Medical
World's largest study of dementia finds it's not well understood
Dr. Ríona McArdle, a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Newcastle University's Faculty of Medical Sciences, led the Alzheimer's Society-funded research. We have a responsibility to think differently about dementia and end discrimination. They have a greater risk of falling due to the irregular steps they take. Dr James Pickett, head of research at the Alzheimer's Society, said: "In this well conducted ... [Full Article...]
Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes at its USA stores
Walmart's move comes after President Donald Trump said last week that the FDA would be putting out "some very strong recommendations" regarding the use of flavored e-cigarettes. "This will drive former adult smokers to purchase more cigarettes". The retailer said its decision was due to "uncertainty" about the rules governing e-cigarettes, which USA health authorities have linked to more th... [Full Article...]
First Human Case of West Nile This Year Detected
The region's medical officer of health, Dr. Karim Kurji spoke about the risk of becoming exposed to West Nile virus in a news release Thursday, saying it can be reduced through simple steps. The virus is passed to humans through a bite from an infected mosquito. The region warns many people who are exposed to the virus do not contract symptoms. [Full Article...]
ME reports first lung illness case related to e-cigarette use
Louis on September 4. That is up from 380 cases reported a week ago as health officials link more illnesses and deaths to vaping. "Due to the nature of this critical illness, acute respiratory distress syndrome ultimately led to his death", Plisco said. [Full Article...]
Cougar goes inside California house, lies down in bathroom
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The big cat dashed to the second-story bathroom of the home in the Sierra Nevada foothill town of Sonora and the family ran away from it. With permission, officers broke the bathroom window, made some noise and watched the mountain lion leap out. [Full Article...]
Common antidepressant ‘works for anxiety, but not depression’
It included 653 people aged between 18 and 74 who experience depressive symptoms. The study, published in the journal the Lancet Psychiatry and led by University College London (UCL) researchers, was conducted in GP surgeries across England. [Full Article...]
Youth in Canada is diagnosed with illness related to vaping
The vaping-related illness was first reported today and is believed to be the first confirmed case in Canada. This comes as officials in the USA are investigating hundreds of cases of serious breathing problems in people who use vaping devices, including at least six deaths. [Full Article...]
House Passes Short Term Spending Bill to Postpone Possible Government Shutdown
The bipartisan measure would give lawmakers until the Thanksgiving break to pass and negotiate $1.4 trillion worth of annual agency spending bills. "It is critical that we avoid another government shutdown, which would harm our economy and hardworking Americans", said New York Rep. [Full Article...]