International Business Times Retina scans could help identify Alzheimer’sNews-Medical.netResearchers at the Cedars-Sinai and NeuroVision Imaging LLC have made it possible to identify the pathological markers of Alzheimer’s using retinal scans. These scans are non- invasive and could be performed routinely in future to detect this dreaded …Clinical study shows that retinal imaging may detect signs … Read more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Backyard Chickens, Ducks Linked to Salmonella Cases: CDCNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthSome people living in the District don’t own dogs or cats — but chickens. The law about owning chickens is currently unclear, but D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed banning chickens as pets. (Published Saturday, April 15, 2017). Recent salmonella …Multiple Salmonella … Read more
KTRK-TV Boy, 13, who had heart transplant dies on 1st day of schoolKTRK-TVA 13-year-old boy who received a heart transplant months ago has died on the first day of school. (WKRC-TV). KTRK. Tuesday, August 22, 2017 06:43PM. GOSHEN, Ohio (KTRK) –. A 13-year-old boy who received a heart transplant months ago has died on …Teen with … Read more
NPR Does Baby Powder Cause Cancer? A Jury Says Yes. Scientists Aren’t So SureNPRA California jury awarded a woman $417 million in a case against Johnson & Johnson. The woman claimed that her use of Johnson’s Baby Powder led to terminal ovarian cancer. Scientists disagree on how strong a link there is between talc and … Read more
CNN High doses of vitamin B tied to lung cancer risk, study saysCNN(CNN) Men who took high doses of vitamin B6 and B12 supplements had a higher risk of lung cancer, and the association was highest among current smokers, according to a study published Tuesday. The study found a 30% to 40% increased risk of … Read more
U.S. News & World Report After Solar Eclipse, Americans’ Eyes Seem Mostly None the WorseU.S. News & World ReportPeople watch the solar eclipse on the lawn of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 21, 2017. Location coordinates for this image are 34°7’9″N 118°18’1″W. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Reuters. By Jonathan Allen and Julie Steenhuysen.Cleveland doctors … Read more
New Kerala High school popularity may not lead to happiness, study findsABC NewsAlthough high school students may think popularity is of the utmost importance, a new study found that it may not lead to long-term happiness. What mattered more, according to the study published in the journal Child Development, is whether the teens …Study: Benefits … Read more
Atlanta Journal Constitution This is the healthiest part of the avocadoAtlanta Journal ConstitutionAvocados have lots of health benefits. They contain good carbohydrates and fats, but the smooth green portion of the fruit isn’t the best part. It’s actually what you’re likely throwing away: the pit. »RELATED: Why Avocado prices are at record high …There’s An … Read more
A new research article investigates the effects of yoga and meditation on people by looking at physiological and immunological markers of stress and inflammation. By studying the participants of an intensive three-month yoga and meditation retreat, the researchers found that the practices positively impacted physiological and immunological markers of stress and inflammation, and in addition … Read more
Marijuana.com Arizona Marijuana: Everything to Know About Marijuana Law in AZMarijuana.comBrandi Atkins, an Arizona resident and former dancer, was diagnosed in late 2015 with a rare autoimmune disease that made her joints and muscles swell, causing chronic pain. She popped in and out of the hospital with a cornucopia of prescription …Participants needed for medical marijuana … Read more