Monday, December 31, 2018

Why cheese is no longer my friend

Self-confessed cheese addict Tim Samuels discovered his favourite food needs a health warning. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2QbSikw via IFT...

After damaging Reuters report, J&J doubles down on talc safety message

Johnson & Johnson Inc's statement was unequivocal. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2EYaDzr via IFT...

LGBT patients may prefer to report sexual orientation in writing

(Reuters Health) - LGBT patients treated in the emergency room (ER) are more comfortable reporting their sexual orientation on a medical form rather than in a discussion with a health care provider, a new study shows. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2LHmzXL via...

Young people’s blood is being tested as a treatment for Parkinson’s

The Californian firm Alkahest has begun a trial to see if injections of an extract of younger adults’ blood can improve Parkinson’s symptoms in older people from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2AndLSC via IFT...

A C-suite guide to telemedicine

NewYork-Presbyterian, UPMC and Thibodaux executives discuss the advantages and imperatives of creating wide-ranging telehealth programs. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2Ssru1u via IFT...

Handguns more lethal than rifles in mass shootings

(Reuters Health) - In public mass shootings in the U.S., victims shot with a handgun were more likely to die than in the events associated with a rifle, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2R2Rh3i via...

How 'cranky comments' can help spot CDS alert errors

Partners HealthCare researchers show how they mine override comments to detect areas where clinical decision support systems could be improved. from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2TmNVoO via IFT...

Good Sleep Helps Kids Become Slimmer Teens: Study

The study included nearly 2,200 kids in 20 U.S. cities. One-third of them had consistent, age-appropriate bedtimes between ages 5 and 9, according to their mothers. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2rZNncJ via IFT...

We Tried it For You: Hip Hop Dancing

If you love dancing in your car, shower or kitchen, it’s time to try it as your new favorite source of cardio. The post We Tried it For You: Hip Hop Dancing appeared first on Under Armour. from Under Armour https://undrarmr.co/2CGMImx via IFT...

Opioid Overdose Deaths Triple Among Teens, Kids

The highest risk is among older teens, who account for 88 percent of those who died during the time of the study, the researchers found. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2EVPPJ4 via IFT...

What docs want from EHR vendors in 2019

A little listening and responsiveness could go a long way to help cure alert fatigue and physician burnout in the year ahead. from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2TmJZo0 via IFT...

Should the NHS pay for transgender fertility treatment?

Some transgender people get free fertility treatment but it's not the same for everyone who's transitioning. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2BP0GBo via IFT...

Ultracold atoms can make strange and beautiful quantum fireworks

Feed enough energy into a gas of ultracold atoms and it will create waves that produce a burst of quantum fireworks from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2AqXk7D via IFT...

Fitness affects stroke risk

(Reuters Health) - Low fitness levels have long been tied to higher risk for heart problems. Now researchers say men's cardiorespiratory fitness is tied to their risk for stroke as well. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2SsdXqz via IFT...

HIMSS new cybersecurity report: Christmas virus, holes in Kubernetes and the year's worst passwords

Credentialed phishing is on the rise and there’s also new reason to be concerned about security vulnerabilities in HVAC systems. from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2CGKaVr via IFT...

Sponsored: Setting healthcare innovation free through APIs

Integrating Applications with EMRs using APIs provides significant advantages. from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2CEK7ti via IFT...

A skin test after a traumatic event may identify those at risk of PTSD

A simple skin test appears to predict those most at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder - a finding that may help them get the support they need from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2EZkWnR via IFT...

Setting healthcare innovation free through APIs

Integrating Applications with EMRs using APIs provides significant advantages. from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2AmPY5g via IFT...

Vaguer goals may help you stick to your new exercise routine

If you’re thinking of taking up a new pursuit, vague, open goals may be better to help you do it than setting hard targets, we find on the seventh of our 12 Days of Culture from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2R19H4v via IFT...

The mummified penguins that hold the secrets of Antarctica’s past

Antarctica’s Adélie penguins nest on the well-preserved remains of their ancestors. All it takes is a trowel and a strong stomach to dig into their climate history from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2VkMQ2z via IFT...

Sunday, December 30, 2018

European Commission sets out plan to drive investment in research and innovation in AI

The European Commission, EU member states, Norway and Switzerland have developed a plan to boost collaboration and further the development and use of AI in Europe, prioritising areas of public interest, including healthcare and transport. from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2Vj9tEE via IFT...

Minority take up 'live-saving' free health check

It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2BPezPL via IFT...

We Tried it For You: Boxing

Boxing is more than hitting things really hard to get out frustration. Professional boxing coach Leyon has the tips to perfect your punch. The post We Tried it For You: Boxing appeared first on Under Armour. from Under Armour https://undrarmr.co/2CFT8T9 via IFT...

What to Eat, Drink & When

Nutrition (and timing it correctly) is a critical part of every runner’s training. Let our experts give you the rundown. The post What to Eat, Drink & When appeared first on Under Armour. from Under Armour https://undrarmr.co/2LGvJUy via IFT...

2019 Preview: Experimental vaccine could let coeliacs eat gluten

A vaccine that teaches a person's immune system to see gluten as harmless could enable some people with coeliac disease to eat bread and pasta made from wheat from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2SuVVUA via IFT...

The animal economists that can wheel and deal as well as any human

From monkey markets to fishy business, we’re finding that many animals make rational trades. Even brainless fungi have a thing or two to teach us from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2EVgcQ5 via IFT...

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Calls to rid bacon and ham of processing nitrites

A group of leading scientists and politicians wants processing to happen without the chemicals. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2rYzrzP via IFT...

New Jersey clinic sued after HIV infection warning

A former patient has filed the first lawsuit against a New Jersey surgery center that may have exposed nearly 3,800 patients to HIV and hepatitis due to poor sterilization and medication practices. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2Q9BCdl via IFT...

Child health record 'red book' to go online

The measure is part of government plans in England to improve care from pregnancy to post-birth. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2AkIzTM via IFT...

U.S. medic quarantined in Nebraska for possible Ebola exposure

A U.S. healthcare worker who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived in the United States on Saturday and was put in quarantine in Nebraska. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2EVogAf via IFT...

We Tried it For You: Flying Trapeze

Trapeze isn’t just for circus performers anymore. This activity takes strength, coordination and teamwork. The post We Tried it For You: Flying Trapeze appeared first on Under Armour. from Under Armour https://undrarmr.co/2EWGH7J via IFT...

How Fast & Far To Run

When it comes to running, there’s no such things as too little, too slow or too short. But if you eventually want to increase these things, these tips will help you get there. The post How Fast & Far To Run appeared first on Under Armour. from Under Armour https://undrarmr.co/2EWll9U via...

2019 Preview: Gravitational waves will be discovered every few weeks

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) and other experiments will detect dozens more ripples in space time from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2Tj1yoV via IFT...

6 steps toward a successful exercise resolution

Here we are at the end of December, and some of us are contemplating another chance for a fresh reboot. The infamous New Year’s resolutions are a common topic. Last year I wrote a blog post about an overall view of how to be successful when thinking about reaching a goal. Changing behavior is all about learning a new skill. Ultimately, you are teaching...

Nature’s Nation: Art benefits from getting its hands dirty

Forty-eight years on from the first Earth Day, the 5th article in our 12 Days of Culture series examines the long-term impact of environmental art from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2RlsYgr via IFT...

VA nears decision on replacing Epic scheduling system with Cerner

The chair of the House VA Subcommittee on Technology Modernization wants the agency to answer some questions with regard to the $624 million Medical Appointment Scheduling System contract. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2RfOmnv via IFT...

Death rays: How the dream of an ultimate weapon became a dark farce

The quest for the ultimate destructive weapon is a convoluted story of egos, charlatanry and deception – with a starring role for mercurial genius Nikola Tesla from New Scientist - Home http://bit.ly/2Spo6nW via IFT...

More Evidence That Abuse of Xanax, Valium Is on the Rise

Title: More Evidence That Abuse of Xanax, Valium Is on the Rise Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2BKQdXA via IFT...

Whopping Numbers on Whooping Cough

Title: Whopping Numbers on Whooping Cough Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2QVBvaz via IFT...

Are You Overdoing Antibiotics?

Title: Are You Overdoing Antibiotics? Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2BQfQpJ via IFT...

Government Shutdown Brings Cuts in Food Assistance Programs

Title: Government Shutdown Brings Cuts in Food Assistance Programs Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2QV4bjP via IFT...

PTSD Drug May Do More Harm Than Good

Title: PTSD Drug May Do More Harm Than Good Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2BKQaLo via IFT...

Kidney Disease Risk Tied to Sugar-Sweetened Drinks

Title: Kidney Disease Risk Tied to Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2QWFzXZ via IFT...

Health Tip: Nail Changes to Take Seriously

Title: Health Tip: Nail Changes to Take Seriously Category: Health News Created: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2EXeP3o via IFT...

Health Tip: Caring for a Person With Alzheimer's

Title: Health Tip: Caring for a Person With Alzheimer's Category: Health News Created: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2RlUdHD via IFT...

U.S. Opioid Addiction Crisis Is Top Health Story of 2018

Title: U.S. Opioid Addiction Crisis Is Top Health Story of 2018 Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2BKQ72a via IFT...

Being Bullied May Alter the Teen Brain

Title: Being Bullied May Alter the Teen Brain Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2QV49IJ via IFT...

Could Your Apple Watch Spot Dangerous A-Fib?

Title: Could Your Apple Watch Spot Dangerous A-Fib? Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2BLKoJp via IFT...

Is Your State a Hotspot for Obesity-Linked Cancers?

Title: Is Your State a Hotspot for Obesity-Linked Cancers? Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2QXVGoq via IFT...

Food Brings Double Dose of Pleasure to Your Brain

Title: Food Brings Double Dose of Pleasure to Your Brain Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/28/2018 12:00:00 AM from MedicineNet Daily News http://bit.ly/2QWJl3T via IFT...

Friday, December 28, 2018

The breakthroughs that could save our lives

From reversing blindness and paralysis to new treatments for cancer and infertility. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2ESWBPx via IFT...

New Year Honours 2019: Sepsis campaigner appointed MBE

Melissa Mead campaigned for greater awareness of sepsis after the death of her son, William. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2Amh0JY via IFT...

Leafy green neighborhoods tied to better heart health

(Reuters Health) - People who live in neighborhoods with more green spaces may have less stress, healthier blood vessels and a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes than residents of communities without many outdoor recreation areas, a small study suggests. from Reuters:...

10 Questions for Taye Diggs

As he looks forward to a new TV series, actor and author Taye Diggs talks about his family, health struggles, aging, and being a dad. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ESqYWm via IFT...

Migrants to affluent nations may be healthier than the native-born

(Reuters Health) - International migrants who relocate to high-income countries to work, study or join family members are less likely to die prematurely than people born in their new homelands, a research review suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2SrSQo7 via...

Lin-Manuel Miranda Gets the Job Done

Like Alexander Hamilton, his famous Broadway theater role, Lin-Manuel Miranda pushes forward with relentless speed and bottomless good cheer, juggling multiple projects and committed outreach to people in need -- but he also finds time to just breathe. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ETGuBu via...

We Tried it For You: Ocean Kayaking

While kayaking can be a great way to relax on calm water, taking it to the ocean will provide a whole new set of challenges. The post We Tried it For You: Ocean Kayaking appeared first on Under Armour. from Under Armour https://undrarmr.co/2Sqycov via IFT...

Drug use during pregnancy not child abuse: Pennsylvania top court

A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on Friday that mothers who use illegal drugs during their pregnancies are not committing child abuse against their newly-born children. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2Q5znHT via IFT...

Food Brings Double Dose of Pleasure to Your Brain

It turns out that eating causes the release of dopamine in your brain not once, but twice, German scientists report. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GLrtEb via IFT...

Get P90X, INSANITY, PiYo and More On Demand for Only $99/Year Before January 1

You might not have heard of Beachbody—but you know the programs. Founded in 1998, Beachbody is the creator of the nation’s most popular on-demand fitness and weight-loss solutions, including the P90X series, INSANITY, FOCUS T25, 21 Day Fix, Body Beast, PiYo, and Hip Hop Abs. By bringing the best coaches and trainers in...

5 blockchain developments in 2018

Amazon, Change Healthcare and Walmart all made moves worth watching as we head into 2019. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2QS5CzJ via IFT...

PTSD Drug May Do More Harm Than Good

The study included 20 PTSD patients, including two military veterans and several civilian women who had been sexually assaulted. All had active suicidal thoughts, some had previously attempted suicide, and most were taking antidepressants and/or had them prescribed for the...

Doctors still prescribing testosterone to men with heart disease, despite risks

(Reuters Health) - Despite warnings that supplemental testosterone may raise the risk of stroke and heart attack, doctors continue to prescribe the hormone off-label to men with cardiovascular disease, a U.S. study finds. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2AusSK3 via...