Republican US presidential hopefuls say Zika quarantine may be needed
MANCHESTER, N.H. Two Republican U.S. presidential hopefuls said on Saturday they would implement quarantines of travelers if necessary to stop the spread of the Zika virus.New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who garnered international attention in 2014 when he quarantined a nurse who returned to the United States after treating Ebola patients, said he would not hesitate to do it again. "You bet I would," Christie said during a debate in New Hampshire with other Republican contenders for the Wh..>> view originalMormon church comes out against Utah medical marijuana bill
By Associated Press February 6 at 11:24 PM SALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon church has come out against a Utah bill that would allow the medical use of edible pot products, a position that could be a serious blow to one of two medical marijuana proposals before state lawmakers. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said leaders are worried about the unintended consequences of the measure proposed by Republican Sen. Mark Madsen of Eagle Mountain. A majority of Utah lawmakers are members ..>> view originalKnow Your Status Dallas raises awareness, preaches prevention of HIV/AIDS
Shoppers at Southwest Center Mall were confronted Saturday with an unexpected but important question: Do you know your status?The question was referring to HIV, which is still stigmatized and misunderstood, especially in minority communities, said Chris Howell, who organized Know Your Status Dallas.Saturday’s event offered rapid-response HIV testing, as well as counselors and booths providing information on sexual health. More than 40 people were tested, according to event organizers.Howell’s 3..>> view originalMore than 3100 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus - government
BOGOTA More than 3,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Saturday, as the disease continues its rapid spread across the Americas.Brazil is investigating the potential link between Zika infections and more than 4,000 suspected cases of microcephaly, a birth defect marked by an abnormally small head size that can result in developmental problems. Researchers have identified evidence of Zika infection in 17 of these case..>> view originalCDC warns against drinking any alcohol during pregnancy
Millions of women could be putting their developing babies at risk because of their drinking habits, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. An estimated 3.3 million women who drink are sexually active but not on birth control, according to a CDC report released Tuesday. And three out of four women who want to get pregnant don't stop drinking alcohol when they stop using birth control. Drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, a range of behavioral, int..>> view original33% of Practicing Lawyers in US have Drinking Problem with 28% Suffer from Depression, Study
As per a new report, 33% of practicing lawyers in the United States in indulge in heavy drinking with 28% suffer from depression while 19% have experienced symptoms of anxiety. Overall, the study stresses the fact American lawyers have a serious drinking problem and are struggling with depression and anxiety more commonly that the people from other professions. The research conducted by American Bar Association alongside Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has found that one in three practicing law..>> view originalGirls With ADHD Face High Risks of Becoming Obese in Adulthood
Girls With ADHD Face High Risks of Becoming Obese in Adulthood Feb 7, 2016 By Graziella Paone Leave a Comment New research reveals that girls diagnosed with ADHD face high risks of becoming obese in adulthood. New research reveals that girls diagnosed with ADHD face high risks of becoming obese in adulthood. Few years ago study revealed that individuals with ADHD history were likely to develop psychological problems that might increase obesity risk. According to a new study, it was discovered t..>> view originalExperts worry Zika today may cause more birth defect cases later
RECIFE, Brazil — “I’ve had Zika. It was horrible. I want to buy mosquito repellent, but it’s too expensive. It’s 8 reais [$2] a bottle, and that’s my food money.” Twenty-one-year-old Juliana Markues is sitting outside a hut in a slum that clings to the banks of the Sao Francisco River in Recife, northeast Brazil. At this early hour, the mosquitoes swarm beneath the slats at her feet, buzzing in the fetid space between the beach of trash and the hovels above. This impoverished city, home to more ..>> view originalWhooping Cough Booster Vaccine Gradually Loses its Potency
The whooping cough booster vaccine known as Tdap gradually loses its potency, researchers have recently determined. The worrisome findings have been featured in the journal Pediatrics on Friday, February 5, and were based on a study led by Dr. Nicola Klein, research scientist and co-director of the Vaccine Study Center at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. The purpose of the analysis was to assess the long-term effectiveness of Tdap, a booster vaccine for that’s commonly used in order to pr..>> view originalNY governor: It's time to ban conversion therapy
Jennifer Peltz, AP 2:03 a.m. EST February 7, 2016New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.(Photo: Mike Groll, AP)NEW YORK - New York is taking steps to stop therapists from trying to change young people’s sexual orientation, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday, joining a number of states that have acted against what’s known as gay conversion therapy.The Democratic governor’s move, announced Saturday, comes as gay rights advocates have campaigned state by state with mixed results to try to ban a ..>> view original
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