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Uncovering Nazi massacre of Jews on Belarus building site

A thousand victims of Brest's wartime Jewish ghetto have been found as the city wakes up to its past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V6ot88

Letter from Africa: 'We're not cleaners' - sexism amid Sudan protests

Why women in Sudan have taken anti-government demonstrations to heart by using Facebook to expose abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HRcQPB

Natalia Fileva: Russia airline co-owner dies in private jet crash

Natalia Fileva, one of Russia's richest women and S7's major shareholder, dies in a German air crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I30tiH

Ukraine election: What would a comic president mean?

The actor played the president on TV and is now well placed to land the role for real. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OAyOXE

Kicking goals for kids with autism

Researchers are turning autism interventions on their head with a stand-out sports program that's training coaches how to best achieve results for students with autism. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VaC9zc

First cholera death recorded since cyclone hit Mozambique port, cases double

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The number of cholera cases has almost doubled in Mozambique in the past 24 hours and the port city of Beira has recorded its first death from the disease since a massive cyclone struck, health chiefs said on Sunday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2JXm5Q2

First cholera death recorded since cyclone hit Mozambique port, cases double

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The number of cholera cases has almost doubled in Mozambique in the past 24 hours and the port city of Beira has recorded its first death from the disease since a massive cyclone struck, health chiefs said on Sunday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2JXm5Q2

Algeria protests: Bouteflika appoints new government

The country's embattled president has overseen a major reshuffle as anti-government protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WCQqF8

New Orleans mayor to apologise for 1891 lynching of Italian-Americans

The 1891 killing of 11 Italian-Americans is thought to be the largest US lynching ever recorded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K2YgGK

F1: Hamilton wins after Leclerc failure

Lewis Hamilton inherits victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix after an engine problem hits runaway leader Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wvjs9m

FOX NEWS: 'Unplanned' star responds to celebrity boycott threat over Georgia's heartbeat bill

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'Unplanned' star responds to celebrity boycott threat over Georgia's heartbeat bill Ashley Bratcher says the film 'Unplanned' exposes the lies that Planned Parenthood perpetuates.

Ukraine comedian 'leads' in presidential election

Volodymyr Zelenskiy played the president on TV - an exit poll has him ahead in the the first round. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YFZ9bw

Algeria protests: Tycoon Ali Haddad 'arrested at Tunisia border'

Ali Haddad is a long-time backer of embattled President Bouteflika who is facing calls to step down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FDBL5E

Pope Francis visits Morocco

Highlights of the pontiff's weekend visit to the overwhelmingly Muslim country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I77uPD

IS defeat: British fighters emerge after fall of Baghuz

The BBC has the first broadcast interview with Hamza Parvez, an ex-police cadet turned extremist fighter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uznr97

FOX NEWS: Arizona police breakdown the door to retrieve a sick 2-year-old after parents refuse to take their child to the ER

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Arizona police breakdown the door to retrieve a sick 2-year-old after parents refuse to take their child to the ER Parents refuse to take their unvaccinated child to the emergency room after he displays signs of meningitis.

Xenophobic attacks spark South African response

The foreign minister calls an urgent meeting after three die and 50 are forced to leave their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WBUepQ

Medical News Today: The 'burden of disease' in those who recover from addiction

A recent investigation into health conditions that develop in people recovering from addiction reveals that more than one-third have a chronic disease. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2U4TuwS

Dismay after Trump moves to cut aid to Central America

The US president wants to cut aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in order to stem migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uj7qmh

Gaza violence: Crossings reopen after negotiated 'calm'

The move comes a day after several Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FyDZTC

Transgender: How people from three generations transitioned

Ten years after the first International Transgender Day of Visibility, trans people from different generations tell us their stories. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JSdyhh

Medical News Today: Could reused cooking oil trigger breast cancer spread?

A new study in mice finds that reused cooking oil may encourage breast cancer metastases. These preliminary results are sure to spark more research. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2uC8Slm

Transgender: How people from three generations transitioned

Ten years after the first International Transgender Day of Visibility, trans people from different generations tell us their stories. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JSdyhh

Turkey local elections: Erdogan to fight for nation's confidence

With the country in an economic slump, the vote is widely seen as a referendum on the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CNbTU7

How Pain Tolerance and Anxiety Seem to Be Connected

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First-confirmed occurrence of a lambeosaurine dinosaur found on Alaska's North Slope

Paleontologists have discovered the first-confirmed occurrence of a lambeosaurine (crested 'duck-billed' dinosaur) from the Arctic -- part of the skull of a lambeosaurine dinosaur from the Liscomb Bonebed (71-68 Ma) found on Alaska's North Slope. The discovery proves for the first time that lambeosaurines inhabited the Arctic during the Late Cretaceous. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2V5jNQ0

New Yorkers brace for self-cloning Asian longhorned tick

A new study maps out the increase and spread of the Asian longhorned tick, a new species identified last summer in Westchester and Staten island. What's particularly alarming is that the tick is notorious for its ability to quickly clone itself through asexual reproduction, or reproduce sexually, laying 1,000-2,000 eggs at a time. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ozpm6K

More adults seeking support for alcoholic parents

Thousand more adults are seeking help in coping with an alcoholic parent every year, a charity says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2U4qrJQ

Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JPOA20

The cheerleader competing with a hole in her heart

From working as a nurse to training for the world championships, Holly is taking on both with a heart condition that could threaten her life. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JSz5qe

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This 20-Minute Resistance Band Butt Workout Will Seriously Work Your Glutes

Ukraine election: Comedian is front-runner ahead of first round

Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election but the surprise front-runner is comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HNr0kP

North Korea says Madrid embassy raid was 'grave terror attack'

Pyongyang calls for an investigation and says it is watching rumours that the FBI played a role. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HPkr16

Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WF2qGd

Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JT8IAx

Rolling Stones postpone North America tour over Mick Jagger illness

Mick Jagger's doctors have advised him not to travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HO8Wa2

Zuzana Caputova becomes Slovakia's first female president

Zuzana Caputova, an anti-graft activist and political newcomer, beats the ruling party candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V0jUMF

Gaza protests: Thousands mark 'Great Return' anniversary

Three die in clashes on the border with Israel, as Palestinians mark the "Great March of Return". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U7byWY

Ethiopian pilot: 'Pitch up, pitch up!'

Details are emerging of the final moments of the flight, which crashed six minutes after take-off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CIsYPi

Migrant ship hijacking: Three teenagers charged in Malta

The men have been accused of terrorist activity after seizing a tanker and sailing it to Malta. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CKNMWq

Afghan VP survives second assassination attempt

The Taliban say they tried to kill Gen Abdul Rashid Dostum, in an ambush in which a bodyguard died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I2MY2f

Brazil judge overturns ban on Bolsonaro's coup celebration

A judge says marking the 1964 coup does not amount to rewriting history or hiding the truth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UloLuM

Pope calls on Moroccans to fight fanaticism

The pontiff is visiting Morocco, which has a small Catholic community, to promote inter-faith dialogue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JUycxd

Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JPOA20

Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change

Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HPhQnA

US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure

Migrants are forced to sleep outside as US officials struggle with a surge in asylum-seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UjwIk1

Ukraine's presidential elections: Five things to know

A look at some of the odder facts about Sunday's presidential elections in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YqoLsy

New audio increases pressure on Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair

Former Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould releases a recording to bolster her version of events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UqWFOZ

Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OADyfC

Muses no more: Ballet's newest choreographers

After centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots in ballet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uAUB8p

Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FEW1DQ

US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UbnzLr

How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UoffXN

Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WyNaub

The Bollywood factor in India's election

A film about Prime Minister Modi is facing criticism for mythologising him ahead of a national vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CNTG8W

Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uog8zB

Medical News Today: What causes bloody urine in men?

Seeing blood in the urine is a symptom of many underlying problems in males, including infections, an enlarged prostate, and kidney stones. Learn about the causes and their treatments here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2uxzWSG

Medical News Today: How to stop getting sick

Some people find that they keep getting sick. Potential causes of frequent sickness include stress and lack of sleep. Lifestyle changes can help reduce the likelihood of a person becoming ill. Learn more about why some people keep getting sick and what to do about it here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2I7MQin

Medical News Today: What are the most healthful oils?

Healthful oils are an essential part of all diets. In this article, we compare some of the most popular oils, looking at their health benefits, nutrition, and uses in cooking. We include olive oil, coconut oil, canola oil, and vegetable oil. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2THtnqB

Medical News Today: Wishing others well may boost your own well-being

New research has found a simple psychological technique that could reduce stress and anxiety and make people happier in just 12 minutes. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2CFZQYD

Medical News Today: Music may enhance the effect of pain relievers

Can music soothe pain? A new study in mice finds that listening to Mozart alongside taking standard pain medication works better than drugs alone. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2FBJAJ8

Medical News Today: What does herpes look like?

Herpes is a condition caused by the herpes simplex virus. People may notice herpes symptoms across the body, including in the mouth, on the genitals, or in the eyes. This article discusses what herpes looks like, describes the symptoms, and provides pictures to help identify herpes. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2OGQyAN

Medical News Today: Causes and treatment of foot cramp

There are several possible causes of foot cramps, including overexercising, nutrient deficiencies, and dehydration. In this article, we explore the causes of foot cramps and their treatments. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2V3WqGw

Medical News Today: Ulcerative colitis medications and other options

Ulcerative colitis medications include corticosteroids and immunomodulators. Other medical and natural treatments, such as surgery or nutrition, may also help. Learn more here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2FLuTV7

Medical News Today: Possible reasons weight loss is not working

Efforts to lose weight may not work for a range of reasons. A person may be following an ineffective fad diet, or consuming sugary drinks, or exercising more but making no dietary changes, for example. Learn more here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2YwTtR3

Medical News Today: Hematoma: Everything you need to know

A hematoma occurs when blood leaks from a large blood vessel. In this article, learn about the causes and symptoms of hematomas as well as the different types and when to see a doctor. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2V44uHp

Medical News Today: Dark spots on the skin: Causes and how to treat them

Dark spots on the skin are usually the result of hyperpigmentation. They are usually harmless. In this article, we look at the symptoms, causes, and treatments for dark spots on the skin. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2uB6HOO

Medical News Today: Can you get pregnant on your period?

A person can get pregnant at any point in their menstrual cycle, but it is much less likely during their period. In this article, we look at the factors affecting whether someone can get pregnant before, during, and after their period. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2FBJfWI

Medical News Today: How can you make your period come faster?

People have tried many methods to induce periods using traditional and modern medicine. In this article, we look at the evidence behind various ways to make a period come faster, risks, and methods that have no scientific backing. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2V5GNOL

Medical News Today: What does science say about the effects of meditation?

In this Spotlight feature, we look at the benefits of practicing meditation or mindfulness, and we weigh up some of the potential unwanted effects. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2UoAZmA

Medical News Today: Vitamin C can cut time spent in intensive care units

An analysis of published trials calls for research into vitamin C's effects on critically ill patients after finding it can cut time in ICU by 8 percent. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2HXTYh6

Medical News Today: Could probiotics evolve in the gut and cause harm?

New research shows how bacteria adapt inside the gastrointestinal tract of mice and suggests that the effectiveness of probiotics might change over time. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2YzrEr5

Ebola treatment center in Congo reopens after attack

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An Ebola treatment center located at the epicenter of the current outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resumed operations after it was attacked last month, the country's health ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2CM70uF

Cholera cases increase to 271 in Mozambique's cyclone-hit Beira

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The number of confirmed cases of cholera in Mozambique's cyclone-hit port city of Beira has nearly doubled to 271 in the last 48 hours, the southern African nation's government said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2VdX1VW

Factbox: Cyclone Idai's death toll rises to 746, hundreds of thousands displaced

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Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of food, water and shelter after Cyclone Idai battered Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2YD9sgu

Ebola treatment center in Congo reopens after attack

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An Ebola treatment center located at the epicenter of the current outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resumed operations after it was attacked last month, the country's health ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2CM70uF

Cholera cases increase to 271 in Mozambique's cyclone-hit Beira

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The number of confirmed cases of cholera in Mozambique's cyclone-hit port city of Beira has nearly doubled to 271 in the last 48 hours, the southern African nation's government said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2VdX1VW

Factbox: Cyclone Idai's death toll rises to 746, hundreds of thousands displaced

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Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of food, water and shelter after Cyclone Idai battered Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2YD9sgu

FOX NEWS: Salmonella outbreak linked to pet hedgehogs continues; 6 additional people sickened, CDC says

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Salmonella outbreak linked to pet hedgehogs continues; 6 additional people sickened, CDC says Six additional people have been sickened as a result of a salmonella outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says is likely tied to pet hedgehogs.

FOX NEWS: Number of American adults not having sex reaches all-time high, report says

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Number of American adults not having sex reaches all-time high, report says A Washington Post analysis of the latest General Social Survey stated the number of U.S. adults not having sex in 2018 has reached a record high.

FOX NEWS: Matthew West performs his new song 'Unplanned'

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Matthew West performs his new song 'Unplanned' Four-time Grammy nominee Matthew West on the story behind his song 'Unplanned.'

FOX NEWS: 'Unplanned' hits theaters telling the story of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson's change of heart

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'Unplanned' hits theaters telling the story of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson's change of heart Former director of a Planned Parenthood turned pro-life advocate Abby Johnson tells her story behind the movie 'Unplanned.'

FOX NEWS: How does New York plan to contain the largest measles outbreak in decades?

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How does New York plan to contain the largest measles outbreak in decades? Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the nationwide measles outbreak.

FOX NEWS: This is the most expensive prescription drug in US

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This is the most expensive prescription drug in US The good news: There's a drug to treat your condition and maybe even prolong your life. The catch? It costs more in one month than a new car.

Notice to Extend the Expiration Date of PA-18-260 :Research to Action: Assessing and Addressing Community Exposures to Environmental Contaminants (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)"

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More adults seeking support for alcoholic parents

Thousand more adults are seeking help in coping with an alcoholic parent every year, a charity says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2U4qrJQ

Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JPOA20

The cheerleader competing with a hole in her heart

From working as a nurse to training for the world championships, Holly is taking on both with a heart condition that could threaten her life. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JSz5qe

Medical News Today: What can cause stomach pain when breathing?

Stomach pain when breathing is often due to a problem with the diaphragm or the tissues in the chest cavity. Possible causes include injuries, hiatal hernia, pregnancy, pleurisy, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Learn more here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2U2cwE5

Medical News Today: 15 healthful gluten-free meals to try

Making healthful, filling gluten-free meals is easier than many people think. In this article, we provide 15 gluten-free recipes that people can use to make breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2VaKoeg

Medical News Today: Using artificial intelligence to predict mortality

Newly published research compares the accuracy of machine learning algorithms in predicting mortality with that of conventional mathematical models. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2FIhnkR

Medical News Today: This drug failed to treat cancer, but it could improve dementia

Scientists have found that an experimental drug that failed against cancer may treat dementia instead. However, can they test it in clinical trials? from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2OwdvXa

Internet access in Africa - Are mesh networks the future?

Residents in a rural South African community get cheap online access from a network they own and run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fx7k12

California tests earthquake alerts

People in Downtown Oakland, California received the first public earthquake alert in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OtKGuk

Meet the rare tiger cubs making their debut at Sydney Zoo

The 10-week-old cubs - one male and two females - belong to a critically endangered sub-species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wz0EGy

Tom Hiddleston: Why China loves the 'creepy' Centrum ad

Hiddleston plays the role of a caring partner in an advertisement that has Chinese women hooked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CGB1w0

Vietnam students invent air cleaning bicycle

High school students in Vietnam create a bike device that cleans the air for the cyclist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uC4S4i

Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes

A Mexican inventor is making recyclable shoes from plastic bottles and seaweed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WxchgW

New emperor, new era: How a single word defines Japan

In Japan, time is marked by the reigns of emperors - and the country is about to start a new era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U5wm17

Winter in LA: The joy of rain in a city famed for its sunshine

The BBC's Dan Johnson was expecting a hot, dry, sunny climate when he was posted to California. That's not how things worked out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uzfjoW

UK fashion brands battle for China's growing market

UK fashion designers are chasing business in Shanghai - one of Asia's biggest fashion weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UoFBsy

Letter from Africa: Fighting 'uniform hairstyles' in Kenya

Amid a court case about discrimination on the basis of a hairstyle, what's the state of Kenyan hair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HX4S6y

Melbourne's naturally pink lake delights tourists

The spectacular phenomenon, caused by salt levels and algae, draws a crowd of admirers in summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UlrtjO

Ask children about social media use, psychiatrists urged

Questions about technology should be routine for children assessed for mental health problems. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JMGNlp

Easter eggs 'being pushed too early in shops'

Early sales of calorie-filled treats are fuelling the obesity crisis, a public health body says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2V54OFF

Portugal baby born to woman brain dead for three months

Catarina Sequeira was declared brain dead after having an acute asthma attack three months ago. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2OA8Ino

Move over, DNA. Life's other code is more subtle and far more powerful

Our cells use a sugary language to identify and interact with each other. Cracking it will let us marshal stem cells and create alternatives to antibiotics from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/2U11gYu

Georgia lawmakers pass heartbeat abortion ban, joining four other U.S. states

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Georgia's Republican-controlled legislature on Friday passed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the United States, outlawing abortion if a doctor is able to detect a heartbeat. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2OxM0wk

Cholera cases jump to 138 in Mozambique's Beira after cyclone

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The number of confirmed cases of cholera in the cyclone-hit Mozambican port city of Beira jumped from five to 138 on Friday, as government and aid agencies battled to contain the spread of disease among the tens of thousands of victims of the storm. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2CEy3Yz

Contact lenses that reduce eye itch may become a reality

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(Reuters Health) - Experimental contact lenses that not only improve vision, but also ward off itchiness due to allergies, got a boost with the completion of two late-stage studies, according to a new report. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2YzejPz