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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What causes kidney stones (and what to do) May 17, 2019
You're more likely to get kidney stones, or have them recur, if you don’t drink enough fluid each day. Proper hydration, medication, and attention to diet are the most common treatments. The post What causes kidney stones (and what to do) appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Kevin R. Loughlin, MD, MBA
Treating constipation with biofeedback for the pelvic floor May 16, 2019
People with constipation caused by pelvic floor dysfunction may benefit from a course of physical therapy that uses biofeedback to detect the movements of various muscles, and provides guidance on how to retrain the pelvic floor muscles. The post Treating constipation with biofeedback for the pelvic floor appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Judy Nee, MD
Microbiome: The first 1,000 days May 15, 2019
From the time of conception until the second year of life, appropriate bacteria colonization of the digestive tract affects long-term health and plays a role in whether a person will be healthy or will develop a chronic disease. The post Microbiome: The first 1,000 days appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Allan Walker, MD
Young children are swallowing objects twice as often as before May 14, 2019
Researchers found that the incidence of children swallowing nonfood items had increased dramatically between the mid-1990s and the mid-2010s. Practicing good safety habits and taking certain other precautions is the best way to prevent such incidents. The post Young children are swallowing objects twice as often as before appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Claire McCarthy, MD
Big problems for big toe joints May 13, 2019
Shoes with a tight toe box or too-high heels can contribute to big toe joint problems like bunions and osteoarthritis. Surgery may be needed, or simple steps could help ease pain and keep you moving. The post Big problems for big toe joints appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Heidi Godman
Undoing the harm: Tapering down from high-dose opioids May 10, 2019
The CDC’s 2016 Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain was created to help providers and patients manage medication treatment at safe levels and avoid dependence. Any plan to taper medication dosage should be personalized to the patient’s needs. The post Undoing the harm: Tapering down from high-dose opioids appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Scott Weiner, MD
Stool transplants are now standard of care for recurrent C. difficile infections May 9, 2019
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), also known as stool transplantation, is a procedure in which stool from a healthy donor is placed into the gut of a patient in order to treat a certain disease. FMT is not a new concept, but in the last six years it has become a standard-of-care therapy for the treatment […]
Jessica Allegretti, MD, MPH
The latest deadly superbug — and why it’s not time to panic May 8, 2019
Infections from a drug-resistant fungus have been occuring around the world for the past decade. It’s not cause for panic, but it's wise to understand the facts and ways to protect yourself. The post The latest deadly superbug — and why it’s not time to panic appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
5 ways we can help our children succeed May 7, 2019
The recent college admission scandal has raised the issue of parents helping their children succeed. Regardless of where (or whether) someone goes to college, parents and other caregivers can help children learn the traits and skills that will help them learn how to find their way in the world. The post 5 ways we can […]
Claire McCarthy, MD
Intensive treatment of blood pressure helps prevent memory decline in older adults May 6, 2019
The results of a study on cardiovascular health and memory found that people who received intensive treatment to lower their blood pressure were significantly less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment. The post Intensive treatment of blood pressure helps prevent memory decline in older adults appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Gad Marshall, MD

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Day: April 7, 2019

Sudan protesters reach army headquarters

Trump lawyer dismisses tax return demand

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…