News Fresh Today: February 2019

Thursday 28 February 2019

TV chef Tom Kerridge's five tips for a healthier lifestyle

The Michelin-starred chef lost nearly 12 stone after he decided he needed to turn his life around. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2T5Z8OJ

Weekend lie-ins 'do not make up for sleep deprivation'

Getting extra rest at the weekend does not make up for being sleep-deprived in the week, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ECWs2i

Being a couch potato 'bad for the memory of over-50s'

More than three and a half hours a day of TV could hasten memory decline, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2VrnDmg

Diabulimia: NHS cash to treat type 1 diabetes eating disorder

Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2EF7Ryz

Argentine 11-year-old's C-section sparks abortion debate

The girl had requested an abortion after being raped but doctors performed a caesarean instead. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Entoun

Wednesday 27 February 2019

Semi-identical twins 'identified for only the second time'

The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2H6kFQ6

'Tiniest baby boy' ever sent home leaves Tokyo hospital

Doctors said the baby, born weighing just 268g, is the tiniest newborn ever to be sent home. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2tIEtkw

Radical Parkinson's treatment tested in patients

The drug is delivered to affected parts of the brain via a "port" in the side of the head. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Syhy5O

Tuesday 26 February 2019

Shauna Davison: 'I might have had her for a bit longer'

British teenager Shauna Davison died two weeks after an experimental transplant. Was she the victim of a rush to develop stem cell technology? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2UabEt8

Organ donation law: How Keira's heart saved Max

The parents of Keira, and Max - the boy who received her heart - tell the story behind the organ donation legislation named after them. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2U83MrX

Sex education: Menstrual health to be taught in school by 2020

"My experience at school would be very different now," says Alice Smith, who suffers with endometriosis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2BPS4es

'Rape triggered my Tourette's'

It did not stop Natalie Pearson becoming what is thought to be the world's only teacher with her form of the condition. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2T2qaqk

Child supplements 'mislead parents' over vitamin D

Few children's multivitamins give the recommended daily vitamin D dose, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2U4Mqwg

Children 'failed in first 1,000 days', says MPs

A group of MPs wants a "revolution" in early years support, including more health visitor contacts. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2BTfOhQ

Monday 25 February 2019

Bostin' Black Country accent from new computer

Jack Smith, 21, says his new voice is "like a dream come true" after he lost his ability to talk. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2TlPx5A

NHS child gender reassignment 'too quick'

A former governor of the Tavistock Centre calls for more "external oversight" of the clinic. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2T1zsCQ

NHS child gender reassignment 'too quick'

A former governor of the Tavistock Centre calls for more "external oversight" of the clinic. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2T1zsCQ

Sunday 24 February 2019

Exoskeleton helps people with paralysis to walk

Floriane is able to walk using an exoskeleton that detects how she wants to move. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2IAVDLl

Saturday 23 February 2019

'Why I was made allergic to husband's sperm'

Why this fertility lab worker had to be injected with her partner's white blood cells to give birth. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2SmrjUr

Thursday 21 February 2019

Isle of Wight cerebral palsy author writes autobiography with his nose

Author Josh Barry spent nine years writing book while also completing two degrees. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Vas1Ww

The toxic legacy of the Vietnam War

How millions suffered from exposure to toxic chemicals sprayed by US forces during the Vietnam war via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2BPVhux

Encephalitis: 'I told my boyfriend I thought I was a monkey'

Lucy Evans had encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain that caused her frightening delusions. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2NjB2tL

Asthma: Young people in the UK 'more likely to die'

The UK lags behind other wealthy nations across a number of health indicators, a report finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Emix4Q

Sepsis test could show results 'in minutes'

Researchers are developing a test they hope will one day help detect the condition in minutes. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2VbxMmK

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Nephew, 5, inspires hairdresser's Spargoland 'sensory' salon

A hairdresser says his five-year-old nephew, who has cerebral palsy, inspired his specialist salon. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2NfhO8A

Monday 18 February 2019

Meet the women helping fill Russia's rural healthcare gap

After the closure of thousands of clinics in rural Russia, one region has taken matters into its own hands. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2SXmjKq

What is it like to suffer a stroke at 25?

Emily Cane's dance career was cut short and now she has communication difficulties. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2GvMEZY

Sunday 17 February 2019

Anorexia recovery: 'I know the darkest of the darkest'

Lara Rebecca, 18, says she knows the "darkest of the darkest" after recovering from her eating disorder. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Nc0AJj

Friday 15 February 2019

Vitiligo: Skin condition bought Kenyan friends closer together

Kenyan friends Julie Asuju and Wangui Njee talk about their experiences of living with Vitiligo. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2DNRi1B

Tilly Lockey: 'I can paint with my bionic arms'

Tilly Lockey, 13, has bionic arms that are so sophisticated she can now use a paintbrush and apply make-up. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2X69gVW

Most hip and knee replacements 'last longer than thought'

This helps doctors who often struggle to answer questions from patients on how they will last. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Ipcy3g

Brain function of night owls and larks differ, study suggests

Late risers have poorer attention, slower reactions and increased sleepiness, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2GpK7Rb

Thursday 14 February 2019

Super gonorrhoea: Why the STI could become untreatable

The challenges facing health workers in the fight against the STI. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Gnvbms

The hairdressing salon for people who have cancer

The Feel Good Project is a place that people with cancer can go for beauty treatments, community support and specialist advice. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2tlkyIp

Down's syndrome: Parents help Michael and Alison find love

A couple who both have Down's syndrome open up about their relationship. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2DJcMwz

Chemicals 'repair damaged neurons in mice'

Some early studies in mice suggest drugs can be developed to halt mental decline, say scientists. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2GFPKd8

'Know your cholesterol like you know your Pin code'

Going for a free health check could flag up early signs of cardiovascular disease, health bodies say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2tjWlST

Wednesday 13 February 2019

Mouldy jam: Should you eat what's beneath?

Theresa May is said to eat jam after scraping mould off the surface. Is that safe? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2tjSeGb

Cannabis use in teens linked to depression

Experts link use of the drug in teenage years to cases of depression later in life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2TUNqCM

Glasses in school scheme to aid pupils' reading

A trial to get glasses to children who need them to improve their maths and reading skills has begun. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Gnbuv7

Medicinal Mushrooms: Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus)

There some evidence in PubMed than medicinal mushrooms may play a role in treatment of some cancers. Most of the claims of medical benefits are bot backed up by high quality studies as of 2019. References are below.

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What is turkey tail?

Turkey tail is a type of mushroom that grows on dead logs worldwide. It's named turkey tail because its rings of brown and tan look like the tail feathers of a turkey. Its scientific name is Trametes versicolor or Coriolus versicolor. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is known as Yun Zhi. In Japan, it is known as kawaratake (roof tile fungus). Turkey tail has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat lung diseases for many years. In Japan, turkey tail has been used to strengthen the immune system when given with standard cancer treatment.

What is PSK?

Polysaccharide K (PSK) is the best known active compound in turkey tail mushrooms. In Japan, PSK is an approved mushroom product used to treat cancer.

How is PSK given or taken?

PSK can be taken as a tea or in capsule form.

Have any laboratory or animal studies been done using PSK?

In laboratory studies, tumor cells are used to test a substance to find out if it is likely to have any anticancer effects. In animal studies, tests are done to see if a drug, procedure, or treatment is safe and effective in animals. Laboratory and animal studies are done before a substance is tested in people. Laboratory and animal studies have tested the effects of PSK on the immune system, including immune cells called natural killer cells and T-cells.

Have any studies of PSK been done in people?

PSK has been studied in patients with gastric cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer. It has been used as adjuvant therapy in thousands of cancer patients since the mid-1970s. PSK has been safely used in people for a long time in Japan and few side effects have been reported.

Have any side effects or risks been reported from turkey tail or PSK?

There have been few side effects reported in studies of PSK in Japan.

Is turkey tail or PSK approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a cancer treatment in the United States?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the use of turkey tail or its active compound PSK as a treatment for cancer or any other medical condition. The FDA does not approve dietary supplements as safe or effective.

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What is reishi?

Reishi is a type of mushroom that grows on live trees. Scientists may call it either Ganoderma lucidum or Ganoderma sinense. In traditional Chinese medicine, this group of mushrooms is known as Ling Zhi. In Japan, they are known as Reishi. In China, G. lucidum is known as Chizhi and G. sinense is known as Zizhi. Reishi has been used as medicine for a very long time in East Asia. It was thought to prolong life, prevent aging, and increase energy. In China, it is being used to strengthen the immune system of cancer patients who receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

How is reishi given or taken?

Reishi is usually dried and taken as an extract in the form of a liquid, capsule, or powder.

Have any laboratory or animal studies been conducted using reishi?

In laboratory studies, tumor cells are used to test a new substance and find out if it is likely to have any anticancer effects. In animal studies, tests are done to see if a drug, procedure, or treatment is safe and effective in animals. Laboratory and animal studies are done before a substance is tested in people. Laboratory and animal studies have tested the effects of the active ingredients in reishi mushrooms, triterpenoids and polysaccharides, on tumors, including lung cancer.

Have any studies of reishi mushrooms been done in people?

Studies using products made from reishi have been done in China and Japan.

References:

Medicinal Mushrooms (PDQ®): Patient Version.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28267306

Medicinal Mushrooms (PDQ®): Health Professional Version.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27929633

Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail Mushrooms) and the Treatment of Breast Cancer. Paul Stamets, founder and director of Fungi Perfecti, LLC., and director of the Fungi Perfecti Research Laboratories (www.fungi.com), has been a mycologist and mushroom enthusiast for more than 30 years. A pioneer in the cultivation of edible and medicinal mushrooms, he shares the experience of his own mother in this cases report. She was diagnosed with advances breast cancer and was a 5-year survivor as of 2015: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890100/

He describes the case after minute 9 in the video below:

Medicinal Mushrooms: Ancient Remedies Meet Modern Science
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684114/

Can mushrooms help save the world? Interview by Bonnie J. Horrigan.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16781630

Extracts from Hericium erinaceus relieve inflammatory bowel disease by regulating immunity and gut microbiota
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5689651/

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Having HPV 'isn't rude or shameful'

Most women have some form of the infection in their lifetime so shouldn't be embarrassed, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Bv2K1N