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UN experts warn of 'critical knowledge gaps' on Saudi MERS virus LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has not done enough to investigate and control a deadly new MERS virus that has killed hundreds of people there and remains in many ways a mystery, United Nations health experts said on Monday.
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Superbug cases reported in North Carolina; 1 dead (CNN) The same superbug that contributed to two deaths in Los Angeles has been reported in North Carolina, where one person has died, a spokesman told CNN.
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Why Washing Dishes By Hand May Lead to Fewer Allergies Households worldwide now have extra incentive for getting family members to do the dishes: It could prevent the development of allergies.
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In a Twist, Fight for Medical Pot Goes to Florida Statehouse Republicans lawmakers in Florida who once opposed medical pot are now embracing it, motivated by the strong show of support from voters and worried that another constitutional amendment during next year's presidential race could drive opponents to the ...
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Anti-vaccine mothers explain their thinking amid backlash LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. -- One is a businesswoman and an MBA graduate. Another is a corporate vice president. The third is a registered nurse.
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Peanut patch may be boon for allergy sufferers, study finds A new skin patch laced with peanut protein might help desensitize peanut- allergy sufferers and potentially prevent life-threatening reactions, according to a clinical trial that included Seattle participants.... By JoNel Aleccia. Seattle Times health reporter.
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For peanut allergy sufferers, relief could be on the way About three million Americans are allergic to nuts, and most of them are allergic to peanuts. But relief may be on the way. A new study says the allergy patch Viaskin is showing promise.
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'Smart' Syringes Stop Spread of Life-Threatening Infections GENEVA—. The World Health Organization is launching a global campaign to stop the use of dirty syringes and needles that are responsible for millions of life-threatening infections each year.
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Carolinas HealthCare System steps up efforts against 'superbug' Carolinas HealthCare System is stepping up its efforts to combat the spread of an antibiotic-resistant "superbug" that has claimed the lives of two Charlotte-area people in recent months and sickened more than a dozen others, officials said Sunday.
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Breastfeeding may reduce arsenic exposure in infants, study suggests The health benefits of breastfeeding for newborns are widely documented. Now, a new study provides another reason for new mothers to breastfeed: it could significantly reduce infants' risk of arsenic exposure.
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This 'Peanut Patch' Could Protect Against Peanut Allergies "This is exciting news for families who suffer with peanut allergies because Viaskin represents a new treatment option for patients and physicians," study author Hugh A. Sampson, a doctor at Kravis Children's Hospital at Mount Sinai, said in a statement.
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A Little Fat, Sugar OK for Kids If Diet Is Healthy: Study MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Cutting junk food from kids' diets is important, but if a little sugar and fat helps them eat their veggies, that's a good trade-off, a leading group of pediatricians says.
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Sen. Kirk launches 'Battle Buddies' to help people with disabilities Sen. Mark Kirk hosts the first meeting of a new group, "Kirk's Battle Buddies" at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
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Tackling Eating Disorders With School-Based Initiatives One expert says training school staff to recognize the warning signs of eating disorders is crucial for early intervention. By Magaly Olivero Feb. 23, 2015 | 9:34 a.m.
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Hand-washing dishes could prevent allergy development in children If your home doesn't have a dishwasher, it could actually have health benefits for your children. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that children in families who hand-wash their dishes are likely to have fewer allergies.
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Safety, efficacy of statins exaggerated: Study Statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs prescribed to prevent heart attacks, are not as effective or as safe as we have been led to believe, warn US researchers.
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Surgery successfully separates conjoined twins For the first 10 months of their lives, Knatalye and Adeline Mata were as close as sisters can be. The conjoined twins, one baby "a wild child," the other more calm, gained their independence last week after a successful separation surgery at Texas Children's ...
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Thousands Hustle Up The Hancock To Raise Money For Respiratory Health CHICAGO (CBS) - The line for the elevators at the Hancock wasn't bad today as four thousand people took the stairs. This year's Hustle up the Hancock raised more than $1 million for lung disease research, education and advocacy.
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Breastfeeding helps shape immune system early in life In six separate studies, US researchers have revealed that breastfeeding and other factors influence a baby's immune system development and susceptibility to allergies and asthma by what's in their gut.
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Houston surgeons separate 10-month-old conjoined twin girls Surgeons and clinicians at Texas Children's Hospital prepare to separate conjoined twins Knatalye Hope and Adeline Faith Mata.
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Stair climbers' efforts top $1 million Four thousand people raised more than $1 million for medical research by climbing the stairs of the John Hancock building as part of the Respiratory Health Association's 18th annual Hustle Up the Hancock fundraiser Sunday.
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Houston surgeons separate 10-month-old conjoined twin girls Doctors say they're optimistic 10-month-old conjoined twin girls named Faith and Hope will survive surgery that has now separated them.
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Hospital rep: Wrestler who collapsed at meet heads home DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A high school wrestler from southwest Iowa who collapsed at the state duals tournament has been released from a Des Moines hospital.
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Conjoined Texas twins separated in 26-hour operation HOUSTON -- Elysse Mata still remembers the day a doctor told her she was pregnant with conjoined twins. It was Jan. 13, 2014, and she was 19 weeks pregnant, reports CBS Houston affiliate KHOU-TV .
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How vaccines change the way we think about disease The news on the current measles outbreak contains plenty of reminders that measles causes brain damage, pneumonia, hearing loss and death.
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'Peanut patch' could protect allergy-sufferers A new patch could potentially build tolerance in patients with peanut allergies, announced the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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Children Have Fewer Allergies When Families Do Dishes by Hand Doing dishes the old-fashioned way - by hand - might help curb a modern-day problem: rising rates of childhood allergies, a new study suggests.
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Red Cross Seeks Blood Donors Throughout March BALTIMORE (WJZ) - The American Red Cross are seeking blood donors throughout March, Red Cross Month. The need for blood is constant, Red Cross officials say.
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Nursing home ratings fall under new standards About 30 percent of Vermont nursing homes are rated below average or much below average by the federal government under an updated rating system that rolled out last week.
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Critics complain Florida Legislature should not dictate who gets relief from ... Cathy Jordan inhales deeply as her husband, Robert, holds a marijuana cigarette for her. The Jordans are behind a petition to legalize medical marijuana for people like Cathy, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, known as Lou Gehrig's ...
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Caramel Coloring in Cola and Soda May Cause 5000 Cancer Cases Each Year There are a lot of reasons to quit drinking soda. It can save you a lot of money. There are plenty of healthier alternatives. The biggest reason, however, may be for your health.
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Soda Dyed With Caramel Color Could Be Exposing Consumers To Cancer ... Researchers warned that regularly drinking soda could raise one's cancer risk due to a carcinogenic byproduct of caramel color.
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Pot fight sees GOP shift WEST PALM BEACH - Republicans lawmakers in Florida who once opposed medical pot are now embracing it, motivated by the strong show of support from voters and worried that another constitutional amendment during next year's presidential race could ...
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Researchers Say, Breastfeeding Could Affect Immune System Development In ... A series of studies set to be presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology's Annual Meeting in Houston, TX, claim an infant's immune system development and vulnerability to asthma and allergies may be influenced by various factors ...
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More Progress Needed to Control MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia A team of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and Institut Pasteur in France concluded a mission to Saudi Arabia to assess the current situation ...
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Saudi MERS Virus Targeted in WHO Mission According to an international health mission, extra measures have to be taken so as to combat the spread of the MERS virus in Saudi Arabia, which is by far the country worst hit by this Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, or MERS-CoV.
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Hospital rep: Wrestler who collapsed at meet heads home A high school wrestler from southwest Iowa who collapsed at the state duals tournament has been released from a Des Moines hospital.
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week kicks off In an effort to bring public attention to the critical needs of people with eating disorders and their families, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) has kicked off National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
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Skin Patch May Soon Provide Relief to Peanut Allergy Sufferers A skin patch that is seen to provide relief to peanut allergy suffers appears to be safe and effective, according to early stage clinical trials conducted in several countries across the world.
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YouTube Videos On Drunkenness Mislead Viewers On Consequences Most of the popular videos on YouTube about drunkenness depict humor and only a few shows the dangers associated with drinking too much.
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Breastfeeding Babies Influences Their Immune System And Susceptibility To ... Bacteria passed from mother to babies in breast milk helps an infant's immune system develop, researchers find. Study boosts belief that a completely sterile environment is not necessarily good for babies, they say.
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Why people are fascinated and fond of drunk people on YouTube YouTube fans have developed their fondness for things that brings ohs and ahs as well as great laughs. YouTube videos that showcases car crashes, natural disasters, bloopers, tricks, breathtaking stuns and messes are among the most widely viewed.
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What to know about measles and vaccinations | ASK A DOCTOR If you've paying attention to the news lately, vaccinations—and more specifically measles—have certainly been in the forefront of the discussion.
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Medical pot and politics in Florida 26 When Florida was voting for the legalization of marijuana, it was opposed by Republicans lawmakers. However, seeing the strong support of voters for the legalization of marijuana, these same lawmakers are now trying you win back support by backing up ...
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Caramel Coloring in Soft Drinks and Cancer Risk, New Study Found a Link According to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE, different ingredients in carbonated soft drinks contains high levels of 4-MEI, which can cause cancer.
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Medicare Executes Tougher Nursing Home Care Scorecard System Nursing homes countrywide will probably come across a dip in scorecard ranking of quality care this year because of the federal government increasing the standards it uses to evaluate 16,000 institutions listed on the Nursing Home Compare site.
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Drinking Colas Could Be Like Drinking Carcinogens (Photo : Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Bottles and cans of Coca-Cola Co. soft drinks sit for sale above ruble price signs inside X5 Retail Group NV's Pyaterochka supermarket in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014.
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New Patch Allows People with Peanut Allergies to Eat Peanuts A promising new allergy patch called "Viaskin" that's allowed patients with peanut allergies to eat peanuts again has received Fast Track designation from the U.S.
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Breastfeeding Could Influence Immune System, Allergies Later In Life New research revealed the effect breastfeeding and other factors have on a baby's immune system and susceptibility to allergies.
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National Eating Disorder Association Begins Week Long Drive to Educate America National Eating Disorder Awareness Week has been officially kicked off by the National Eating Disorder Association, with the intent of shining much-needed light on a range of topics often overlooked or considered too taboo to discuss openly.
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