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After damaging Reuters report, J&J doubles down on talc safety message

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Johnson & Johnson Inc's statement was unequivocal. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2EYaDzr

In Screening for Suicide Risk, Facebook Takes On Tricky Public Health Role

Some doctors warn that Facebook is becoming an arbiter of users’ mental distress without proving that its efforts are accurate, effective or safe. from NYT > Health https://nyti.ms/2BTxngT

US set for unprecedented outbreak of mysterious polio-like virus in 2020

Since the first known outbreak struck 120 people in 2014, acute flaccid myelitis has returned every other year, in greater and greater numbers - and 2020 could be set to be the worst yet. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2QdkDH5

How YOU can stay safe online in 2019: The six tips to overhaul your online life

From deleting old apps to using multi factor authentication, Elissa Redmiles of the University of Maryland reveals how to stay safe online in 2019. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2VmIg3O

LGBT patients may prefer to report sexual orientation in writing

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(Reuters Health) - LGBT patients treated in the emergency room (ER) are more comfortable reporting their sexual orientation on a medical form rather than in a discussion with a health care provider, a new study shows. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2LHmzXL

What Is the Difference Between Champagne and Prosecco?

Inside the world of paralyzed patients who can walk again thanks to a spinal implant  

Kelly Thomas, 23, and Jeff Marquis, 35, are two of the first patients in the world able to walk after being paralyzed thanks to implanted devices that 'reconnects' the spine with the brain. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2EZzC6b

From allergy meds to heartburn pills: The surprising drugs that may make you depressed

A recent study found that one in three Americans takes at least one drug that carries a side effect warning for depression. We break down the surprising medications that can affect your mood. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2EZ8yU8

New York City bans sales on cigarettes at pharmacies in New Year

The ban is part of sweeping legislation by Mayor Bill de Blasio to drive down New York City's smoking rates, which are currently at their lowest level in recorded history. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2EZzx2n

New Year's Eve drinks – a nutritionist's guide: 11 tipples that won't undo your good intentions

‘Tis the season to be drinking. Nutritionist May Simpkin reveals the best choices for alcohol drinks to avoid piling on the pounds this party season. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2TidOGb

Hope for millions battling osteoporosis as scientists identify 500 genes that may play a role

Current treatment options are costly and have unfavourable side effects, claim the researchers from the Jewish General Hospital in Canada. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2EYv3IA

How to Open a Bottle of Champagne

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Opening a bottle of Champagne seems pretty straightforward, right? You just pop the cork—and hope it doesn’t hit someone in the eye. In fact, there is a better way to open your Champagne or sparkling wine , that not only protects the people and property around you, but preserves the effervescence of your bubbly . Peugeot Esprit Champagne Glasses, 4 for $59.95 on Amazon Get your Champagne glasses ready... See It Sure, using a saber to open a bottle of Champagne might be kind of badass, but you should really leave that to the professionals—and unless your end goal is to create a geyser of fizz (in which case, shake and spray away), you should probably revise your technique in general. Theatrics aside, you don’t actually want that big explosion, because dramatically popping your Champagne cork releases a ton of CO2, which makes the wine go flat way faster than it would if you opened it the proper way. We asked Wine & Spirit Education Trust educator Vanessa Price to s

Will Healthcare Services Decline In Rural North Carolina?

A proposed $1.5 billion sale of a nonprofit hospital system that serves 18 mostly rural counties draws worries from residents. from Health http://bit.ly/2LIHARH

This Is What No One Tells You About Coming Off Antidepressants

Every time I’ve stopped or reduced my meds through tapering, I’ve experienced symptoms of discontinuation to some extent. from Health http://bit.ly/2AqFJg7

Handguns more lethal than rifles in mass shootings

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(Reuters Health) - In public mass shootings in the U.S., victims shot with a handgun were more likely to die than in the events associated with a rifle, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2R2Rh3i

Do You Really Know What's In Your Tampons? This Woman Thinks You Should.

There is no law requiring tampon makers to disclose their ingredients. Yet. from Health http://bit.ly/2GNSBTe

FOX NEWS: NYC pharmacies can't sell cigarettes starting Jan. 1

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NYC pharmacies can't sell cigarettes starting Jan. 1 New York City pharmacies won't be allowed to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products starting Tuesday. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2AydKeH

FOX NEWS: 4-year-old undergoes surgery after swallowing magnets from popular toy

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4-year-old undergoes surgery after swallowing magnets from popular toy Mother issues warning to parents after she says her son had to have part of his colon and intestines removed after swallowing 13 tiny magnets from a toy. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2GKWzfe

Chemotherapy may cause breast cancer to SPREAD

Doxorubicin (stock image) is one of two commonly prescribed breast-cancer chemotherapy drugs that was analysed by scientists at the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2RohTva

New wireless 'pacemaker for the brain' prevents seizures with fine-tuned stimulation

The WAND, developed by engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, is wireless and autonomous. It can stimulate and record simultaneously - meaning it can adjust itself in real-time. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2GL6G3x

Dry January is a waste of efforts which could be focused on alcoholics, an addiction expert says

Ian Hamilton, a lecturer in mental health and addiction at the University of York, said the evidence to show the tee-total month works is weak. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2F0bHCP

Why you really DO need a flu shot this year: It is much more effective than last season’s

Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Carolina - and New York City - are experiencing high rates of flu activity. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2EZgV2v

Bowel cancer patient, 37, dies with her husband by her side

Gemma Greenwood, née Epstein, from Middleton, Greater Manchester, was diagnosed with the disease in 2016. She died on December 22, two days after tying the knot to her partner Ben. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2QZM8Ju

Surrogates want to give up parental rights from birth

Surrogate mothers in the UK are responsible until a parental order is granted. But 69 per cent believe parenthood automatically rested with intended parents, according to a survey. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2F1xnyN

Inverclyde mother, 57, loses 11st - and she's kept it off despite working at McDonald's 

Christina Rodriguez, from Port Glasgow in Inverclyde, piled on the pounds during a stressful divorce a decade ago, turning to comfort eating to help her cope. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2SvVxFd

Rose-scented air fresheners in cars can reduce the number of crashes, scientists claim 

Scientists from Sussex University have found that in driving simulators, spraying a pleasant, calming smell at drivers reduced the number of accidents. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2Qd8JNg

Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Season of Turmoil

One of the nation’s top cancer hospitals has grappled with how to bring breakthrough treatments to market while remaining true to its mission. from NYT > Health https://nyti.ms/2GQ4GHm

When Doctors Serve on Company Boards

Some hospital executives and cancer researchers sit on the boards of publicly traded companies, raising questions about whether their dual roles create a conflict of interest. from NYT > Health https://nyti.ms/2LHtkZM

California Cities Struggle To Help Minorities Build Marijuana Businesses

Long wait and lack of money plague efforts to offer financial aid and boost access to the booming industry. from Health http://bit.ly/2GPpS0p

FOX NEWS: Woman donates kidney to ex-husband years after divorce

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Woman donates kidney to ex-husband years after divorce Former childhood sweethearts whose fairytale ended after 24 years of marriage and two children still fulfilled their promises of “in sickness and in health” after Mary Zeigler provided her ex-husband Bill Henrichs with a kidney. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Qacpj3

Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Season of Turmoil

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By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2EVPHt4

When Doctors Serve on Company Boards

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By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2EVPKoK

FOX NEWS: Parts of boy's colon, intestines removed after swallowing toy magnets, mom says

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Parts of boy's colon, intestines removed after swallowing toy magnets, mom says A Wisconsin mother is warning about the dangers of a popular toy that landed her 4-year-old son in emergency surgery after he swallowed 13 tiny magnets. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2F0I6Ky

Fitness affects stroke risk

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(Reuters Health) - Low fitness levels have long been tied to higher risk for heart problems. Now researchers say men's cardiorespiratory fitness is tied to their risk for stroke as well. from Reuters: Health News https://reut.rs/2SsdXqz

People taking statins should follow the Mediterranean diet to maximise the pills' benefits

A study by the Mediterranean Neurological Institute, in the Italian Province of Isernia, found taking statins alongside the diet lowers the risk of a heart-disease related death. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2SvWDRl

Woman, 61, swallows a toothpick… and it ends up in her LIVER

The woman from Lebanon was ill for two months with pain all over her body and a fever. Routine tests came back as negative but later scans showed a 6cm lesion in her liver. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2LFsPzi

FOX NEWS: Woman develops donor's peanut allergy after lung transplant

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Woman develops donor's peanut allergy after lung transplant Sometimes, you just really want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2QZHP0M

10 Savory Saffron Recipes to Make Any Meal a Special Occasion

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Traditional risotto alla milanese , bouillabaisse marseillaise , and more savory saffron recipes to help you make the most out of the pricey spice. Read More from Serious Eats http://bit.ly/2BTfj6w

It’s OK That I Don’t Drink. It’s Not OK That You Ask Why.

Stop being the alcohol police. from Health http://bit.ly/2SphYvT

FOX NEWS: Paper questions Trump bone spurs

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Paper questions Trump bone spurs But fails to prove 1968 draft deferment bogus via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2EZuXl2

Work-out gear designed for pregnant women can reduce 'bump bounce'

Portsmouth University researchers were behind the study, which is the first to test specialised pregnancy sportswear against standard fitness clothing sold on the high street. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2GO9wVG

'Celebrating Christmas is associated with higher cholesterol', scientists warn

A study of more than 25,700 Danes by the University of Copenhagen found that a person's cholesterol level is up to 20 per cent higher in January after indulging in festive treats. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2TlHFO1

Customers share their horrifying after images as their skin is left 'blistered and burning'

Toni Gordon, John Westby, Bee Clark and Paul Ellis paid as little as £35. They were treated by Invisible Ink Mcr, in Manchester, a business set up on Facebook by Steven Anthony Prophet. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2RkZW0F

Cannabis potency has doubled across Europe over past 11 years

Concentrations of THC in cannabis have risen from five per cent in 2006 to 10 per cent in 2016, according to data from across 28 EU member states and Norway and Turkey. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2Aoeh2t

Injection that stops the onslaught of Alzheimer's could be available within 10 YEARS

There are 850,000 people in the UK living with some form of dementia, of which there is no cure. Figures show there are around 5.7million patients battling Alzheimer's - the most common form - in the US. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2RmOwcG

FOX NEWS: From the Keto diet to ALS, Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier answers Google's top 2018 health searches

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From the Keto diet to ALS, Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier answers Google's top 2018 health searches In 2018, Americans googled billions of health questions on everything from diets to rare diseases; insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2RmRDkS

Student, 19, was left paralysed after doctors severed her spine during a routine biopsy

Nicole Biddulph, 19, of Devon, developed the golf ball-sized lump in May 2003 aged three. During the biopsy, doctors severed her spinal cord, which the lump was wrapped around. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2GKARYM

Personal Health: Hearing Loss Threatens Mind, Life and Limb

Poor hearing is not just an annoying inconvenience. from NYT > Health https://nyti.ms/2R13c1B

The New Health Care: Congratulations on the Promotion. But Did Science Get a Demotion?

The incentives of grant funding and career advancement, even the potential for fame, can influence researchers. from NYT > Health https://nyti.ms/2EYTqG1

Half of middle-aged patients eligible for free NHS 'health MOTs' are missing them

Figures from NHS England show half of those who are eligible for a free NHS 'health MOT' failed to show up for the 20-minute assessment. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2AhhjWn

The stroke revolution that will save millions

Every five minutes in Britain, someone will suffer a stroke. They can affect people of all ages: one in four people who have a stroke are of working age and they strike more than 400 children each year. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2Rsy8HO

Dr MICHAEL MOSLEY: Why skipping breakfast may not be bad for you after all

The danger, it’s regularly claimed, is that skipping breakfast means we’ll get hungry later in the day, eat all the wrong things, and ultimately put on weight. But is it really true? from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2GJtC3a

How 'sausage roll diet' can help you lose 2st in 6 weeks

The bakery giant launched its Minimise Me plan in July 2017. Now a new TV series claims eating nothing but food sold by the chain – including its sausage rolls – can indeed help trim the waistline. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2ESwOal

Why being alpha male makes it harder to bounce back from a heart attack

British Heart Foundation-backed research has found that heart attack patients all suffer major ‘emotional whiplash’ that reverberates long after their bodies have healed. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2TcJzAg

NEW YEAR HEALTH QUIZ 

There were flu outbreaks, Meghan Markle’s fitness tips and cancer-zapping hats – but how healthy is your memory of the year’s medical headlines? from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2Rn5O9w

Ask DR ELLIE CANNON: Do I really need dry January?

I am a 52-year-old man who drinks a couple of times each week. My GP says I have slightly high blood pressure and I am a little overweight. Will ‘dry January’ make me healthier? from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2GJtFfm

Schoolboy born without ears hails pioneering reconstruction surgery

In December 2016, Rhys became one of the first children in Britain to undergo a new kind of reconstructive surgery, pioneered by surgeons at London’s Great Ormond Street hospital. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2StC9Jg

Woman's face was rebuilt using her shoulder bone and back muscle

Jen Taylor, 30, from London, needed seven months of chemotherapy before a life-changing operation to treat sarcoma with which she was diagnosed in August 2017 after noticing a lump. from Health | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2rXAbFl

A Beginner’s Guide to Gluten-Free Flour

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When the gluten-free movement moved in on us like a hurricane in the early aughts, many billed it as a fad diet or health trend-of-the-moment. A decade (and change) later, it’s clear that’s not the case. Gluten-free sections on menus and aisles in grocery stores are proof. Statista predicts the gluten-free category will command nearly $8 billion by 2020, and that’s no small potatoes (which happen to be gluten-free). When the wheat/gluten-free reckoning took hold, wheat flour became one of the toughest riddles for chefs and food brands to solve, being the most ubiquitous and widely-used wheat byproduct. Flour is, of course, used in thousands of foods, from bread to pasta, crackers , cakes, cookies , and baked goods of all kinds. Flour is also integral for savory cooking, coating meats in recipes like chicken marsala and steak au poivre, and used as a thickener for soups , sauces, roux, and bechamels.   Luckily for the gluten-challenged among us, there have been great strides made

12 Sparkling Wine Cocktails for the Holidays

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Sparkling wine is synonymous with celebration (and especially with New Year’s Eve ), so it’s no surprise that sparkling cocktails can pull your holiday event together with a simple pour, stir, and twist. Whether you’re hosting a spirited brunch or an evening affair, feel free to play around with different types of sparkling wine, but keep your grand cru Champagnes in the chiller. This is a time to showcase your inexpensive bottles. Cristal D'Arques Lady Diamond Glass Goblets, 6 for $54.99 at Target These gorgeous goblets are a nice alternative to familiar flutes, and they're made from Diamax material that's dishwasher-safe. See It French 75 Chowhound The French 75 is a classic Champagne cocktail: traditional, elegant, and best suited for a cocktail party. Get our French 75 recipe . Champagne Sunrise for New Year’s Eve Try this easy, fizzily festive twist on the tried-and-true tequila sunrise to welcome in 2019. You’ll need: 1 ounce grenadine 3 ounces or