Man has five-inch cancer 'horn' removed from back

The British Medical Journal says the man "slipped through the net". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Scrap 'quick-fix diets and tea-toxes' this New Year

Fad weight loss strategies don't work well and can be harmful, says NHS England's top doctor. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer patient set on fire during operation in Romania

The woman, who was having an operation for pancreatic cancer, died after suffering severe burns. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The children at risk of eating themselves to death

"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Baby video messages 'amazing' for new parents

Victoria's triplets spent nine weeks in Southampton's neonatal unit and staff sent updates via a new app. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Corinne Hutton: 'I'm making constant progress with my new hands'

A woman who had a double hand transplant nearly a year ago says she is making "constant progress" every day. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The biggest medical breakthroughs of 2019

The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Why I stuck by my drug addict son'

Sue Hopkins stuck by her son Martin who has been a drug addict for most of his adult life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Welsh paramedics providing prescriptions

Some paramedics are treating minor illnesses, allowing doctors to address more complex medical cases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

China jails 'gene-edited babies' scientist for three years

He Jiankui said he altered the genes of a set of twins to try to give them protection against HIV. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa

British doctors and nurses are battling to save children's lives from measles on Christmas Day. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Why feeling the cold from a drinks can blew my mind'

Just before her first "handiversary", transplant miracle Cor Hutton explains why the smallest things mean so much. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

New Year Honours 2020: NHS chief knighted

Simon Stevens has helped secure extra funding for the health service in England during his five-year tenure. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'

People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Little boxes of love help families with dementia

The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bumbleance: The transportation service for sick kids

The ambulance service, available in the Republic of Ireland, is hoping to expand to NI. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How puppetry can help with trauma

After being trafficked for sex by her family as a child, puppeteer Raven wants to show people healing is possible through art. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

App helps parents of premature babies stay in touch

An app has been developed to help parents stay in touch with their premature baby in hospital. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The bakery in a mental health hospital

In an unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing, the patients are the bakers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dog walker helps men talk about mental health

Rob Osman started the group Dudes And Dogs when he realised dog walking had pulled him out of depression. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Christmas: Beware 'lethal' button batteries in toys

If accidentally swallowed, the tiny batteries can burn and choke young children, doctors warn. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn praise NHS in Christmas messages

Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pay tribute to NHS staff and other public sector workers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Inspirational' cancer boy's legacy lives on

Laughlin Whiteley died in 2014 but his craft box charity continues to help severely ill children. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cystic fibrosis boy from Hull gets new drug after campaign

Seven-year-old Olly can now get Orkambi after the NHS struck a deal with the manufacturer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Newlyweds facing cancer look forward to first Christmas as a married couple

After a terminal diagnosis, Lauren and José had their "dream wedding" with the help of a charity. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

World 'faces 80% calorie increase by end of century'

The amount of food needed to feed the world's population by the end of the century could increase by almost 80%, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ipswich Hospital: Bus driver who crashed into A&E 'helping woman in labour'

The driver had been trying to get the mum-to-be as close to the hospital as possible, his bosses say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Inventing sign language for space

British sign language is receiving an astronomical update thanks to a unique collaboration between a space scientist and a group of deaf astronomers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The TV repeats and old songs that help people with dementia

Familiar old films or a favourite festive song can help those with dementia reconnect with family and friends. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy available on NHS from January

NHS England says access to Epidyolex has been fast-tracked and will be available from 6 January. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How to cope with an eating disorder at Christmas

New advice is released to help those living with eating disorders over the festive season. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sir Lindsay Hoyle talks about diabetes diagnosis

Sir Lindsay Hoyle has said he was rushed to A&E during the election with diabetes symptoms. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Royal Derby Hospital: Disposable sterile hijabs introduced

Junior doctor Farah Roslan got the idea after having to leave an operating theatre due to her hijab. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vegans 'need to be aware of B12 deficiency risk'

Scientists say it's 'not a myth' that people on a vegan diet need extra vitamin B12. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dementia care: ‘It’s not dementia killing me, it’s exhaustion’

The head of the Alzheimer’s Society says that the UK is facing a humanitarian crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Motor neurone disease 'linked to cholesterol'

UK scientists say their discovery could help in the search for new treatments. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer treatment trial: Chemotherapy 'could become more effective'

Doctors at the Royal Marsden are trialling a targeted treatment which they hope will also mean fewer side effects for cancer patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Viewpoint: Prostate cancer screening test 'in sight'

A screening programme using MRI scans could save thousands of lives, says a leading UK expert. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How an economist helped thousands get a new kidney

Kidney exchange has helped thousands get a new kidney, and led to the Nobel Prize for Alvin Roth. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

What's the best colour lighting for sleep?

Contrary to popular belief, the blue light from screens might not be that bad, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Many at risk of flu this Christmas, say experts

They predict a peak in cases and want people to get immunised now, before visiting friends and family. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boy, 5, given prosthetic arm that lets him hug brother

Five-year-old Jacob Scrimshaw was born eight weeks early with most of his left arm missing. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition

Food systems are behind poor growth and over-eating in many low-income countries, a report says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Drug that prevents half of breast cancers carries on working

Anastrozole is available already, but doctors say substantially more women should be taking it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Could talking about football help combat dementia?

Patients and their carers in Birmingham meet to reminisce about players and the game they love. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'My boss lets us book hangover days'

One firm lets employees work from the comfort of their own sofa, even after they've been out drinking. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

White Island volcano: Why New Zealand is importing skin

The number of people with severe burns means doctors are sourcing donor skin from the US. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Four hours to walk off pizza calories' warning works, experts say

Consumers should be told it takes four hours to walk off the calories in a pizza, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boy's rare eye cancer spotted in photograph

Noah Blanks, aged six, had an eye removed after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

GP Manish Shah guilty of sex assaults on 23 female patients

Manish Shah cited Angelina Jolie and Jade Goody to instil fear in his patients about their health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Yeovil Hospital agrees patient not properly anaesthetised

The patient said she was "traumatised" after feeling a cut in her belly button during surgery. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boy slept on hospital floor due to lack of beds

Jack was photographed lying on a pile of coats on a hospital treatment room floor. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why can't this doctor work in the UK?

An refugee doctor would love to work in the UK, and the NHS would love to have him - but there's a hitch. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Czech shooting: Gunman kills six at hospital in Ostrava

The man opened fire at a hospital in Ostrava before going on the run and shooting himself. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'There were no beds on the children's ward'

Louise Webb says she waited six hours in hospital for her daughter Lily to be seen by a paediatrician. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Surgeons withdraw support for heart disease advice

European guidelines on a form of heart disease are under review, following a Newsnight investigation. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Online prescribing 'must get safer'

A UK coroner warns there could be more deaths unless regulation is tightened. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

A third of hospitals 'increased parking charges'

Income from fees jumps 10% in a year, with hourly charges of up to £4 levied. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Group B Strep: ‘A common bug could have killed my baby’

A mother whose baby got meningitis because of Group B Strep says all pregnant women should be tested. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Doddie Weir: The rugby legend who won't give in to MND

Three years after being told he has a terminal illness, rugby legend Doddie Weir refuses to give it an inch. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Derby doctor's stem cells help stranger with cancer

Dr Livingston was inspired to join the stem cell donor register after his mum had cancer in 2014. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Microblading: Therapist tattoos eyebrows for cancer patients

Beautician Laura Woodward is giving women their confidence back through beauty treatments. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I was addicted to exercise'

When does something healthy, such as exercise, become an unhealthy obsession? And can apps make things worse? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'My heart was dead for over six hours'

Audrey Schoeman's heart stopped beating after she developed hypothermia in a snowstorm. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Samoa arrests vaccination critic amid deadly measles crisis

Samoa's deadly measles crisis is in part blamed on people spreading false information online. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Measles deaths 'staggering and tragic'

Global estimates suggest 142,000 people - mostly children - died from the disease in 2018 via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Briton Audrey Schoeman revived after six-hour cardiac arrest

Audrey Schoeman fell unconscious when she was caught in a snowstorm while hiking in Spain. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Typhoid vaccine 'works fantastically well'

The jab is being given to nine million children in Pakistan at risk of a dangerous form of the infection. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in tests

Researchers say the prototype pill could ultimately offer women more contraceptive choice and control. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

UK patient diagnosed with monkeypox

It is believed the patient contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria, Public Health England said. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Samoa measles: Unvaccinated families told to hang red flag on door

The Pacific nation declares a state of emergency as 60 people die of measles. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How do eggs protect us from flu?

Liverpool is home to the UK’s biggest flu vaccine manufacturing site, where 100 million doses are made using hen eggs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Sugar overload' warning for festive hot drinks

Seasonal lattes and hot chocolates sold by coffee chains can contain up to 23 spoonfuls, a study finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Jack Savoretti messages cancer girl Anna Drysdale

Anna Drysdale, 8, contracted osteosarcoma at five and says getting the singer's message was "amazing". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Morning-after pill 'should be sold off the shelf'

A report says accessing contraceptives and abortion pills in the UK should be easier for girls and women. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Child life expectancy projections cut by years

Children born this year expected to live shorter lives than previously thought, say official stats. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How a wrong injection helped cause Samoa's measles epidemic

Two babies died after being given a wrongly-mixed vaccination - and the effects are still being felt. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Latex allergy: 'A balloon could kill me'

Liz Knight's latex allergy is so severe she cannot touch a newspaper or the buttons on the remote controls. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Smartphone 'addiction': Young people 'panicky' when denied mobiles

Psychiatrists warn a quarter of young people have addictive behaviour towards their smartphones. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods

The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Zimbabwe health crisis: 'My cousin died as the doctors are all on strike'

Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'

Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

‘I got HIV my first time’

Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Immunotherapy offers hope for men with prostate cancer

A small number of men were "super responders" and remained well even after the trial ended. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Justin Welby: 'I felt nervous about opening up about my mental health’

The Archbishop of Canterbury tells Emma Barnett about seeking help and challenging the stigma of mental health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Proof NHS at risk under US trade deal' - Labour

Jeremy Corbyn says his party has a 451-page dossier of evidence - but the Tories say he is lying. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

General Election 2019: NHS is in no way on the table, says Johnson

Boris Johnson calls Labour's dossier a "diversionary tactic" and says "there will be no sale or privatisation of the NHS". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

General election 2019: 'Election now a fight for survival of NHS' says Corbyn

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says 'this election is now a fight for survival of our National Health Service.' via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ketamine may reduce heavy drinkers' craving

It may help to change habits and memories linked to alcohol, researchers believe. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

New unit for 'forgotten' patients with alcohol related brain damage

A County Down woman speaks to BBC News NI about suffering from alcohol related brain damage. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient

A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'How do I go back to the Debbie I was?'

BBC News meets women reversing a gender transition and hears from experts concerned for this vulnerable group. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

DR Congo workers for Feronia made impotent by pesticides - HRW

A UK government-funded firm is accused of not doing enough to protect workers in DR Congo. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Lassa fever 'at risk' Britons sent home from Sierra Leone

UK officials says it is a precautionary measure to contain the virus, which is circulating in Sierra Leone. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'

Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Living near busy road can stunt children's lung growth, study says

A King's College London study finds children's lung development can be reduced by up to 14%. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer survivors 'have higher heart risk'

More than 10% of patients in an extensive study died from cardiovascular disease - not their cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Male breast cancer: Men warned to check for symptoms

It is very rare and makes up fewer than 1% of all breast cancer cases in the UK. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer immunotherapy drug 'less toxic and prolongs life'

Pembrolizumab held advanced head and neck cancers in a group of patients at bay for around two years. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Magee Medical School: The institution waiting to train doctors

It had been hoped the first students would be training this year at a new school in Londonderry. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I used to pull sickies every few months because of stress'

Almost half of Britons would fake a sick day, but very often it is due to mental health issues. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Samoa measles outbreak worsens with death toll reaching 22

Close to 2,000 people are infected in the Pacific nation, which has declared a state of emergency. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bacterial allies make dengue fever cases dive

Scientists infected mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria to make it harder for them to spread disease. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Global epidemic' of childhood inactivity

Report shows 81% don't exercise enough with effects on health, brain development and social skills. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Pneumonia: How a bead necklace is tackling the disease in Kenya

'Village doctor' Beatrice Lokwawi explains how she uses beads to diagnose people with pneumonia. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vaping linked to teen's 'popcorn lung'

Canadian doctors who treated the teen say the injury is unlike vaping-related illnesses in the US. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

DR Congo measles: Nearly 5,000 dead in major outbreak

Almost 250,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are thought to have been infected in 2019. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Johnson & Johnson loses vaginal mesh class action

In one of Australia's biggest class actions, a court ruled the firm failed to warn women of the risks. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Patient died after 'transplant surgeon error'

A surgeon spilt stomach contents on organs which were transplanted into three patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Flu nearly killed me last winter'

Adam Blackman says he "learned the hard way" why it is so important to be vaccinated against flu. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vegan sues Burger King for cooking Impossible Whopper on meat grill

An Impossible Foods spokeswoman says vegans should ask for the burger to be cooked in a microwave. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

A million faulty condoms recalled in Uganda

Some of the male contraceptives supplied by charity Marie Stopes contained holes or risked bursting. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Old age: Why 70 may be the new 65

Experts say health and life expectancy gains mean it is time to rethink how we measure and define being elderly. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ollie Gardiner: Cancer teen's family donates treatment funds to research

Ollie Gardiner's family raised money to treat his brain tumour but he died aged 13 after a relapse. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Britain's 'unprecedented' drug shortage

File on 4 looks at the impact Britain's medicine shortage crisis is having on patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Switch to vaping 'helps smokers' hearts'

A month-long study on smokers suggests vaping could reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS staff shortages put 'cancer survival rates at risk'

A Holyrood committee finds 18% of cancer patients in June were not seen within the six-week target. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sir Chris Hoy and his wife reveal tiny nappies for premature babies

Sir Chris and Lady Sarra Hoy's son, Callum, was born 11 weeks early, in 2014. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Severe allergic reactions rise in children in England over past five years

The parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died in 2016, call the increase "deeply alarming". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Complementary cancer therapies 'do more harm than good'

Garlic and ginger pills can delay the healing of skin wounds when breast cancer spreads, expert says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Teen Instagrammers open up on mental health chat

Harry and Samuel post videos with advice and tips for sufferers in the hope others will open up. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Getting NHS back on track 'could take many years'

Targets covering A&E, cancer and routine operations have been missed for more than three years. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Election 2019: NHS policy check - what to look out for in party manifestos

If you care about what the parties are promising on the NHS, here are some key issues to watch for. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ebola vaccine approved as second jab trialled

A second Ebola vaccine is to be offered to thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Polio in Nigeria: 'I opposed vaccinations until my son caught polio'

A Nigerian father who used to chase health workers away from his home has a change of heart. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Project Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient data

The tech giant has struck a deal with huge US health firm Ascension, giving it access to the records. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How decoding African DNA could help fight disease

Only 2% of genetic samples used for medical research are from black African people, so many medicines are not developed with Africans in mind. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Some people 'genetically wired' to avoid some vegetables

An inherited gene makes certain healthy foods taste exceptionally bitter and unpleasant, according to researchers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vaping nearly killed me, says British teenager

Vaping caused a catastrophic reaction in Ewan Fisher's lungs that meant he could not breathe. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why being kind could help you live longer

A new institute has been set up to study kindness - as an antidote to an increasingly polarised world. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Black henna: Kent children 'blistered and scarred' after Egypt trip

Twins from Margate could be left permanently scarred after getting black henna tattoos in Egypt. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cannabis-based medicines: Two drugs approved for NHS

The drugs, used to treat epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, are recommended for use by the NHS in England. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Two cases of deadly diphtheria detected in Lothian area

NHS Lothian has confirmed two related cases of the disease and say infection protocols are in place. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Treating acne: What ingredients could help your skin?

The UK is spending millions on skincare products promising to improve acne - we spoke to the experts about what works and what doesn’t. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Brain implants used to fight drug addiction in US

Four addicts will have brains "hacked" to control their addictions in the first trial of its kind in the US. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Did I inherit loneliness from my mum?'

Two women share their experience of loneliness and how it relates to their parents and children. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Algorithms helping patients on ventilators at London hospitals

The tests follow the discovery that ventilators can be both lifesaving and dangerous for patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Does UK lag behind other rich nations on health and care?

NHS praised as being accessible, but it gets by with fewer staff, and elderly care is lacking. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Left-handed women's quirk over sense of smell

Some can smell normally despite missing the part of the brain which science says is crucial. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nine jailed in China for smuggling fentanyl to US after landmark operation

Donald Trump has urged China to crackdown on the drug, which is 50 times more potent than heroin. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Baby with rare skin condition abandoned at Italian hospital

Four-month-old Giovannino, who must be kept from direct sunlight, is being cared for by nurses. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

My circus 'gives me a reason to live'

Nell Gifford is living with advanced cancer, but is continuing to perform at the circus she founded. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Lead levels in Canadian water 'exceed safe limit' in a third of cases

Some cities show lead levels "similar" to the notorious case of Flint, Michigan. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cervical screening: DIY alternative to smear test 'promising'

Self-testing kits could help more women get checked for cervical cancer risk, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

High-risk men 'should get prostate cancer checks'

Some men over 40 would benefit from annual blood tests, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ebola: Attackers kill DR Congo journalist shining light on virus

The army says Congolese radio host Papy Mumbere Mahamba was killed at home by unidentified men. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Yoga teachers 'risking serious hip problems'

Pushing their bodies to repeat the same yoga positions is leading to a rise in hip problems among teachers, a leading physio warns. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nipple tattoos 'helped get my femininity back'

Kerry Irvine provides nipple reconstruction for women who have undergone mastectomies. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HIV: Women 'failed by missed opportunities'

Women are being "failed" by missed opportunities to test for HIV, charities say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Horrific' treatment of my autistic daughter

Father of autistic child calls for government action to stop 'horrific' detentions. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

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

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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..

'Revolutionary' drug for prostate cancer

Olaparib could be a 'transformative' treatment for thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer, say experts. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of diagnosis delays and poor care, a report says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Health secretary 'looking seriously' at compulsory vaccines for schoolchildren

Matt Hancock says there is "absolute clarity" on the science and not being immunised puts others at risk. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Organ donation: The phone call that changed Lilly's life

Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

We are Stoke-on-Trent: How Pokemon Go is helping players

Meet the people who say Pokemon Go has helped them combat depression and social anxiety. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cervical cancer: Nottingham woman calls for earlier smear tests

Paige Hart, from Nottingham, calls for the smear test age to be lowered. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fitness: 80s pop makes exercise a 'hidden veg'

A new fitness trend powered by 1980s pop classics is sweeping the country. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sepsis death: 'I had to watch my baby die in my arms'

A mother explains how her newborn son died from sepsis after complications during pregnancy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'

A report highlights new transport routes, support for care homes and doubts over the size of the medicines stockpile as concerns. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Shuping Wang: Whistleblower who exposed HIV scandal in China dies

Shuping Wang was attacked after realising blood donors were being infected with HIV and hepatitis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

DR Congo: Vaccine campaign for world's largest measles outbreak

The WHO and Congolese government aim to vaccinate more than 800,000 children in just over a week. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bacterial 'striptease' evades antibiotics

The researchers say it is a new form of antibiotic resistance and could explain why some infections keep coming back. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sex, lies and legal consent: Can deceit turn sex into rape?

Can lying about a vasectomy, an STI test or being on the pill make someone guilty of a sexual offence? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Minimum price cuts drinking by 'half a pint a week'

Research shows the amount of alcohol bought by Scots falls 7.6% after introducing of new drink laws. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS will not pay for 'life-changing' migraine drug

Erenumab is the first drug specifically designed for preventing migraines. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Male infertility linked to prostate cancer risk

Men who have fertility treatment have a higher risk of prostate cancer in later life, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Juul boss Kevin Burns steps down amid vaping concerns

The e-cigarette firm will pull all US advertising as chief executive Kevin Burns steps down. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Obesity not caused by lack of willpower - psychologists

A report by psychologists says seeing obesity as a moral failing only makes things worse. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Revolutionary' new class of cancer drugs approved

The drugs can attack a range of cancers, rather than those in just one part of the body. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Medical cannabis product approved for epilepsy

Epidyolex is an oral solution of cannabidiol that comes from the cannabis plant. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mediator: French weight-loss drug trial over ‘up to 2,000’ deaths begins

Experts believe the drug could have killed between 500 and 2,000 people before it was banned. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

We are Stoke-on-Trent: The young carers looking after mum

Three sisters are young carers for their mum who has MS and epilepsy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sertraline: Antidepressant works 'by reducing anxiety symptoms first'

A study of patients taking the common antidepressant sertraline throws new light on how it works. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Efforts to cut sugar out of food way off target

Soft drinks have 29% less sugar on average since a levy was imposed, but we're eating more sugary food. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Labour conference: Menopausal women 'should get flexible work hours'

Shadow equalities minister Dawn Butler will unveil the policy at Labour's conference in Brighton. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Labour pledges free personal care for over-65s in England

Help with dressing, washing and meals will be paid for by the state in England, costing £6bn a year. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Orkambi: Cystic fibrosis drug buyers' club travels to Argentina

Parents of children with the condition flew 7,300 miles to buy a "life-saving" drug unavailable on the NHS in England. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Cancer treatment broke my heart, but I've survived'

Kreena developed heart failure after being treated for cancer - but has made a remarkable recovery. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boy with skin-peeling condition sent 18,000 cards

Rhys has epidermolysis bullosa, a painful, life-limiting condition that has left him unable to walk. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The snakebite squad: Saving lives on two wheels

Kenya's motorbike ambulances are saving the lives and limbs of people bitten by snakes via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Being hungry may lead to poor decisions, focused on on short-term rewards

There is evidence that hunger increases discounting for food rewards, biasing choices towards smaller but sooner food reward over larger but later reward.

Researchers found strong evidence that hunger causes large increases in delay discounting for food, with an approximately 25% spillover effect to non-food commodities. This discounting can cause negative outcomes in many non-food domains:

- consumer
- investment
- medical
- inter-personal

Caution may be necessary when making decisions involving non-food outcomes while hungry.

In conclusion, sleep and eat on it, before making a final decision.

References:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13423-019-01655-0

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/empty-stomachs-lead-to-poor-decisions-research-says-951019.html

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Vaginal birth and Caesarean: Differences in babies' bacteria

New findings may help explain why some Caesarean babies are more at risk of certain diseases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

India e-cigarettes: Ban announced to prevent youth 'epidemic'

The government says vaping poses a health risk to the young, rather than an alternative to smoking. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boris Johnson confronted on east London hospital visit

The man said Whipps Cross Hospital's maternity ward was understaffed and the NHS was being destroyed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Gareth Thomas: 'Tabloids took my right to tell my parents of HIV'

Former rugby player Gareth Thomas reveals a journalist broke the news he had HIV to his parents. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Baby Pia: Belgian parents raise €1.9m for life-saving treatment

Over 900,000 phone donations are made in Belgium to help treat nine-month-old Pia's rare condition. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Menstrual blood ad complaints dismissed in Australia

The controversial adverts featured realistic depictions of blood on pads and in the shower. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Soot pollution particles 'cross the placenta'

Particles of black carbon pollution can cross to the foetal side of the placenta, a study has found. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Does fat shaming help people lose weight?

Fat chance - the evidence says fat shaming is more likely to lead people to put on weight. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Prostate drug may slow Parkinson's disease

The medicine, normally used for enlarged prostates, appears to slow the progression of Parkinson's, scientists have found. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Common cold stopped by experimental approach

It may be possible to make our bodies inhospitable for the cold virus after promising early research. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boy poisoned by E. coli-infected beef in 2011 dies in France

The 10-year-old was paralysed by contaminated supermarket beef in northern France. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Meningitis: 'I'm no longer Miss Independent'

A survey shows few understand the long-term effects of meningitis for people like Lesley. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer survival in the UK improving, but lagging behind - study

The UK is the worst of seven high-income countries for key cancers including lung, colon and pancreas. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Rugby's Gareth Thomas on HIV: 'I want to break the stigma'

Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas says by revealing his condition he wants to educate everybody, including himself. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vaginismus: 'My body won't let me have sex'

Vaginismus is a psychosexual disorder that can destroy people's lives - so why does no one talk about it? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Time outs' don't do any harm, parents told

If used appropriately, they can be effective in reducing problem behaviour, a US study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fasting mimicking diet (ProLon) by Valter Longo, PhD

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).

Valter D. Longo (born October 9, 1967) is an Italian-American biogerontologist and cell biologist known for his studies on the role of fasting and nutrient response genes on cellular protection aging and diseases and for proposing that longevity is regulated by similar genes and mechanisms in many eukaryotes. He is currently a professor at the USC Davis School of Gerontology with a joint appointment in the department of Biological Sciences as well as serving as the director of the USC Longevity Institute. Dr Longo (PhD) is widely publsihed, he has more than 120 articles listed in PubMed as of 2019: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Longo%20VD%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=31442398

Valter Longo's longevity diet proposals relies on 2 major approaches:

1. Daily longevity diet, which is mostly plant-based with fish once to twice a week.

2. Episodic fasting mimicking diet, which is a 5-day low calorie diet. Fasting mimicking diet is used every 6 months to every 1 month based on the condition of the patient.

More details are available in the videos below and in Valter Longo's 2018 book, linked below.

Fasting mimicking diet (ProLon)

Valter Longo's fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) is a low-calorie, low-protein, low-carbohydrate, high-fat meal program that is claimed to mimic the effects of periodic fasting or water fasting over the course of five days, while still aiming to provide the body with nutrition. FMD is considered a periodic fast.[9]

Longo developed the diet at the University of Southern California. He believes that it is possible to mimic the effects of fasting with a meal program that is designed to inhibit the same metabolic pathways fasting would, thereby providing the body with nutrients that do not trigger the body’s growth responses (including stem cells).

Fasting mimicking diet is trademarked by L-Nutra, a company partially owned by Longo with financial interest by USC, though Longo does not receive any financial benefits from the company.

FMD application has been explored in patients with metabolic abnormalities, autoimmune disorders and cancers.

Here is a recent overview of the experience: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614082/prolon-starvation-diet/

Mark Hyman, MD: The Secret Power of Fasting for Longevity and Healing, 2019:



References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6528490/
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.118.313352?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3dpubmed
https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Diet-Discover-Activation-Regeneration/dp/0525534075
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