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The latest on the Coronavirus epidemic for February 1, 2020

Coronavirus kills 259 in China, nearly 12,000 infected worldwide SHANGHAI (UPI) -- China's death toll from the Coronavirus rose to at least 259 people Saturday as the number of cases worldwide rose to nearly 12,000. The National Health Commission said that among those infected by the disease, which began in December, were 10 in Taiwan. Officials said the number of suspected cases reached 17,988, adding that they were monitoring about 137,000 people who had close contact with infected individuals. The […]

todayFebruary 1, 2020 83

Business & Lifestyle

Outdoor activities you should try at least once

Whether it's on the beach, lake, sand, or snow, playing outdoors is fun for all ages. You won't even notice the hours pass by while you're having fun. If you're willing to try something new, here's a list of activities that you can do next weekend. Surfing When you have big, strong waves at the beach, it's time to bring out the board and go surfing. It's the perfect water activity for thrillseekers, as the waves would test your balance […]

todayJanuary 31, 2020 78

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Sales skyrocket for 2012 viral game Plague Inc. in the wake of the Coronavirus

BRISTOL, U.K. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- An independent game studio in the United Kingdom is raking in the simoleons as sales of a real-time strategy game on how diseases are spread is skyrocketing -- even in China -- where the Coronavirus is wreaking havoc across parts of eastern Asia.Game studio Ndemic Creations, the developer of Plague Inc., revealed news that sales of their hit game have gone through the roof, just as the BBC revealed that the Coronavirus has 830 confirmed […]

todayJanuary 24, 2020 91

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1 in 4 Medicare recipients undergoes cardiac rehab after heart event

(UPI) -- Only one in four Medicare recipients undergo cardiac rehabilitation following a heart attack or other heart-related health event, a study has found. In research published Tuesday in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, researchers found that about 25 percent of Medicare beneficiaries participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Of those who did, only 24 percent initiated the program within 21 days of the acute cardiac event or surgery, and only 27 percent completed the full course of […]

todayJanuary 14, 2020 28

Business & Lifestyle

How stress can affect your teeth

It is common knowledge that stress affects our physical and mental health negatively, but few people are aware of the fact that stress also affects our teeth and oral health as well. Stress can cause serious oral problems such as canker sores, burning mouth, TMJ disorder, teeth grinding and gum problems. The consequences can be long-term and deteriorating. Read on to learn about the ways stress affects your teeth and gums in order to be able to prevent it from happening.   […]

todayJanuary 14, 2020 90

Business & Lifestyle

Melanoma cells may develop new ‘skin’ to resist cancer treatments

LONDON (UPI) -- Researchers may have found how some skin cancer cells become resistant to currently available chemotherapy. In a study published Monday in the journal Cancer Cell, researchers from Queen Mary University of London describe how melanoma cells fight anti-cancer drugs by changing their internal skeleton, or cytoskeleton. The discovery could open up new treatment options to combat skin and other cancers that develop resistance to treatment, they say. "In a nutshell if you are a cancer cell, what […]

todayJanuary 13, 2020 30

Business & Lifestyle

Seeking to make a new year’s resolution regarding health? Don’t overlook your eyes

(StatePoint) -- The most ambitious time of year is upon us: the time to set New Year’s resolutions. All the parties have been hosted, the marshmallows have been toasted and you’ve binged on your new favorite TV show the entire month of December. Now you’re asking yourself, “What do I want to accomplish this year?” A New Year’s resolution is, for all intents and purposes, a good thing. Now consider this twist on the standard resolution format: opt for a […]

todayDecember 23, 2019 29

Columnists

OP-ED: How will universal healthcare change human behavior?

Co-pays are gone, premiums are gone, all out of pocket prices are gone! - Bernie Sanders at the DNC presidential debate on Oct. 15th, concerning his universal health care program. The healthcare industry is very complex. There are numerous jobs that require accreditation; all the producers of hospital equipment and medicine; the construction contractors that have to be hired to build the facilities and there are probably a hundred or more other factors that are involved in providing health care. […]

todayDecember 1, 2019 17

Business & Lifestyle

How to help maintain staff health in the workplace

Looking after your staff’s health and mental wellbeing is important not only for their happiness but also because it’s good for business when you have all of your staff in the office. Productivity levels are going to be higher, and there’s certainly going to be a more positive atmosphere in the work environment because of it. Here are some tips to help maintain staff health in the workplace. Put safety procedures in place Safety procedures are put in place for […]

todayNovember 12, 2019 25

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