desirable level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being
Ecofriendly wetsuits: A sustainable new Irish wetsuit made from oyster shells and sugar cane
irishtimes.com/life-style/2023/09/11/a-sustainable-new-irish-wetsuit-made-from-oyster-shells-and-sugar-cane/
Quick Glance: Sustainable Irish wetsuit made from oyster shells and sugar cane
- Ireland lacks a native brand of wetsuit, despite its strong surfing culture.
- Byrne will launch Snawve, his new Irish wetsuit brand, next month with a commitment to 'No Neoprene Always'.
- Brands like Finisterre and Patagonia have abandoned neoprene in their wetsuits.
- A new wave of wetsuit material is now being manufactured.
DOJ sues Louisiana company over cancer risk to minority community: Denka Performance Elastomer LLC makes synthetic rubber, emitting the carcinogen chloroprene ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/doj-sues-la-company-over-cancer-risk-to-minority-community/
Soaring raw material costs posed fresh challenge in FY22, says MRF: An early end to the war in Ukraine would ease the supply chain bottlenecks for the auto ...
financialexpress.com/industry/soaring-raw-material-costs-posed-fresh-challenge-in-fy22-says-mrf/2591721/
SBR Management Excellence Awards is now open for nominations in its eighth year: Deadline for submission of nominations is on 7 October 2022.
sbr.com.sg/co-written-partner/event-news/sbr-management-excellence-awards-now-open-nominations-in-its-eighth-year
The symptoms of IBS are sometimes embarrassing and can affect a person's physical and emotional well-being. The exact cause of IBS is still unclear and there ... Show more newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/4-27-ready-mayo-clinic-minute-how-to-cope-with-irritable-bowel-syndrome/
Nutrition and Eye Health
hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/nutrition-and-eye-health
Why Sitting Too Much Is Bad for Your Health: Sit all day at the office? You might want to rethink that. Long hours in the chair are bad for your health ...
webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/slideshow-sitting-health
Quick Glance: The Health Risks Associated with Excessive Sitting
- Studies indicate that sitting increases the risk of heart diseases compared to standing.
- Prolonged sitting reduces lifespan regardless of regular physical activity.
- Sitting raises the risk of dementia, heart diseases, diabetes, and other health issues.
- Engaging in movement while sitting cannot fully mitigate the negative impacts of excessive sitting.
U.S. Declared Measles Eliminated in 2000, New Outbreaks Could Change That: A surge in reported measles cases in the first quarter of 2024 is threatening the ...
healthline.com/health-news/u-s-declared-measles-eliminated-in-2000-new-outbreaks-could-change-that
WHO publishes a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air ... Show more
Maria Shriver, Cleveland Clinic launch new Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center
cleveland.com/metro/2024/04/maria-shriver-clinic-launch-new-womens-comprehensive-health-and-research-center.html
German watchdog approves Novo's acquisition of Cardior Pharmaceuticals: The German cartel office has approved a deal by Denmark's Novo Nordisk to purchase ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/german-watchdog-approves-novos-acquisition-cardior-pharmaceuticals-2024-04-18/
Emulsifiers Make Food Appetizing yet Bring Health Dangers: Emulsifiers don’t necessarily equal junk food. Such substances can be found in many foods that are ...
webmd.com/diet/news/20240412/emulsifiers-in-food-may-bring-health-dangers
UnitedHealth unit Change faces issue processing some medical claims: UnitedHealth Group said on Thursday it had resolved an issue that had hampered processing of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/unitedhealth-unit-change-healthcare-faces-issue-processing-some-medical-claims-2024-04-18/
Cancer rates are rising among young people. What steps should they take to reduce their risk?
cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/cancer-colon-breast-screening-young-wellness/
LIVE with @DrTedros: Transforming challenge into action: Expanding health coverage for all #WBGMeetings
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Your nerves and muscles -- including your heart -- might not work the way they should if you don’t get enough potassium.
Why You Need Potassium: Potassium is important for muscle and nerve health, and most Americans don’t get enough of it. Find out from WebMD how much you need ...
webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-vitamin-potassium
To Eat Less When Snacking, Pick the Best Size: Almost everyone who's watching their calories knows to bypass those family-size bags of snacks ...
webmd.com/diet/news/20240416/to-eat-less-when-snacking-pick-the-best-size
Caitlin Clark's shoe deal with Nike is worth over $20 million, according to @ShamsCharania .
Adidas and Under Armour were among the finalists ... Show more @UpAndAdamsShow
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-67577223
Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not Impossible: Some people with deep-rooted beliefs on a wide range of health topics – from COVID vaccination to mental ...
webmd.com/vaccines/news/20240418/changing-entrenched-health-beliefs-not-impossible
Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. 🩺 Thank you to all of the lab professionals who work across @hopkinsmedicine. #LabWeek2024
Sophie Kinsella, best-selling ‘Shopaholic’ author, has brain cancer: The British author says she is receiving treatment for a form of aggressive brain cancer ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/04/18/sophie-kinsella-cancer-brain-glioblastoma/
Quick Glance: Author Sophie Kinsella diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor
- Sophie Kinsella revealed her diagnosis with glioblastoma, an 'aggressive' form of brain tumor.
- Known for the Shopaholic series, she shared her health news on social media, learning of her illness at the end of 2022.
- Initially aiming to keep the news private to adapt to their 'new normal', the 54-year-old author opened up about her condition.
- Following successful surgery, radiotherapy, and ongoing chemotherapy, Sophie expressed gratitude towards her support system.
Two lesser known nutrients that help keep bones healthy are magnesium and potassium. One delicious way to get some of both of those nutrients is by eating a ... Show more
Super Foods for Your Bones: WebMD shows you how to build strong bones -- and stave off osteoporosis -- through a diet rich in high-calcium foods that might ...
webmd.com/osteoporosis/ss/slideshow-superfoods-for-your-bones
Reducing sodium can help most people lower their blood pressure - Harvard Health: A significant reduction in salt intake may directly lower blood pressure in ...
health.harvard.edu/heart-health/reducing-sodium-can-help-most-people-lower-their-blood-pressure
The Health Benefits of Getting Dirty: Go on, grab a handful of soil or hike a muddy trail: It can benefit everything from your mood to your microbiome.
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/well/live/dirt-health-benefits.html
8 Digestive Health Supplements: See 8 supplements to improve digestive health, including probiotics, psyllium, ginger, l-glutamine and more from WebMD.
webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/ss/slideshow-digestive-health
Infected blood scandal: Children were used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials: They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge ...
bbc.com/news/health-68831061
Causes of Anal Itching: Anal itch is, well, a bummer. Triggers can range from bad bathroom habits to certain health conditions. Find out more from WebMD about ...
webmd.com/digestive-disorders/ss/slideshow-anal-itching
New weather condition likely to bring rain next week: Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is expected to embrace another weather condition next week ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152491/oman/weather/new-weather-condition-likely-to-bring-rain-next-week
This Heart Attack Hits Young Women, But Doctors Often Unaware: SCAD accounts for 1 in 3 acute heart events in younger women. Many doctors are not aware it exists ...
webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20240416/scad-heart-attacks-a-ticking-time-bomb-for-young-women
Did you know that HER2-targeted therapy is an established treatment option for patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer? ... Show more twitter.com/StoCANcer @liverUSA @StoCANcer
Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
apnews.com/article/sweden-vote-legal-gender-law-minimum-age-9cfb3c6879ae03c3187f520eed308377
Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
Can A Job Recruiter Pass On You For Your Appearance? A Viral TikTok Has People Fuming.
huffpost.com/entry/makeup-work-appearance_l_661d4063e4b0bdba1c5a7f6f
Stomach Flu: Signs, Symptoms, & Other Stomach Bug Facts: It can take you by surprise and leave you drained and exhausted. The “stomach flu” usually goes away on ...
webmd.com/digestive-disorders/ss/slideshow-stomach-flu
Feeling a little anxious today? Here are a few natural ways you can try to manage it:
Natural Ways to Calm Your Anxiety: We all get anxious sometimes. WebMD shows you a few ways you can try to manage it without a prescription.
webmd.com/anxiety-panic/ss/slideshow-natural-manage-anxiety
The Benefits Of Tamanu Oil, According To An Esthetician: We spoke with an esthetician about the benefits of this TikTok-trending skincare ingredient.
essence.com/beauty/tamanu-oil-products-benefits-esthetician/
Nightmare Disorder: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment: Nightmare disorder is a pattern of repeated dysphoric, frightening and vivid dreams that cause significant ...
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24464-nightmare-disorder
Good fats: Good fats come mainly from vegetable oils, nuts, fish, and whole grains. They are liquid, not solid, at room temperature. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay
What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Hands: Washing your hands is critical to staying healthy and keeping from spreading germs to people around you ...
webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-what-happens-dont-wash-hands
The findings show a need for better care of previously pregnant patients, years after giving birth. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/adverse-pregnancy-outcomes-linked-premature-mortality-moms-2024a10007ea
Sleeping for more than 7 hours at night may improve cardiometabolic health in patients with type 1 diabetes, especially teenagers, showed an analysis. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/too-little-sleep-raises-health-risks-teens-t1d-2024a10007ef
Picking, Pulling, Biting: Body Damaging Disorders with Pictures: For some people, nail biting, lip chewing, and scab picking aren’t just “bad” habits ...
webmd.com/mental-health/ss/slideshow-understanding-body-focused-repetitive-behavior
4 types of head and neck cancers: April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four types of cancer that affect ...
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumer-health-4-types-of-head-and-neck-cancers/
Dengue and severe dengue: WHO fact sheet dengue and severe dengue provides key facts, definition, provides information on global burden, transmission ...
who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue
Quick Glance: Dengue and Severe Dengue Fever
- Dengue, also known as break-bone fever, is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people and is more common in tropical and subtropical climates.
- Symptoms of Dengue are often mild or absent, but can also include high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash. In cases of severe progression, Dengue can pose a significant risk.
- Treatment for Dengue mainly involves pain medication as there is no specific therapy available. Preventing mosquito bites is crucial to avoid Dengue infections.
- The global incidence of Dengue has significantly increased, affecting over 100 countries with the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific regions being the most impacted areas.
National Drug Shortages Hit Record Levels : Requesting a refill at the local pharmacy or getting a complete series of a specific chemotherapy is becoming ...
webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20240418/national-drug-shortages-hit-record-levels
Premium 'bee venom' beauty range Kate Middleton loves under £50: Kate Middleton is said to be a fan of Rodial's Bee Vemon beauty products that aim to ...
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/luxury-bee-venom-skincare-brand-29010870
9 Reasons Why You’re Sweating in Your Sleep — And How To Get Relief: Night sweats can have many causes, including menopause, stress, anxiety ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/night-sweats-how-you-can-find-relief
Many people eat much more salt than the recommended maximum of one teaspoon a day.
Eat less salt to reduce your risk of heart disease and death.
Causes of Anal Itching: Anal itch is, well, a bummer. Triggers can range from bad bathroom habits to certain health conditions. Find out more from WebMD about ...
webmd.com/digestive-disorders/ss/slideshow-anal-itching
Prince William resumes public duties after Kate’s cancer announcement: The Prince of Wales was back in action on Thursday, carrying out his first public ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/uk/prince-william-return-public-duties-intl-scli/
Quick Glance: Prince William resumes public duties after Kate's cancer announcement
- Prince William, 41, returned to his first public engagements on Thursday after his wife Catherine revealed her cancer diagnosis last month.
- He visited a surplus food organization in Surrey and was expected to visit a youth center in west London.
- During his visit to Surplus to Supper, William helped load food, discussed food waste and poverty with chefs, and received get well cards for his wife and father.
- The prince then drove to Hanworth Centre Hub in a van to support the organization's work and highlight the environmental benefits of reducing food waste.
13 Things Fast Food Does to Your Body : From weight gain to heart problems, learn how highly processed foods affect your body.
webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-fast-food-your-body
'This is scarily familiar': The parents learning they have autism after their children's diagnosis
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/scarily-familiar-parents-learn-they-are-autistic-after-childs-diagnosis
Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check: Cloud seeding, i.e. the seeding of clouds, is said to have triggered the storm chaos in Dubai ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/cloud-seeding-dubai-unwetter-faktencheck-100.html
Gloucestershire Artlift sessions 'reducing GP visits': Some Artlift participants have said their reliance on medication has also decreased
bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68818826
CDC Investigates Illnesses Linked to Possible Fake Botox Injections: People in several states have fallen ill after receiving injections outside of doctors’ ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/well/live/fake-botox-illness-cdc.html
2500-Years-Old Greek-Illyrian Helmet Discovered in Croatia - GreekReporter.com: A Greek-Illyrian helmet dating 2,500 years was discovered in very good condition ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/17/2500-years-old-greek-illyrian-helmet-discovered-croatia/
Weight loss drug Zepbound may help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker says
cnn.com/2024/04/17/health/zepbound-sleep-apnea-weight-loss-lilly/
People who got Covid at least 5 times describe how illness changed: Five people who've gotten Covid at least five times describe their experiences. Several ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/covid-5-times-people-describe-illnesses-rcna118132
Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/heavy-rains-in-uae-no-cloud-seeding-done-confirms-met-office-1.1713373843670
Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Reasons to be cheerful about Generation Z: They are not doomed to be poor and anxious
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-generation-z
With Social Prescribing, Art and Volunteering Can Be Medicine: Prescriptions for social activities, exercise and the arts — first popularized in Britain — are ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/well/mind/social-prescription-health-medication-art.html
Dundee punished by SPFL over condition of Dens Park pitch: The league have taken action after games were postponed at the Premiership club.
news.stv.tv/sport/dundee-punished-by-spfl-over-condition-of-dens-park-pitch
Prison food made Crohn's disease worse, Norfolk inquest told: Mohammed Azizi died of malnutrition after refusing food he said aggravated his Crohn's disease.
bbc.com/news/articles/cgxw92kx1w3o
Vaping: Give addicted kids nicotine patches, says report: Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68835839
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
Foods That Fight Heartburn: You know certain foods can give you heartburn. But did you know others can help control it?
webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/foods-that-fight-heartburn
Scotland Pauses Prescribing Puberty Blockers to Under-18s: Scotland’s only gender identity clinic for young people has paused prescribing puberty blockers for ...
time.com/6968446/puberty-blockers-paused-children-scotland-clinic/
Recipe: Purple Kale Salad With Apples and Walnuts: The purple color isn’t just for show. This colorful salad is rich in nutrients you need.
health.clevelandclinic.org/recipe-purple-kale-salad-with-apples-and-walnuts
When you have diabetes, stress can cause your blood glucose levels to rise. Relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises, yoga ...
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Does Psoriasis Spread on Your Body?: Does psoriasis spread? The common skin condition isn’t contagious. But you may see patches or plagues pop up anywhere on ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/how-can-i-stop-my-psoriasis-from-spreading
Abbott's device sales drive profit beat, but shares fall as forecast disappoints: Abbott Laboratories beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/abbott-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-strong-medical-device-sales-2024-04-17/
Medical records found in home of ex-health employee: Manx Care has written to 160 patients about the historical data breach spanning from 2000 to 2014.
bbc.com/news/articles/cd1w241yyvvo
My Boyfriend Said He’d Save Our Cat but Not a Stranger if Both Were Drowning: The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether there is inherent value in human life ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/magazine/human-pet-life-ethics.html
Durham and Darlington maternity services improve but 'need to do better': The CQC says the service "requires improvement" but is no longer "inadequate" ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c84z8dpnwy7o
Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money: Kate Kaden has been making videos about living below your means for five years ...
businessinsider.com/avoiding-blackout-shopping-saving-money-frugal-living-youtuber-finances-2024-4
My Child Needs Growth Hormone Therapy, Now What?: If your child has a growth hormone deficiency, their pediatrician may recommend starting growth hormone therapy ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/growth-hormone-side-effects
Best and Worst Foods for Lung Health: Just like the rest of your body, your lungs need good nutrition. Find out what types of foods are lung-friendly ...
webmd.com/lung/ss/slideshow-foods-lung-health
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