Cayman Islands: FURTHER UPDATE Teenagers abscond, RCIPS requests public assistance in locating them
From RCIPS UPDATE: Feb 14 2019 Motesha Mothen has been located and appears to be in good health. The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in locating her. UPDATE – Feb 9 2019 Teshay Bryan has been located and…
Control your blood pressure to reduce memory loss
From Newsmax Tight control of your blood pressure won’t necessarily spare you from full-blown dementia, a new trial concludes. But it might lower the risk of slight declines in thinking and memory, a condition known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI),…
Study details how high fiber diets make for healthier lives
From Newsmax People who eat lots of high-fiber and whole grain foods have lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other chronic diseases than people whose diets are low in fiber, a study commissioned by the World Health Organization…
The digital drug: Internet addiction spawns US treatment programs
From Newsmax When Danny Reagan was 13, he began exhibiting signs of what doctors usually associate with drug addiction. He became agitated, secretive and withdrew from friends. He had quit baseball and Boy Scouts, and he stopped doing homework and…
China confirms birth of gene-edited babies, blames scientist He Jiankui for breaking rules
By Phoebe Zhang From South China Morning Post The Chinese authorities are holding scientist He Jiankui wholly responsible for creating the world’s first gene-edited babies. He had announced their birth in November, after which the authorities announced an investigation into…
10 dog breeds with high cancer rates
By Mary Daly From Care2 We all want our dogs to live long, healthy lives. But unfortunately, many are prone to developing serious health issues, including cancer. Cancer in dogs tends to be more prevalent in certain breeds, though researchers haven’t yet pinpointed whether…
Cancer survivors face stress from steep medical bills
From Newsmax Cancer survivors have higher-than-average rates of medical financial hardship, a U.S. study suggests. Medical financial hardship includes problems paying bills and other challenges with money; psychological stress like intense worry over unpaid bills; and behavioral issues like delaying…
Hormone test can predict unhealthy aging
A hormone found in the blood that’s commonly linked to heart disease also might signal when someone is more likely to grow weaker or lose their ability to balance before they’re 70. People in their early 60s with higher-than-normal levels…
US: 25 percent of antibiotic prescriptions not needed
From Newsmax Nearly 25 percent of antibiotics prescribed in the United States are given for conditions they aren’t meant to treat, a new study finds. Antibiotics are miracle drugs that can cure deadly bacterial infections. But too often they are…
How Tai Chi can relieve chronic pain
By Brian Syuki From Care2 Research shows that tai chi can help people dealing with fibromyalgia symptoms and chronic pain, and it offers many other health benefits to boot. You can ease fibromyalgia symptoms through exercise. However, you have to be careful when choosing which…
