Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Solange reveals autonomic disorder diagnosis

Solange wrote a note to her fans explaining why she is canceling her performance at Afropunk Johannesburg

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/solange-reveals-autonomic-disorder-diagnosis-cancels-afropunk-performance/

Human Cold Virus Killed Chimpanzees

Five healthy chimpanzees in Uganda that died following a mysterious respiratory disease outbreak in 2013 were actually killed by a common human cold virus, scientists now say.



From: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20171227/human-cold-virus-killed-chimpanzees?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Great Outdoor Workouts for People With Diabetes

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3 simple fresh-air workouts to help you have fun while you get fit.



From: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/outdoor-workouts-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A Daily Walk: Smart Move for Seniors' Brain Health

A team of investigators from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that adults over the age of 60 who are already struggling with memory issues are better able to focus and process information if they walk more than 4,000 steps a day (roughly 2 miles).



From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20171227/a-daily-walk-smart-move-for-seniors-brain-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Excessive Video Gaming To Be Labeled A Disorder

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) will officially add "gaming disorder" to its list of psychological illnesses.



From: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20171227/excessive-video-gaming-to-be-labeled-a-disorder?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Minute: 2017’s top Mayo Clinic web searches



From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQKnghOB4Ro

Research collaboration gives hope for future of babies with rare heart defect - Extended version



From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjI00uUgKyk

Rihanna mourns slain cousin, condemns gun violence

Rihanna shared tragic news with her fans on Instagram, revealing that her cousin was killed just one day after Christmas

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rihanna-mourns-slain-cousin-condemns-gun-violence/

More Pregnant Women Are Using Pot

An analysis of urine samples from roughly  300,000 California women finds that more than 7 percent used marijuana while pregnant.



From: https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20171227/more-pregnant-women-are-using-pot?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Could Your Salon Visit Make You Sick?

In a recent small survey of nail and hair salon clients, more than two-thirds said they'd had one or more health issues after visiting a salon.



From: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20171227/could-your-salon-visit-make-you-sick?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Switch: Kidney Disease Can Lead to Diabetes

Medical experts already knew that the reverse is true -- that diabetes increases the risk for  kidney disease



From: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20171226/switch-kidney-disease-can-lead-to-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Pet Dogs May Speed Human Brain Cancer Trials

A new five-year research project at the University of Minnesota will include pet dogs with glioblastoma



From: https://www.webmd.com/cancer/brain-cancer/news/20171226/pet-dogs-may-speed-human-brain-cancer-trials?src=RSS_PUBLIC

It's early in the flu season, but it's shaping up to be a nasty one

Doctors are looking to Australia, which had its most severe flu season in five years, since conditions can be the same in the U.S.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bracing-for-a-tough-flu-season/