Does fasting on alternate days work? A new study weighs in
Experts warn of increases in tick-borne Powassan virus
Over the past decade, 75 cases have been reported in the northeastern states and the Great Lakes region, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though no one can say how many infections will occur this year, warmer winters have led to an increased tick population, so experts predict rising tick-borne infections of many types.Everyone is at risk for Powassan: Newborns, 20-somethings, the middle-aged, the elderly and the immunocompromised. Anyone bitten by an infected tick..>> view originalGray death: Dangerous opioid combo is latest mixing trend
By Andrew Welsh-Huggins | AP By Andrew Welsh-Huggins | AP May 4 at 12:59 AM COLUMBUS, Ohio — Authorities are issuing warnings about a new and dangerous opioid combo they’re dubbing “gray death” that underscores the ever-changing nature of the U.S. addictions epidemic. Investigators say they’ve detected the mixture or recorded overdoses blamed on it in Alabama, Georgia and Ohio. The drug looks like concrete mix and varies in consistency from a hard, chunky material to a fine powder. The sub..>> view originalBaby born holding Mirena IUD? Mom sets the record straight
Baby born holding Mirena IUD? Mom sets the record straight Verify: Viral photo of baby holding IUD Brittany Dionne, WTLV 10:25 PM. EDT May 03, 2017 Mother holds her newborn baby, Dexter, after he was born with an IUD. (Photo: Lucy Hellein) It's a photo that's going viral on social media: a newborn baby holding an IUD, or intrauterine device, used to prevent pregnancy, in his hand. Doctor's say the healthy 9-lb. baby boy was born against all odds.Little Dexte..>> view originalUnderstanding The History Behind Communities' Vaccine Fears
Vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter at a Walgreens Pharmacy in 2015 in Mill Valley, California. Photo illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Photo illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a cou..>> view originalAn 'exercise pill' may replace workouts in the future
Anyone with a job, kids, or heck, a life knows fitting in fitness isn’t always easy. Then there are the folks who can’t exercise at all — be it due to a pre-existing health condition or old age. If you’re among those groups, but want to reap the physical and emotional benefits of working out, what are you to do? Turns out, a still-developing “exercise pill” may hold the answer in the future. A new study published in the May edition of Cell Metabolism identified a chemical compound that helped i..>> view originalEating gluten is better for your heart, study finds
Eating gluten is better for your heart, study finds LEE SUCKLING 123rf When they contain whole grains, gluten is good for your heart. Harvard University research has found that gluten consumption is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease, potentially putting a spanner in the works for the lucrative gluten-free industry. By 2020, the global gluten-free trade is projected to be worth over $11 billion. If healthy-heart or..>> view originalResearchers use gene editing to eliminate HIV infection in mice
Have researchers taken a step closer to developing an eventual cure for HIV? A Temple University-led team hopes so, by using a gene editing technique to successfully remove HIV infection from lab mice. The gene-editing tool called CRISPR — which allows scientists to basically cut out and insert specific portions of DNA — was used to excise HIV DNA from the mice.This was the first time CRISPR has been used to shut down HIV replication and eliminate the virus from animal cells. Think of CRISPR as ..>> view originalIn wake of Hepatitis A scare, clinics see surge in patients seeking vaccine
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Pharmacies and clinics around Oahu saw a surge in patients Thursday seeking the Hepatitis A vaccine in the wake of news that poke sold at several stories might have been contaminated with the virus. Like many other Oahu residents, Jackie Miyashiro rushed to get her second Hepatitis A shot after hearing the news. "With everything now, you gotta be careful what you eat. It's always good to have prevention," said Miyashiro. On Tuesday, the state Health Depart..>> view originalPresident Trump's Budget Should Boost Rather Than Cut Funding For The NIH
Researchers in a molecular and cell biology lab (Photo by Nicky Loh/Bloomberg) By agreeing to an increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health through the end of the fiscal year, Congress is sending a clear message to President Trump: federal support for scientific research is too important to be subject to a blunt budget ax. The President and his staff need to hear this message loud and clear. The White House, in releasing its budget blueprint for fiscal year 2018, which beg..>> view original
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