Ending stigma and shame over sanitary pads

Diane Shaibu's tweet about patriarchy and periods has resonated with many. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Measles makes body 'forget' how to fight infection

The virus can cause 'immune amnesia' which shifts our defences back to a 'baby-like' state. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Spiders inspire double-sided sticky tape to heal wounds

The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Peanut-allergy therapy 'protection not a cure'

Immunotherapy works by suppressing the allergic response, rather than curing it, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Asthma carbon footprint 'as big as eating meat'

Seven in every 10 inhalers prescribed in England contain propellants harmful to the environment, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cwmbran's new hospital: A look behind the scenes

The Grange University Hospital is the biggest single investment in the history of the Welsh NHS. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Restaurants 'failing to properly clean highchairs'

Parents are calling for tables and highchairs to be tested in routine hygiene checks at restaurants. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer

TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Narcissists 'horrible people but happy'

They might be shameless attention-seekers but narcissists are also likely to be happier people. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Brain illness spread by ticks has reached UK

Public Health England says it has found tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks in the UK for the first time. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sperm donors should waive anonymity, fertility regulator says

A man who has fathered up to 110 children says it is impossible for sperm donors to be anonymous. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Health bosses' 'serious concerns' over homeopathy

The UK's largest group of registered homeopaths should not be accredited, NHS bosses say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong

Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit 'should be changed'

The current 10-year limit is frustrating women who want to delay parenthood, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Stroke recovery clue from patient walking speed

Researchers are looking at walking speed and outdoor rehabilitation to help younger stroke patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Even babies 'understand concept of counting'

Toddlers might better recognise the concept of quantity if numbers are counted out, scientists say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vaccine reminder system 'inconsistent', report concludes

A National Audit Office report investigated the reasons for falling pre-school vaccine uptake. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ex-Liverpool player Stephen Darby on fight with 'brutal disease'

Stephen Darby, who is married to England women's captain Steph Houghton, has motor neurone disease. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How 'horror smells' and 'care smells' are being used to manipulate emotions

From scaring to caring - how the smells used at theme parks are also helping patients with dementia. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dementia: New Alzheimer's drug 'could slow rate at which disease progresses'

Scientists believe they could be on the cusp of a breakthrough, after a drugs firm said it had the first treatment of its kind for Alzheimer's. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Milton Keynes pupils tackle hearing-impaired 'isolation'

School friends make a film about the challenges they face as young people with hearing problems. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Girl's joy over news about cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi

The moment Isabelle Finn's mum shares the news has been watched thousands of times on social media. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Pesticide poisoned French paradise islands in Caribbean

France has a pollution crisis in the Caribbean caused by toxic chlordecone sprayed on banana crops. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Andover runner almost died drinking five litres of water

Marathon runner Johanna Pakenham almost died when she drank five litres of water. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Portuguese doctor suspended after baby born without a face

Dr Artur Carvalho is accused of negligence in the case of baby Rodrigo and others. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Milestone' in polio eradication achieved

The last case of a key form of polio was seen four years ago - but another is still circulating. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Butt lift surgery: 'Why I'm getting rid of my implants'

Sophie Elise had surgery to make her bum bigger five years ago. Now she's getting them removed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

People 'more likely to feel pain on humid days'

Researchers hope the study will steer work into why those with long-term health issues are affected. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Scientist gets £2m decades after he invented diabetes test

Professor Ian Shanks fought a 13-year legal battle for a share of the benefits from his invention. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Babies born at 22 weeks 'can now survive'

Guidance says improvements in care mean extremely premature babies now have a better survival chance. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'

Evening doses gives more protection against heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Heavy social media use linked to poor sleep

Teenagers spending more than three hours on their phones are more likely to sleep badly, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Paralympian, 40, ends her life through euthanasia

Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort ends her own life through euthanasia at the age of 40. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Breast cancer detected by thermal imaging scan in Edinburgh

A thermal imaging camera in Edinburgh showed that a Slough visitor's breast was a different colour. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

First drug to slow Alzheimer's may be available soon

Drug company says it will seek permission in the US to start marketing a treatment that appears to slow Alzheimer's. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Northern Ireland abortion and same-sex marriage laws change

Abortion is now decriminalised and same-sex marriage is to be legalised in Northern Ireland. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Viewpoint: Let's not wait any longer for the male pill

Blurring of traditional gender roles could finally mean that the male pill is on the horizon. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Deciding to donate a loved one's organs

How doctors and nurses help families reach a difficult decision which could save a stranger's life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Prime editing: DNA tool could correct 89% of genetic defects

New technology - called prime editing - is like a "genetic word processor" able to re-write DNA. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dementia in footballers three and a half times more likely than in general population

Former professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to develop dementia than people of the same age range, says new research. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Measles, mumps and rubella: How do we eliminate them?

A future free of the three diseases is "within reach" despite recent outbreaks, a health boss says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Air pollution 'triggers hundreds more heart attacks and strokes'

People also suffer more strokes and asthma attacks on days when air quality is poor, academics say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer research: Scientists seek clues to how disease 'is born'

Cancer researchers from the UK and US are teaming up to search for the very earliest signs of cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Pica: Pregnancy cravings that make women eat rocks

Brenda suffers from pica, an eating disorder which leads to cravings of non-food items. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fat found in overweight people's lungs

The findings could explain why being overweight or obese increases asthma risk, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Genetic tests: Experts urge caution over home testing

People should not make health decisions based on genetic tests they do at home, experts warn. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Microphone could be used to diagnose 'noisy' arthritic knees

The technology is the same as that used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cardiac arrest in fitness class caught on camera

Mark Kingsland was sparring in a fitness class when he went into cardiac arrest. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer survivor's joy at breast milk donations

Mum Emma Rees was unable to breastfeed after having a double mastectomy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tafida Raqeeb: Brain-damaged girl arrives in Italy

Hospital bosses in the UK had tried to block attempts to move Tafida Raqeeb to the hospital in Genoa. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorilla to humans

Discovery of mutation 50,000 years ago could help in the fight against malaria. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS screening 'needs to fit with busy lives'

Mobile clinics and evening and weekend opening could help increase uptake of NHS screening programmes. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How dad saved son from 'scalding cuppa' scars

Each year hundreds of young UK children end up in hospital with severe but avoidable coffee and tea scalds, like Archie. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The world's first artificial womb for humans

Doctors in the Netherlands say they are within 10 years of creating a 'second' womb for premature babies. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Prince William speaks about mental health on Pakistan school visit

On the first full day of a royal tour, the duke and duchess visit a school for disadvantaged children. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Spikes - and other ways disabled people combat unwanted touching

When Bronwyn Berg found herself being manhandled once again, she decided to add spikes to her wheelchair to prevent a repeat. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Children illegally sold vaping products

Almost 40% of sellers targeted by councils sold vaping goods to under-age teenagers in 2018-19. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Head injuries: Cheap drug 'could save thousands of lives a year'

A cheap, common drug could save hundreds of thousands of lives a year if used routinely, doctors say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

More than half of A&Es 'not good enough'

The government in England must find a solution for social care to ease pressure, the regulator says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Katy Brand: 'I didn't know what to do when I had a miscarriage'

Comedian Katy Brand tells 5 Live's Emma Barnett about her experience. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Slow walking at 45 'a sign of faster ageing'

Gait speed in mid-life indicates how fast the brain and body are ageing, researchers found. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Batten disease girl given custom-made drug

Mila is having far fewer - and briefer - seizures after a drug was designed just for her. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The vegetarian Maasai: Life in a culture based around meat

Meat is an essential part of daily life for Kenya's Maasai. But Anthony Mututua is a rare vegetarian. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Unacceptable' delays in diagnosing secondary breast cancer

People should know the signs that the disease has spread to other parts of the body, says a charity. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Brexit: What will happen to European Health Insurance Cards?

The scheme works in 31 countries but only three have agreed to cover UK tourists if there is no deal. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ban and tax our way out of obesity - top doctor

The outgoing chief medical officer warns ministers will fail on obesity unless they take bold action. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

If pain was an object, what would it look like?

US photographer Justin J Wee has chronic back pain and uses images to depict living with pain. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How surf lifesaving saved my life

Student Sophie Bennett developed anxiety and depression but then she discovered surf lifesaving. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coastal Erosion: Cornwall’s dental problem

Thousands of children in seaside areas are having multiple teeth extractions in hospital because of tooth decay. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Emily Eccles was left holding her jaw in her hands after a riding accident

Part of Emily Eccles's jaw was left hanging on by a flap of skin after her horse bolted and she hit a wooden post. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay man $8bn over breast growth

A US jury finds Johnson & Johnson guilty of negligence over an anti-psychotic drug. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why tomato puree might improve male fertility

Lycopene - a nutrient found in tomatoes - may boost sperm quality, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Overcoming loneliness in Penzance

Kelvin Lieu moved to Cornwall after his marriage ended and struggled to make new friends in an unknown area. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Blind and visually impaired women are checking for breast cancer in Colombia

In an innovative project in Colombia, blind and visually impaired women check for signs of breast cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Contaminated blood inquiry: 'It's all been covered up'

The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died after contracting HIV through contaminated blood products speak at the public inquiry. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Prescribed Zantac heartburn medicine recall in UK

Doctors are being told stop prescribing four types of Zantac, also known as ranitidine, as a "precaution". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Knife crime: On the wards with a London surgeon

The BBC's Clive Myrie followed one of Europe's busiest trauma teams for several months. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sweden Ebola: Patient tested in Malmo hospital

The patient was admitted with fever but doctors in Malmo say Ebola is not a likely diagnosis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Teenager's jaw rebuilt after horror horse accident in Derbyshire

Emily Eccles' face was rebuilt using three titanium plates and more than 160 stitches. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

‘How my son went from gamer to compulsive gambler’

As the NHS opens a clinic for young gaming and gambling addicts, the father of one tells his story. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Why I paid for my sons to have the HPV jab'

S1 boys are being offered the human papillomavirus vaccine, but GP Carolyn Calder wants the programme extended. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Knife crime: Inside the London hospital treating the victims

Clive Myrie meets London's knife crime victims and the people who treat them via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Why we're filming our dad dying from cancer'

Two brothers explain how it helps them to cope and want to break taboos surrounding the disease. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Secondary Sisters: Friends with incurable breast cancer set up support group

Nicky Newman and Laura Middleton-Hughes have cancer that has spread around their bodies. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Caroline Wyatt: The MS research that's offering me hope

The BBC's Caroline Wyatt looks at what medical advances might bring for people with multiple sclerosis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Harry, Meghan, William and Kate voice mental health advert

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are backing the "Every Mind Matters" campaign. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Summer heatwave 'death spike' seen in UK

There was an increase in deaths when Britain had its hottest day on record this summer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How cells sense oxygen wins Nobel prize

William Kaelin, Sir Peter Ratcliffe and Gregg Semenza win 2019 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

France IVF bill: Protests gather thousands in Paris

The bill would give single women and lesbian couples access to fertility treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Shaken baby syndrome cases 'tip of the iceberg'

Hundreds of infants die from being shaken but experts say the full scale of the problem is unknown. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Psychiatrist vacancies 'threaten' NHS transformation

Unfilled consultant posts in England double in six years, prompting fears over service improvements. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Endometriosis: The condition that can take over seven years to diagnose

In the largest survey of its kind, more than 13,500 women from across the UK have shared their experience of having endometriosis with the BBC. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Endometriosis: Thousands share devastating impact of condition

Thousands of women have revealed to the BBC how endometriosis has affected their lives. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Dementia is a thief, it takes the person you love'

Linda Barnes' husband Ken was diagnosed with early onset dementia when he was 52. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Pop star Sia reveals battle with chronic pain disorder

The usually secretive Australian singer-songwriter says she has a neurological disease called EDS. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Diabetes: 'How my new insulin pump lets me play football'

Tilly-Rose was four when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Endurance sport: Why people push their bodies to extreme limits

Five people who complete long-distance swims, cycles and runs tell us why they do what they do. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mind-controlled exoskeleton allows paralysed man to walk

A mind-controlled exoskeleton has allowed a paralysed 30-year-old man to walk in French lab. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Paralysed man moves in mind-reading exoskeleton

A man who had not walked for two years was able to move all his limbs thanks to new technology. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

US vaping illness deaths rise to 18 with 1,000 cases reported

Health officials urge people to stop vaping until the cause of a mystery illness is identified. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How Balding Became Big Business, and the market is expected to grow even further - WSJ video

How Balding Became Big Business - WSJ video: Only 2 medications are FDA-approved as of 2019: minoxidil and finasteride:



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https://on.wsj.com/32SeoPz

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Pret a Manger allergy death: Could new labelling save lives?

Pret a Manger rolls out more comprehensive food labelling in the wake of a teenager's allergy death. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ex-footballer Matt Piper used horse therapy to beat drinking problem

When Leicester City winger Matt Piper's career was cut short by injury he turned to alcohol. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Deafblind doctor: I was told not to touch patients

A student set to become the NHS's first deaf and blind doctor describes discrimination she has faced. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How to Take Care of Your Eyes as You Age: be aware of GMC: Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Cataract

From Consumer Reports:

Glaucoma

More than 2 million Americans have glaucoma, but 50% know it. Glaucoma often goes undiagnosed because it causes no symptoms until vision declines, at which point treatment no longer helps. People aged 40-60 should be examined by an optometrist every 3-5 years; those older than 60 need an eye exam every 1-2 years.

Many eye doctors screen for glaucoma with tonometry (measures eye pressure) but that’s not enough. Relying only on intraocular pressure (IOP) when screening for glaucoma could miss up to 50% of all cases. The exam should also include an ophthalmoscopy, which involves examining your optic nerve.

The most common treatment for glaucoma is eye drops known as prostaglandin analogs (PGAs), which lower eye pressure. Generic versions of most of those drugs are much cheaper than the brand-name versions.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

There are two main forms of AMD:

1. Dry AMD, more common variety, which is treated mainly with dietary supplements

A specific blend of vitamins and minerals known as AREDS (vitamins C and E, plus copper, lutein, zeaxanthin, and zinc) lowers the risk of dry AMD progression by 25%. It’s the only treatment as of 2019.

Not all eye supplements contain the proper formulation. In an analysis of 11 eye-health supplements, only 4 contained the right mix: PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula, PreserVision Eye Vitamin Lutein Formula, PreserVision AREDS2 Formula, and ICAPS AREDS.

Don’t bother taking any supplement with the hope that it will prevent AMD, no research supports that as of 2019.

2. Wet AMD, the more serious form, which requires monthly injections from an ophthalmologist with one of three drugs.

For wet AMD, consider an inexpensive drug vs the expensive ones. There are 3 drugs used to treat wet AMD—aflibercept (Eylea), bevacizumab (Avastin), and ranibizumab (Lucentis). Avastin costs just $50 per month, compared with $2,000 for the others. Avastin is officially approved only as a cancer drug and and you would need a compounding pharmacy.

References:

https://www.consumerreports.org/vision-eye-care/how-to-take-care-of-your-eyes-as-you-age/

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Sisters’ dilemma over Huntington’s disease test

The two women made different decisions on whether to be tested for the rare disorder. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Periods: Can women sharing stories break down taboos?

From helping friends insert tampons to panicky confessions on first dates, people have been sharing stories about periods on social media. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans

One military veteran says being taken back to the type of trauma he experienced is helping him. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Is red meat back on the menu?

A controversial study says the evidence of health risks is so poor, people should keep on eating it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

US hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes

Three hospitals in Alabama were forced to close their doors to all but the most critical new patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Beyonce's father Mathew Knowles reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Mathew Knowles will talk about having the condition on Wednesday's edition of Good Morning America. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

One in ten children had drunk alcohol in previous week - NHS survey.

An NHS survey suggests one in ten schoolchildren had drunk alcohol during the previous week. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer treatment's effect on image: 'I almost felt like I didn't know who I was'

Seren Jenkins will not let cancer dictate how she looks - and wants others to overcome their fear. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Olivia Newton-John speaks about living with cancer

The singer and actress is battling breast cancer for the third time, after being told it's stage four. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Crystal has face cancer and wants to work in theatre

Diagnosed at 18-years-old, Crystal has joined the Teenage Cancer Trust #stillme campaign to inspire others. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, and Hopefully Longer, Life

By my former colleague at the University of Chicago, John Schumann: Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, Long Life:

1. Get enough sleep.

2. Move your body throughout the day.

3. Eat well — a healthy assortment of foods. Mostly plants, and not too much.

4. Interact socially. Isolation is not good for the body, soul or mind.

5. Take some time to reflect on what you are grateful for.



Interventions that promote longevity, remembered by mnemonic: DEEP purple - “eat colorful plant foods: Dietary modification, Exercise, active Engagement, Purposeful living (click here to enlarge the image).

References:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/01/02/459970110/keep-things-simple-for-a-healthy-long-life

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Babies in the womb have lizard-like hand muscles

They are 250-million-year-old "evolutionary remnants" most lose before birth, scientists say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer: Teenage patient promotes body image for #StillMe campaign

Seren Jenkins, 19, is using her experiences to help others losing confidence after cancer treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Parkinson's Disease: 'People think I'm drunk'

Ronan Coyle from Londonderry first noticed the symptoms of Parkinson's when he was 24 years old. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bournemouth mum backs radio aid funding campaign

Conor has a radio aid that helps him hear voices more clearly but not all councils fund the devices. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..