Month: January 2017

Study finds acupuncture to be more effective in treating pain than morphine

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(NaturalNews) Acupuncture is an age-old traditional Chinese practice in which practitioners stimulate specific trigger points on the body by inserting thin needles through the skin. In Asia, acupuncture has been used for centuries to treat back, knee, and neck pain, osteoarthritis, headaches, and many other medical conditions. Today researchers are slowly unraveling what benefits acupuncture can have… … Read more

Ana-Alecia Ayala, 'dancing and laughter' cancer patient, dies – BBC News

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New York Daily News Ana-Alecia Ayala, ‘dancing and laughter’ cancer patient, diesBBC NewsA cancer patient who inspired millions by dancing on camera in her hospital ward has died from the disease, US media say. Ana-Alecia Ayala died on Wednesday afternoon at a Dallas hospital surrounded by friends and family. More than nine million people …Dallas woman … Read more

Harambe's grandmother dies at Zoo Miami – CBS News

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CBS News Harambe’s grandmother dies at Zoo MiamiCBS NewsMIAMI — Zoo Miami’s matriarch gorilla, Josephine, who was grandmother to the internet-famous Harambe, has died. The zoo announced on social media that the 49-year-old ape was euthanized Wednesday morning, saying she had been suffering from …Harambe’s grandma dies at Zoo MiamiKLFYZoo Miami announces death of Harambe’s grandmother, … Read more

Can a flu shot wear off if you get it too early? Perhaps, scientists say – Huffington Post

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ABC15 Arizona Can a flu shot wear off if you get it too early? Perhaps, scientists sayHuffington PostIt can be jarring to see placards advertising “Flu Shots Today” in late July or early August in 80-degree weather. But those signs may be more than just an unwelcome reminder that summer’s days are numbered. Mounting scientific … Read more

Donors and Drug Makers Offer $500 Million to Control Global Epidemics – New York Times

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New York Times Donors and Drug Makers Offer $500 Million to Control Global EpidemicsNew York TimesA child born with microcephaly caused by the Zika virus, during an evaluation at Fundação Altino Ventura in Recife, Brazil. A group of prominent donors announced Wednesday that they had raised almost $500 million for a new partnership to stop … Read more

Former president's movement disorder mimics Parkinson's – Washington Post

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Washington Post Former president’s movement disorder mimics Parkinson’sWashington PostFormer President George H.W. Bush, who has been placed in intensive care at a Houston hospital, is suffering from pneumonia and has vascular parkinsonism, a rare syndrome that mimics Parkinson’s disease. The 92-year-old Bush also broke a vertebra in …President Bush in the ICU: Why Does Pneumonia Strike … Read more

Tom Price, HHS nominee, on abortion, guns and other health issues – CNN

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CNN Tom Price, HHS nominee, on abortion, guns and other health issuesCNN(CNN) Congressman Tom Price is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services. If confirmed by the Senate, Price would oversee 11 divisions, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug …Choice for Health Secretary Is Vague on Replacing … Read more

Absurdly hot chili peppers are actually amazingly good for you – Men's Fitness

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Men’s Fitness Absurdly hot chili peppers are actually amazingly good for youMen’s FitnessThese fiery fruits aren’t just good for tests of intestinal fortutide—they’re also pretty good at keeping you kicking longer. by Adam Bible January 18, 2017 1.37pm. S. Super-spicy peppers and crippling hot sauces are having a heyday. But while fire …Spicy Food Might … Read more

George HW Bush, Barbara Bush both hospitalized, spokesman says – CNN

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Washington Post George HW Bush, Barbara Bush both hospitalized, spokesman saysCNN(CNN) Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush, have both been hospitalized, his spokesman said Wednesday. President Bush, 92, was admitted to intensive care at Houston Methodist Hospital to address “an acute …The Latest: George HW Bush, Barbara, in hospital … Read more