April 7, 2019 – The Health News Center

Israel PM vows to annex settlements

Health NewsApril 7, 2019

Image copyright AFP Image caption Israel has established more than 100 Jewish settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West…

May: I had to approach Labour over Brexit

Health NewsApril 7, 2019

Image copyright PA Image caption Mrs May has been criticised by some Conservatives for reaching out to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn Prime Minister Theresa May has insisted she had to reach out to Labour in…

Prince William joins GCHQ on attachment

Health NewsApril 7, 2019

Image copyright Kensington Palace The Duke of Cambridge has spent a "humbling" three weeks on work placements with three of Britain's security and intelligence agencies. MI5, MI6 and GCHQ were "full of people from everyday…

The genocide orphans still searching for their names

Health NewsApril 7, 2019

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Some orphans, who are now adults, still don't know what their names were A quarter of a century after the Rwandan genocide, some orphans are still desperately searching for…

Libya PM to defend capital as rebels near

Health NewsApril 7, 2019

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Pro-government militias from the city of Misrata have reportedly been moving to defend Tripoli Libya's UN-backed prime minister has vowed to defend the capital Tripoli as forces loyal to a…

How to find hidden cameras in your hotel…

Health NewsApril 7, 2019

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Epinephrine is the only effective treatment for anaphylaxis July 9, 2020
Many people have experienced mild allergic reactions to a food, medication, or other allergen, but a severe reaction can be harmful or even fatal. Anaphylaxis must be treated with epinephrine as quickly as possible, followed by a visit to a hospital emergency room for observation. The post Epinephrine is the only effective treatment for anaphylaxis […]
Parul Kothari, MD
How to make the most of your child’s telehealth visit July 8, 2020
Telehealth visits are going to be with us for the foreseeable future, and this includes children seeing their pediatricians. Parents can take steps before and during their child's "exam" to help things go more smoothly and get the most out of the time with the doctor. The post How to make the most of your […]
Claire McCarthy, MD
When lockdown is not actually safer: Intimate partner violence during COVID-19 July 7, 2020
For women living with abusive partners, the COVID-19 pandemic has made an already difficult and dangerous situation even worse. And even if a woman had been thinking about leaving an abusive situation or planning to leave, with current restrictions she may not be able to. The post When lockdown is not actually safer: Intimate partner […]
Eve Valera, PhD
Functional dyspepsia: Causes, treatments, and new directions July 6, 2020
Functional dyspepsia is a digestive condition without a clear cause, characterized by a feeling of fullness or a burning sensation. Depending on test results and symptoms, treatment may involve a course of antibiotics, a proton pump inhibitor, or a low dose of a tricyclic antidepressant. The post Functional dyspepsia: Causes, treatments, and new directions appeared […]
Vikram Rangan, MD
Making telemedicine more inclusive July 3, 2020
As coronavirus cases multiplied, many medical offices and clinics shifted to seeing patient virtually through telemedicine. While its value quickly became obvious, virtual visits are not optimal for everyone who needs health care. Awareness of limitations can help care providers improve access to their services. The post Making telemedicine more inclusive appeared first on Harvard […]
Meera Sunder, MBBS, MRCOG
What should you do during a psychiatric medication shortage? July 2, 2020
With the increased stress caused by the the COVID-19 pandemic, prescriptions for medications to treat mental illnesses have increased, leading to potential shortages of certain psychiatric medications. This means that some people might need to discuss their options with their prescribing clinician. The post What should you do during a psychiatric medication shortage? appeared first […]
Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH
Protesting in the time of COVID-19 July 1, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and has worsened in some parts of the country, the rate of infection among those involved in recent protests has been low, because the events were outside and participants generally followed guidelines for wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. The post Protesting in the time of COVID-19 appeared first on […]
Monique Tello, MD, MPH
Marijuana may be risky for your heart July 1, 2020
Growing numbers of Americans are using some form of marijuana, including edibles and other products. But evidence is emerging that it can be harmful to the heart: it can cause a faster heartbeat and a rise in blood pressure, and chemicals in it can affect medications used to treat heart disease. The post Marijuana may […]
Julie Corliss
How to help your young child cope with the pandemic June 30, 2020
It's easy to think that the COVID-19 pandemic has not changed life much for younger children, but it has, and they certainly notice their parents' or caregivers' behavior. There are no easy solutions, but there are definitely things parents can do to help their children understand what's happening, and cope. The post How to help […]
Claire McCarthy, MD
Can controlling blood pressure later in life reduce risk of dementia? June 29, 2020
An analysis of multiple studies looking at the relationship between high blood pressure and cognitive health –– abilities like thinking, memory, and attention –– found that older people who lower high blood pressure are slightly less likely to develop cognitive impairment or dementia. The post Can controlling blood pressure later in life reduce risk of […]
Andrew E. Budson, MD

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Covid-19: Two Mpumalanga police stations temporarily close after…

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Israel PM vows to annex settlements

May: I had to approach Labour over Brexit

Prince William joins GCHQ on attachment

The genocide orphans still searching for their names

Libya PM to defend capital as rebels near

How to find hidden cameras in your hotel…

CNNs Don Lemon announces engagement to boyfriend Tim…

Body found at home of missing original Disney…