid vaccines in poor countries where millions of children are at risk of the often deadly disease. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2AJ9tGH

Supporters of the Houthi movement and ex-president Saleh clash in Sanaa, amid rising tensions. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2AgH75F

LONDON (Reuters) - Genmab was Europe's second biggest biotech company, until its partner Johnson & Johnson bought Switzerland's Actelion for $30 billion this year and propelled the Danish antibody specialist to the top spot. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2AmXJa6

LONDON (Reuters) - Genmab was Europe's second biggest biotech company, until its partner Johnson & Johnson bought Switzerland's Actelion for $30 billion this year and propelled the Danish antibody specialist to the top spot. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2AmXJa6

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects US calls to cut ties with the North over its weapons tests. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iro42g

LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's biggest biotechnology company, Denmark's Genmab, expects some delays to regional drug approvals as the European Medicines Agency is uprooted from London to Amsterdam. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2AfLONg

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2AJEWZC

Footage of migrants being sold as slaves in Libya prompts the European-African initiative. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BzHSVy

LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's biggest biotechnology company, Denmark's Genmab, expects some delays to regional drug approvals as the European Medicines Agency is uprooted from London to Amsterdam. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2AfLONg

PARIS (Reuters) - France has found traces of radioactive cesium on mushrooms imported from Russia, the head of French nuclear regulator ASN said on Thursday. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2AIrF3n

PARIS (Reuters) - France has found traces of radioactive cesium on mushrooms imported from Russia, the head of French nuclear regulator ASN said on Thursday. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2AIrF3n

A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone? from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2AJEWZC

A large trial has found that a drug can halve the amount of time that people are laid low by migraines, and reduce the number of ‘migraine days’ a person has from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2zR5A2z

A hormone released by muscles during exercise has been found to protect mice from complications during surgery caused by restricted blood flow from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2iqk1TE

A Chinese man has been fined for repainting road signs to redirect traffic and make his commute faster. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BlcJV9

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A large trial has found that a drug can halve the amount of time that people are laid low by migraines, and reduce the number of ‘migraine days’ a person has from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2Aq963z

A hormone released by muscles during exercise has been found to protect mice from complications during surgery caused by restricted blood flow from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2iqk1TE

Inspiration behind 'ice bucket challenge' dead at 46 The man who inspired the “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” died on Saturday after a 14-year long battle with the disease.

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A large trial has found that a drug can halve the amount of time that people are laid low by migraines, and reduce the number of ‘migraine days’ a person has from New Scientist - Health http://ift.tt/2Aq963z

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The rapper says issues he had from his childhood led him to push his wife away, which led to infidelity. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zASnH0

LONDON (Reuters) - Researchers announced the launch of two big studies in Africa on Thursday to test a new HIV vaccine and a long-acting injectable drug, fuelling hopes for better ways to protect against the virus that causes AIDS. from Reuters: Health News http://ift.tt/2zE4GlF