Archive: 18/10/2019

UN says Ebola in Congo still qualifies as global emergency

The World Health Organization says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo still warrants being classified as a global emergency, even though the number of confirmed cases has slowed in recent weeks.

Oct 18, 2019

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Retired? Hardly: At 99, this pioneering heart doctor still leading the way

At 99 years old, most people are not engaging in complex research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Jeremiah Stamler is no ordinary person.

Oct 18, 2019

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Young people treated in general emergency departments more likely to be prescribed opioids

Children, adolescents and young adults treated in pediatric emergency departments associated with children's hospitals are much less likely to be prescribed opioids compared to young patients treated for similar ailments ...

Oct 18, 2019

Quinn on Nutrition: Mediterranean cooking class

Her opening statement caught our attention: "We start with a glass of wine...and then we start the lesson." With that, Chef Anna and her assistant proceeded with our cooking (and wine-tasting) class at the historic Villa ...

Oct 18, 2019

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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Eating disorders can affect people of all ages

Dear Mayo Clinic: Is it common for someone in their 50s to develop an eating disorder?

Oct 18, 2019

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NIH pairs cutting-edge neuroethics with ground-breaking neurotechnologies

With support from the National Institutes of Health's Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, scientists are developing powerful new devices and technologies to monitor and regulate ...

Oct 18, 2019