How to talk to your kids about a healthy weight

Red, yellow, green. It's a system for conveying the healthfulness of foods, and at the center of a debate about how to approach weight loss for children. This month, the company formerly known as Weight Watchers provoked a backlash when it introduced a ...

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CDC says hundreds of detained migrants had mumps

WASHINGTON — A total of 898 detained adult migrants had mumps in the last year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Some cases were confirmed by testing and others were considered “probable” based on symptoms, the ...

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Rise in Lyme disease cases sparks calls for specialist clinics to investigate the illness

With cases of the tick-borne disease soaring, Chris Green talks to victims and reports on a new tracking app. When Karen Robson noticed what looked like an insect bite in the summer of 2013, she naturally did not regard it as much of a cause for concern.

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People's Pharmacy: Migraine preventive medicine makes a difference

Q: About a year ago, I learned about a new migraine medicine called Aimovig. I asked my neurologist if he could prescribe it, since I was averaging nine major headaches and 18 days off work each month. At first, he was reluctant to prescribe Aimovig ...

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Measles case confirmed in central Pennsylvania; here's how to find out if you might have been exposed

A case of measles has been confirmed in central Pennsylvania. People who visited certain locations in York and Hershey, including several WellSpan facilities and the Hershey Theatre, could be affected, according to an alert issued Saturday by the ...

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Measles outbreak grows in Auckland

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Scores of measles cases were reported during the past week in Auckland, New Zealand as health officials now report 778 confirmed cases through today. Image/CDC. Children under the age of 5, and those aged ...

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Our obsession with youth brings too many HRT risks

The latest study on the link between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer delivers worrying news for the million UK women who are using HRT: the risk is double what was previously thought, continuing for some 10 years after the treatment is ...

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DOH urges polio shots; virus detected in sewage

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday appealed to parents to have their children vaccinated against polio, after a test on Manila's sewage showed the existence of the virus that causes the debilitating disease. Health Secretary ...

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Chikungunya Virus May Cause Chronic Joint Pain Among Other Symptoms, Says Study

One of the most prevalent mosquito-borne disease along with malaria and dengue, chikungunya is a viral disease which is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes – including the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The infection, which is ...

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Auckland measles outbreak: Child critically ill in Starship Hospital as measles cases grow

A young measles sufferer is in critical condition in Starship Children's Hospital's intensive care unit, as the number of people infected with the illness in Auckland continues to grow. Starship confirmed today three children were in hospital with the illness; one ...

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Doctors more likely to prescribe opioids at late-day appointments, study says

Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Doctors who run late or schedule late-day appointments are more likely to prescribe opioids to patients, a discovery that might be unexpectedly contributing to the opioid epidemic, a new study says. A patient is 33 percent more likely to receive ...

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Lower risk for heart failure with new type 2 diabetes drug

Date: August 29, 2019; Source: Karolinska Institutet; Summary: The new type of drugs for type 2 diabetes, the so-called SGLT2 inhibitors, are associated with a reduced risk of heart failure and death as well as of major cardiovascular events, a major ...

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Shortages of HRT could last until the middle of next year: Women may have to wait TEN MONTHS for their drugs

Women could be forced to wait up to ten months for some HRT products to return to the shelves. GPs and pharmacies are struggling to supply many leading brands due to manufacturing shortages and supply problems. Among the products expected to be out ...

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How they do it: Lab-grown meat you can eat

TEL AVIV, Israel (CBS) The United Nations says animal agriculture is a leading cause of greenhouse gases and eating less meat could free up millions of acres of land. Companies are now creating real steak and real chicken without slaughtering animals.

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Mumps virus sweeping through detention facilities

Mumps has swept through 57 immigration detention facilities in 19 states since September, according to the first U.S. government report on the outbreaks in the overloaded immigration system. The virus sickened 898 adult migrants and 33 detention center ...

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Health Dept: Human case of EEE confirmed in RI

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health Friday afternoon announced the state's first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) since 2010. Health officials said a person over the age of 50 from West Warwick ...

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Plant-based diets may protect the heart, but lack a vital brain nutrient

Plant-based diets have been the source of a growing number of studies focused primarily on heart health and cancer risk. A number of benefits have been associated with diets that do not contain animal products, assuming they focused on whole foods and ...

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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Old Lyme

Old Lyme — Ledge Light Health District says a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area of Long Acre Lane on Tuesday. Health district officials on Friday urged the public to refrain from approaching wild or stray animals. Rabies can infect all warm-blooded ...

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This diabetes drug cuts heart failure risk by 34%: Study

London: The new type of drugs for type 2 diabetes — SGLT2 inhibitors — are associated with a reduced risk of heart failure by 34 per cent, researchers said. The new SGLT2 inhibitors, which are now a commonly used drug group, reduce blood glucose, they ...

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Measles cases confirmed in 50 schools across Auckland

Measles cases have been confirmed in more than 50 schools in the Auckland region since the beginning of this year's outbreak. There have been 778 cases confirmed in the region as of Saturday, with 19 new diagnoses since Friday, the Auckland Regional ...

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Free Narcan kits available Sept. 14

Mark Rudolph has no doubt he would have carried Narcan, a form of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone, if Michigan residents were allowed to 12 years ago. That's when his 18-year-old son Ryan was battling a drug addiction and eventually died from an ...

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Fast food might contribute to teen depression, new study says

Preteens are known for their defiant attitudes and dramatic mood swings, but over the last decade a much more disturbing characteristic has been increasing: depression. A new study finds that one culprit for a teen's depression might be a high fast-food, low ...

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Tongan church elder keen to highlight impact of measles as free vaccinations launch

By Jessie Chiang for RNZ. A Tongan church elder in Auckland says there needs to be more awareness in the community about the seriousness of measles. Free vaccinations are being offered in South Auckland today as a part of the response to the growing ...

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York County horse contracts rare mosquito-borne disease

A horse in York County tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and had to be euthanized, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. State health officials issued a warning this week about the rare mosquito-borne disease, ...

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KP called major barrier to efforts for polio eradication

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation's Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Polio Eradication has observed that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a major barrier to polio eradication efforts in Pakistan, terming the situation caused by the parallel polio structure in ...

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Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Worcester County

SNOW HILL, Md.- A raccoon in Worcester County has tested positive for rabies. On Aug. 28, an unidentified man brought the sick raccoon in a box to the Nature Center at the Pocomoke River State Park at Shad Landing in Snow Hill. Due to the raccoon's ...

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10 Totally Normal Fears Women Have While Pregnant

There's nothing quite as exciting as finding out you're expecting. However, with this joyous news may come a few fears as pregnant women go through both physical and emotional changes. It's totally normal to have a few scary thoughts during pregnancy, but ...

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With no refusal cases reported 7.1m children vaccinated in fresh polio drive

ISLAMABAD : Around 7.1 million children in 46 districts of the country were administered polio drops in the recent vaccination campaign, according to the government figures. “The recent campaign was successful,” read a statement issued by the Pakistan ...

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Substance Abuse as a World Problem in 2019

Substance abuse refers to the hazardous or harmful use of a psychoactive substance like an illicit drug or alcohol. Continued substance abuse leads to addiction and a whole host of problems. What makes substance abuse so devastating is the fact that it ...

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Two Adults Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Weld County

WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Health officials have identified the first human cases of West Nile Virus this season in Weld County. Both adults are recovering at home and neither was hospitalized, according to officials. An Aedes aegypti mosquito (credit: ...

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How To Support Breastfeeding Moms At Work

As August and National Breastfeeding Awareness Month come to a close, it's important to recognize that this movement needs our attention all year in order to support all nursing moms. While breastfeeding is natural, we have a long way to go before it ...

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Spread of measles to at-risk Pacific Islands 'inevitable' after major New Zealand outbreak

Health professionals scrambling to stop spread after more than 700 measles cases recorded in Auckland this year. Eleanor Ainge Roy in Dunedin. @EleanorAingeRoy. Thu 29 Aug 2019 23.28 EDT Last modified on Thu 29 Aug 2019 23.31 EDT. Share on ...

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'Costs soar at hotel of mum and dad'

Bethany Osborne left home at 19, but now, at 22, she's back in her parents' home in Romford, using their washing machine, eating food from the fridge and watching TV on her dad's Netflix account. "I do my own washing if I get to the machine first. But my mum ...

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Study finds new blood test could detect brain injuries missed by CT scans in minutes

LAKE BLUFF, Ill. - Brain injuries often show no symptoms or immediate effects on a person, but medical experts say they can cause wear and tear on the brain over time. A new study, published Friday in Lancet Neurology, found that a blood test currently ...

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EEE risk level raised to critical in Hampden, Hampshire County communities

GRANBY, Mass. (WWLP) – There are new concerns about EEE in western Massachusetts after a horse in Granby tested positive for the virus. The town of Granby has now been elevated to a critical risk level, the highest there is, meaning there is an excessive ...

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How Safe and Effective Are DEET-based Products for Protection from Mosquitoes

With the threat of dengue, malaria, chikungunya and other mosquito-borne diseases looming large during monsoons, protection from mosquitoes becomes even more important during rains. Many people are apprehensive about the safety of mosquito ...

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New Zealand measles outbreak prompts travel warning

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is asking travelers to make sure they are immunized for measles before traveling to its biggest city, Auckland, as the country faces its worst outbreak in over 22 years. “If you're thinking of traveling into or out of Auckland, ...

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Mass of bone, teeth and hair found in teen's stomach was her own twin

A teenager in India has discovered a mass of bone, teeth and "hairy cheesy material" in her abdomen belonged to her own "twin" who had been growing inside her. The 17-year-old's abdomen gradually increased in size over five years, with the teen telling ...

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How chikungunya virus may cause chronic joint pain

Date: August 29, 2019; Source: PLOS; Summary: A new method for permanently marking cells infected with chikungunya virus could reveal how the virus continues to cause joint pain for months to years after the initial infection, according to a study. Share:.

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New Zealand measles outbreak prompts travel warning

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is asking travelers to make sure they are immunized for measles before traveling to its biggest city, Auckland, as the country faces its worst outbreak in over 22 years. "If you're thinking of traveling into or out of Auckland, ...

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Stonington Spraying for Mosquitoes Amid EEE Threat

A shoreline town is taking precautions after finding mosquitoes infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis, also known as EEE. A fine mist covered the tree line at recreational areas in Stonington Thursday evening. The hope for crews is to strike as many ...

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Doctors fear growing 'epidemic' of severe lung illnesses from vaping

ARLINGTON, Va. (ABC7) — Across the country, 193 people are being treated for a severe lung illness, which doctors believe stems from smoking e-cigarettes or vaping. Five patients have been reported in Maryland, three patients in Virginia. Between 2017 ...

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Mosquito that transmits Zika virus found for first time in Sacramento County, officials say

For the first time, the aggressive day-biting mosquito that can transmit the Zika virus has been discovered in Sacramento County, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District. The Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can carry not only the Zika ...

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New Report Shows Measles Vaccinations Are Down, Religious Exemptions Are Up

Fewer Connecticut kindergarteners are getting vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella, and more students are getting religious exemptions for mandatory vaccines, new data shows. The state Department of Public Health released a summary report ...

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Teenager's 'parasitic twin' finally evicted from her belly

A mass of "hairy cheesy material" has been removed from a teenager's abdomen - all that was left of her twin that failed to grow into a person, doctors say. The 17-year-old Indian girl went to the doctor in 2017 five years after a lump began growing in her ...

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'I would not have kept the baby': Fighting depression in pregnancy

About 450 million people worldwide currently suffer from a mental health condition, making it one of the leading causes of ill health. Could it be that others within their community hold the key to help solve this problem? People in high-income countries often ...

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Exercise in pregnancy improves health of obese mothers by restoring their tissues, mouse study finds

Exercise immediately prior to and during pregnancy restores key tissues in the body, making them better able to manage blood sugar levels and lowering the risk of long term health problems, suggests new research carried out in mice. Researchers at the ...

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Michigan girl fighting for life after diagnosis of rare mosquito-borne disease EEE

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - A Michigan girl is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with a rare mosquito-borne disease. State health officials announced this week there are three suspected cases of eastern equine encephalitis -- also known as EEE or "Triple E" ...

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Study opens up new ways to understand the cause of chronic viral arthritis

Since chikungunya virus emerged in the Americas in 2013, it has infected millions of people, causing fever, headache, rash, and muscle and joint pain. For some people, painful, debilitating arthritis lasts long after the other symptoms have resolved.

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RI Health Department Urges 'Smart Scheduling' To Avoid Mosquitoes

The Rhode Island Department of Health encouraged schools and sports teams to reschedule early morning or dusk outdoor activities. By Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff. Aug 29, 2019 5:47 pm ET. Reply. 0. The Rhode Island Department of Health is encouraging ...

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Fast food may contribute to teen depression, study says

(CNN) -- Preteens are known for their defiant attitudes and dramatic mood swings, but over the last decade a much more disturbing characteristic has been increasing: depression. A new study finds that one culprit may be a high fast-food, low plant-based diet.

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Last year, 176 cases of West Nile virus were reported in Illinois. This year, there have been only 3. Here's why.

CHICAGO — The number of human West Nile virus cases in Illinois has fallen dramatically from last year to this year, but public health officials caution that people shouldn't let their guard down yet. Only three cases of the virus have been reported in patients ...

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Suggested move to plant-based diets risks worsening brain health nutrient deficiency

The momentum behind a move to plant-based and vegan diets for the good of the planet is commendable, but risks worsening an already low intake of an essential nutrient involved in brain health, warns a nutritionist in the online journal BMJ Nutrition, ...

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Mutation that causes rare muscle disease protects against HIV-1 infection

A mutation that causes a type of muscular dystrophy that affects the limbs protects against HIV-1 infection, according to a study published August 29 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Sara Rodríguez-Mora, Mayte Coiras and José Alcamí of the ...

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East Tennessee teen hospitalized for vape-related illness

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Knox County Health Department confirms a case of respiratory illness was associated with vaping, and a local teen said there may be more cases out there, including himself. Harrison Myers is 19 years old. "I started vaping ...

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Study Finds Millions Still Taking Daily Aspirin Despite New Guidelines/Possible Risks

Old habits die hard. Despite evidence of any real benefits and new guidelines by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) not to do so, millions of U.S. adults are still be taking daily aspirin. According to the National ...

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Is it safe to consume high-proteins snacks before bed?

Washington: Researchers found that protein consumption before bed compared to protein consumption during the day does not disturb overnight belly fat metabolism or whole-body fat burn. The findings, published in the journal of "Nutrition", challenged ...

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Healthy Food Is Crucial For Heart Health: Study

Your diet plays an instrumental role in keeping a healthy heart. It is not advisable to randomly eliminate nutrients from your diet, says a latest study. Your diet needs to be balanced and wholesome. The study was published in the journal, 'International Journal ...

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Experts critical of new study linking C-section births and autism

A controversial new metastudy linking higher rates of autism with c-section births is being criticized by experts calling it a perfect example of how correlation does not equal causation. The study suggests children born by cesarean are 33 percent more likely to ...

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Here's why having a dog is good for your heart

Do you love dogs? If so, your adoration for your pup could promote heart health, according to a new report. >> Read more trending news. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic recently conducted a study, published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, ...

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Facilitators and Barriers to the Implementation of the HPV VACs (Vaccinate Adolescents Against Cancers) Program

Purpose and Objectives: The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is an effective but underused method for preventing multiple cancers, particularly cervical cancer. Although interventions have successfully targeted barriers to HPV vaccine uptake in various ...

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HIV/AIDS reaching epidemic level in Pak town

Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) The increase of HIV/AIDS cases in Shahkot, a town in Pakistan's Punjab district, has reached the verge of an epidemic, a law enforcement agency report has revealed. In its report sent to Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, ...

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Do Fungi Play a Role in C. Diff Infection?

Patients with Clostridioides difficile infection had different bacterial and fungal composition in their stool compared with that of uninfected patients, researchers found. Distinct species of fungus and bacteria were enriched in the group of patients with C. difficile ...

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Hepatitis A outbreak continues, Mo. health officials urge food workers to get vaccinated

STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - With more than 400 cases of Hepatitis A in the last two years and counting, Missouri health officials are urging people at risk of getting the virus to get vaccinated. According to the Missouri Department of Health and ...

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Global measles cases three times higher than last year: WHO

GENEVA (Reuters) - Every region in the world, expect the Americas, is experiencing an increase in the number of cases of measles, a vaccine-preventable disease that can kill or disable children, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

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What is the opioid scandal and why could big pharma lose billions?

Few news stories about health have captivated the attention of the US public as much over the last few years as the opioid scandal. More than 400,000 people are said to have died as a result of it in the US alone. It has been called a "uniquely American ...

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Robotic thread could tackle strokes before worst damage

Scientists have developed a thread-like robot that could glide through the brain's blood vessels to tackle the blockages that cause strokes. The device, which is about half a millimetre thick and several centimetres long, is designed to deliver drugs inside the ...

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Red, red wine… 'good for digestive system'

Washington, United States | AFP | Time to raise a glass to your gut health? Scientists at King's College London have found that red wine drinkers have a greater diversity of bacteria in their digestive tracts, a marker of gastrointestinal health, than those who ...

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SK students hear talk on HPV virus

Medical and community professionals spoke to South Kortright Central School faculty and staff at the school for an educational panel on the importance of the human papillomavirus vaccine Wednesday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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A rare mosquito-borne virus leaves Michigan teen hospitalized on ventilator

DETROIT – A 14-year-old Michigan girl is in serious condition at a Kalamazoo hospital, where her mother says that she is being treated for eastern equine encephalitis. The rare but dangerous virus, which is passed to humans and horses through the bite of ...

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What is Alternate-Day Fasting, and is it Even Safe? Here's What Nutritionists Have to Say

Let's get real for a sec: The thought of any kind of fasting diet sounds like the exact opposite of fun (and is likely making your stomach growl at the mere thought of it). And yet, it seems to be the weight-loss trend that just won't go away (think: OMAD, and the 5:2 ...

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Editorial: Release school-by-school measles vaccination data

The issue: Numerous measles outbreaks this year, including in nearby New York, generated alarm about the sometimes deadly disease that by the year 2000 seemed eradicated. But as parents sought exemptions to state laws requiring immunization before ...

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Michigan girl in critical condition with rare mosquito-borne EEE virus

A teenage girl from Michigan was fighting for her life on Wednesday after contracting the rare Eastern equine encephalitis virus, her mother said. Savannah DeHart, 14, came down with what seemed like a simple headache earlier this month, but within days, ...

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Drug Safety Warning Issued for Hepatitis C Drugs

Mavyret, Zepatier, or Vosevi have resulted in rare instances of worsening liver function or liver failure when used to treat Hepatitis C in patients with moderate to severe liver impairment, as indicated in reports issued to the FDA. According to the FDA, each of ...

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Syphilis rates jump 400% in Ottawa over 5 years

A disease we once thought we could eradicate is now rapidly on the rise around the world and here in Ottawa. Syphilis rates have gone up more than 400 percent in this city over the last five years. Health experts know who is contracting syphilis but they say it ...

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FDA warns about rare instances of liver injury, failure with HCV therapies

The FDA has received reports that the use of Mavyret, Zepatier or Vosevi to treat chronic hepatitis C in patients with moderate to severe liver disease has resulted in rare cases of liver injury or liver failure, according to a drug safety communication.

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MIT Researchers Designed this Robotic Worm to Burrow Into Human Brains

Robotics engineers at MIT have built a threadlike robot worm that can be magnetically steered to deftly navigate the extremely narrow and winding arterial pathways of the human brain. One day it could be used to quickly clear blockages and clots that ...

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Digital technology use not linked to risk of depression in teens: Study

New US research has found that despite the common belief that technology is bad for mental health, spending time on smartphones and other devices may not be a factor in teenage depression after all. Carried out by researchers at the University of California ...

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What we don't know about prenatal opioid exposure

Pregnancy can be a time of anxious uncertainty, particularly if there are any risks of complications. The question always arises, from parents, grandparents, friends and others: "Will the baby be OK?" In cases where the baby has been exposed to opioids in the ...

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700 free vaccines and counting, Pinellas County fighting hepatitis A outbreak on the streets

With a cooler full of vaccines inside a red wagon, the foot team with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is working to eradicate an epidemic of hepatitis A one vaccine at a time. The program started on June 1. Since then, the ...

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Childhood cancer in the spotlight in September

ONE out of 408 children under the age of 16 can get childhood cancer. This is according to the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA. September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Communications coordinator at CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation ...

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Paleo diet: 3 foods that are a complete NO-NO

We Indians usually follow a 3-meal per day pattern, which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. And mostly, all the three meals are heavy and calorie-laden, which is not advisable for good health. Thus, we Indians are someone who can greatly benefit from ...

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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in New Hampshire

Mosquitoes in New Hampshire have tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year, officials said Tuesday. The insects were collected in Manchester on August 21, the state Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement.

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Graphene film promising for blocking mosquitoes

Health officials are touting a new protection against bloodsucking insects amid reports of a rare mosquito-borne disease that has infected four people in Massachusetts, killing one woman. Researchers conducting a study funded by the National Institute of ...

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Two-week-old baby dies after brain swelled so much it pushed through her skull

A TWO-week-old baby died after its brain swelled so much it pushed through her skull. Chloe Louise Hince, 18, and Josh Simpson, 21, watched little Arianna-Mai Simpson die on August 15, after a five day battle with liver failure. Chloe Louise Hince, 18, and ...

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What you need to know about the deadly mosquito-borne illness Eastern equine encephalitis

A rare, potentially deadly mosquito-transmitted illness called Eastern equine encephalitis has been reported in at least three states. There have been four recorded cases in Massachusetts, including one case in which the person died, while there have been ...

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When should you get your teeth cleaned?

If you went to your dentist for a check-up and dental clean in the last year, give yourself a pat on the back. Not everyone loves the dentist, but research shows people who visit at least once a year for preventative care are happier with their smile. Regular ...

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Friday Night Lights at risk in EEE zones

Communities bordering critical- or high-risk zones for the deadly mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis virus are struggling with whether they should call off night football, soccer and field hockey games. Brockton, which borders critical-risk Easton, ...

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Vaccinations at Auckland churches and shopping malls being considered in fight against measles

The Government is bringing in reinforcements to the fight against an Auckland measles outbreak - looking to set up vaccination stations at churches and shopping malls. It comes as now 700 cases of the contagious disease have been confirmed in the city, ...

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1000 percent cigarette price hike pushed

BAGUIO CITY – Anti-smoking crusaders want to raise cigarette prices by 1,000 percent and capitalize on President Duterte's campaign against cigarette smoking, an official of the World Health Organization said during a smoke-free summit here on Tuesday.

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HPV: What gynecologists say parents and young women & men should know

COLUMBIA, S.C. — National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is a campaign held each August to highlight the importance of vaccination in the prevention of serious, sometimes deadly, disease of people of all ages. According to the CDC most children ...

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Does the US Unnecessarily Discard Donor Kidneys?

Deceased-donor kidneys are twice as likely to be discarded in the United States as they are in France, according to a study published online August 26 in JAMA Internal Medicine. "The high discard rate of deceased-donor kidneys is a major concern for the ...

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UAMS bringing millions for HIV and AIDS research

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A local hospital is bringing in millions to put towards HIV and AIDS education and prevention. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, a little more than 6,000 people living in Arkansas have HIV or AIDS. Recently UAMS was ...

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Give boys HPV vaccine to stop cervical cancer, urge Laura Brennan's family

Parents of boys in their first year of secondary school should ensure that they get the HPV vaccine after it is rolled out next week, the family of a late cervical cancer campaigner has urged. Laura Brennan died in March aged 26 after contracting cervical cancer.

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South Auckland measles outbreak: Nurses could vaccinate in malls, schools and churches

Nurses could be rostered in south Auckland shopping centres, schools and churches to vaccinate for measles, as the community battles an outbreak. New Zealand is experiencing the worst measles outbreak it has seen in two decades. Counties Manukau ...

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OxyContin maker, government attorneys in settlement talks

State attorneys general and lawyers representing local governments said Tuesday they are in active settlement talks with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the prescription painkiller OxyContin that is facing billions of dollars in potential liability for its role in the ...

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Health officials confirm case of Hepatitis A at Woodstock restaurant

People who visited the restaurant between August 6 and 22 are asked to called Southwestern Public Health. CBC News · Posted: Aug 27, 2019 6:44 PM ET | Last Updated: in a day. Immunization clinics are being offered to individuals who may have been at ...

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Alternate-day fasting associated with weight loss

(Reuters Health) - People who start fasting every other day may lose more weight than they would if they stuck to their usual eating habits, a small study suggests. The 60 healthy people in the four-week study were not overweight. Researchers randomly ...

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State recommends hepatitis A vaccine for all food workers

Sam Owens | MLive.com. RN Debbie Werette prepares four vaccinations and a nasal spray flu vaccine for Kaitlynn Palmer, 11, in this 2015 file photo. Sam Owens | MLive.com. 0. By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com. The Alabama Department of Public ...

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Students will have to meet new vaccine requirements next school year

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii students will have to meet new immunization requirements in the upcoming school year, including showing evidence of having received the HPV vaccine by the time they enter seventh grade, the state Health ...

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Florida Man Who Contracted Flesh-Eating Bacteria Has 25 Percent of His Skin Removed

David Ireland of Orlando, Florida initially went to the emergency room last week to treat his flu-like symptoms. By Joelle Goldstein. August 27, 2019 12:53 AM. FB Twitter More. Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print. David Ireland. Go Fund Me. A Florida ...

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Here's why doctors think vaping is behind recent severe illnesses

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health issued new numbers Monday that show reported cases of vaping-related illnesses has quadrupled in the past week. The numbers jumped from five cases to 21 reported cases. Epidemiologist Keegan ...

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US health leaders play anti-vaxxers at their own game

Public health experts in the US are trying to beat “anti-vaxxers” at their own game by using new tactics to stem the spread of misinformation about vaccines, as the country suffers its largest measles outbreak in 27 years. More than a thousand Americans have ...

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Japan's GHIT ramps up fight against neglected diseases

Innovation sometimes comes from unexpected sources. An experimental new test for tuberculosis draws on Japanese photographic technology that has been adapted for medical research. The Fujifilm process uses silver film to detect low concentrations of ...

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Season's first human West Nile cases reported in Larimer County

The season's first human cases of West Nile virus in Larimer County have been confirmed in Wellington and Fort Collins. The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment confirmed the first cases Monday. Neither of the people infected was ...

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Experts warn dengue outbreaks could spread as temperatures rise

Scientists expect warming temperatures to lead to worse dengue outbreaks in places the disease already lurks, and outbreaks in brand new places. Record-breaking dengue outbreaks around the region have scientists and medical professionals questioning ...

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Buy a personal medical cover even if you have govt benefits

It would be advisable to continue with the retiree employee medical benefits that the government provides your father and in addition to this, you need to buy an individual health policy for your father to take care of the increasing medical expenses. It is always ...

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The survivors caring for children orphaned by Ebola

More than 1,300 children have been left orphaned and over 2,400 children separated from their parents or caregivers since the start of the Ebola outbreak in August last year. The epidemic - dubbed the world's second-largest Ebola outbreak in history - has ...

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Florida man loses 25 percent of skin to flesh-eating bacteria, wife says

A Florida man has undergone three operations, which removed about 25 percent of his skin, and is scheduled for one more after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria, his wife said. David Ireland, 50, of Orlando, Fla. started having flu-like symptoms, including ...

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Teen Says Smartwatch Saved His Life After Detecting Extremely High Heart Rate

When 13-year-old Austin Hardison received a smartwatch for Christmas last year, he probably had no idea that it would one day lead to a heart condition diagnosis. The Arizona teen said that he felt lightheaded one day this month while watching television, ...

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New cancer therapy to heat, destroy tumors excels in clinical trial

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- A new cancer therapy using nanoparticles to heat and destroy tumors showed encouraging results in a clinical trial. The study published on Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported ...

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More sites added for potential measles exposure in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Valley health officials added new locations Monday where a teen international traveler that tested positive for measles could have exposed others. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health said in a press release that Arizona Mills Mall, ...

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Exercise could help thousands of patients taking statins from suffering muscle pain

Average train could be the antidote to the commonest facet impact of statins, researchers imagine. Hundreds of sufferers taking the cholesterol-busting drugs expertise muscle ache after taking the drugs. And scientists now declare they know why, in a ...

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Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia?

LONDON — Air pollution chokes lungs and shortens lives and is also linked to a higher risk of mental illnesses, said researchers last Tuesday in a study based on health data from millions of patients in the United States and Denmark. People exposed to ...

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WHO: Possible to Defeat Malaria, But Probably Not Soon

No media source currently available. 0:00 0:06:12 0:00. Direct link. 128 kbps | MP3 · 64 kbps | MP3. Pop-out player. From VOA Learning English, this is the Health and Lifestyle report. The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is possible to defeat the ...

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Maricopa County reveals more sites where people may have been exposed to measles

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- State and county health officials say they've identified more places around the Valley where people may have been exposed to measles earlier this month. Last week, County health officials warned that a teenage international ...

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Everything you need to know about the keto diet

Although the ketogenic diet has been around for nearly 100 years, it has really risen in popularity only recently. Originally developed to treat epilepsy in the 1920s, researchers have now unearthed a long list of health benefits associated with the diet, which ...

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Eating too much as a baby may alter DNA and speed up aging, mouse study suggests

How a lot you eat as a child could decide the way you age: Overfed infants have DNA adjustments usually seen in center age, mouse examine finds. Mice that had been allowed to eat as a lot as they needed as infants shortly turned chubby and confirmed ...

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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572 mn in opioids trial

WASHINGTON - An Oklahoma judge ordered US health care giant Johnson & Johnson on Monday to pay $572 million in damages for its role in fostering the state's opioid addiction crisis. In the first civil trial of a drugmaker over an epidemic that has caused ...

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Scientists identify potential cause of statin-related muscle pain

An international team of BHF-funded researchers may have discovered why some people experience muscle pain after taking statins. The research, published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science, could help doctors prevent a known side effect of statins ...

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Graphene clothing to keep bugs at bay

Clothing lined with the “super material” graphene could block mosquito bites and help to prevent the spread of tropical diseases. Researchers in the United States found that the ultra-thin but exceptionally strong material could act as a barrier that the insects ...

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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay US$572m in landmark US opioid trial

WASHINGTON (AFP) - An Oklahoma judge ordered US health care giant Johnson & Johnson on Monday to pay US$572 million (S$793 million) in damages for its role in fostering the state's opioid addiction crisis. In the first civil trial of a drugmaker over an ...

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Filipinos fight dengue with frogs and fish

THE PHILIPPINES: Filipinos are employing every possible natural means to help stamp out dengue as the number of people who have contracted the mosquito-borne illness reached 188,000 since January 1. In the village of Old Balara in suburban Quezon ...

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Could data help us tell Dengue's future?

BANGKOK — In the Philippines more than 622 people—most of whom are children under five years old—have died from dengue so far this year. The country is seeing more than 5,100 new cases each week. In at least one province, tents are serving as ...

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Salk researchers develop new gene-editing tool to target broad range of mutations, cell types

The ability to edit genes in living organisms offers the opportunity to treat a plethora of inherited diseases. However, many types of gene-editing tools are unable to target critical areas of DNA, and creating such a technology has been difficult as living tissue ...

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Possible link between air pollution and psychiatric disorders, study says

An international study led by the University of Chicago has found a possible link between air pollution and higher rates of mental illness. The study, published in the PLOS Biology open source journal and led by Andrey Rzhetsky at the University of Chicago, ...

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Discovery of 'Hidden' Outbreak Hints That Zika Virus Can Spread Silently

Just when international fears of contracting Zika began to fade in 2017, an undetected outbreak was peaking in Cuba–a mere 300 miles off the coast of Miami. A team of scientists at Scripps Research, working in concert with several other organizations, ...

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This skin patch can painlessly attack cancer cells in one minute

Washington: Researchers have developed a new skin patch that could efficiently deliver medication to attack melanoma cancer cells. The study, which will be presented at the 'American Chemical Society Fall 2019 National Meeting', is an advance toward ...

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We all benefit from fully vaccinated communities

Dear Dr. Roach • I read your column on vaccinations and was bothered about one issue that has not been addressed. Who are “anti-vaxxers” putting at risk by not having their kids vaccinated? Primarily others of like minds, it seems to me. Those who are ...

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First death in US tied to e-cigarette use as CDC reports nearly 200 vaping-related hospitalizations

Officials from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reporting the death of an adult with severe respiratory illness. The death is being linked to e-cigarette use, with the CDC now reporting almost 200 vaping-related cases of severe lung disease ...

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Preventive Medicine: Keto, balance, and the weight of the world

A colleague asked me if I thought a recent article in the New York Times on the health effects of the ketogenic diet by Anahad O'Connor was balanced. In a superficial sense, the answer might have been “yes.” O'Connor considered pros and cons, noted ...

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City crows may have high cholesterol because they eat fast food

Crows living in urban areas have higher blood cholesterol levels than their rural counterparts. That may be due to humans feeding them, and the fast food we leave behind. Crows are “experts at raiding human trash cans and dumpsters,” says Andrea ...

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How diabetes can increase cancer risk: DNA damaged by high blood sugar

Date: August 25, 2019; Source: American Chemical Society; Summary: For years, scientists have been trying to solve a medical mystery: Why do people with diabetes have an increased risk of developing some forms of cancer? Today, researchers report a ...

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Crows love cheeseburgers. And now they're getting high cholesterol.

As a child, Andrea Townsend loved feeding her backyard sparrows and chickadees, but she wondered if it was good for them. Townsend is now an ornithologist at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, and she still cares about what birds are eating. Usually ...

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Mass. woman in Bristol County dies after EEE infection

A southern Bristol County woman who became the fourth confirmed human case of the EEE virus in Massachusetts this year has died, according to her family and a local union. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the infection of a ...

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The Department of Health Recommends all Pre-teens Get the HPV Vaccine

In continuing coverage: A vaccine that could prevent about 92 percent of cancers caused by HPV. Yesterday we told you about a new CDC report that says nearly 44,000 cancers associated with HPV were reported each year from 2012 to 2016. Researchers ...

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Massachusetts woman dies from rare EEE virus, 3 others infected

At least four people in Massachusetts have contracted the rare Eastern equine encephalitis virus, including one woman who died, officials and family members said Sunday. Laurie Sylvia, a 59-year-old realtor, contracted the disease, which is spread by ...

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We eat a credit-card worth of plastic a week. Do water filters help?

A new review by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found that the potential health risks from consuming microplastics in our drinking water are not yet known. Microplastics are “ubiquitous” in the food we eat and in drinking water, both bottled and tap, ...

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Three polio cases detected in KP, two in Sindh

ISLAMABAD: Five more children — three from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two from Sindh — have tested positive for poliovirus, it emerged on Sunday. With the latest addition, the number of polio cases in the country has climbed to 58 this year, indicating a ...

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'He still had many years::' Daughter speaks out after West Nile Virus claims life of father

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Angelica Martinez can't help but smile when she talks about her dad Robert Diaz. "My dad was a happy person; he always smiled. I don't think I could find a person that said they disliked my father," she said. Diaz was 84 years old, ...

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Sleep-deprived nation: the disorders keeping you awake

How do you feel right now? Full of energy or a little tired? For four out of five of you, the answer will be a drowsy 'yes' to the latter. Ireland is a sleep-deprived nation. Surveys show that only 20pc of us reckon we're getting enough sleep and, in a poll of 14 ...

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'I knew nothing about stroke until I had one aged 43'

A stroke three years ago at the age of 43 turned Shaun Wilson's world upside down. Having returned to work earlier this year, he's on a mission to raise awareness about the increase of stroke in younger people and how, with the right help and support, you ...

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New fears over the spread of mumps and measles as schools reopen

Children and students are at increased risk of mumps as they return to school or college after the summer holidays, experts have warned. Health watchdogs have also renewed appeals to parents to make sure that their children are given the MMR vaccine to ...

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See Something, Say Something? 3 Flagler School Board Members Say Not If It's Cancer.

The Flagler County School Board this week missed a chance to save lives. That's strange, because we hardly go a day in schools anymore without hearing the importance of safety, protection, see something, say something. The school board even cheered a ...

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4th human EEE case confirmed in Massachusetts; woman reported to have virus dies

A fourth human case of the Eastern equine encephalitis virus was confirmed by laboratory testing, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Sunday. Officials said a woman over the age of 50 from southern Bristol County was infected with the EEE ...

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Three more polio cases reported in KP, two from Hyderabad

PESHAWAR: At a time when the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is launching the anti-polio campaign after a break of four months from Monday, three more children fell prey to the poliovirus in the province on Sunday, officials confirmed. The National ...

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Mosquitoes are on the move due to climate change, and they could bring diseases

Sharks have nothing on mosquitoes, the most dangerous predator humanity has ever known. That's the central message of historian Timothy Winegard's new book, The Mosquito: A Human History of our Deadliest Predator. Story continues below. Related ...

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Restless leg syndrome nearly triples suicide risk

People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) may be at significantly higher risk of suicide and self-harm, warns a new study. Using Big Data, the researchers found that people with restless legs syndrome had a 2.7- fold higher risk of suicide or self-harm, even if ...

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Thanks to Fluffy, your heart health may be improving

Your dog might be your heart's best friend, if a new study is any indication. Researchers found that compared with people who had no pets, dog owners tended to have fewer risk factors for heart disease: They got more exercise, and had healthier diets and ...

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Diabetes Could Raise Cancer Risk Because of How High Blood Sugar Levels Affect DNA

People with diabetes could be more likely to develop cancer because of how high blood sugar levels affect DNA, researchers believe. A higher level of blood glucose appears to spike how much damage DNA suffers, according to researchers at City of Hope ...

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Lack of sleep can be the cause of heart attack

Washington: People suffering from insomnia may have a higher risk of coronary artery ailment, heart failure, and stroke, suggests a study. The study was published in the journal -- Circulation. Previous observational studies have found an association between ...

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Illinois patient's death may be first in US tied to vaping

CHICAGO (AP) — Health officials said Friday that an Illinois patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died and that they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative that has become popular with teens ...

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A diet app for kids is hard to swallow

Last September Weight Watchers changed its name. It had already rebranded, having dropped 600,000 subscribers and shifted its focus to “wellness” rather than diets, so a name change was not a huge surprise. But what was a surprise was its insistence that ...

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Having a pet dog may result in healthier heart, a study suggests

A recent study has revealed that owning a pet, primarily a dog, may help in reviving the cardiovascular health. The study was published in the journal 'Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes'. Researchers examined the association of pet ...

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Did you know the science behind an itch?

Researchers have discovered how neurons in the spinal cord help transmit signals to the brain to scratch that itch. Their findings, which have been published in the Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials, will help contribute to a better ...

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WHO says eradicating malaria 'can be done'

Global malaria infection and death rates have remained virtually unchanged since 2015. "However, malaria cases are increasing in the highest burden countries, and we are working with partners to do more to reignite and accelerate progress to drive malaria ...

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Insomnia associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke: Study

According to a new study published in the journal Circulation, insomnia is linked to higher risk of cardiovascular ailments. ANI | Published: August 25, 2019 10:52 am. Facebook share · Twitter share · Share on Whatsapp. Tags: insomnia complications ...

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US man 'on death's door' after vaping-related lung failure

​Within days, Alexander Mitchell had gone from being a 20-year-old hiking enthusiast to being kept alive by two machines forcing air into and out of his lungs and oxygenating his blood outside of his body. "He went from being sick to being on death's door in ...

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Illinois patient's death may be first in US tied to vaping

CHICAGO (AP) — Health officials said Friday an Illinois patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died and they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative that has become popular with teens and ...

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Siobhan O'Connor: Parents in Ireland need to take blame for feeding children into early graves

Mums, we need to talk about fattism – if we can't own up to the fact we are feeding our kids into an early grave it's game over. If I see an overweight child walking down the street, I immediately blame the parents. We aren't allowed to fat shame in Ireland but it's ...

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Current tactics cannot win war on malaria, experts say

Experts now say the world may not win the war against malaria using current strategies. According to scientists, the fight has stalled and it requires massive investment and well as political leadership. The World Health Organisation targets to reduce the ...

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Keto and Paleo diets: what they leave out might just be what you need - and you may gain weight, not lose it

When it comes to dieting trends, Hong Kong can be a little late to the party. "Hong Kong is behind when it comes to fad diets, and right now it is all about keto," says Heanney Banks, a Hong Kong-based "fitfluencer" and health coach. "You can now buy ...

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One man's brush with death after vaping-related lung failure

"In all honesty, I was preparing to plan a funeral for my child," says father of Utah man whose case is among almost 200 being probed by state and federal officials. Written By: Washington Post | Aug 24th 2019 - 2pm. Alexander Mitchell's lungs had stopped ...

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One man's brush with death after vaping-related lung failure

Within days, Alexander Mitchell had gone from being a 20-year-old hiking enthusiast to being kept alive by two machines forcing air into and out of his lungs and oxygenating his blood outside of his body. "He went from being sick to being on death's door in ...

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Unable to conceive? New technologies offer fresh hope to childless couples

There is nothing more heart breaking for a sexually active couple than having to give up their hopes on having a baby, after not using any birth control measures. Although not as common a problem as in the US, where it is said that infertility affects more than ...

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New Federal Investigation Into Vaping Prompts Alert From Oregon Health Officials

Public health officials in Oregon are asking medical professionals to be on the lookout for severe respiratory illnesses among people who use e-cigarettes. The warning comes a few days after the federal Centers for Disease Control announced it was ...

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Here's why having a dog is good for your heart

Do you love dogs? If so, your adoration for your pup could promote heart health, according to a new report. » RELATED: Dog owners happier than cat owners, survey find. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic recently conducted a study, published in the Mayo ...

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Wisconsin vaping investigations see an uptick, health officials warn public

MADISON (WKOW) — After one person died in Illinois after being hospitalized with a severe respiratory illness after recently vaping, Wisconsin officials are reminding people of the “unknown” dangers of e-cigarettes. According to the Illinois Department of ...

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Measles-stricken New Zealand girl visited Disneyland, other California destinations

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A teenage girl from New Zealand sick with measles visited Disneyland and other popular tourist stops across Southern California earlier this month, possibly infecting others, local government health officials warned. FILE PHOTO: A ...

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Ebola virus spreads to new areas in Eastern DRC, WHO Reports

The World Health Organisation said Friday that the deadly Ebola virus had spread to new areas in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The number of cases was 2,934, including 1,965 deaths, it said. Ebola. FILE – An ambulance waits next to a ...

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Mum forced to breastfeed baby on train floor after 'not one passenger' offers up their seat

A young mum has been forced to breastfeed her baby on a filthy train floor because a carriage full of commuters refused to give up their seats. Sophie Molineux, 22, her toddler Chester Moore and partner Rob Moore boarded the train in the British county of ...

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release 2019-2020 flu guidelines

The CDC has released its 2019-2020 flu guidelines, just before the season begins. The CDC has flu activity listed as low right now, but that will change in the coming months. They estimate there were about 43 million cases last year and about 61,000 deaths.

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Mother who inspired millions in her fight to get a liver dies at 39

(CNN) - Erika Zak, the mother who inspired millions through her resilience to fight for a liver transplant, died early Friday during surgery, her husband, Scott Powers, told CNN. She was 39. Her death came after a liver became available Thursday afternoon, ...

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New Slap Bracelet-Like Sensor Studies Heart Cells in Unprecedented Detail

Researchers have created a new kind of sensor that wraps around cultured heart cell tissue, allowing them to study how these cells interact with one another as they would in the human body in response to different treatments.

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State sees second death from West Nile Virus

Local and state health officials are urging people to stay vigilant about protecting themselves from mosquito bites as California recorded the second death from West Nile Virus and more mosquitoes capable of transmitting Zika have been detected in the ...

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If you have chronic lower back pain, acupressure could provide some relief—here's how

No shade to Western medicine, but the Chinese variety is by far my fave. My acupuncturist saved my life (hyperbole alert!) during an excessively painful egg freezing cycle, and I now rely on her for everything from herbal medicine to relationship advice (only ...

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'Respiratory distress': Vaping Texas teenager kept alive by hospital machines after his lungs collapsed

Tryston Zohfeld was left fighting for life in intensive care after puffing on e-cigarettes. The 17-year-old realised something was wrong when he began losing weight and felt wiped out. He said: “I was tired all the time. My energy was low.” From there, his ...

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Lyme disease symptoms: Three parts of your body you should always check for tick bites

LYME disease may have an innocent sounding name, but it's a nasty condition transmitted by ticks which, left untreated, can lead to severe health problems. Here are three parts of body you should always check after visiting grassy and woodland areas, ...

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Research: Strong memories are encoded by teams of neurons working together in synchrony —

Why is it that you can remember the name of your childhood best friend that you haven't seen in years yet easily forget the name of a person you just met a moment ago? In other words, why are some memories stable over decades, while others fade within ...

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WHO urges investment drive as malaria fight stalls

GENEVA, Switzerland – The global fight against malaria has stalled and requires massive investment as well as political leadership, the United Nations (UN) health agency warned in a report published Friday, August 23. "The world is at a crossroads.

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More Minnesota teens getting HPV vaccines, still work to do

Updated: August 23, 2019 05:53 PM. The CDC released new data this week showing more Minnesota teens are getting HPV vaccines. The Minnesota chapter of the American Cancer Society and the state's Department of Health (MDH) said that's promising ...

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Massachusetts health officials fret over 'most intense' EEE levels in years; 3rd case confirmed

There are now three confirmed human cases of the potentially fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus in Massachusetts, and state health officials say these are the most intense levels of EEE activity the Bay State has seen in years. A Franklin County man over ...

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Biden pledges to end HIV epidemic by 2025 — five years earlier than Trump

HANOVER, New Hampshire — 2020 Democratic front-runner Joe Biden pledged to end the HIV epidemic within five years after being elected, a timeline that would cut in half a similar goal set by the Trump administration. The former vice president, speaking ...

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Possible to eradicate malaria, but probably not soon: UN

LONDON: The World Health Organisation says it's theoretically possible to wipe out malaria, but probably not with the imperfect vaccine and other control methods being used at the moment. Dr Pedro Alonso, the UN health agency's global malaria director, ...

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Third locally transmitted dengue fever case confirmed in Miami-Dade County

The third locally transmitted case of dengue fever this year has been confirmed in Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Health announced Friday. The first case of the mosquito-borne ailment was confirmed in March. The second came earlier this ...

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Officials: Teen at dance competition in Arizona had measles

PHOENIX — Public health officials say a teenager competing in the World Hip Hop Championship in Phoenix has measles and may have exposed others at the dance competition. The Maricopa County Public Health Department said Friday the teen was ...

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Want a healthy heart? Get a dog, study suggests

Fido is good for your heart. Dog owners are more active, eat better and have healthier blood sugar levels, the study found — all of which translates into better cardiovascular health, a new study by the Mayo Clinic suggests. The health benefits were evident ...

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Teen dance competitor tests positive for measles in Phoenix, may have exposed others

PHOENIX, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- County health officials say a teenage international traveler competing in the World Hip Hop Dance Championship at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix recently has tested positive for measles and may have exposed others to ...

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Death of courtesy? Mum forced to breastfeed on train floor after no-one gave up seat

While it has been common courtesy for decades to willingly give up a seat on public transport for elderly, disabled or pregnant passengers, could that once honoured and proud tradition be dying out? And with it, society's manners as a whole? A mother in the ...

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Local diabetes program earns nod from CDC

Cary Medical Center has received notice that the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded “preliminary recognition” to ...

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Dallas County and agencies are ramping up efforts to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Can it be done?

Dallas County and other local governments are doubling down on their commitment to battle AIDS after declines in HIV infections have slowed in recent years. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and mayors from Addison, Balch Springs, DeSoto, Grand Prairie ...

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State to spray pesticides at Pachaug State Forest to block spread of Eastern Equine Encephalitis mosquitoes

Fears that an outbreak of mosquitoes carrying the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus could turn deadly have convinced Connecticut officials to close campgrounds and begin pesticide spraying in Pachaug State Forest. The anti-mosquito spraying of ...

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UN: Possible to eradicate malaria, but probably not soon

LONDON — The World Health Organization says it's theoretically possible to wipe out malaria, but probably not with the flawed vaccine and other control methods being used at the moment. Dr. Pedro Alonso, the U.N. health agency's global malaria director, ...

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Measles warning after two infected people return to Sydney

NSW Health has urged overseas travellers to be vaccinated for the measles after two people returned home to Sydney with the disease last week. A health warning has been issued after the infected duo, who returned from New Zealand and South America ...

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Want to avoid an early death? Get moving, a study says

The medical journal BMJ published a report today that links higher levels of physical activity at any intensity to a lower risk of early death in middle-age and older people. Previous studies have repeatedly suggested that any type of sedentary behavior, such as ...

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Blood test 'may detect ovarian cancer up to two years earlier'

Researchers in Belfast say a blood test may detect ovarian cancer up to two years earlier. Scientists developed a simple screening method involving a biomarker made up of four proteins seen together. The study, published in the journal Nature, involved the ...

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Australian agencies investigate Hepatitis A outbreak

Two health agencies in Australia are investigating a cluster of hepatitis A infections in the South Korean community. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Health Directorate and New South Wales (NSW) Health reported eight adults of South Korean heritage ...

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Australian men live longer than other males in the world

Australian men are now living longer than any other group of males in the world, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). The study introduces a new way of measuring life expectancy, accounting for the historical mortality ...

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Owning a Dog Could Boost Heart Health, Say Scientists

Dog owners are more likely to have better heart health, scientists have found in a study. The research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings involved 1,769 people aged between 25 to 64-year-old living in the city of Brno in the Czech Republic.

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Passenger carrying infectious measles on Wellington to Auckland flight

Passengers on a flight from Wellington to Auckland have been advised to check their immunity to measles after a fellow passenger unknowingly flew with the disease. Regional Public Health (RPH) said in a statement the infectious passenger was on flight ...

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Study: Hospital Readiness Key to Preventing Pediatric Deaths

Hospitals that weren't well-prepared for emergency pediatric care were more deadly for their young patients, a new analysis shows. By Katelyn Newman, Staff Writer Aug. 23, 2019. By Katelyn Newman, Staff Writer Aug. 23, 2019, at 12:15 a.m.. More.

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Its Wednesday, so more restaurants with Hepatitis A problems

According to the Peninsula Health District, people who ate or drank something at two Newport News restaurants in early August might be at risk of contracting Hepatitis A. A food handler who worked at both Kebab House at 980 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and ...

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Measles alert: Travellers from Los Angeles to Auckland, total 616 cases in region

Passengers who travelled on a flight from Los Angeles to Auckland last Saturday night are being warned they may have been exposed to measles. Dr Maria Poynter of Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) said an Auckland resident was ...

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McLean County experiencing outbreak of highly contagious disease

BLOOMINGTON — McLean County is experiencing an outbreak of a highly contagious disease and health officials are responding by making vaccine available, especially for people at greater risk of the virus. Hepatitis A, which began a nationwide rise in ...

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Why Even Breast Cancer Survivors Should Get Tested for BRCA

New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) call for more women to be tested for mutations on the BRCA gene. Mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene can increase your risk of breast cancer by about 45 to 65 percent and your ...

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Woman says popular 'Keto' diet changed her life

Most people who want to lose weight have tried some sort of diet and have either failed or succeeded. But, their is one popular trend showing results, and it could be around for the long haul. You feel like you've tried every trick in the book but those extra ...

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Passenger with measles on LA to Auckland flight may have spread the disease, health authority says

Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) says a person who travelled on a flight from Los Angeles to Auckland last week may have infected non-immune passengers. ARPHS Public Health Medicine specialist Dr Maria Poynter says an Auckland ...

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Africa begins countdown to being polio free as Nigeria marks 3 years without disease

The continent's last case of polio caused by the wild virus was detected on Aug. 21, 2016, in Nigeria. Africa is expected to be certified free of wild polio by early next year following an independent evaluation process, although vaccine-derived cases of the ...

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Invasive mosquito species detected in Newman

NEWMAN - A non-native mosquito species capable of transmitting Zika and other diseases often linked to tropical climates has been detected in Newman. David Heft, general manager of the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District, told Mattos Newspapers ...

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West Nile virus outbreak declared in Las Vegas area

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. In the Las Vegas/Clark County area, health officials have declared an outbreak of West Nile virus (WNV) after receiving reports of 28 cases of the disease in humans – the highest case count in a season since the virus ...

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Breathing polluted air is deadlier than previously believed, new study claims

Rising levels of pollution worldwide are increasing the likelihood that people will die early, according to a sweeping new study. The New England Journal of Medicine examined levels of particulate matter and daily death rates in 652 cities in 24 countries over ...

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WHO says eradicating malaria 'can be done', but first aim is to control it

London, Reuters - Eradicating malaria is biologically feasible and a lofty aim, the World Health Organization said on Friday, but the focus for now should be getting the funds, tools and political will to control it. FILE PHOTO: A worker sprays insecticide for ...

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West Nile claims first Fresno County victim in seven years, as another mosquito-borne illness is detected

FRESNO, California (KSEE/KGPE) — For the first time in seven years, the West Nile Virus has claimed a life in Fresno County. With more mosquito-borne illnesses popping up, multiple county agencies are urging the public to do their part to help keep these ...

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Many Texas Cities Susceptible To Large Measles Outbreaks: Study

A new study shows just how many measles cases could occur in Texas given the current vaccination rates. By Feroze Dhanoa, Patch Staff. Aug 22, 2019 6:02 pm ET. Reply. 0. This May 15, 2019 file photo shows a vial of a measles, mumps and rubella ...

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Larger opioid prescriptions after surgery increase risk of misuse

The more opioid painkillers that heart and lung surgery patients are prescribed, the more likely they are to become dependent on them, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed insurance claims from more than 24,500 Medicare patients who had heart or ...

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Region leads state in hepatitis A cases

Health officials want area residents to know about and take action against a growing disease outbreak. More hepatitis A cases have been confirmed in the Mount Rogers Health District than any other health region in the commonwealth. Of the 134 hepatitis A ...

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West Yorkshire man died of Legionnaires disease he contracted in stay at Bulgarian resort

A pensioner from West Yorkshire died after catching Legionnaires disease while staying at a hotel in Bulgaria. An investigation has been launched after the death of 75-year-old Brian Taylor, who caught the illness following a stay at the Hotel Kalofer in Sunny ...

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DOH upholds permanent ban of Dengvaxia

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Health (DOH) has permanently revoked the certificates of product registration (CPRs) of the controversial Dengvaxia anti-dengue vaccine because of manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur's “failure to submit post-approval ...

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Health officials confirm first flu death of this year's flu season

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Health officials today confirmed the first influenza- related death of the 2019/2020 flu season in San Diego County. The county's Health and Human Services Agency reported that a 74-year-old Chula Vista man died Aug. 15 due to ...

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NYS issues health advisory due to vaping-related severe lung disease

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB-TV) – State and local health officials are sharing a warning to remind people that vaping is not a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. The New York State-issued health advisory says that, of around 100 cases of severe pulmonary ...

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Guidelines say more women may need breast cancer gene test

More women may benefit from gene testing for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer, especially if they've already survived cancer once, an influential health group recommended Tuesday. At issue are genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2. When they're mutated, ...

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Vaping-related illnesses reported in Western New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New York State Department of Health are investigating a severe pulmonary illness that is sweeping the nation. "Vaping is not safe. As more and more people are using it, especially at ...

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Fish oil pills 'no benefit' for type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3 fish oil supplements, researchers from the University of East Anglia say. There had been some concerns omega-3 could be harmful for people with the condition. But while a BMJ review ...

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HSE allays fears over the delivery of flu vaccine supplies

The HSE said it expects to secure enough flu vaccines in time for autumn and winter despite reports of a scramble by many countries to beat hold-ups in the delivery of supplies. There are fears delays by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in selecting the ...

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Fort Worth teen's story sparks national conversation about e-cigarette dangers

FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth teenager sparked a national conversation about e-cigarette dangers after sharing his story with WFAA. Tryston Zohfeld, 17, says years of using of e-cigarettes caused his lungs to fail and led to an 18-day stay at Cook ...

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Health officials fear hepatitis A outbreak could get worse in Missouri

ST. LOUIS — Missouri health officials warn that a hepatitis A outbreak in the state could get worse if it spreads to urban areas like St. Louis and St. Louis County and are urging at-risk populations to get vaccinated. Since September 2017, the state has ...

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Two British holidaymakers die of Legionnaires' disease after staying at Bulgarian resort

Two British holidaymakers have died from Legionnaires' disease shortly after staying at a Bulgarian hotel promoted by tour operator Jet2. Brian Taylor, 75, and John Cowan, 43, were diagnosed with the severe form of pneumonia after visiting the Hotel Kalofer ...

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Cannabis used to treat pancreatic cancer as drug sees tumours shrink then vanish

Cannabis could be used in the fight against pancreatic cancer, scientists have found. A team of researchers at the University of Harvard treated mice with compounds derived from the marijuana plant and found that tumours in 70% of the animals shrank ...

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Here's the latest on aerial spraying for mosquitoes with deadly EEE virus

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources are conducting another round of aerial spraying for mosquitoes in communities at high risk of the Eastern equine encephalitis virus. Spraying will ...

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Health district warns travelers of possible measles exposure on Las Vegas strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Those who traveled to the Las Vegas strip earlier this month may have been exposed to measles. According to the Southern Nevada Health District, a person with a confirmed case of measles visited Las Vegas from August 1 to 6.

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College educated women drink more booze

While the gap is shrinking between men and women who drink, the new research finds variations in the amount and frequency women drink based on age, race, education, marital status, and other factors. The research compares the experiences of women in ...

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Women with history of breast, ovarian cancer should be assessed for BRCA gene mutations

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – For the first time, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said all women with a history of breast or ovarian cancer should be assessed for increased risk for BRCA gene mutations. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is ...

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Physical activity at any intensity linked to lower risk of early death

A multi-national team of researchers, including authors from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), have produced clear evidence that higher levels of physical activity—regardless of intensity—are ...

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Fish Oil Not a Magic Pill Against Diabetes

By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- It would be welcome news to millions if fish oil supplements were proven to help prevent diabetes. But new research delivers very disappointing data on ...

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App launched in Highlands maps ticks and Lyme disease

A new app designed to prevent the occurrence of Lyme disease has been launched in the Highlands. The disease is a bacterial infection spread by a bite from an infected tick and can result in neurological problems and joint pain if left untreated. LymeApp ...

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More than 13% of diabetics not taking medications due to high costs, study finds

About 1 in 10 U.S. adults are diagnosed with diabetes and more than 13% of them did not take their medications as prescribed because of high drug costs, according to federal health researchers. “Compared with those without diabetes, adults with diagnosed ...

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Insomnia May Be Linked to Heart Disease, Stroke Risk

Insomnia is a problem worth losing sleep over. Not only is it frustrating to toss and turn all night, but insomnia may also be bad for your cardiovascular health. People with a genetic predisposition toward insomnia are at higher risk of coronary artery disease, ...

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3 Ocean County Horses Euthanized Due To Equine Encephalitis

A horse in Monmouth County and an alpaca in Camden County also have been euthanized because of the illness, officials said. By Karen Wall, Patch Staff. Aug 21, 2019 6:46 pm ET. Reply. 0. Three horses in Ocean County and one in Monmouth County ...

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First lawful human trials for CRISPR in treating inherited blindness now underway

Since the year 2010, when gene-editing technology first surfaced as a genetic engineering tool, the entire field of genetics (and to some extent, biology as a whole) underwent a revolution. The first use of gene editing in experiments was in 2013. CRISPR has ...

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Vehicle exhaust pollutants linked to near doubling in risk of common eye condition

Long term exposure to pollutants from vehicle exhaust is linked to a heightened risk of the common eye condition age-related macular degeneration, or AMD for short, suggests research published online in the Journal of Investigative Medicine. Exposure to ...

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High blood pressure shrinks your brain, study finds

High blood pressure in middle age large increases between your 30s and 40s is linked to poorer brain health post-retirement, a new study suggests. Those whose blood pressure was higher at the age of 53, and had risen more quickly between 43 and 53, ...

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Ohio to Put Raccoon-Rabies Vaccination Baits in 14 Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's Department of Health is set to begin oral raccoon-rabies vaccination operations in 14 northeast Ohio counties. The department says the annual fall baiting operations done in partnership with federal and local agencies will ...

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Fatal mosquito bite: Pip Greig died on dream Mexico holiday from dengue fever

A 37-year-old Queenstown resident has died in Mexico after contracting dengue fever from a mosquito bite. Phillipa Greig, known as Pip, was house-sitting for a friend in a little village where she was bitten, her father Rob Greig said from Puerto Vallarta, ...

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Minnesota Kids With Asthma Are More Likely To Vape: Study

E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco products among youth with or without asthma, health officials noted. By William Bornhoft, Patch Staff. Aug 20, 2019 9:56 pm ET. Reply. 0. Minnesota Kids With Asthma Are More Likely To Vape: Study ...

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Screen earlier, fight cancer better

The neck of the womb is called cervix. Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Extensive research has proven that it is caused by a virus called Human Papillloma Virus (HPV).

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EEE threat prompts Southboro to close all town-owned outdoor spaces

Southboro officials are closing town-owned outdoor spaces from dusk to dawn to protect people from mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis, and the state will begin a second round of aerial insecticide spraying Wednesday in parts of southeastern ...

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Nashville reports 7 additional hepatitis A cases as outbreak total rises to 226

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Officials with the Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) in Nashville, TN report the hepatitis A outbreak increased by seven cases in the past month, bringing the total to 226 confirmed cases since December 2017.

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Hepatitis A outbreak in Southern Nevada worsens, Health District expects numbers to keep rising

GEORGE — The number of hepatitis A cases related to an outbreak in Clark County has increased this year, and Southern Nevada Health District officials expect the number of cases to continue to rise. Since it began in November 2018, the health district has ...

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Drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy linked to lower IQ in controversial new study

A study published Monday linked consumption of fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, a finding at odds with decades of public health messaging extolling the mineral's benefits in reducing cavities. Several outside experts ...

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Pregnant women may be exposed to MRI contrast agent

By Carolyn Crist. (Reuters Health) - Women who don't realize they're pregnant when they undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be exposed to a chemical that might not be safe for the fetus, a new report warns. The chemical, a dye called ...

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Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia?

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Air pollution chokes lungs and shortens lives but is also linked to a higher risk of mental illnesses, said researchers on Tuesday in a study based on health data from millions of patients in the United States and ...

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New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably

Christopher Stephens has haemophilia A - his body lacks a protein that makes blood clot. A simple graze can mean the two-year-old bleeds uncontrollably. To avoid this he needs treatment every few days with a drug put into his bloodstream via a tube in his ...

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