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Deadly superbug-related scopes sold without FDA approval (CNN) CNN has learned that the manufacturer of the endoscope involved in two superbug deaths at UCLA never obtained permission to sell the device, according to an official at the Food and Drug Administration.
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Can you find the 'best' hospital for you? (CNN) When it comes to choosing a hospital, the decision making process can be daunting, because there are so many factors to consider: specialty doctors, procedures, overall patient satisfaction.
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Spider venom may hold chemical keys to new painkillers LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists who analyzed countless chemicals in spider venom say they have identified seven compounds that block a key step in the body's ability to pass pain signals to the brain.
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Science goes to great lengths to measure average penis size Researchers have finally answered one of the most compelling questions in the field of medicine: What is a normal size for a penis?
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Heroin-Related Deaths Have Quadrupled in America Heroin-related deaths quadrupled in the United States within just three years, according to new federal data. The new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) shows that from 2010 to 2013, drug poisoning deaths involving heroin ...
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Officials urge testing as Portland, Oregon sees rise in syphilis cases PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) - A spike in syphilis cases in Portland in the past three years has prompted concerned public health officials to urge more sexually active adults to get tested regularly for the treatable bacterial infection.
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FDA limits use of testosterone drugs, warns of possible heart risk (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked makers of prescription testosterone therapies to change their labeling to clarify that their products are approved only for men with specific medical conditions and could increase the risk of heart ...
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Adults get flu 'about once every five years' Adults catch real flu about once every five years, scientists calculate, based on a field study in China. Although many of us will feel ill more often than this, other flu-like infections are to usually blame, the international team says.
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UN: World Eating Too Much Sugar; Cut to 5-10 Percent of Diet Put down the donut. And while you're at it, skip the breakfast cereal, fruit juice, beer and ketchup. New guidelines from the World Health Organization says the world is eating too much sugar and people should slash their sugar intake to just 5 to 10 percent of ...
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3 To 5 Cups Of Coffee A Day May Lower Heart Attack Risk By: Tanya Lewis Published: 03/02/2015 07:09 PM EST on LiveScience. Good news for people who drink coffee every day: Consuming a moderate amount of coffee could lower the risk of clogged arteries that can lead to a heart attack, a new study finds.
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New York Is Abuzz About Rats, Fleas and Plague ... But Don't Panic Here's a gnawing problem. Two scientific surveys of New York City's seamy side have turned up enough evidence of past and present pests to kick a hypochondriac into high gear - including rats with an unhealthy number of the fleas that could carry bubonic ...
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Nurse infected with Ebola takes legal action DALLAS - The Dallas hospital that treated the first patient to be diagnosed in the U.S. with Ebola lied to Congress when it said its staff was trained to handle the deadly virus, a nurse who contracted the disease contends in a lawsuit filed Monday.
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Love coffee? Your heart may, too Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of developing clogged arteries, which in turn might reduce the risk for heart attack, a new study suggests.
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Adults only catch flu around twice a decade, study finds LONDON (Reuters) - Adults only get flu twice a decade on average, scientists have found, suggesting that most of the coughs and colds that keep millions of people off work every year are down to other bugs.
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Heroin Overdose Deaths Nearly Quadruple in 13 Years In a worsening trend, deaths from heroin overdose in the United States increased even more dramatically in recent years than they did over the previous decade, according to a new report.
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Monkeys infected after deadly bacteria escapes at Louisiana lab: USA Today (Reuters) - A deadly bacteria being analyzed at a high-security primate research lab in Louisiana escaped and infected four monkeys on the site, and raised concerns about whether there was any public health risk, USA Today reported.
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Average Penis Size Study Shows 'Normal' Isn't Necessarily What You Thought What's the average penis size? The results are in, and they show it takes less to be well-endowed than you might think. The average length of an erect penis is 5.16 inches (13.12 centimeters) and the average circumference is 4.59 inches (11.66 centimeters), ...
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New York City rats carry deadly bacteria: study New York City's famed rodents host fleas that could potentially kill you, according to a new study from Cornell and Columbia Universities.
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Liberia's president calls for 'Marshall Plan' to fully eradicate Ebola President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is countering the danger of Ebola 'donor fatigue' by calling for a major international aid effort.
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Slash sugar intake to fight obesity, tooth decay - WHO GENEVA, March 4 (Reuters) - Adults and children must cut the amount of sugar they consume by as much as half in North America and Western Europe and even more in other areas to lower risk of obesity and tooth decay, the World Health Organization said ...
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Expert: Men Have 'Terrific Insecurities' About Penis Size, Want To Be 'Sexual ... Cambridge, Mass. (CBS CONNECTICUT) - A new study asking "Am I Normal?" is the largest body of research analyzing penis size for 15,000 men and uncovers that most men "believe they're smaller than average" - something experts are calling a ...
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Jimmy Kimmel continues to wage war on anti-vaccination movement Last week on his show, Jimmy Kimmel waded into the anti-vaccination debate with a PSA featuring real doctors cursing out the anti-vaccination movement.
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Family of Jahi McMath suing Oakland hospital The family of Jahi McMath, the Oakland girl who was declared brain-dead after surgery for sleep apnea but remains on a ventilator more than a year later, sued the Oakland hospital that treated her on Tuesday, alleging medical negligence.
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"Am I normal?" New study on penis size has answers for men Some good news, guys: A new analysis of penis sizes will help reassure most of you that you're normal, researchers say. Many males worry about their penis size, even when there's no cause for concern.
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Study: Three to five cups of coffee a day is good for the arteries More good news for coffee drinkers. Scientists in Korea have found (pdf) that drinking between one and five cups of coffee every day is good for the arteries.
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131 confirmed measles cases in California LOS ANGELES -- Health officials say there have been 131 confirmed cases of measles since December with most of them linked to an outbreak that originated at Disneyland.
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Bavarian Nordic shares leap on $1 billion Bristol-Myers deal COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Bavarian Nordic (BAVA.CO) has struck a prostate cancer drug deal with Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY.N) that could be worth $1 billion should its trials, part of a new field in cancer treatment, be successful.
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Ubisoft Creates Video Game Treatment for 'Lazy Eye' Patients Amblyopia, in which the brain favors one eye, is the most common cause of visual impairment among children, according to the National Eye Institute.
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Relax! Adults only catch flu about twice a decade Adults over the age of 30 only catch flu about once every five years, researchers have calculated. While children get flu on average every other year, flu infections become less frequent as people progress through childhood and early adulthood, the findings ...
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Ebola's ground zero 1 of 12. Etienne Ouamouno, father of Ebola patient zero, stands by the kapok tree where scientists say his two-year-old son Emile might have contracted Ebola from bats in Meliandou, Guinea, February 4, 2015.
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Average penis size revealed to be less than six inches By looking at more than 20 studies of more than 15,000 men from around the world, they also found that when flaccid, the average penis size is 9.16cm (3.61in).
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Brain Protein Tied to Alzheimer's Spotted in Young Adults MONDAY, March 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Brain plaque buildup, long linked to the onset of Alzheimer's disease, has been identified in the brains of men and women as young as 20, researchers say.
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Newly identified compounds in spider venom could help treat chronic pain The thought of spiders may make your skin crawl, but a new study suggests that maybe we should put our hatred of the eight-legged beasts to one side; their venom could lead to a more effective treatment for the 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic ...
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Adults only catch flu around twice a decade, study finds Adults only get flu twice a decade on average, scientists have found, suggesting that most of the coughs and colds that keep millions of people off work every year are down to other bugs.
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Patients may not benefit from sedatives prior to surgery, study suggests Prior to undergoing a surgical procedure, many patients are prescribed sedatives to help reduce stress and anxiety before and after surgery.
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Liberia calls for Ebola 'Marshall Plan' to rebuild economies BRUSSELS • Liberia's president on Tuesday called for an Ebola "Marshall Plan" to help rebuild economies in West African nations devastated by the virus.
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States move to toughen vaccination laws in wake of measles outbreak At least 14 states have introduced bills that would make it harder for parents to gain vaccination exemptions. But one expert says the proposed laws focus on the wrong thing.
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The health risks of cyberbullying in college (CNN) "I hope she sees this and kills herself." - message to Amanda Todd. "The world would be a better place without you.
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Drugs Using Testosterone Will Label Heart Risks WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that manufacturers of testosterone drugs used by millions of Americans will be required to change labels for the drugs to warn that they could increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes and ...
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When does daylight saving time begin? The days are not only getting longer, daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, when everyone needs to turn their clocks an hour forward.
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UPDATED: Bristol-Myers forges a billion-dollar cancer vaccine deal with ... Determined to stay ahead of the growing pack of rivals in immuno-oncology, Bristol-Myers Squibb ($BMY) has swooped in with $60 million upfront to gain an option on Bavarian Nordic's Phase III therapeutic prostate cancer vaccine Prostvac, ready to shell out ...
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Three-five cups of coffee daily good for heart People consuming three to five cups of coffee a day have the lowest risk of clogged arteries and heart attacks, says new research.
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New York rats could harbour the PLAGUE: City rodents carry fleas that can ... New York is home to around two million rats who live in the cities subways, streets and sewers. Now researchers claim many of these creatures carry a flea species capable of transmitting the bubonic plague to humans.
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What is the average penis size? Scientists have the answer What is an "average" size for a penis? The enduring question now has a scientific answer: 13.12 centimetres in length when erect, and 11.66 cm around, according to an analysis of more than 15,000 appendages around the world.
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US heroin overdoses shifting to young, white, Midwestern A bag of heroin and drug paraphernalia are seen at an abandoned house. (REUTERS/Bor Slana). NEW YORK - The people who die from heroin-related overdoses in the U.S.
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Cardinal George Hospitalized For Tests CHICAGO (CBS) - Cardinal Francis George has been hospitalized for testing, as doctors monitor the progress of his cancer since he halted treatment earlier this year.
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Pakistan's polio problem 1 of 15. A girl receives polio vaccine drops at a government dispensary in a Karachi slum October 21, 2014. Pakistan authorities have arrested hundreds of parents who refuse to vaccinate their children against polio as community opposition and Taliban ...
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Testosterone replacement products boost heart attack, stroke risk, FDA says The Food and Drug Administration has ordered the makers of testosterone replacement products, which have been aggressively marketed to men with symptoms of low energy and libido, to bear a warning that there is a "possible increased risk of heart attack ...
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Watch Jimmy Kimmel Read Mean Tweets About Himself and His Pro ... Last week, Jimmy Kimmel weighed in on the ongoing debate about whether or not people should vaccinate their children. (Spoiler alert: he's very pro-vaccination.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Enters Drug Licensing Deal With Danish Biotechnology Firm LONDON - The Danish biotechnology company Bavarian Nordic said on Wednesday that it could receive up to $975 million under a licensing agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb for Prostvac, a treatment for advanced prostate cancer that is in clinical trials.
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