Medical
Fitbit prepares to take on Apple with dangerous heart condition detection
Fitbit is reportedly developing a similar method to Apple's ECG app that is capable of detecting heart rhythms in partnership with major a U.S. pharmaceutical alliance. That's why wearable methods of detecting this problem can help save lives. The partnership between Fitbit and the BMS-Pfizer Alliance is seen to bring the helpful feature to more people who need it. [Full Article...]
Marthaler of Marquette is turning pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The "Pinktober Pilots" make a donations to raise funds for the Fiji Cancer Society and for the month of "Pinktober", they swap their regular shoulder epaulettes for pink stripes to honour those at any step of their breast cancer journey and to raise awareness about the importance of screening/detecting breast cancer early. [Full Article...]
Blend Extra: Medicare's Open Enrollment Period
How do you compare and choose? "Many of the medicare advantage plans have certainly lowered their maximum out of pocket, and that is a consideration", said Roger Baxter, a volunteer SHINE counselor. The shift prompted a choice for consumers between Medicare Advantage plans and original Medicare, where consumers often buy Medicare Supplement policies known as "Medigap" plans. [Full Article...]
Mass. Reports 10 New Likely Cases Of Vaping Illness To CDC
Of those 20 cases, 13 reported using THC only, seven reported THC and nicotine, and eight reported vaping nicotine only. Most who got sick said they vaped products containing THC, the high-inducing ingredient in marijuana. Latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) listed 1,299 confirmed and probable cases of the illness as of October 8. The CDC reports the cases are... [Full Article...]
Young Brooklyn DJ produces music to help raise money for cancer patients
She said the mammogram room even had a sign, "Women only". Mike underwent a radical mastectomy and radiation, but the cancer metastasized to his lungs, spine and brain. It was knowing his family history that helped former National Football League player Paul Dombroski. But sharing such an intimate thing with her 7.4 million followers, isn't the only reason to give a nod to Garner-the 47-year-o... [Full Article...]
Weight gain in mid-20s linked to early death risk
In 2016, 36% of men and 38% of women in the United States were obese, compared with 11% of men and 14% of women in the year 1975. Their findings were in step with recordsdata from the 1988-94 and 1999-2014 US Nationwide Health and Nutrition Examination Watch (NHANES), a nationally representative annual ogle that involves interviews, physical examinations and blood samples, to gauge the well bein... [Full Article...]
'South Park' Mocks LeBron James' China Comments
However, NBA star LeBron James elected to take it a step further when he chose to lecture Americans on being careful not to speak about things they don't understand. Andrew Bogut, who spent a brief time as LeBron's teammate with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017, took to Twitter on Tuesday and sent out a tweet that was definitely directed at LeBron. [Full Article...]
Hip, knee steroid injections may be harmful
Athletes often also have the jabs to mask any pain. The injections often are covered by insurance. And 0.7% had joint destruction, including bone loss, with the same number of patients enduring "complications of osteonecrosis", when bone tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply. [Full Article...]