Dating apps users 'more likely to have unhealthy attitudes to weight'

The US research found vomiting, laxative use and fasting were among the most common methods used. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests

A fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Measles record means US could lose eradication status

This year's total number of cases now stands at 971 in 26 US states - the highest since 1994. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Instagram: 'I don't want people to be ashamed of their scars'

People with a history of self-harm discuss Instagram's rules over removing images showing healed scars. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'World's smallest' surviving premature baby released from US hospital

Baby Saybie was given just hours to live when she was born weighing just 245g (8.6oz) in San Diego. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Disney could pull productions from Georgia over abortion law

Disney's CEO says it would be "difficult " to over-rule people who didn't want to work in the state. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ultra-processed food linked to early death

People are eating more ultra-processed food - but what impact is it having on their bodies? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Making the impossible look effortless... for hundreds of years

Ian Gillan, singer/songwriter of the hard rock legendary band Deep Purple, on the musicianship of his colleagues at 1:30 min in the video below: "performing live, they are making the impossible look effortless."

That's a good goal for any profession. And you just hope you can continue doing for "hundreds of years."



Source:

https://www.thehighwaystar.com/news/2019/05/28/well-be-back-in-300-years/

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Good Omens: Tennant and Sheen talk about the cost of fame

Good Omens co-stars, David Tennant and Michael Sheen, discuss the difficulty of losing your anonymity after fame. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Transgender no longer recognised as 'disorder' by WHO

The World Health Organization has amended its classification of transgender health issues. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Woman infertile after doctors removed wrong fallopian tube

Surgeons removed Chelsie Thomas's healthy fallopian tube by mistake after an ectopic pregnancy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Homeless and disabled: ‘I’m at my wits’ end’

Stories from the streets of Birmingham of disabled and homeless men struggling to find a permanent home. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

This invention cutting period poverty

Saying 'Goodbye' to pads and period poverty, and 'Hello' to the menstrual cup via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Prostate gel spacer reduces bowel and bladder damage

The implant is put in place before radiation therapy and reduces the toxicity absorbed by patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mumps - is it the forgotten disease?

Hippocrates described the classic signs centuries ago, so what else do we know about the ancient illness? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tai chi: Primary school pupils learn to combat exam stress

Tai chi sessions at a primary school 'help pupils to combat stress'. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fertility paradox in male beauty quest

Men paradoxically damage their ability to have children during efforts to make themselves look more attractive. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mark Radcliffe: I found a lump when I was shaving

Radio presenter Mark Radcliffe tells BBC Radio 5 Live about the first symptom that lead to his cancer diagnosis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Male circumcision: 'My penis was mutilated'

Ashley says his childhood circumcision has left him physically and psychologically damaged. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Thai vet helps woman give birth by Bangkok road

A veterinarian in Thailand stepped in to help a woman give birth on the side of the road in Bangkok. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS violence: Nurses talk of attacks by patients in hospital

Nurses at a hospital in Dorset speak about the times they have been attacked by their patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Working the night shift on Malaria's frontline in Sierra Leone

A night shift in the hospital on the frontline of the fight against malaria. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Menopause: what are the symptoms and why does it happen?

Changes in hormones can have big effects on the body and how we behave. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Yvonne Murray: 'I'm an Olympic medal winner living with depression'

Athlete Yvonne Murray has spoken for the first time about how depression and anxiety nearly ended her life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cleveland Clinic in London

The new Cleveland Clinic building in London is growing from within - see for yourself - it's just across from the Buckingham Palace:



Cleveland Clinic London is on track to open a new 200-bed private healthcare facility near Buckingham Palace in January 2021. The opening will coincide with the system's centennial.

https://clevelandcliniclondon.uk



Cleveland Clinic London will focus on 4 specialties: cardiology, orthopedics, digestive disease and neurology. And it will open 3 outpatient facilities. The Clinic will employ about 50 doctors and a staff of about 200.

https://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/2018/08/cleveland_clinic_london_openin_1.html

Disclaimer: I work as an Allergist/Immunologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida.

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Sinikiwe Kademaunga: 'Don't associate disability with poverty'

Blogger Sinikiwe Kademaunga was born with a condition that stopped the growth of her limbs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Surgeons warn of serious hand injuries from dog leads and collars

A Cornwall dog owner had the skin torn off her middle finger by a lead wound tightly round her hand. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mumps and measles cases in England prompt vaccine call

There were 795 cases of mumps in the first three months of 2019, versus 1,031 in the whole of 2018. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Care minister Caroline Dinenage 'deeply sorry' over hospital abuse

Caroline Dinenage MP calls treatment of vulnerable patients in NHS-funded hospital "appalling". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Colluding drug firms 'cost the NHS millions of pounds'

The competition regulator says that four drugs firms forced the price of an anti-nausea tablet up by 700%. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

St Andrew's Healthcare: Up to 50 patients stuck in secure units

The mental health hospital charity cares for those with mental health and learning difficulties. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Two female loos for every male one, experts recommend

With more urinals than cubicles, men - unlike women - rarely queue, a report says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NIH Study Tracks Exercise with Mobile Apps to Improve Heart Health

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Deborah James: Five symptoms of bowel cancer

The co-host of You, Me and the Big C podcast on her stage 4 bowel cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Aspirin 'safe' for brain-bleed strokes

Patients can take aspirin without raising their risk of another stroke, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

I lost my arms and legs - stop it happening to others

Sepsis survivor Tom Ray wants better awareness and faster diagnosis of the potentially deadly disease. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

I never met my daughter's dad - she was his dying wish

Liat Malka was 35 and single when she decided she wanted a child. The sperm donor she found had died five years previously. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

We Are Middlesbrough: Pregnant teenagers tell their story

Robyn used to drink and smoke marijuana, but says her impending little girl changed her life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Acne does not define me'

Abigail has faced abuse from strangers because of her cystic acne but is now fighting back using social media. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Don't be complacent over laughing gas risks, say nurses

Nurses are warning drug use can cause breathing and heart problems - and sometimes death. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Heart scan 'could pick up signs of sudden death risk'

Researchers used detailed images of the heart to look for signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mum whose baby died speaks of pain of hearing others cry

Lynette Parkes lost her baby at seven months and spoke of the added pain of hearing other newborns cry nearby. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Artificial intelligence diagnoses lung cancer

AI appears better than specialist doctors at diagnosing the disease from lung scans, say researchers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Migraine: What happens in the brain when you have one?

It's estimated that one in seven people are affected by migraines. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Liposuction rise linked to gym wear trend

More women are seeking surgery, possibly to get a body that looks good in trendy gym clothing, says surgeon. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vincent Lambert: Life support battle to end over tetraplegic

Vincent Lambert's case has been central to a national debate about artificial life support. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mother volunteers baby daughter for diabetes trial

Chloe Phippard says taking part in the trial will give her daughter Ava a chance of "a normal life". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Chiari malformation: ‘I went from travel-obsessed to bedridden'

Hailey wanted to travel the world as a doctor, until a mystery condition left her shaking uncontrollably. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Too many children in mental health hospitals, says report

A lack of support in schools and the community in England is contributing to the problem, says a report. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Staff shortages 'abusing good will of nurses'

The Royal College of Nursing wants tougher safe staffing rules as 40,000 posts are vacant. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sheesiders: The 'ultimate girl group' for Middlesbrough

Two friends set up a "girl group" to save other women from "toxic friendships" and loneliness in Middlesbrough. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Markus Birdman talks about his stroke in his comedy routine

Comedian Markus Birdman had a stroke at 40, and talks about the experience in his stand-up routine to raise awareness. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Light and the circadian rhythm: The key to a good night's sleep?

Getting enough sleep is fundamental to our wellbeing, but one key factor is often overlooked. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

What does the menopause do to the body?

The brain, heart, bones and skin can all be affected by the hormonal changes brought on by the menopause. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mental health: The radio station helping its listeners

The mental health DJ who says he's helped his listeners out of 'very dark places'. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Medical cannabis: Breaking the law to help our child

The parents of a young girl with epilepsy have to travel from the UK to the Netherlands for medical cannabis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Surgeons operate on baby inside womb

Surgeons at King's College Hospital have corrected spina bifida in an unborn baby. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Spina bifida: Keyhole surgery repairs baby spine in womb

Doctors say the surgery could be the difference between some children learning to walk or not. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bowel cancer rates rising 'among young adults'

If the trend continues, age screening guidelines may need to be reconsidered, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Measles: Experts call for compulsory vaccination

Misleading campaigns claiming jabs are dangerous have left countries vulnerable, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ultra-processed foods 'make you eat more'

The first trial of ultra-processed foods suggests they lead people to eat more and put on weight. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

ADHD: ‘The web comics that show what my life is like’

Dani Donovan's drawings, showing what it's like to have ADHD, have resonated with many online. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Body building helped me overcome my depression'

How Sheetal "Strong" Kotak from Kenya used bodybuilding to help overcome her depression. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ex-bodybuilder on how she became obsessed about weight

A former bodybuilder has spoken about how she became obsessed by her weight and body image. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'How to be body positive as a trans person'

Being body positive while transitioning is important for Bristol artist Jessica Fletcher and her mental health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer: Breakthrough treatments to target drug resistance

The first treatments could be available within a decade, say scientists setting up a research centre. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Snakebites: Like having my hand smashed by a hammer'

The bites are a "hidden" health crisis causing a death every four minutes, says World Health Organization via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

What we wished we'd known about the menopause

A group of women who've gone through the menopause share what they wish they'd known before it started. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Stevenage pupil taking GCSEs using eye movement

Being unable to talk or write is not holding back Will from taking his GCSEs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Alabama passes bill banning abortion

If approved, the law - which has sparked protests - would outlaw abortion almost entirely. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Glucosamine supplements 'may cut heart risk'

Findings from thousands of UK people suggest a possible benefit, although more studies are needed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How a personal trainer learnt to live with cystic acne

Emily thinks people should be given more support to deal with the psychological impact of cystic acne. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The hidden world of the doctors Cuba sends overseas

Thousands of Cuban doctors work in healthcare missions around the world. Some medics say conditions can be nightmarish. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Rare protein allergy PKU sufferer 'can't really eat'

The rare condition affects one in 10,000 babies and changes "every aspect" of people's lives. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Hollywood tech helps injured military personnel

The cutting edge Hollywood technology being used to help rehabilitate injured military personnel. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why I paint vulvas in public toilets instead of penises

A 23-year-old artist is promoting body positivity by painting vulvas in public toilets. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Hospitals to test mums-to-be for risky group-B strep

A pilot study will compare two tests with the current approach of testing only "high risk" pregnant women. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Giving birth in the UK vs US: What happens next?

The experiences of giving birth on either side of Atlantic can be very different. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Charcoal toothpastes 'don't whiten teeth'

Dentists say the products risk tooth decay and damage to the enamel from abrasive brushing. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

US states file lawsuit accusing drugs firms of inflating costs

Twenty pharmaceutical companies are accused of artificially inflating the cost of medicinal drugs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS staff shortage: How many doctors and nurses come from abroad?

Could the NHS endanger health services in poorer countries by recruiting overseas? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Body image concerns 'making people suicidal'

Mental health experts say the issue is too often overlooked but is causing people real distress. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ramadan bootcamp: Getting fit for the fast

A gym class for Muslim women in Leicestershire has been preparing them for the holy month. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fighting for the drug that pauses cystic fibrosis

Orkambi is a drug that targets a mutation that around 50% of people with cystic fibrosis in the UK have. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Blogger: There is a stigma around infertility

Infertility blogger says there is a stigma around infertility in some black communities. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Eurovision 2019: Kate Miller-Heidke sings on depression 'breakthrough'

Kate Miller-Heidke, Australia's fifth Eurovision competitor, will be singing about an unlikely subject. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The vegetarian 'meat' aimed at replacing the real thing

The vegetarian "meats" hoping to replace your burgers and sausages. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

True Cancer Bodies: 'Adverts don't show how traumatic cancer is'

The True Cancer Bodies campaign was set up after what campaigners said were "misleading" adverts. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I've lost one son, I don't want to lose another'

Hartlepool has had the largest fall in male life expectancy in the UK - and one of the biggest issues is drugs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Hormone 'can reduce some women's chances of miscarriage'

Giving progesterone could to some women with early bleeding could save babies' lives, research suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Meet the world's first CrossFit trainer with cerebral palsy

Doctors thought Steph Hammerman would never walk or talk. Now she has opened her own CrossFit gym. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Phage therapy: 'Viral cocktail saved my daughter's life'

Isabelle was told she had less than a 1% chance of survival before the experimental therapy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

GPs' surgeries 'in crisis': 'You can't get an appointment'

GPs warn they cannot cope with demand, as patient groups say people are waiting weeks for appointments. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Denver to hold referendum on magic mushroom use

Approval would bar officials from imposing penalties for personal possession and use of the drug. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Plague deaths: Quarantine lifted after couple die of bubonic plague

A couple died after contracting the bubonic plague in Mongolia, causing authorities to impose a quarantine. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Social media effect 'tiny' in teenagers, large study finds

Family, friends and school life all have a greater impact on life satisfaction, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Minister considers 'all options' to boost vaccine uptake

Health Secretary says he will "consider all options" to boost child immunisation uptake in England. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Menstruation mentors' promote self-care during periods

Mandy Adams is part of a network that encourages women to rest and reflect during their periods. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Leonardo's 'claw hand' stopped him painting

Leonardo da Vinci may have suffered nerve damage in a fall, impeding his ability to paint in later life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Gay HIV transmission with treatment is 'zero risk', study confirms

A European study followed 972 male couples, where one was living with HIV, over an eight-year period. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'It's not life-threatening but it is life-changing'

Clare Mount will always remember the evening of Christmas Day 2003 as "the night that stole my smile". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Life-saving kidney delivered by drone

The US flight required a specially-designed drone which was able to maintain and monitor the organ. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ella Kissi-Debrah: New inquest into girl's 'pollution' death

Ella Kissi-Debrah, 9, suffered a fatal asthma attack thought to have been brought on by pollution. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dementia: The greatest health challenge of our time

Someone is diagnosed every three seconds with dementia - one of the world's top killers. Is there any hope? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Obesity: How to help your child eat healthily

As one UK city reduces child obesity rates, a look at the best approach for parents and carers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

‘Bombarded by vile words’: My trouble with trolls

Is our legal system failing victims of online abuse? Beauty blogger Tess Daly says trolls targeting people with disabilities aren't being held to account. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Blood scandal victims give testimonies

Victims of the contaminated blood scandal have been giving testimonies about how it affected their lives. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..