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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Lasmiditan: New first-in-class drug treatment approved for migraine December 12, 2019
The first of a new class of medications for the treatment of migraine has been approved by the FDA. Lasmiditan works differently than existing medications, and does not cause blood vessels to narrow (a side effect that makes them unsuitable for those with vascular conditions). The post Lasmiditan: New first-in-class drug treatment approved for migraine […]
Paul Rizzoli, MD
Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise: Should you worry? December 11, 2019
The number of sexually transmitted infections reported in the US reached an all-time high last year. Having an STI can raise a person’s risk of getting HIV or having infertility or pregnancy complications, but STIs are preventable and treatable. Knowing the facts about STIs and testing is the first step. The post Sexually transmitted infections […]
Eric A. Meyerowitz, MD
Trouble with crossword puzzles? Improve your semantic memory December 10, 2019
Semantic memory is your store of factual knowledge and the meanings of words. It also helps you recall nonverbal concepts and relationships between words and concepts. And while some aspects of memory may decline with age, semantic memory does not. The post Trouble with crossword puzzles? Improve your semantic memory appeared first on Harvard Health […]
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Medications as effective as stents for most with coronary artery disease December 9, 2019
A recent study found that for most people with stable coronary artery disease, a conservative treatment strategy was just as effective as a more invasive approach involving cardiac catheterization and stent placement. The post Medications as effective as stents for most with coronary artery disease appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Dara K. Lee Lewis, MD
Got children? How to get out the door on time December 6, 2019
Having trouble getting younger kids ready to leave home on time in the morning? Try these strategies to motivate them to accomplish morning-routine tasks. The post Got children? How to get out the door on time appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Jacqueline Sperling, PhD
Psoriasis and cancer: What’s the link? December 5, 2019
An analysis of studies found an association between people with psoriasis and an increased risk of developing several types of cancer. While this does not establish a definitive link, psoriasis is a relatively common condition and those who have it should be aware of its implications. The post Psoriasis and cancer: What’s the link? appeared […]
Dominic Wu, MD
The complicated relationship between fish oil and heart health December 4, 2019
The American Heart Association recommends that people with heart disease should take omega-3 fatty acids to prevent another heart attack, but research on taking them to prevent a first heart attack or stroke has been mixed. Will fish oil supplements reduce your risk of heart disease? The post The complicated relationship between fish oil and […]
Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD
Can monitoring blood pressure at home cut maternal mortality? December 3, 2019
Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition marked by hypertension that affects some women during late pregnancy or early weeks after birth. Rising rates of high blood pressure and maternal age increase risk for it. A recent study finds monitoring blood pressure at home may help. The post Can monitoring blood pressure at home cut maternal mortality? […]
Huma Farid, MD
Most men can hold off on radiation after prostate cancer surgery December 2, 2019
Decisions about follow-up care after prostate cancer surgery sometimes involve a basic choice. If the cancer had features that predict it could return, doctors will likely recommend radiation therapy. But when should a man get that treatment? Should he get the radiation right away, even if there’s no evidence of cancer in the body (this […]
Charlie Schmidt
How to talk to children about the serious illness of a loved one December 2, 2019
Talking to a child about a loved one’s illness is not easy, but it’s important to be truthful and not shield a child from the facts. While the specifics will depend on the child, thinking through what to say and how to say it will help parents deal with the situation. The post How to […]
Claire McCarthy, MD

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Israel PM vows to annex settlements

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Prince William joins GCHQ on attachment

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Libya PM to defend capital as rebels near

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