Hogan overhauls medical marijuana commission with 10 new appointments
Gov. Larry Hogan appointed 10 people to serve on Maryland's medical marijuana commission, filling three vacancies and replacing six commissioners whose terms had expired.
The 16-member commission, which has been overseeing the implementation of the state's medical marijuana program, has faced criticism from the Legislative Black Caucus and others. Critics said the commission lacked diversity and accused it of using a corrupt process when it issued pre-approved lice nses to 15 growers and processors… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - July 6, 2017 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Holden Wilen Source Type: news
Hogan overhauls medical marijuana commission with 10 new appointments
Gov. Larry Hogan appointed 10 people to serve on Maryland's medical marijuana commission, filling three vacancies and replacing six commissioners whose terms had expired.
The 16-member commission, which has been overseeing the implementation of the state's medical marijuana program, has faced criticism from the Legislative Black Caucus and others. Critics said the commission lacked diversity and accused it of using a corrupt process when it issued pre-approved lice nses to 15 growers and processors… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - July 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Holden Wilen Source Type: news
Smartphones give young children head lice
Researchers from Oxford University found that 62.5 per cent of young smartphone owners get head lice within a five-year period compared to just 29.5 per cent of those less technologically savvy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Seven effective steps to get rid of lice
In this article, we look at how to get rid of lice, including the most common treatments, how to use them, and how to prevent further infestations. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Is it lice? Know the symptoms
Lice are small parasites that live on the scalp and feed on human blood. In this article, learn how to check for lice and what to do if you find them. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Head Lice vs. Dandruff
Title: Head Lice vs. DandruffCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/17/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/17/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - May 17, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
29 Tweets That Sum Up The Reality Of Sex After Kids
Having kids changes everything, and that includes your sex life.
Indeed, intimacy can be a big challenge for parents, who have to worry about interruptions, scheduling challenges and sleep deprivation.
But at least you can laugh about it. Here are 29 funny tweets from parents who know the all-too-real struggle of sex after kids.
Being married with children is like being a teenager again. You can only have sex if you sneak around and don’t get caught.— James Breakwell (@XplodingUnicorn) May 9, 2013
Since becoming parents, the thing my wife and I do naked most often is to fall asleep while discussing the possi...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lice and bacteria, partners in parasitism
In this study, they see that bacterial evolution is driven by associations with lice, and louse evolution is tied to their mammalian hosts. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 14, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Lice and their bacterial sidekicks have evolved together for millions of years
(Florida Museum of Natural History) A Florida Museum of Natural History study provides new insights into the complex, shared history between blood-sucking lice and the vitamin-producing bacterial sidekicks that enable them to parasitize mammals, including primates and humans. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 14, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
47 Tweets From Parents That Sum Up The Nightmare Of Lice Outbreaks
There is perhaps nothing more fear-inducing for parents than receiving the dreaded “LICE” note from their kid’s school.
These notorious outbreaks have the power to make even the most level-headed parents want to burn all of their belongings and shave every family member’s head. Many moms and dads vent about their head lice anxieties on Twitter, and some manage to find humor in the bleakness.
We’ve rounded up 47 tweets about the nightmare that is a lice outbreak. Try not to scratch your head while reading.
Lice is the herpes of kindergarten.— Wonder Kitten (@Tw1tter_K1tten) December 31, ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Poor behaviour is linked to head lice treatments
Pregnant women exposed to pyrethroids - synthetic chemicals used in common pesticides - were more likely to have children who develop social problems, a French study found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zimbabwe: Inmate Relives Seven-Year Maximum Prison Horror
[New Zimbabwe] According to Jack, they slept on the floor under thin and dirty blankets which inmates opted not to use as they were infested with lice and excreta. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 1, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: news
SCR Regional Highlight: Texas Colonias See Increased Health Problems
Colonias. If you’re from a border state, you may be quite familiar with this word, as it is generally used to describe unsanitary or unsafe housing located along the border between the U.S. and Mexico.
In Texas, colonias date back to at least the 1950s; developed as unincorporated subdivisions because the land was agriculturally worthless, they were sold at very low prices to low-income individuals. According to the Texas Secretary of State, colonias are defined as a residential area along the Mexico-Texas border which lacks basic necessities, like potable water, sewer systems, electricity, paved roads and simply safe an...
Source: Network News - January 12, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NN/LM South Central Region Tags: Public Health Rural Health SCR Regional Highlight Texas Source Type: news
Removing Your Pubic Hair Is Linked To A Heightened Risk Of STIs
The Question: Does waxing, plucking or shaving your pubic hair come with added risk for sexually transmitted infections?
Yes, according to new research that links the frequency of pubic grooming with the added risk of certain sexually transmitted infections.
The new study, which surveyed 7,580 nationally representative adults across the U.S., finds that people who practice “extreme grooming” ― removing all of their pubic hair more than 11 times per year ― or “high frequency” grooming ― trimming pubic hair daily or weekly ― have a 3.5- to four-fold heightened risk for co...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - December 7, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Grooming pubic hair linked to increased STI risk
Conclusion
This US questionnaire-based study aimed to assess the link between the grooming of pubic hair and lifetime history of STIs.
The findings showed that grooming was associated with a higher rate of STIs. The study has strengths in that it included a large number of both men and women with a very small number excluded from the analysis.
The team made attempts to make the survey as fair as possible and provided a laptop computer and free internet service to those without access to the internet. They also carried out a pilot survey to make sure it was valid and easy to understand.
However there are some important limi...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news
