Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Blood Thinner Safe Before Major Cancer Surgery

Results led Sloan Kettering to change pre-op practices



From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20151229/safe-to-use-blood-thinner-before-major-cancer-surgery-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Minute: Mediterranean Diet Fast Facts



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmIq8lwx4uY

Can Yoga Can Help Your AFib?

WebMD explains how yoga can help prevent the speeding up or slowing down of the heartbeat that's common if you have atrial fibrillation (AFib).



From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/features/yoga-afib?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A cafe where all the workers have autism

Cafe Artistas in Tampa, Florida, opens up new opportunities by training and employing people with autism

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/a-cafe-where-all-the-workers-have-autism/

Café serves up hope, opportunity for workers with autism

Florida coffee shop trains people with autism to succeed in the workforce

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/artista-cafe-serves-up-hope-opportunity-for-workers-with-autism/

Clearing Away MS Brain Fog: Understanding It, Learning to Focus

If your MS gives you fuzzy thinking, there are things you can do to sharpen your focus.



From: http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/clearing_away_ms_brain_fog?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Childhood Asthma May Increase Risks of Shingles



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00Wm822sgvI

Weight-Loss Surgery's Impact on Vitamin D Levels

'Sunshine vitamin' deficiency tied to poorer outcomes for patients in northern regions in winter



From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/20151228/when-and-where-of-weight-loss-surgery-may-affect-vitamin-d-levels?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New research shows danger of distracted walking

The risk of distracted walking is getting new attention after an Indiana man’s deadly fall

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-research-shows-danger-of-distracted-walking/

Is the shampoo-skipping #NoPoo trend good for your hair?

Kim Kardashian West turns her back on daily shampoo; should you?

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-the-shampoo-skipping-nopoo-trend-good-for-your-hair/

Guinea Last W. African Nation Declared Ebola-Free

Guinea Last W. African Nation Declared Ebola-Free



From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20151229/guinea-ebola-free?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Prescriptions Continue for Most Who Survive Painkiller ODs: Study

Often, prescribing doctors don't even know their patients have overdosed, researchers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20151228/prescriptions-continue-for-most-who-survive-painkiller-ods-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

End of Ebola transmission in Guinea

Today WHO declares the end of Ebola virus transmission in the Republic of Guinea. Forty-two days have passed since the last person confirmed to have Ebola virus disease tested negative for the second time. Guinea now enters a 90-day period of heightened surveillance to ensure that any new cases are identified quickly before they can spread to other people.



From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/guinea-stops-ebola/en/index.html

Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/in-depth/seasonal-allergies/art-20048343

Vaccines: Keep your child's shots on track



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/vaccines/art-20045393