A matter of life and death? UK stockpiles drugs as no-deal Brexit feared

With just 56 days until Britain leaves the EU, Jo Elgarf has begun stockpiling food in case politicians fail to strike an exit deal, but she says she cannot do the same with vital drugs her disabled daughter needs. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2WyJ3iH via ...

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Missouri Supreme Court suspends second talc cancer trial in weeks

The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday halted an upcoming trial in a case brought by women who claim talc supplied by Imerys Talc America for use in Johnson & Johnson products gave them cancer, saying it wanted to consider a jurisdictional challenge by Imerys. from...

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Saving my daughter from Instagram self-harm

Ian said photos he saw on the social media platform were more graphic than things he had seen in the Army. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2RZYIJ7 via IFT...

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Opt-out organ donation shift wins backing

A change to an "opt-out" system for organ donation is back by MSPs on Holyrood's health committee. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2Uw0XAY via IFT...

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Health screening 'not meeting targets', report finds

Cervical screening saw delays in sending out results, affecting half of women, a report says. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2D2mh9N via IFT...

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More over-75s should take statins, experts say

Thousands of lives could be saved each year if more took the cholesterol-lowering drugs, researchers say. from BBC News - Health https://bbc.in/2SitXP0 via IFT...

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Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have Heart Issues

The increase from the figure reported a year ago is largely due to the change in the official definition of high blood pressure, the American Heart Association reports. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DMBttg via IFT...

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8 Low-Calorie Cocktails That Will Help You Stick to Your Healthy Eating Goals

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Pregnant women with severe flu more likely to have poor outcomes

(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women so sick with influenza that they're admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are more likely to have premature and underweight babies than expectant mothers with milder flu and those who don't catch flu at all, a recent study suggests. from...

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U.S. government proposes rule overhauling drug industry rebate system

The U.S. government on Thursday proposed a rule to end the industry-wide system of after-market discounts called rebates that pharmacy benefit managers receive from drugmakers, a practice that has been under scrutiny. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2Ux8jnD via...

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U.S. government proposes rule changing drug industry rebate system

The U.S. government on Thursday proposed a rule to end the industry-wide system of after-market discounts called rebates that pharmacy benefit managers receive from drugmakers, a practice that has been under scrutiny. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2Gfl1nk via...

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Go Behind the Scenes of James McAvoy’s Men’s Journal Cover Shoot

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Vincero Watches Prove You Don’t Need Deep Pockets for a Luxury Timepiece

For many of us, scrolling through Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media platforms can be a gratifying way to spend an hour—or 12. But if there’s one downside to the pervasiveness of filters, airbrushing, and background blur, it’s this: An enormous number of ordinary products are being passed off as extraordinary. That’s why in a world where it’s...

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Edwards Lifesciences beats on revenue but forecast lags estimates

U.S. medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences narrowly topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday as it sold more heart monitors, but its outlook for March quarter earnings fell below analysts' forecasts. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2GdI29W via...

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Update: HIMSS TV at HIMSS19 adds Google's Aashima Gupta and HIE guru John Kansky

Expect to see our interview desk, roving reporters, and discussions with industry luminaries, innovators and top executives forging the future of healthcare -- livecasted and on-demand. from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2ToVFH7 via IFT...

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4 Great Valentine’s Day Flower Bouquets, Delivered

Even if you nailed the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your girl, you know you’ve still got to get her flowers, too, right? Instead of another stop on your mad rush home from work on February 14, simply go online and order one of these four great delivery flowers for Valentine’s Day.   from Men's Journal http://bit.ly/2HL2tNV via IFT...

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Epic takes Best in KLAS awards once again

The EHR vendor wins best Overall Software Suite and in other other categories, while Impact Advisors and Premier score top marks for Overall IT Services and Management Consulting firms, respectively. from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2BfPazp via IFT...

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Tiniest preemies still have low survival odds, high chance of impairments

(Reuters Health) - Although extremely preterm birth is no longer the death sentence it once was, the tiniest preemies still have low survival odds and are likely to have severe impairments if they live, a research review suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2WxMlTq via...

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Could Gut Bacteria Be Linked to Dementia Risk?

The study found only that a group of dementia patients had different gut microbes from dementia-free adults, one expert noted. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Sm4m7K via IFT...

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This Breastfeeding Mom Had the Perfect Response to Critics Calling her an 'Exhibitionist'

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The Best Ski Resorts to Go Skinning in North America

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Exclusive: Canada budget to include limited coverage for prescription drugs - sources

Canada's Liberal government will propose a limited expansion to the country's universal healthcare system in the spring budget, to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2SgrlkJ via...

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Exclusive: Canada budget to include limited coverage for prescription drugs - sources

Canada's Liberal government will propose a limited expansion to the country's universal healthcare system in the spring budget, to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2MGEBtN via...

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3 Warning Signs Your Health Is at Risk

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Generic for Popular Asthma Inhaler Gets FDA OK

The new inhaler is approved for twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients 4 and older. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RWYfHE via IFT...

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How 10 Patriots and Rams Players Train to Get Game-Day Ready

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The Best Skinning Gear to Breeze Up Any Mountain

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Rush University awarded HIMSS Davies Award Of Excellence

The provider organization is being honored at HIMSS19 for its work using clinical data technology to better treat PTSD. from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2sWnOtw via IFT...

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U.S. court blocks San Francisco health warning on soda ads

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday blocked a San Francisco law requiring health warnings on advertisements for soda and other sugary drinks in a win to the American beverage industry which fought the requirements in court. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2Wxc3HD via...

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Medical Scribes Could Help Improve ER Care

Medical scribes do administrative tasks, such as documenting visits while a doctor evaluates the patient, printing out paperwork and arranging tests and appointments. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2BbZ2KG via IFT...

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Suicide-risk screening might cut deaths among incarcerated youth

(Reuters Health) - Teens and young men in correctional facilities are at increased risk of dying by suicide, but they are otherwise fairly similar to unincarcerated youth who take their own lives, a U.S. study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2S0QCQJ via...

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How to Get Rid of Excess Skin After Weight Loss

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What Works to Help Teens Quit Vaping?

Teens addicted to vaping must rely on methods that have been shown to help tobacco quitters, but it's not clear that those methods will be useful when it comes to e-cigarettes. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ScVjWQ via IFT...

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Improve your vision

A prescription for correcting cybersecurity “blind-spots.” from News from healthcareitnews.com http://bit.ly/2UBTlwT via IFT...

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Study: Breakfast Not Key to Weight Loss After All

Eating a hearty breakfast doesn't help people eat less later in the day, and those who have breakfast end up eating more calories each day, the review found. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GewCTi via IFT...

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