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Medical News Today: Is my rash psoriasis or folliculitis?

Psoriasis and folliculitis are both skin conditions that can cause small bumps on the skin. The causes, other symptoms, and treatment of the two conditions are different. In this article, we look at how to identify and treat psoriasis and folliculitis. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2xUCBqM

Medical News Today: What is chronic laryngitis?

Chronic laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box that lasts for more than 3 weeks. It can cause hoarseness and other symptoms. Causes include other illnesses and certain lifestyle factors. Treatment involves resting the voice, avoiding throat irritants, and treating underlying conditions. Learn more here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2RaIGID

Medical News Today: What to know about ectopic heartbeats

Ectopic heartbeats are when the heart adds or skips a beat. Ectopic beats are common, not a cause for concern, and anxiety, smoking, or pregnancy can link to them. Learn more here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2zDDgiy

Medical News Today: Exercise could benefit early-onset Alzeimer's

New research supports the idea that physical activity delays cognitive decline and other changes in the rare early-onset form of Alzheimer's disease. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2NQ2J0I

Medical News Today: How to strengthen the lower back

Lower back pain is common, but doing strengthening exercises can relieve symptoms. Here, learn how to perform a range of exercises and stretches for the lower back. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2zCEhHA

Medical News Today: Drug overdose rates are rising, but can we 'curb the epidemic for good?'

Scientists have conducted in-depth research into drug overdose trends. The findings may help specialists devise strategies to curtail this growing problem. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2OiLRPO

Medical News Today: Letter from the Editor: Embracing change

As autumn settles in, Managing Editor Honor Whiteman discusses the importance of change and reflects on the improvements MNT have made this year. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2xSeWXO

Medical News Today: Is pain relief more effective when delivered by a stranger?

An intriguing new study asks whether a health treatment received from a stranger has a stronger effect than one received from someone you already know. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2R7ApVB

Medical News Today: Manipulating features of cells 'could help to slow cancer'

A new study focusing on nuclear pores finds that manipulating certain cell features could help to stop cancer cells from thriving. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2xK0D8x

Indonesia earthquake: Huge surge in death toll

At least 832 people died in the earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia, emergency officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NPC4RD

Indonesia earthquake: 'Race against time' to reach survivors

Many people remain missing on Sulawesi after a devastating earthquake and tsunami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NbVif8

Medical News Today: Ovarian cancer: Newer birth control pills may lower risk

A large study examines the effect of newer combined oral contraceptives on the risk of ovarian cancer among women of reproductive age. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2DB9TBb

Medical News Today: Signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease in women

Crohn's disease is equally common in men and women but can affect them differently. In this article, learn about four symptoms of Crohn's disease in females. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2R3Zfpt

Medical News Today: What to know about common thyroid disorders

The thyroid gland releases hormones that regulate a person’s metabolism. Thyroid disorders may occur if the gland releases too much or too little hormone. In this article, learn about hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules. We also look at their causes, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2xPUd6Y

Medical News Today: What to know about depression with psychosis

Depression with psychosis, or psychotic depression, happens when someone with major depression also experiences psychosis. This is a serious mental health condition that needs medical attention and has a high risk of suicide. Find out the symptoms, treatments, and recovery for depression with psychosis here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2xHf7WH

Medical News Today: Genetics may determine severe alcohol withdrawal

The sudden cessation of drinking in people with harmful drinking habits leads to withdrawal symptoms. But how do genes influence symptom severity? from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2R4LjeD

Medical News Today: We may not need to rely on antibiotics to treat UTIs

New research has discovered that targeting cellulose may reduce — or even completely do away with — the need to take antibiotics to treat some infections. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2OiOAIQ

Medical News Today: Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of depression

A review of 41 observational studies supports the idea that Mediterranean-like diets can prevent depression and makes a case for interventional research. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2NLocIi

Hooked review – Art for the people at the new London Science Gallery

From heroin to Playstation, we are all users argues Hooked, a captivating show to launch a gallery with ambitions to demolish the boundaries around science from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/2zELqXY

HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2QfQsiQ

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Is1fUm

Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors

Over 20 people are dug out of a hotel by hand, but fears grow that the death toll of 408 will rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y3r4W4

Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y10Zaj

Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts Deborah Ramirez for interview

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y9Gkkz

North Korea 'won't disarm if sanctions continue', minister says

Ri Yong-ho tells the UN that the sanctions are deepening North Korean mistrust of the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RbnBxp

Jair Bolsonaro: Large protests against Brazil election front-runner

Tens of thousands of women say "not him" to candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead of next week's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ipwuj2

HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QfQsiQ

Egypt sentences activist for 'spreading fake news'

Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xMrMYB

Danish police free manhunt suspects in death threat case

Two men in a Swedish car were detained over fears an attack was about to take place, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DFcV7J

Turkey's Erdogan opens mosque in German city of Cologne

Turkey's president ends a tense state visit by opening one of Europe's largest mosques in Cologne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zFeYok

Lindsay Lohan under fire for 'bizarre' Instagram video

Lindsay Lohan has been criticised online after posting a video showing an altercation with a homeless family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHrBDr

Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin dies aged 76

He was the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the 1960s psychedelic rock group in San Francisco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xMQGHA

Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DRZy4j

Special words that don't exist in English (yet)

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y3GHg7

Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xLHIdp

Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qi4gt4

What will the FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh actually do?

The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHjJSi

Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xM3PAJ

Brazil indigenous group bets on 'golden fruit'

A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHZ7JL

Why Hollywood writer Ubah Mohamed hated her name

Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYNOxS

Hooked review – Art for the people at the new London Science Gallery

From heroin to Playstation, we are all users argues Hooked, a captivating show to launch a gallery with ambitions to demolish the boundaries around science from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/2zELqXY

Does more than 2 hours of screen time really harm children’s brains?

A study says that children do better academically if they limit screen time, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is time to ban their phones from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/2Oi3Plu

How Is Self Love Different From Body Confidence? Iskra Lawrence Explains

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. from Fitness - Health.com https://ift.tt/2OV1rhn

Lawn Mowers Can Be an Accident Waiting to Happen

SATURDAY, Sept. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Mowing your lawn can be a dangerous job, resulting in severe injury or even the loss of a limb. A new review of 51,000 lawn mower injuries between 2006 and 2013 found that 85 percent of the injuries were to men. Moreover, children up to age 4 were six times more likely to have a foot or toe or lower extremity injury and nearly two times more likely to have an amputation than those aged 15 and older. Older teens and adults were more than eight times more likely to have an injury to a hand or arm. "Despite consumer education programs and warning labels, lawn mower injuries in the United States remain a serious public health concern," said senior study author Dr. Deborah Schwengel, an assistant professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Young children are more likely to get injured by running into the yard while a family member is using a mower or getting the...

Just Witnessing School Violence Can Leave Psychic Scars

FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- For middle school students, witnessing school violence can be as bad as being bullied, new research suggests. An international team of researchers found that young witnesses face many of the same challenges later on as those who are direct victims of campus violence. Notably, eighth-grade witnesses are at higher risk for social and academic problems by the time they're high school sophomores. "It is clear that approaches to prevention and intervention should include witnesses as well victims and perpetrators and target all forms of school violence," said study leader Michel Janosz. He's director of the School of Psycho-Education at the University of Montreal. Janosz said supportive family and community relationships help young people cope after they're exposed to these traumatic events. "These also prevent emotional desensitization to violence which also contributes to aggressive behavior in youth," he said i...

Patients Want Breast Cancer Costs Upfront

FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The cost of breast cancer treatment rarely comes up in doctor-patient discussions -- but most patients wish it would, researchers report. "Doctors and patients should be open to discussing the financial implications of treatment," said study author Dr. Rachel Greenup, of the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, N.C. "Cost transparency could improve the quality of treatment decisions patients make and has the potential to reduce the risk of financial harm," she added. Her team surveyed more than 750 women diagnosed with breast cancer. Half the patients were younger than 50. Most had either private health insurance or Medicare and household incomes of more than $74,000. The researchers found that even though the women were relatively well-off, nearly 16 percent said their diagnosis was financially catastrophic. More than half had out-of-pocket costs of $3,500 or more. And 5 percent faced out-of-pocket costs of more than $30,0...

Smoked, Vaped, Eaten: U.S. Teens Use Pot in Many Ways

FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- American teens are partaking of pot in any way they can, from smoking to vaping to eating marijuana edibles, new research shows. The study, of Los Angeles-area high school students, found that about one-third had ever used marijuana. And most of them had used it in more than one way. Smoking was most popular, but many kids also took the drug via "edibles" or "vaping" -- where cannabis aerosol is inhaled, smoke-free, with the help of electronic cigarettes. There are a few reasons the findings are concerning, said senior researcher Adam Leventhal, a professor at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, in Los Angeles. "Smoking has traditionally deterred some kids from trying marijuana," Leventhal said. "They don't like the way it tastes, or the way it burns their throat." In contrast, he said, kids may be readily attracted to the "alternative" ways of using the drug...

Growing Up Poor May Permanently Damage Thinking Skills

FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Poverty may scar kids' mental abilities for the rest of their lives, a new study suggests. Children who grow up poor or otherwise disadvantaged are more likely to score lower on tests of thinking, learning, reasoning, remembering and problem-solving in old age, according to researchers. "Just like the body, the brain ages, but for some, it may age faster than others," said study author Dr. Pavla Cermakova, of the Czech National Institute of Mental Health in Klecany, Czech Republic. "A growing body of evidence suggests aging of the brain may occur over a lifetime, with its roots in childhood." For the study, Cermakova's team collected data on more than 20,000 people from 16 European countries who took part in the Survey on Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe. The average age of participants was 71 at the start of the study. Participants were interviewed and tested and then retested an average of five years late...

Parents Teach Firstborns About Sex, But Not Their Later Kids

FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Younger siblings are less likely than firstborns to hear about the birds and the bees from their parents, a new study suggests. Instead, they may learn what's what from their older brothers and sisters, British researchers report. "Although there has been much research into how the order in which children are born into a family may impact psychological or social outcomes, studies on the relationship between birth order and sexual health outcomes are limited," said Dr. Lotte Elton, who led the research. The study also found that parents are less likely to teach their sons about sex than their daughters, according to Elton and colleagues at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. "Across all birth order categories, men consistently reported lower parental involvement in sex education than women," Elton said. It's not known if learning the facts of life from Mom and Dad delays sex. But middle-born boys...

Racial Bias Can Take Toll on Minority Medical Residents

FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Minority medical residents routinely face bias and comments that can subtly reveal racial, ethnic or religious slights or preconceptions, a new study suggests. In the United States, black, Hispanic and Native Americans make up one-third of the population but only 9 percent of practicing doctors. For the new study, researchers led by Dr. Aba Osseo-Asare, from Yale University, investigated how race and ethnicity affected the training experience of medical residents. The investigators interviewed about 24 minority residents in various specialties who attended a medical conference in 2017. The doctors represented a range of races and ethnicities. The study, published online Sept. 28 in JAMA Network Open , found that bias is a daily struggle for minority residents. In many cases, these instances are subtle. Many of the doctors surveyed reported being asked to serve as race/ethnicity "ambassadors" to help find solutions for diversity ...

FOX NEWS: Florida mom claims newborn mistakenly breastfed by another woman

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Florida mom claims newborn mistakenly breastfed by another woman A new mom in Orange Park, Florida claims her newborn son was mistakenly breastfed by a different woman.

FOX NEWS: How fighting with your spouse can make you sick

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How fighting with your spouse can make you sick Constant confrontation with your partner isn’t just bad for your relationship, it’s bad for your health.

FOX NEWS: North Carolina residents should avoid Florence-affected waters, officials say

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North Carolina residents should avoid Florence-affected waters, officials say In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the North Carolina Coastal Federation on Thursday issued a strong warning for residents hoping to take a swim: Stay out of ocean and intracoastal waters.

HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2QfQsiQ

India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xUBrMX

Racism and stereotypes in colonial India’s 'Instagram’

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NQHegk

China removes restrictions where first African swine fever outbreak found

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China has removed restrictions on an area in Shenyang, Liaoning province, where the nation's first African swine fever outbreak was found last month, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2xKjPTE

China reports H5N6 bird flu case on poultry farm in Guizhou province

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China has reported a case of H5N6 avian bird flu on a poultry farm in southwestern Guizhou province, the nation's agriculture ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2NNT0bb

Boy Who Was Tongue-Tied Speaks for First Time

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By STORYFUL from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2xMm1dr

Sloan Kettering Executive Turns Over Windfall Stake in Biotech Start-Up

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By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2xOKzCv

In the Nursing Home, Empty Beds and Quiet Halls

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By PAULA SPAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2DFhTBk

Ebola Likely to Spread From Congo to Uganda, W.H.O. Says

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By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2NKYQKx

Expecting Women to Describe How Sexual Assault Affected Them Creates Barriers to Reporting It

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By HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2R5SBz5

In Rare Bipartisan Accord, House and Senate Reach Compromise on Opioid Bill

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By ABBY GOODNOUGH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2OdztjU

They Say Sexual Assault, Kavanaugh Says It Never Happened: Sifting Truth From Memory

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By BENEDICT CAREY and JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2xS2HKP

Cancer Center Switches Focus on Fund-Raising as Problems Mount

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By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2Du1PSX

China removes restrictions where first African swine fever outbreak found

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China has removed restrictions on an area in Shenyang, Liaoning province, where the nation's first African swine fever outbreak was found last month, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2xKjPTE

China reports H5N6 bird flu case on poultry farm in Guizhou province

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China has reported a case of H5N6 avian bird flu on a poultry farm in southwestern Guizhou province, the nation's agriculture ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2NNT0bb

Insmed's treatment-resistant lung disease drug gets FDA approval

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Insmed Inc's lead drug to treat a rare, chronic lung disease, making it the first approved treatment in the United States for the condition. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2ItzRFT

Sanofi, Regeneron skin cancer drug gets FDA nod

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Sanofi SA said on Friday its skin cancer drug, made in partnership with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2R8iKNC

Childhood secondhand smoke exposure tied to arthritis in adulthood

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(Reuters Health) - Women exposed to secondhand smoke as children may be more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than people who didn't breathe cigarette fumes growing up, a French study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2IoPWfM

FDA halts imports from China's Huahai after heart drug recall

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it will no longer allow imports of drug ingredients or medicines made with ingredients produced by China's Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals, after a recall of one of its drugs that contained a probable carcinogen. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2IoVTJR

Peer support tied to fewer repeat mental health hospitalizations

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(Reuters Health) - Adults who have been hospitalized for psychiatric problems may be less likely to be readmitted when they get support from other patients who went through similar experiences, a UK study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2OWVgcO

Heart disease common among firefighters who die of cardiac arrest

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(Reuters Health) - Most firefighters who die from cardiac arrest turn out to have narrowing of the heart arteries or structural damage in their hearts, a recent study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2Qd8zpN