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Vitiligo: Challenges for the Newly Diagnosed

When you’re diagnosed with vitiligo, you may wonder if it will spread, how to camouflage skin patches, and your risk for skin cancer. A dermatologist offers tips to help you cope and thrive with vitiligo.

Vitiligo: Treatment Options and Innovations

Vitiligo causes white patches on your skin that can affect your quality of life and even be emotionally devastating. Treatments include tried-and-true steroid creams, new immune-suppressing drugs, light therapy, and cell transplant surgery.

Doing Good Really Is Good for You

Volunteering may help you live longer and better, research shows. Here's how to get started.

Black, Hispanic COVID Patients Less Likely to Get Antiviral Paxlovid

Reasons for the disparity likely include minority patients having less access to COVID-19 treatments, negative experiences with health care providers that erode trust, and less awareness of treatment options.

Microplastics and Health Risks: What Do We Really Know?

Researchers worldwide and the World Health Organization agree microplastics are everywhere and regularly ingested by all of us. Some scientists predict a major human health crisis to come.

Watch: "Vijay Mama, Hi, It's Rishi" - On Call, An Invite To Visit No. 10

  Rishi Sunak created history by becoming the first Indian-origin to be appointed as the prime minister of the United Kingdom. Celebrity chef Sanjay Raina has shared a video of his brief yet delightful interaction with Rishi Sunak, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In the clip, uploaded on Twitter, the chef is seen saying to the camera “Mama, I have got somebody to say hello to you”. He then pans the camera to the left and we can see Mr Sunak saying hello. “Vijay mama, hi. It's Rishi, how are you?” the British PM says. Well, that's not it. Mr Sunak then invites “Vijay mama” to 10 Downing Street. “Hopefully, you come here and see me. So when you get here, tell your nephew Sanjay to bring you to Downing Street. Take care,” he signs off. Taking a fun dig at the ongoing visa issue in the UK, Sanjay Raina wrote, "Visa on arrival  ab pakka.  [Visa on arrival is confirmed now]” Source  Visit These https://newsrecord360.com/where-does-serial-killer-david-da

A key regulator of cell growth deciphered

The mTOR protein plays a central role in cell growth, proliferation and survival. Its activity varies according to the availability of nutrients and some growth factors, including hormones. This protein is implicated in several diseases, including cancer, where its activity frequently increases. To better understand its regulation, a team has identified the structure of the SEA complex -- an interdependent set of proteins -- responsible for controlling mTOR. The discovery of this structure allows a better understanding of how cells perceive nutrient levels to regulate their growth. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221027124046.htm

Digital and group-based lifestyle counselling to prevent type 2 diabetes shows real-world effectiveness

People's diet quality improved and their abdominal obesity and insulin resistance decreased in a one-year lifestyle intervention, new findings show. Looking at 2,907 Finnish adults with an elevated risk for type 2 diabetes, the study is the first to examine the effects of a group-based lifestyle intervention implemented in primary health care on risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The lifestyle intervention made use of a digital app and multiple behavior change theories. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221027124041.htm

My Life With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Ashley Ann Lora has struggled with eczema since she was 2. Find out how she learned to make peace with her condition.

Facing Vision Problems Head-On

Diabetic retinopathy can be a challenge, but with the proper treatment and preventative care (including eye exams) it can be managed. Here’s an inside like at what day-to-day life with this condition is like.

Sensor disguised as a sea turtle egg allows conservationists to remotely predict nest hatching time

A new low-cost sensor designed to resemble a sea turtle egg enables scientists to monitor nests remotely and predict when hatchlings will emerge almost to the day -- providing valuable information for conservation efforts and turtle nest management. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221026142817.htm

How early fears play role in future anxiety, depression

A recent imaging study has identified early risk factors that could foretell whether an individual might develop depression in adolescence and early adulthood, finding that people who are more inhibited in early childhood and who also don't respond typically to potential rewards as adolescents are more vulnerable to developing depression later in life than they are to anxiety. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221026134947.htm

A Special Part of the Brain Lights Up When We See Food

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown part of the brain that lights up when we see food. Dubbed the “ventral food component,” this part resides in the brain’s visual cortex, in a region known to play a role in identifying faces, scenes, and words.

Rishi Sunak Criticised For His UK Home Secretary Pick. Here's His Response

  Suella Braverman was at the centre of controversy for branding Indians as the "largest group of people who overstay" their visas in the UK. London:  Rishi Sunak, Britain Prime Minister, today defended the  reappointment of Indian-origin Suella Braverman  as the Home Secretary. Mr Sunak said that the home secretary will be focused on cracking down on criminals and defending the country's borders. She was  forced to resign  earlier this month for accidentally emailing classified government documents outside her department. The news of her reappointment on the official Twitter handle of the Prime Minister drew largely negative comments. Many questioned how the Conservative Party reappointed a leader who had admitted to a security breach. Others questioned her stance on policies -- especially on migration control -- that has drawn mixed reactions even within her party. Rishi Sunak  said that the home secretary made an error of judgement but she recognised that she raised th

Is It Flu, RSV or COVID? Experts Fear the ‘Tripledemic’

Will cases of RSV, COVID-19, and influenza rise together? Public health officials urge precautions, while noting that the flu and RSV viruses are simply playing catchup after lockdowns and social distancing.

Getting Omega-3s From Plants May Help Heart Failure Patients

Some of the best sources of plant-based omega-3s include flax, which can be purchased seeds or oil, and is often found in cereals, baked goods, and other products. Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, soy foods, canola oil, seaweed, edamame, and kidney beans are also good sources.

How to Self-Advocate for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Learn how to take an active role in your advanced prostate cancer care.

The Importance of Starting ART Right Away

When you’re diagnosed with HIV, your doctor will want you to start antiretroviral therapy (ART) as soon as possible -- even the same day, if you can. Find out why it’s important to start treatment immediately.

Study sheds light on how songs, movies and memories shape how people enjoy lighthearted entertainment

A new study played song and movie clips both recent and from their adolescence for subjects and asked if they had memories associated with them. Results showed people had more memories associated with older material and also appreciated media that had associated memories more. A look at the psychological processes associated with 'media-induced reminiscence' can tell us more about why people enjoy lighthearted entertainment like pop music or superhero movies, the authors argue. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221025112521.htm

New research shows e-cigarettes cause cardiac arrhythmias

A new study has found that exposure to e-cigarette aerosols can cause heart arrhythmias in animal models -- both in the form of premature and skipped heart beats. The study findings suggest exposure to specific chemicals within e-cigarette liquids (e-liquids) promote arrhythmias and cardiac electrical dysfunction. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221025112519.htm

'That just sounds wrong' -- New study shows how our brains tell us when a sound is off

Whether it's a car door not properly closed, a shanked kick in football, or a misplaced note in music, our ears tell us when something doesn't sound right. A team of neuroscientists has recently uncovered how the brain works to make distinctions between 'right' and 'wrong' sounds -- research that provides a deeper understanding of how we learn complex audio-motor tasks like speaking or playing music. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221024131052.htm

Intranasal COVID vaccine that works against variants in animals

An intranasal vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 could quickly get to the respiratory tract, where the virus most commonly causes symptoms. And a spray or droplets could be a more palatable option for people who fear needles. But so far, only a few countries have approved COVID nasal vaccines. Now researchers report that they've developed one that can fight off the original virus and two variants in hamsters. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221024131019.htm

Feature: Answers to Your Psoriasis Questions

If you've been diagnosed with psoriasis, you probably have some questions. We have answers.

Diet Tips for Advanced Prostate Cancer

A healthy diet can help support your prostate cancer treatment and boost overall health. Find out what to eat and what to avoid.

Biologics for Psoriasis

Biologic treatments for psoriasis can help clear your skin and ease symptoms, but there are some risk factors to consider. Here’s what you need to know.

Staying Active With Prostate Cancer

When you have prostate cancer, exercise can improve your strength, stamina and mood. Find out the benefits of exercise for men with prostate cancer.

Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport

  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A damaged Korean Air plane remained stuck in the grass at a central Philippine airport Monday after it  overshot a runway  in rainy weather the night before. No injuries were reported among the 162 passengers and 11 crewmembers who escaped from the aircraft using emergency slides. Dozens of flights have been canceled and Mactan-Cebu International Airport, one of the country’s busiest, remained closed due to the stalled aircraft at the end of its lone usable runway. The terrifying close call prompted a public apology from Korean Air’s president and a vow from one of Asia’s most prominent airlines to take steps to prevent a recurrence. “We always prioritize safety in all of our operations, and we truly regret the stress and inconvenience brought to our passengers,” Korean Air President Woo Keehong said in a statement. The front underbelly of the plane was sheared off and its nose was heavily damaged. The plane lay tipped forward on a grassy area with its fron