Medical
Flu Shot May Be More Effective Than Nasal Vaccine, Study Says
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's weekly report , in the last seven days of the previous year, only 4 percent of the visits to the doctor were linked to flu-like symptoms. Also, another pocket of virulence is emerging on the East Coast, in New Jersey and New York City. The flu strain predominantly affecting the country is known as H1N1, and is often referred to as "... [Full Article...]
More adults think they have a food allergy, says new study
About one in 10 adults in the USA have a food allergy, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open - but almost double that amount think they suffer with one despite the fact their symptoms are not consistent with a true allergy. [Full Article...]
Theresa May launches National Health Service plan
More than three million people will benefit from improved stroke, respiratory and cardiac services over the next decade, it is claimed. "If the NHS is to better meet the needs of patients and the public in these important areas of mental illness, cancer and long-term conditions, it must recognise the value of the highly skilled and qualified nursing workforce and the harsh realities on the NHS f... [Full Article...]
Millionaire finds out he’s not father of his 3 children
Expressing his feelings for the two sons, he said that although they are not my biological sons, I still feel that I am their father. Despite Kate's insistence on giving all three boys Jewish middle names - even though neither of them followed the faith - and refusal to have them christened, he had no idea he was living a lie. [Full Article...]
Percent of Adults Think They Have a Food Allergy - But Don't
Ruchi Gupta , a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in IL, said in a statement . "I don't know if it's stabilized, but it has been trending upwards". Sorensen agrees. "I think the awareness with kids and food allergies should encourage people to go get tested and figure out if they're not feeling well what it really is, if it's food ... [Full Article...]
University graduate working in Thailand wakes up unable to move
While GBS can often be temporary, the process is extremely slow and can take weeks, months or even years for patients to make a full recovery. Caroline Bradner spent two months teaching students English in Thailand after graduating from the University of Mississippi . [Full Article...]
Depression linked to social media likelier in teenage girls than boys
When it came to body image, self-esteem and appearance - while more girls were affected, the gap with boys was not as great. For example, almost 40 percent of girls who spent more than five hours a day on apps such as Facebook, Snapchat and WhatsApp also showed signs of depression, compared with 14.5 percent of boys. [Full Article...]
Chipotle Mexican Grill Launches New Lifestyle Bowls for New Year's Resolutions
On Wednesday, Chipotle announced it was launching a line of "Lifestyle Bowls" available through its website and app. Keto Salad Bowl: carnitas, romaine lettuce, red salsa, cheese, and guacamole. The items consist of ingredients already on the menu, so walk-in eaters can also order the bowls. Double Protein Salad Bowl: A full serving of adobo chicken, a second full serving of steak, black be... [Full Article...]