News Fresh Today: March 2019

Sunday 31 March 2019

Transgender: How people from three generations transitioned

Ten years after the first International Transgender Day of Visibility, trans people from different generations tell us their stories. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OCGlFh

Saturday 30 March 2019

Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2YM2l5o

The cheerleader competing with a hole in her heart

From working as a nurse to training for the world championships, Holly is taking on both with a heart condition that could threaten her life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2TM0bPs

Friday 29 March 2019

Portugal baby born to woman brain dead for three months

Catarina Sequeira was declared brain dead after having an acute asthma attack three months ago. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2WDX8L9

Thursday 28 March 2019

The woman who feels no pain

Thanks to a rare genetic mutation Jo Cameron is one of two people in the world who feel no pain. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2THlpOq

Dogs can smell epileptic seizures

Researchers hope to be able to predict a seizure before it happens. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2JLBRgT

Bangladesh woman with two wombs has twins one month after first birth

Doctors in Bangladesh performed a Caesarean on her after discovering she had twins in a second uterus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2uxAQ1n

Bristol bowel mesh operations 'should not have gone ahead'

A hospital trust says 57 patients should have been offered alternative treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OxBTrw

'I had my misgivings about going abroad for surgery'

Studies show that a growing number of people are going overseas for medical treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2JKvJp9

How many cigarettes in a bottle of wine?

A study suggests it is 10 for women and five for men, in a bid to communicate the health risks of drinking. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2UlI33m

The woman who doesn't feel pain

Jo Cameron is one of two people on Earth known to have a mutation that means she feels almost no pain. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2JKvLxh

Wednesday 27 March 2019

City air pollution 'link to teenage psychotic experiences' explored

The research may show why children in urban areas are more likely to get psychotic disorders as adults. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2I1R2jg

Explaining the US measles outbreak

According to officials there are 314 cases of measles currently reported in the US. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2uB7SO1

How to create a period-friendly workplace

Breaking down office taboos around menstruation: what makes a period-friendly workplace? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2UZuZNR

Tuesday 26 March 2019

New York county declares measles outbreak emergency

Unvaccinated children are barred from public spaces after 153 cases in Rockland County, New York. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2YtVAoK

The 'Angels' helping party-goers stay out of hospital

Volunteers for the Soho Angels work to reduce violence and keep late-night revellers safe. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2TVGZ6C

Type 1 diabetes insulin pump 'helps me just soar through my life'

Laura Dunion is one of the first NHS patients to get a new insulin pump that uses artificial intelligence to monitor her blood, so that her sugars stay within normal range. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OsIfs2

Breast ironing: 'I remember screaming a lot'

A woman tells of the pain she experienced as a child being subjected to breast ironing. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2FAxiSs

Male pill - why are we still waiting?

Another male pill passes human safety tests - but it won't be widely available any time soon, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2uwcc0Y

Breast ironing awareness 'needed in school'

The practice involves ironing a girl's chest with hot objects to delay breasts from growing via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2HTLWWy

Brexit: Flu vaccine 'could be airlifted into UK'

Drugs firm Sanofi has plans to fly supplies into the UK if transport routes are disrupted by Brexit. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2usi4Zh

Coroners could investigate stillbirths, say ministers

Coroners may be given new powers to investigate stillbirths so that each death is independently assessed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2HYBywq

Surgeons who want you to touch knife crime

A medical team is trying to intervene to stop stabbings, rather than waiting to treat them when they happen. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2uyizRr

Monday 25 March 2019

Anglesey autistic man conquers mountains

Spencer Kay has severe learning disabilities but can conquer the mountains near his north Wales home. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Uhr1U1

'The measles has made my life hell'

Jane Stanton's life dramatically changed after contracting measles, and is calling for people to take-up all available vaccines. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2CNCctF

New brain cells made throughout life

The study could lead to new ideas for treating Alzheimer's disease, say the researchers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ut6r4c

Sunday 24 March 2019

Instagram cleaners: Using housework as therapy

Harriet Knock shares cleaning tips on Instagram and encourages people to talk about mental health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OrOpJ6

Italy home circumcision kills child

The five-month-old boy was airlifted to hospital but died after the intervention by his parents. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2uzdGrH

Friday 22 March 2019

Detailed images of baby heart inside the womb

New technology could improve the care of babies with congenital heart diseases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Wlc3cV

'Baby Grady' gives fertility hope to boys with cancer

A new approach could preserve fertility for boys having cancer treatment - thanks to a baby monkey. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2UPMSih

Mapping the Social Space of the Face

See how it works in the BBC video below: How to Make Your Face More Likable: "cough out a laugh".

The video was based on the work of the Bulgarian American psychology professor Alexander Todorov: https://psych.princeton.edu/person/alexander-todorov

https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2010/03/sci-brief

See a few computer simulated models here:

http://tlab.princeton.edu/demonstrations/ via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2FrWFVo

Google AI-powered doodle is a tribute to Bach that lets users create their own harmonized melodies

Google developed an AI model that was trained on 306 of Bach's harmonizations. This allows users to compose their own two-measure melody in the style of Bach.

See for yourself here: https://g.co/doodle/7pftun

References:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6834369/First-artificial-intelligence-Google-Doodle-features-Bach.html

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Thursday 21 March 2019

Testosterone rules for female athletes 'unscientific'

There is a lack of evidence for the cut-off point adopted by athletics chiefs, a BMJ editorial says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Yee7oD

Wednesday 20 March 2019

'My anorexia really loved Instagram'

One woman who has overcome anorexia says Instagram didn't cause her eating disorder, but it made it worse. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2uiTY33

San Francisco moves to ban e-cigarettes until health effects known

The law would halt sales until vaping's health effects are fully evaluated by US regulators. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2WbTOX3

Weedkiller glyphosate a 'substantial' cancer factor

Jury to consider damages after one of the world's most widely-used weedkillers is blamed for cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2HxvlZf

Parkinson's smell test explained by science

A woman who can smell Parkinson's disease helps scientists discover what causes the musky odour. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OeImqT

Could you run a marathon in your 80s?

It's not for everyone, but older athletes are pushing the limits of what the body can do as it ages. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Htyc5v

The good things about ADHD: 'It's my superpower'

ADHD can sometimes be portrayed quite negatively, so an ADHD parents' support group asked us to make a film looking at some of the good things about it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Odqddh

Tuesday 19 March 2019

Strong street cannabis increases risk of serious mental illness, study suggests

People who use potent cannabis increase their risk of serious mental illness, according to researchers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2HwhxOE

Woman in China nearly dies after injecting herself with fruit juice

The woman in China suffered liver, kidney, heart and lung damage and spent days in intensive care. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2HEnxUy

Medicinal cannabis: 'patients still in limbo'

It could take years for patients to get medicinal cannabis on the NHS, a parliamentary committee has heard. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2CsUrUV

Majorca in drive to rein in boozy tourists

Tourist haunts that run drink promotions face fines in the resort city of Palma, as do rowdy visitors. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2TY3d7o

People don't become 'adults' until their 30s

Experts say people aged 18 are still going through changes in the brain that can affect behaviour. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2HHeVfW

Monday 18 March 2019

Egg freezing: Behind the scenes of a fertility clinic

With more and more women considering it, what exactly does egg freezing involve? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2JlLjHG

'I was diagnosed with cancer at seven months pregnant'

It felt like Sarah Hanan's life had "come to a screeching halt", but it was only the start of her journey. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2JjlNTb

MPs call for tax on social media companies

Their report says the money should be used to fund research into the health impact of social media. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2TSpQKl

Friday 15 March 2019

Polish Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica returns to the sport after a serious accident

Polish Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica is returning to the sport after a serious accident in 2011 partially severed his arm. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2F5mvOx