Health affects every aspect of life, and being proactive about maintaining good health is key to quality of life and longevity.  Keeping up with the latest health information regarding medicine, fitness, nutrition, health care, mental health, drugs, diet, and medical conditions is important for staying healthy in all stages of life.  Health news also covers information on heath trends, the latest medical research, cutting edge cures and the regulatory landscape worldwide, which is important for health care providers and consumers alike.  Technology has made accessing current, relevant information easier than ever.

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• 'I'm not a grieving widow, I'm a seething widow'
  
  A spate of untimely chef deaths has finally forced the restaurant industry to address how it deals with mental health.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sat, 20 Jul 2019 07:15:40 +1000.
• Key Factors to Impact Essex Property's (ESS) Q2 Earnings
  
  Essex Property's (ESS) Q2 performance will likely reflect benefits from favorable demographic trends, healthy economy and job-market growth in its markets despite supply issues in some markets.
  Moumita C. Chattopadhyay.  Zacks.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 21:05:00 GMT.
• EPA Rejects Ban On Common Pesticide Linked to Brain Damage in Children
  
  On Thursday the EPA decided not to ban a controversial pesticide that has been linked to health risks in children.
  By Leah Rosenbaum, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:13:48 +0000.
• German Chancellor expresses 'solidarity' with freshman lawmakers after Trump attack
  
  Chancellor Merkel answered questions about her health and Germany's relationship with the US during her annual summer press conference.
  ABC News.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:08:19 -0400.
• Even HEALTHY people may be sickened by the weekend inferno, doctors warn
  
  Two Washington, DC doctors explain why this weekend's over-100-degree temperatures spell danger for those outdoors too long and people on blood pressure medication - and how to stay cool.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:31:25 GMT.
• Germany's Merkel, planning to serve full term, backs under-fire protegee
  
  "As a person, I have a strong personal interest in my health and, as I said, 2021 is the conclusion of my political work," Merkel told reporters.
  Jerusalem Post.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:28:57 GMT.
• Germany's Merkel Fends Off Worries about Her Health
  
  German Chancellor Angela Merkel is fending off worries about her health, saying that she has a personal interest in staying healthy and having a life after politics.
  Voice of America.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:25:07 -0400.
• Afghan clinics reopening days after Taliban forced closure
  
  Forty-two health facilities in Wardak province were closed after the Taliban threatened its staff to halt operations.
  Al Jazeera.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:40:53 GMT.
• Medical News Today: More evidence that pets benefit mental health
  
  New research examines the fluctuations in levels of the stress hormone cortisol both before and after interacting with dogs and cats.
  Medical News Today.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 03:00:00 PDT.
• Do You Need That Surgery? How To Decide, And How To Pick A Surgeon If You Do
  
  When you have a serious health problem that calls for surgery, the last thing you need is the stress of navigating the health care system to find a skilled surgeon. We have tips to make it easier.
  Mara Gordon.  NPR.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 05:00:38 -0400.
• Explosion outside Kabul University kills 6, wounds 27
  
  A powerful bomb exploded outside the gates of Kabul University in the Afghan capital on Friday, killing at least six people and wounding 27, according to police and health officials.
  CBC News.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:15:36 EDT.
• Police see no reason to launch case against woman, receiving parcel with medicines
  
  A woman, who came to collect a parcel with antispasmodic drugs prohibited in Russia, was detained at a Russian Post office in Moscow
  Tass.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 04:05:58 +0300.
• Alzheimer's gene may impact cognitive health before adulthood
  
  A psychologist asserts that those carrying the APOE4 gene score lower on IQ tests during childhood and adolescence. And the effect was stronger in girls than in boys. ...
  Science Daily.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:48:49 EDT.
• Warrenpoint Harbour: Police and Health and Safety Executive informed of death
  
  Police are at the scene following the "sudden death" of a worker at the port.
  BBC News.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:06:12 GMT.
• Quarterly earnings for healthcare organizations
  
  UnitedHealth Group reported an increase in revenue and net income in the second quarter of 2019, driven by higher Medicare Advantage enrollment and revenue within its insurance business.
  Modern Healthcare.  Modern Healthcare.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:02:25 EDT.
• Ebola: Your questions answered
  
  BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher answers your questions on the disease.
  BBC News.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:20:37 GMT.
• Video game cheaters get a taste of their own medicine
  
  Respawn, the studio behind Apex Legends, is beefing up anti-cheat software, actively seeking out cheaters and auto-banning players before they even get into a match.
  Jefferson Fenner Eammonn Dignam.  Fox News.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:18:49 GMT.
• Parents say kids' oral health not making the grade observes Delta Dental survey
  
  OAK BROOK, Ill., July 18, 2019 -- The end of the academic year signals report card time for millions of households across America. ...
  PR Newswire.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:20:00 +0000.
• 2020 hopeful Steve Bullock says he wouldn't give health care to undocumented immigrants
  
  Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana on Wednesday came out against providing government health care to immigrants who are in the U.S. ...
  Seth Mclaughlin.  Washington Times.  Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:42:05 -0400.
• Dwarfcraft Devices Reissues the SheFuzz
  
  This run will be limited to 50 pieces with a portion of the proceeds going to fund women's health charities.
  Premier Guitar.  Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:05:00 -0400.

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