Kentucky is improving birth outcomes and kids’ health with the new Pregnant Workers Act – Courier Journal
Kentucky is improving birth outcomes and kids’ health with the new Pregnant Workers Act Courier Journal…
Month: June 2019
Why I Fear for Our Children after #metoo
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News in Brief 27 June 2019
After Rio Grande drownings, UNICEF chief highlights ‘dire’ detention centres on US-Mexico border UN panel…
CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Unanimously Votes to Provisionally Update Recommendations for Hepatitis A Vaccination
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and…
People at High Risk for Flu Complications
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Diabetes, Flu, Heart Diseases Read…
Invasive strep A outbreak in Essex leaves 12 people dead
A dozen people have died in Essex after an outbreak of invasive group A streptococcal…
BMA sexism: Doctors at annual meeting hear fresh allegations of harassment
BMA members have expressed their support for a review into alleged sexism in the organisation…
US government treatment of migrant children held in detention condemned by eyewitnesses
Migrant children detained by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are not allowed to wash,…
HPV vaccine: high coverage could eradicate cervical cancer within decades, say researchers
HPV vaccination programmes for adolescent girls have led to a dramatic reduction in the number…
Junior doctor contract: dispute with government ends after juniors accept changes
Junior doctors in England have voted to accept amendments to their contract, after the terms…
Medical devices: new EU regulations won’t guarantee safe design, doctors warn
Doctors have been urged to inform their trusts when medical devices are difficult to use…
Avoiding cholera after SHTF: What you need to know to be prepared
(Natural News) Cholera is a serious case of diarrhea caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae,…
6 Foods you thought were healthy, but aren’t
(Natural News) Are you confident that the food you’re eating is healthy? Marketing techniques and…
Your water may not be safe to drink: Here’s how to test it
(Natural News) Water is essential to life. Humans can survive for three weeks without food,…
Study confirms: Improve your mental health by adding more high quality fruits and veggies to your diet
(Natural News) If you’re not eating your fruits and veggies, you’re missing out. While most…
Is it safe to take antibiotics and vitamins together?
(Natural News) While certain antibiotics and vitamins clash with potentially deadly results, other combinations can increase…
Did You Know… Cutting Healthy Carbs May Put Your Heart Health at Risk
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that healthy carbohydrates—which include fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, and…
Ask Dr. Etingin: Barley Water’s Benefits; Chocolate and Your Mood
Q. I’ve heard that barley water can cure eczema. Is this true? A: Barley, wheat,…
Protect and Strengthen Your Psoas Muscle
The psoas muscle is the largest and strongest muscle in your “hip flexor” group. Hip…
Spread a Little Heart Health on Your Bread
Conflicting information exists today about whether butter or margarine is healthier for your diet. However,…
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The Truth About Eggs and Dietary Cholesterol
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on March 19, 2019,…
Small But Nutritionally Mighty Seeds
Like nuts, seeds have enjoyed a recent reputation makeover from snacking indulgence to nutritional “superfood.”…
Tips for a Healthy Summer Cookout
Summer brings a season of outdoor cooking. But traditional barbecue fare—hamburgers, hot dogs, and ribs—isn’t…
This Just In: Sleep & Weight Loss; Migraines & Weight Loss; Cooking Oil & Breast Cancer
A Better Night’s Sleep May Help with Weight Loss A study of obese people with…
Help Reduce Inflammation with Diet
Food is important for your body’s growth and development, but certain foods also play a…
Autoimmune Diseases Take a Toll on Far More Women Than Men
What do rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and psoriasis have in common? They’re all autoimmune…
Thursday’s Daily Brief: dire living conditions in Idlib, migrants at US southern border, end in sight for trachoma, Human Rights Council
This Thursday, we cover: the dire humanitarian situation in Syria’s Idlib; living conditions at the…
Madagascar villagers learn dangers of outdoor defecation
The discussion with villagers starts early in the morning. Volunteers are invited to draw a…
‘Words must never be met with violence’ urges UN, following Taliban threat to journalists
Following last week’s public threats by Taliban militants to deliberately target media outlets in Afghanistan, the United Nations mission chief in…
After Rio Grande tragedy, UNICEF chief highlights ‘dire’ detention centres on US-Mexico border
The shocking image of a drowned Central American migrant and his infant daughter on the…
More Women Suffer Hypertension Due To Air Pollution
Two new studies suggest that air pollution can negatively affect women who live either in…
Watching Porn Linked To Higher Unethical Behavior At Work
Watching porn during work hours reportedly leads to unethical behavior in the workplace. Read Original…
7 Low-Carb Foods For Safe Weight Loss
Starving yourself while trying to lose weight isn’t such a good idea. Check out these…
Almond Milk Health Benefits And Potential Downsides
Processed almond milk is full of sugars and flavors that do not promote good health….
Uranus Shocking Discovery: Astronomers Uncover Icy Planet’s Oddball Ring System
A new set of images have recently shed some light on Uranus’ ring system. Read…
Corals can survive in acidified ocean conditions, but have lower density skeletons
Coral reefs face many challenges to their survival, including the global acidification of seawater as…
A new normal: Study explains universal pattern in fossil record
Instead of the typical bell-shaped curve, the fossil record shows a fat-tailed distribution, with extreme,…
Honeybees infect wild bumblebees through shared flowers
Viruses in managed honeybees are spilling over to wild bumblebee populations though the shared use…
What made humans ‘the fat primate’?
How did humans get to be so much fatter than our closest primate relatives, despite…
Learning from experience is all in the timing
Animals learn the hard way which sights, sounds, and smells are relevant to survival. New…
Scientists developing way to help premature babies breathe easier
Researchers suggest a possible cell-based therapy to stimulate lung development in fragile premature infants who…
New knowledge on the development of asthma
Researchers have studied which genes are expressed in overactive immune cells in mice with asthma-like…
A hidden truth: Hospital faucets are often home to slime and biofilm
Hand hygiene is a critical component of infection prevention in hospitals, but the unintended consequences…
Soft robots for all
Each year, soft robots gain new abilities. They can jump, squirm, and grip. Unlike hard…
Robot arm tastes with engineered bacteria
A robotic gripping arm that uses engineered bacteria to ‘taste’ for a specific chemical has…
Understanding what makes captive gorilla hearts tick
We’ve known for some time that heart disease is prevalent in captive gorilla populations and…
Neanderthals used resin ‘glue’ to craft their stone tools
Archaeologists working in two Italian caves have discovered some of the earliest known examples of…
The first AI universe sim is fast and accurate and its creators don’t know how it works
For the first time, astrophysicists have used artificial intelligence techniques to generate complex 3D simulations…
Newly defined cancer driver is fast, furious and loud
A new study finds that the gene FOXA1 overrides normal biology in three different ways…
Thunderbolt of lightning, gamma rays exciting
Scientists discover a connection between lightning strikes and two kinds of gamma-ray phenomena in thunderclouds….