News Fresh Today: February 2018

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

'My husband can no longer remember my name'

How have the lives of three people with dementia changed three years on from when we first met them? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2t8FeGo

Statement for Rare Disease Day

The vision of the Sustainable Development Goals is a world in which no one is left behind, including people who suffer from rare diseases. Just because a disease affects a small number of people does not make it irrelevant or less important than diseases that affect millions.

Rare diseases present fundamentally different challenges from those of more common diseases, especially for diagnosis. The small number of patients, the logistics involved in reaching widely dispersed patients, the lack of validated biomarkers and surrogate end-points, and the lack clinical expertise and expert centres all present significant barriers. via WHO news Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2F1VBWt

Waist size bigger heart attack risk in women, report says

Researchers say the waist-to-hip ratio is a better heart attack predictor than general obesity. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2t2LK1l

Some smear test abnormalities 'self-heal'

Early cell changes linked to cervical cancer may not need treatment in more than 50% of cases, study finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2F1H2GI

Most UK cannabis 'super strength skunk'

High-potency cannabis now makes up 94% of the UK market, samples seized by the police suggest. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2CNmtI9

Government must give more money to healthcare, says professor

Satisfaction with the NHS is falling and Prof John Appleby says the government needs to address this. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2BUyuOZ

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

'I prayed to die' after FGM aged six, says victim

Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2CoWqv2

Berkshire woman to cycle British coastline with genetic disorder

Natalie Wilson is about to start a 90-day challenge to cycle the British coastline of the Great Britain on a recumbent trike. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2GQdLLF

Government publishes key vaccine report

Campaigners have waited years to hear how the government decides which vaccines are cost effective. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2F0VpqJ

Sea swimming 'increases illness risk'

Stomach bugs and ear aches are more likely among those who swim in the sea, researchers have found. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2oEgDnt

Ellie-May Clark died after GP turned her away for being late

Ellie-May Clark collapsed at home after a doctor imposed a "10 minute" late rule, an inquest hears. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2ovajPL

Monday, 26 February 2018

Teenager wants to raise awareness of rare eye condition

Holly was born with a condition that made it hard for her to open her eyes fully. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2ow81iu

Asperger syndrome:

A mum’s moving poem about her son who has Asperger syndrome. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2ose2xu

Scotland to set 50p minimum unit price for alcohol

A minimum price per unit of alcohol will come into force in Scotland in May, with ministers recommending 50p. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2orHH9Z

Millennials 'set to be fattest generation'

Over 70% of them will be overweight or obese before they reach middle age, health experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2oyj6Qd

Many adults 'don't know signs of eating disorders'

The charity Beat says lack of knowledge is linked to more risk of the illness becoming life-threatening. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2sTrIWZ

Brain donation urged by Cardiff dementia research centre

Older people urged to think about donating their brains after they die to help dementia research. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2F1Y0nF

Sunday, 25 February 2018

Fighting female suicide in a country with a tragic record

How one former beauty queen made it her mission to reduce the rate of female suicide in her country. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2EVbKwZ

Animal antibiotics reduced in bid to tackle superbugs

Vets and medical staff teaming up to reduce antibiotic use on farms. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2Fxb1mS

Miniature heart inventor

Scientific breakthroughs take time to catch on, says the inventor of miniature hearts. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2ESZnla

'Baby factory' mystery: Thailand's surrogacy saga reaches uneasy end

The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2BShWaA

Period poverty: Helping homeless and vulnerable women

The Homeless Period delivers collection boxes with sanitary products to centres supporting vulnerable women in Southampton. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2Fx8QQm

Grieving dad urges people to talk about mental health

Andrew MacLeod's daughter Kayley took her life, aged 21, after battling mental health problems. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2F4WHEo

Wearable tech could help stroke patients with recovery

US scientists are developing wearable sensors to speed up the recovery of stroke patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2owFlFY

Friday, 23 February 2018

World Hacks: Putting your leftover pills back to work

An app in Greece is helping people donate their leftover drugs to those who can't afford to buy them. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2GEVqkF

Sipping acidic fruit teas can wear away teeth, says study

Even unsweetened drinks are acidic and should not be drunk between meals, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2CFJb4D

Mini-tumours' created to battle cancer

The lab-grown versions made from a patient's cancer can predict whether drugs will actually work. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2EP2ONF

Thursday, 22 February 2018

On anti-depressants

People with a history of depression tell the BBC about their experiences of taking anti-depressants via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2ELOqSk

'Anti-depressants help me function'

Scientists say more people could benefit from taking pills to reduce the symptoms of acute depression. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2BFD2J7

Anti-depressants: Major study finds they work

Scientists hail "good news for patients" as analysis finds 21 drugs reduce symptoms of depression. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2FjE5Os

India doctors remove world's 'largest brain tumour'

The patient had been living for three years with the 1.8kg tumour, which was larger than his head. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2Gz1pXY

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Red wine compound 'could help tooth decay and gum disease fight'

Polyphenols found in red wine helped fend off harmful bacteria in the mouth, a study finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2HzhsXb

Partially paralysed man blinks to communicate

Simon Field might not be able to move but he can still communicate, by blinking. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2olFQCQ

Boozy brain

What do we know about the risks of dementia from drinking alcohol? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2CcJ7xR

FaceTime chat 'saves woman's life'

Woman notices her sister is suffering from a stroke while they spoke on a FaceTime call. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2ofJ7o5

Dishing the dirt

Lots of us use wipes to keep our kitchen surfaces clean. But is it worth it? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2EF1Oru

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Lest they forget

Counting and remembering ever school shooting to stop US becoming 'desensitised'. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2GxEzQK

Alfie Evans' father: 'My son's been sentenced to the death penalty'

The parents of a boy with a mystery illness lose a fight in the High Court for doctors to continue life support. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2EGo607

Cancer drugs could help Nikki's blood vessel disorder

Scientists uncover faulty genes behind a rare blood vessel disorder and say cancer drugs could treat it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2BEoclX

WHO warns of soaring rates of measles in Europe

There was a 400% increase in cases in 2017 compared with the previous year. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2GsFMZm

Ovarian cancer: Persistent tummy bloating can be sign, charity warns

Only a third of women would see a doctor despite it being a major symptom, a survey suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2Gq0jxN

Mitsutoki Shigeta: 'Baby factory' dad wins paternity rights

The Japanese man can now pursue custody of 13 children he fathered through Thai surrogate mothers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/2Ff9S38