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Emperor Akihito is the first emperor to abdicate in over 200 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GSZW1I

Some body parts should be excluded from the new system of presumed consent organ donation, say experts. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2vtbIJw

Sales of codeine have halved in Australia after an over-the-counter ban and fears that people would be driven to stronger prescriptions have not come true from New Scientist - Health http://bit.ly/2ZMgLms

New research from Sweden has found an intriguing link between anxiety, depression, and obesity among children and teenagers ages 6–17 years. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2DEOqFg

In a video published on Twitter, opposition leader Juan Guaidó appears speaking in front of uniformed men. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfC2Te

Some body parts should be excluded from the new system of presumed consent organ donation, say experts. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2vtbIJw

An elderly man who died near Taranto was beaten up repeatedly by a gang, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vzc0gF

Teachers, students and doctors clash with police in Honduras during protests against planned reforms. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMklcE

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J3WWB2

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PxN03Z

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UCnQlT

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XHXGzZ

Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W5JQHg

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes itchy, inflamed, and scaly patches. It can be more challenging to diagnose on black skin. Learn more about psoriasis on black skin in this article. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2ZN3KJd

Four Seasons Health Care is expected to appoint administrators after struggling with its debts. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2ITM4Xg

An inquiry found more than 450 patients died after being given painkillers at Gosport hospital. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2UPbzdC

Fan Wei is the second Canadian to be given the death penalty in China amid a diplomatic row. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFx3hA

New criminal investigation launched into deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2UPbzdC

Four Seasons Health Care is expected to appoint administrators after struggling with its debts. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2ITM4Xg

France hands out 447 on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in the first months of a new law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UOY263

The US president directs officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers trying to enter the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ISjaHc

Ideas of living to 150 are dead and buried – but new anti-ageing drugs promise we can live healthier for longer. We should welcome them from New Scientist - Health http://bit.ly/2LbRQp3

A recent review and meta-analysis sets out to uncover whether simply spending time in a forest can measurably reduce stress levels. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2WgjBOu

The lawsuit aims to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from handing over his records to Congress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XWHoDg

James Faulkner says the support he has received from the LGBT community is "fantastic" - but it came after a misunderstanding. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GSu5yn

Two hospitals are under scrutiny, prompted by concern about the deaths of a number of babies. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2ZJfmx0

Hundreds of deaths of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital could be reinvestigated by police. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2PAMlyR

Two hospitals are under scrutiny, prompted by concern about the deaths of a number of babies. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2ZJfmx0

Lymphangitis is a serious secondary infection that affects the lymph system. In this article, learn about the symptoms, what it looks like, and when to seek treatment. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2PAwMHz

Symptoms of potassium deficiency, or hypokalemia, can include constipation, kidney problems, muscle weakness, fatigue, and heart issues. Poor diet, illnesses that cause severe vomiting or diarrhea, and certain medications can lead to low potassium levels. Learn more here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2XQSUQI

Eczema is a common skin condition that causes inflammation and itching. It can present differently in different skin tones. In this article, learn about the symptoms of eczema and how it might look on black skin. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2WdnljB

Hundreds of deaths of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital could be reinvestigated by police. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2PAMlyR

Planting and growing a strategic mix of cover crops not only reduces the loss of nitrogen from farm fields, protecting water quality in the Chesapeake Bay, but the practice also contributes nitrogen to subsequent cash crops, improving yields, according to researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZGFJDD

Engineers have flipped the picture of the standard polymer insulator, by fabricating thin polymer films that conduct heat -- an ability normally associated with metals. In experiments, they found the films, which are thinner than plastic wrap, conduct heat better than many metals, including steel and ceramic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2W9ot7U

Breast cancer in young women is characterized by more aggressive biological features as compared to those arising in older patients but outcomes are good when guideline-recommended treatments are given. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LdPeXP

A new study finds that veterans and active-duty service members with combat-related PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury had larger amygdalas -- the region of the brain that processes such emotions as fear, anxiety, and aggression -- than those with only brain injuries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZJREk7

A hijacked hormone may zombify spiders, altering their web-spinning behavior to favor wasp parasites. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LaQMSr

Caregivers of veterans who engaged in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy found it relieved stress, anxiety and worry, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WftQTc

A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance like decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise. It also shows that a morning bout of exercise combined with brief walking breaks to frequently disrupt sitting throughout an eight-hour day can boost short-term memory compared to uninterrupted sitting, according to the study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V49XSh

Researchers have created a blood test that can flag chronic fatigue syndrome, which currently lacks a standard, reliable diagnostic test. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GIlYmx

Researchers conducted in-depth interviews to learn why we compulsively check our phones. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vpoB7E

Remembering a familiar face engages a wider network of brain regions than previously thought, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2URIQ81

Researchers have mapped the activity of individual neurons deep in the brain during sleep and exploration of novel objects in male and female mice. The study suggests these cells may facilitate memory formation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZKSRYo

First Genome-Wide Association Study for Type 2 diabetes discovers seven genetic variants associated with the disease in young people. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VAMoQA

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Novartis's Sandoz division has struck a deal with Taiwan's EirGenix Inc to market a biosimilar version of Roche's Herceptin that is now in late-stage development to treat some cancer tumors. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2IUZsur

Suicides by young Americans rose by nearly a third in the month following the 2017 debut of popular Netflix television drama series "13 Reasons Why," in which a teenage girl kills herself, a U.S. study showed on Monday. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2vv92uZ

(Reuters Health) - Patients with the irregular heart rhythm atrial fibrillation may overestimate both their risk of having a stroke and their risk of bleeding as a side effect of medication prescribed to prevent strokes, a recent study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2J9LfJn

(Reuters Health) - Older adults with a poor sense of smell may die sooner than their counterparts who have keen olfactory abilities, a U.S. study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2IQe1Pz

(Reuters Health) - Patients who have real-time video visits with their primary care providers instead of in-person exams are generally satisfied with the convenience and quality of their checkups, a new study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2INs2h3

Democratic Republic of Congo registered a one-day record of 27 new confirmed Ebola cases on Sunday, raising last week's number of cases to 126, the biggest since the current outbreak was declared last August, the health ministry said. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2IPjlTy

(Reuters Health) - Indoor tanning is associated with a higher risk of developing the deadly skin cancer melanoma at younger ages, and a recent study suggests the ultraviolet (UV) light in tanning beds may be triggering genetic mutations that can lead to skin malignancies. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2Y14vNp

Scientists in the United States say they have taken a step toward developing a possible diagnostic test for chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition characterized by exhaustion and other debilitating symptoms. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2ZLOKeW

Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt

Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V0Ln4O

Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vy5oPL

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuJrlT

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DHmAIp

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7z1In

The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WcVvE9

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsjIui

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UQTSuB

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GPH2rc

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J31asB

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vrILxN

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vxuj6a

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UT7bL2

A public inquiry starts to hear evidence as families call for "justice" for people affected. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2UPScRU

Martin was one of thousands of NHS patients infected with HIV or hepatitis in the 1970s and 80s. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2GIDib3

Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience, as part of a £10 million programme to improve mental health. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2V5nqcO

A poor sense of smell in older adults is linked to a nearly 50 per cent higher risk of death in the next 10 years, but the reasons for this are unclear from New Scientist - Health http://bit.ly/2Wd2E7r

The flu is a common illness that affects thousands of people every year. In this article, learn about how long the flu lasts, what symptoms to expect, and when to seek medical treatment. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2GHSfdA

Vitamin K has two main forms, K-1 and K-2. Vitamin K-2 is naturally present in fatty meats, dairy products, and fermented foods. Both forms of vitamin K are essential for blood clotting and bone health. However, vitamin K-2 may also protect against certain forms of cancer and heart disease. Learn more here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2J3xETS

Urethral syndrome, also known as urethral pain syndrome, can occur when the urethra becomes irritated. Symptoms can include urination difficulties and pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen. Learn more about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of urethral syndrome here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2VCOy24

CDC: Record measles outbreak fueled by anti-vaccination propaganda The U.S. is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in a quarter-century with no end in sight.

Drone delivers kidney for transplant in Maryland, doctors say: 'It's a first step' A drone delivered a kidney to be transplanted for the first time ever, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).

Novartis's Sandoz division has struck a deal with Taiwan's EirGenix Inc to market a biosimilar version of Roche's Herceptin that is now in late-stage development to treat some cancer tumors. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2IUZsur

Suicides by young Americans rose by nearly a third in the month following the 2017 debut of popular Netflix television drama series "13 Reasons Why," in which a teenage girl kills herself, a U.S. study showed on Monday. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2vv92uZ

(Reuters Health) - Patients with the irregular heart rhythm atrial fibrillation may overestimate both their risk of having a stroke and their risk of bleeding as a side effect of medication prescribed to prevent strokes, a recent study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2J9LfJn

(Reuters Health) - Older adults with a poor sense of smell may die sooner than their counterparts who have keen olfactory abilities, a U.S. study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2IQe1Pz