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| Text messaging service 'helps people take their pills' A text messaging service could help people remember to take the medicines they have been prescribed, say researchers. A test scheme, which involved heart patients, cut the numbers who forgot or just stopped taking their pills. One in six was helped to ... | |
| Does an aspirin a day really keep the doctor away? For decades, doctors have touted the benefits of low-dose aspirin as an effective way to decrease the risk for heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. But a new study adds to a large body of research that finds the risks associated with maintenance aspirin ... | |
| Two Sierra Leone doctors die of Ebola in one day: sources A member of a burial team sprays a colleague with chlorine disinfectant in Monrovia October 20, 2014. Credit: Reuters/James Giahyue. Related News. UPDATE 1-Cuban doctor free of Ebola and to be released soon -media. 2:14pm EST. Nigerian Ebola ... | |
| 2 Sierra Leone doctors die of Ebola in 1 day: sources Two doctors died of Ebola in Sierra Leone on Friday, a government and a hospital source said, bringing to 10 the number of doctors killed in the country by the virus. lRelated American arrives at Atlanta hospital from West Africa for Ebola testing. | |
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| Susan Rodriguez: Including women in the HIV/AIDS dialogue Monday, Dec. 1 was World AIDS Day, a time when the global community paused to pay tribute to the 39 million men and women who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses. An additional 78 million people have become infected with HIV since the onset ... | |
| 'Technoference' is spelling doom for relationships WASHINGTON: 'Technoference' — seemingly small, everyday interruptions that come with smartphones and other devices — can hurt romantic relationships, a new study has found. A study involving 143 women in committed relationships found that 74% of ... | |
| CDC's flu warning raises questions about vaccine match The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned yesterday that the profile of influenza viruses currently circulating, with A/H3N2 predominant, suggests a risk for a rough ride this winter, especially since about half of the H3N2 viruses don't ... | |
| Aspirin Regimen Harms Young Women under 65 (Photo : Getty Images) A 17-year study involving 28,000 women has shown daily aspirin dose is not good for all. Flying in the face of convention, a new study claims daily intake of aspirin may do more harm than good for most people, more specifically ... | |
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| Utah woman faces felony charges for faking cancer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police say a 26-year-old Utah woman faked brain cancer and forged medical documents to raise money. County prosecutors charged Lesley Elizabeth Jensen of Nibley with nine felony counts of fraud and forgery Friday in Utah's ... | |
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| Father of conjoined twins: 'Y'all pray for us' ATLANTA -- The father of conjoined twin boys born Thursday morning in Atlanta took to Facebook on Friday to thank supporters and ask for their prayers as his wife and children recuperate. "Robin's doing good, she was up and moving around last night," ... | |
| One day after birth, conjoined twins die They survived a risky birth, but the conjoined Hamby twins' heart was simply not strong enough. Asa and Eli died Friday afternoon, one day after their birth, according to their parents. In a video posted late Friday on Facebook, Michael and Robin Hamby said ... | |
| Low doses of Aspirin for women over 65 are beneficial Aspirin has been popular for curing common aches and pains. Recent research even stated that the anti-inflammatory drug could prevent and treat general health concerns. But a new study, which was published in the Heart Journal, found that these benefits ... | |
| Bad News for Smokers: Your Y Chromosomes May Be in Danger Bad News for Smokers Your Y Chromosomes May Be in Danger Male smokers may be exposing themselves to even more danger, suggests a study recently published. Loss of Y chromosomes in men has been considered, thus far, a process that takes place ... | |
| Conjoined Twins Born in Atlanta Doing Fine So Far Conjoined Twins Born in Atlanta Doing Fine So Far Robin Hamby from easy Alabama town of Ladonia gave birth to a special set of twins on Thursday morning, with the assistance of C-section. Little Asa and Eli were born conjoined, which is a very rare event ... | |
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| Technoference Can Lead to Unhappy Relationships Attention, couples: never underestimate the power of technology. According to different researches, it can move you closer-or drive you apart. Indeed, many studies are already coming out showing how present-day technologies can be a double-edged sword ... | |
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| Smoking your Y Chromosome Away Yet another recent study on the effects of smoking details that, at least for men, smoking may genetically damage their gender chromosome. The new study finds that men who smoke tend to lose characteristics from their Y chromosome much faster and more ... | |
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| Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Prevention and Awareness Experts say infants and young children are the most vulnerable to the disease. (Source: KLTV Staff). TYLER, TX (KLTV) - An epidemic outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, was reported in California by the Center for Disease Control. | |
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| Smoking May Cause Loss of Y Chromosomes in Males A new study into the adverse effect s of tobacco is definitely a warning to male smokers. The study claims that male smokers may lose their Y chromosomes in blood cells. Advertisement. Y chromosomes are generally possessed by men and their loss may ... | |
| Male smokers may lose Y chromosomes A Swedish study says that male smokers are, on average, three times more likely to lose Y chromosomes as their nonsmoking counterparts. Loading… Post to Facebook. Male smokers may lose Y chromosomes A Swedish study says that male smokers are, ... | |
| Men: Smoking Can Cost You Your Y Chromosome Men who smoke are more likely to lose their Y chromosomes than men who don't smoke. This chromosomal loss may be why men are at a higher risk for developing and dying of cancer than are women. Male smokers are 2.4 to 4.3 times more likely to be ... | |
| Parents post message saying conjoined twins passed away Channel 2 Action News has learned that a set of conjoined twins being treated at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston have passed away. "I am sad, so sad to say that my sons passed away today at 5 o'clock. They fought long and hard. They were ... | |
| PA Live Extra: Learn about the Whooping Cough THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US - FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE GETTING TOGETHER TO SHARE CELEBRATE AND ENJOY THE SEASON. HOWEVER, THIS FAMILY-FILLED TIME CAN ALSO BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR SPREADING ILLNESS. | |
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| Case Of Whooping Cough Confirmed At Glastonbury High School GLASTONBURY — A single case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, was confirmed at Glastonbury High School, officials said in a message to parents on Friday afternoon. Pertussis is treated with antibiotics, but the school's message said ... | |
| Can't Keep Track of Medications? You Need a Text Reminder If your symptoms are not letting up or if your poor health has already become worse, it's possible that you have not taken your medications properly. But based on a study, all you need is a text messaging service to minimize further health risks. Like Us on ... | |
| Statin Use Linked With Higher Risk for Cataracts Statin use may raise the risk of developing cataracts, researchers report. The study was published in the December issue of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Statin use may raise the risk of developing cataracts, ... | |
| Obesity shortens life expectancy by up to 8 years: study LONDON, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Obesity has potential to reduce life expectancy by up to eight years as a result of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, Xinhua news agency reports citing a new study. The study used data from the US National Health and ... | |
| 84 pc of vegans go back to eating meat A new survey has revealed that 84 percent of vegetarians go back to eating meat in their lifetimes. The study conducted by Humane Research Council has found that at any one time only 2 percent of the US population was vegetarian, the Mirror reported. | |
| Pastor Steven Anderson Suggests Executing Gays Will Cure AIDS Pastor Steven Anderson has suggested that executing homosexuals will cure AIDS. He further suggests AIDS patients are "filled with disease because of the judgement of God." Although the Arizona pastor's statements are not unexpected, they are being ... | |
| Aspirin for women under 65 does more harm than good Women under 65 should not take a dose of aspirin every day as the dangers outweigh the benefits, a major study has found. Research on 30,000 healthy women found the advantages of giving regular low doses of aspirin to stave off potentially fatal illnesses ... | |
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| Study: Genetics May Play Larger Role In Who Develops ALS LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Genetics may play a larger role in causing ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, than previously believed, according to research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Typically, researchers classify 90 percent of ALS cases as ... | |
| Pastor calls for killing gays to end AIDS PHOENIX — A recent anti-homosexual Sunday sermon by Pastor Steven Anderson of Faithful Word Baptist Church in Tempe has gotten tens of thousands of views on YouTube. In it, Anderson declares that no "queers" or "homos" are allowed in the church, ... | |
| That Flu Shot You Had May Not Work This Year The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have warned doctors that flu vaccines may not be effective against the most common strain of flu circulating in the U.S.. According to Reuters, the U.S. health agency issued an advisory to doctors ... | |
| Goodbye Y: Men Who Smoke Have Missing Male Chromosomes Add another troubling side effect to the list of health issues caused by cigarettes: Smoking may cause the Y chromosome to disappear from men's blood cells. A new study finds that men who smoke lose the Y chromosome in blood cells more frequently than ... | |
| Brain Scans Yield Clues to Future Stroke Risk THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Brain scans taken shortly after a mild stroke can help identify patients at risk of suffering another stroke within three months, a new study suggests. The study included more than 2,000 people who had CT scans ... | |
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| This Week: CDC Says Severe Flu Season Possible Infectious Disease. This Week: CDC Says Severe Flu Season Possible. Published: Dec 5, 2014. By MedPage Today Staff. save. |. A. A. Post Test Complete · Take Posttest. The CDC warned this week that a severe flu season is possible due to the fact that ... | |
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| Put down the smartphone! 'Technoference' can hurt your relationship It's been a long, terrible day. As you recount your struggles, you suddenly notice your partner is furiously typing on his phone. Your anger boils (you've forgotten that you did the same thing to him just yesterday). It's time to step away from the smartphone, put ... | |
| Whooping cough outbreak declared in central Alberta Alberta Health Services has declared an outbreak of whooping cough in the central zone of the province. AHS said in a statement that central Alberta has seen a sustained increase in the number of confirmed cases of pertussis — more commonly known as ... | |
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| For Younger Women, Daily Aspirin May Be Harmful For healthy women, regularly taking low doses of aspirin may cause more harm than good, a new study suggests. But as women get older, the balance between aspirin's benefits and risks seems to shift, researchers said. As a result, women older than 65 may ... | |
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