Questions about pancreatitis linger after Avicii's death

In light of the music star's tragic death at 28, a look at what pancreatitis is and the potential complications that can come with it

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-pancreatitis-the-condition-avicii-suffered-from-years-before-death/

Girl With Rare Disease Races Time Via Virtual Tech

Pediatric brain disease patients the latest to gather data for clinical trials from the comfort of their own home.

From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20180423/girl-with-rare-disease-races-time-via-virtual-tech?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Wounded veteran receives first penis-scrotum transplant

Surgeons at Johns Hopkins University perform first-of-its-kind operation to address "an unspoken injury of war"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/veteran-who-survived-blast-receives-penis-scrotum-transplant/

USDA Responds to Opioid Crisis in Rural America

From: USDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3WUcWubU8I

Mayo Clinic Minute: Why breakfast may be the key to trimming down your belly

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LzZsgc3ajk

Aging Brains Gain More From Exercise With Good Hydration

The researchers noted that previous studies have shown that dehydration reduces exercise performance and brain function in young people, but less is known about its impact on seniors.

From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20180423/hydration-may-be-key-to-a-beneficial-workout?src=RSS_PUBLIC

CDC Broadens Romaine Lettuce Warning as E. Coli Outbreak Continues

The sweeping advisory came after information tied to some new illnesses prompted health officials to caution against eating all kinds of romaine lettuce that came from the city of Yuma, Ariz., where the outbreak began.

From: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20180423/cdc-widens-romaine-warning-as-e-coli-fears-continue?src=RSS_PUBLIC

El minuto de Mayo Clinic: 4 mitos sobre los fibromas

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT--2oD1uXs

Sonny Perdue Speaks at 4H National Conference

From: USDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L_f_zvNI6k

E-Cig Liquid Remains a Poisoning Danger to Kids

The annual rate of exposures skyrocketed by nearly 1,400 percent from 2012 to 2015, then fell by 20 percent from 2015 to 2016, the researchers said.

From: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20180423/e-cig-liquid-remains-a-poisoning-danger-to-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How a False Alarm Affects Future Cancer Screenings

These scares are common. They affect about half of women who get annual mammograms; almost one-quarter of those who get regular stool tests for colon cancer; and 10 to 12 percent of men who have regular prostate cancer tests, the researchers said.

From: https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20180423/how-a-false-alarm-affects-future-cancer-screenings?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Positioning During Radiation Key to Heart Risks

The researchers used the images to assess how precisely the radiation was delivered, and to determine if it shifted closer or farther away from the heart.

From: https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20180423/positioning-during-radiation-key-to-heart-risks?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mucus Test May Help Doctors Treat Sinusitis Better

The mucus was analyzed for cytokines, which are proteins that enable cells to talk to each other. Based on the cytokines findings, the researchers categorized the patients into six different groups.

From: https://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20180420/mucus-test-may-help-doctors-treat-sinusitis-better?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Chrissy Metz perseveres, shows that she's one of us.

Actor Chrissy Metz, star of the wildly popular NBC television series This Is Us, talks about overcoming childhood difficulties, anxiety, and other setbacks.

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/chrissy-metz-perseveres?src=RSS_PUBLIC

10 Questions for Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden talks about her mother's Alzheimer’s disease, the latest 50 Shades movie, age, fitness, and Hollywood.

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/10-questions-marcia-gay-harden?src=RSS_PUBLIC