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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DNA testing forever changed donor conception July 23, 2019
DNA testing kits can upend identity and spark a multitude of questions for some children conceived with donor sperm and parents who hadn't shared origin stories. The post DNA testing forever changed donor conception appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Ellen S. Glazer, LICSW
Need to check your thyroid? Maybe not July 22, 2019
People who think they have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) may expect or request a wide range of blood tests to confirm diagnosis. Yet a much simpler, less costly test can identify hypothyroidism in almost everyone. The post Need to check your thyroid? Maybe not appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Marcelo Campos, MD
Children and gun safety: What to know and do July 19, 2019
Regardless of individual feelings about guns and gun ownership, everyone wants their children to be safe. Simple safety steps can prevent accidents involving children and guns. The post Children and gun safety: What to know and do appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Claire McCarthy, MD
Kidney stones: What are your treatment options? July 18, 2019
There are several treatment options for kidney stones. Which is best for you may depend on size and number of stones and their location in the kidney. Imaging and blood tests can help your doctor determine the right course of treatment. The post Kidney stones: What are your treatment options? appeared first on Harvard Health […]
Kevin R. Loughlin, MD, MBA
A new therapy for osteoporosis: Romosozumab July 17, 2019
Osteoporosis affects 10 million people in the United States, the majority of them women. Romosozumab is a new type of medication for treating osteoporosis that offers another treatment option for some women after menopause. The post A new therapy for osteoporosis: Romosozumab appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
David M. Slovik, MD
The fourth trimester: What you should know July 16, 2019
The three trimesters of pregnancy are well known. But what happens to women in the 12 weeks after birth: the fourth trimester? During this critical time, women often get far less support and healthcare than they need. Fortunately, attitudes are changing. The post The fourth trimester: What you should know appeared first on Harvard Health […]
Ilona T. Goldfarb, MD, MPH
Dermal fillers: The good, the bad and the dangerous July 15, 2019
As people get older, volume loss in the structural components of the face lead to many of the visual signs of aging. Dermal fillers, gel-like substances that are injected under the skin of the face, can help restore a more youthful appearance. The post Dermal fillers: The good, the bad and the dangerous appeared first […]
Kristina Liu, MD, MHS
Infant car seats are for cars only (how not to use an infant car seat) July 12, 2019
If you use an infant car seat that detaches from the base, it may be convenient to leave your baby in it even when not in a car, but the American Academy of Pediatrics warns people that these seats should be used only for travel in a vehicle. The post Infant car seats are for […]
Claire McCarthy, MD
10,000 steps a day — or fewer? July 11, 2019
If you're trying to take 10,000 steps a day, it can be discouraging to miss that well-known target. But why is 10,000 steps the goal? And is it really necessary to take that many steps every day? The post 10,000 steps a day — or fewer? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Steve Calechman
4 behavioral changes to tame urinary incontinence July 10, 2019
The discomfort and potential embarrassment of urinary incontinence keeps many people from the activities they enjoy, but some simple behavioral changes can improve bladder control. The post 4 behavioral changes to tame urinary incontinence appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
May Wakamatsu, MD

Day: April 7, 2019

Recover blackness butchered during Zuma years

The general, his wife and dodgy tenders

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…