Without hands, some birds wing it with their feet
For the ability to soar among the clouds, birds made an evolutionary compromise: when their forelimbs became wings, they no longer had the option of using those limbs to eat, build homes, and care for their young. Many species opted to use their beak for those tasks instead. But some birds also evolved to be “pedal dexterous”—able to accomplish with their feet tasks that other animals undertake with nimble hands. Now, researchers have finally discovered where that handy trait got its roots: in a common ancestor of parrots and raptors that lived in trees more than 60 million years ago. The research, publish...
Source: ScienceNOW - August 15, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news

UK basic wage growth hits record high; Russia ’s central bank expected to lift rates
The UK labour market data supports the case for one more rate hike from the Bank of England, said Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics. She explained: The fall in employment in the three months to June and further rise in the unemployment rate will be welcomed by the Bank…#bankofengland #ruthgregory #capitaleconomics
Source: Reuters: Health - August 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

KMT Candidate Urges Taiwan to Lift Death Penalty Moratorium
Source: Reuters: Health - August 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 advances in cancer treatment
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: In the past year, several family members have been diagnosed with various types of cancer, including leukemia, melanoma, breast cancer and colon cancer. In talking about treatments, it seems as if there is more available today than in the past. Can you share some of the advances in cancer care? What should I know as far as my risk for cancer? ANSWER: Although the rate of cancer diagnosis has fallen slightly post-COVID-19, cancer remains…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 15, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Certain Tests for Pregnancy, Ovulation, UTIs Should Not Be Used, FDA Warns
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that consumers should not use certain pregnancy, ovulation, urine, urinary tract infection, and breast milk test kits over concerns that the tests may not be safe and...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Cochlear Raises Dividend as Market-Share Gains Help Lift FY Underlying Profit 10%
The Australia-listed company said the number of implants sold rose by 16% to 44,156. SYDNEY—Hearing-implant manufacturer Cochlear raised its dividend and flagged further profit growth after market-share gains and the clearing of Covid-related surgery backlogs helped to lift annual underlying…#sydney #cochlear
Source: Reuters: Health - August 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Can ’ t Lose Weight? It ’ s Not Your Fault!
Did you make any resolutions last month? We all have such good intentions when the calendar flips into the new year. But I wasn’t surprised to read that by the end of January, nearly 80% of people have abandoned their goals…especially when it comes to weight loss. Of course, the multi-million diet and fitness industry is still pumped up to separate you from your money. The first few months of a new year are their golden opportunity to sell you a gym membership or weight loss drug. But if you only listen to their outdated advice, you may already be doomed to failure. You see if you aren’t hitting your weight loss...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - August 14, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Fitness Health Source Type: news

Breast Density Reporting: What It Means for Clinicians Breast Density Reporting: What It Means for Clinicians
The FDA now requires breast density reporting on all mammogram results sent to offices and patients.Medscape Family Medicine
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news

' Chubby ' Labrador Still Enjoying His Walk at 17 Melts Hearts in Viral Vid
Not all dogs enjoy their walks, but this 17-year-old Labrador who still loves his daily stroll has amazed many social media users. The viral video of Chubby showed the senior Lab struggling to lift himself up off the ground when it was time for his walk. But once he was up and mobile, nothing was…#tiktok #labrador #americankennelclub #akc
Source: Reuters: Health - August 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Don ' t Use Certain Tests for Pregnancy, Ovulation, UTIs, FDA Warns
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that consumers should not use certain pregnancy, ovulation, urine, UTI and breast milk test kits over concerns that the tests may not be safe and effective. The tests in...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

DBT doesn't improve screening metrics in breast cancer survivors
Adding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to full-field digital mammograph...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: DBT performs well in successive breast screening rounds AI matches radiologist performance on mammo, DBT exams Could learning curve lead to false-positive findings on DBT? Studies shed light on false-negative DBT findings DBT shines in women with breast cancer history
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 14, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Niger Junta Softens Stance in Bid to Lift Ecowas Sanctions
Source: Reuters: Health - August 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doing Pull-Ups Gives Women a Fitness Lift
Rachel Harrison does a Pull-up at Absolute Power Fitness in Brooklyn, New York on August 1, 2023. CREDIT: Adrienne Grunwald for The Wall Street Journal. WHAT'S YOUR WORKOUT_Pull_ups As women embrace strength training, executing this “unicorn exercise” has become a way for many to show just how…#rachelharrison #absolutepowerfitness #brooklyn #adriennegrunwald
Source: Reuters: Health - August 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Opinion: Why grocery stores are no longer her happy place
Some people seek a bar or nature hike when they feel low. I go to the supermarket. My spirits lift as I stroll the aisles. I bop along to easy listening music. Exchanging pleasantries with cashiers lessens my loneliness. I celebrate the small wins — I procured broccoli (OK, and ice cream) — and…#targetwalmart #safeway #oakland #rockridge #rockridgesafeway #sanjose #ericklinenberg #grocery #informal #wholefoods
Source: Reuters: Health - August 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Higher BMI = Less Neutropenia With CDK4/6 Inhibitor for Early Breast Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- A higher body mass index (BMI) translated into less neutropenia and fewer discontinuations among women with early hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer treated with a CDK4/6 inhibitor, a secondary analysis of the randomized...
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - August 12, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

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