June 21, 2019 – The Health News Center

Day: June 21, 2019

Steenhuisen backs Ngwenya to return as DA head…

UncategorizedNovember 21, 2019

DA leader John Steenhuisen has thrown his weight behind Gwen Ngwenya, saying he will argue for her to be head of policy when the federal executive meets on Friday. This follows an alleged rejection of…

Whiteley out of Super Rugby 2020, playing career…

UncategorizedNovember 21, 2019

2019-11-21 14:44 Cape Town - Lions and Springbok No 8 Warren Whiteley's playing career is seemingly hanging in the balance. This comes after Netwerk24 reported on Thursday that Whiteley won't feature for the Lions in…

Reconciliation as we knew it is overworked

UncategorizedJune 21, 2019

2019-06-21 06:00 Reconciliation as we knew it then (mid-nineties) is overworked. The challenge now remains – how do opposing groups dialogue and overcome the structural divides, writes Leon Wessels. "I am tired of listening to…

Harvard Health Blog

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
Could white-coat hypertension harm your heart? November 29, 2019
People who have elevated blood pressure readings in a doctor’s office but normal readings elsewhere are said to have white-coat hypertension. A new study suggests that people with this condition face a greater risk of heart disease than those whose blood pressure is always normal. The post Could white-coat hypertension harm your heart? appeared first […]
Julie Corliss
Will a purpose-driven life help you live longer? November 28, 2019
A study found that people who felt they had purpose in life were more likely to live longer than those who did not. Having a life purpose might lessen stress and inspire people to invest in their health. Wishing for purpose? A few strategies may help. The post Will a purpose-driven life help you live […]
Kelly Bilodeau
A clue to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease November 27, 2019
Half of people who live to 85 will develop Alzheimer’s disease — a disturbing statistic. But research into a family in South America has revealed a gene mutation that appears to afford protection, and may lead to a way to treat or possibly even prevent the disease. The post A clue to a cure for […]
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Living with Crohn’s disease: Recognizing and managing flares November 26, 2019
Crohn’s disease is a chronic, lifelong inflammatory bowel condition that affects approximately 500,000 Americans. It typically alternates between flare-ups and periods of remission. Dietary and lifestyle changes can help people manage the disease’s flare-ups. The post Living with Crohn’s disease: Recognizing and managing flares appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
John Garber, MD

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