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GlaxoSmithKline closes North Carolina plant after Legionnaires' bacteria found Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline closed its North Carolina factory on Tuesday after testing at a cooling tower found bacteria that causes deadly Legionnaire's disease, a company spokeswoman said.
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For men on testosterone therapy, some good news and bad New research offers both reassurance and disappointing news to men who take testosterone supplements to improve their energy levels, libido and general health: The popular therapy does not appear to hasten progression of cardiovascular disease; neither ...
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North Carolina drug-making factory shuttered due to Legionnaires' fears (CNN) A drug manufacturing factory in North Carolina shut down Tuesday after the discovery of bacteria tied to Legionnaires' disease, officials said.
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CVS Health Corp Takes on ACC & AHA, Urges for Cheaper Cholesterol Treatments CVS Health Corporation, the second largest entity that manages drug benefit plans for U.S. Insurers and employers has asked the heart specialists on Monday to overhaul the guidelines for treating people with high cholesterol taking into consideration ...
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A Milestone in Africa: No Polio Cases in a Year It has been one full year since polio was detected anywhere in Africa, a significant milestone in global health that has left health experts around the world quietly celebrating.
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Liver drug may slow Parkinson's progress A drug which has already been in use to treat liver disease could be an effective treatment to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, new research has found.
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Lack of simple protocol equals dirty hospital rooms A new study took a deeper look into the cleanliness of hospital beds and rooms, finding alarming results. The study found that there is an overall lack of knowledge on basic protocols on how to properly clean a patient's hospital room.
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Steroids May Help Speed Pneumonia Recovery, Study Finds MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Steroid treatment may hasten pneumonia patients' recovery and cut their risk of complications, a new review suggests.
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Global fight to eradicate polio turns to Afghanistan, Pakistan - WHO LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The global fight to eradicate polio has set its sights on Afghanistan and Pakistan, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday as Africa marked a year without any new cases of the crippling disease for the first ...
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Hospital rooms are even more dirtier than you thought! Further study is needed to determine the best method to clean hospital rooms and prevent the spread of infections, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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What's the Best Method for Cleaning Hospital Rooms? MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Concerns about hospital "superbugs" have spotlighted the need to prevent the spread of germs in health-care settings.
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West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes In Md. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) - For the first time this year, mosquitoes in Maryland have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Health officials say more are expected.
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Many reproductive-age women experience pelvic pain that goes untreated, study ... A high proportion of reproductive-age women may be experiencing pelvic pain that goes untreated, according to a study by researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
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Frozen eggs less successful for in vitro approach WASHINGTON - Facebook and Apple triggered a discussion about women's careers and fertility last year when they announced they would cover egg freezing for female employees.
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Federal report: 7 million fewer Americans uninsured this year The number of Americans without health insurance dropped from 36 million last year to 29 million in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest in a string of reports showing uninsured rates are on the decline.
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Colorado may ban "candy" name on edible marijuana treats Edible marijuana products in Colorado may soon come labeled with a red stop sign, according to a draft of new rules released Tuesday by state marijuana regulators.
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Red Stop Sign Could Mark Pot Edibles In Colorado DENVER (CBS4)– Marijuana edibles in Colorado may be required to be marked with a red stop sign. That recommendation comes as the state tries to finalize new rules for making pot-infused products more distinct.
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Delaying motherhood by freezing eggs could harm birth chances Delaying motherhood by freezing eggs could harm the chance of having a successful birth, a new study suggests, despite widespread calls for more women to consider the option.
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus found in area towns Although only one human case of West Nile Virus has been reported in Pennsylvania this year, officials would like residents to take precautions since mosquitoes carrying the disease have been found in about 40 percent of the counties, including Chester ...
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Larimer County to spray for West Nile mosquitoes Larimer County officials plan to spray for mosquitoes in an area north of Fort Collins city limits following a jump in the number of trapped insects infected with West Nile virus.
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Shun trans fats to lower death risk Trans fats, and not saturated fats found in animal products, are associated with greater risk of death, coronary heart disease and stroke or Type 2 diabetes, researchers from McMaster University have found.
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More Evidence That Southern Cooking Boosts Heart Risk (HealthDay News) -- Fried chicken, sweet tea and greens cooked in bacon fat -- delicious hallmarks of a Southern diet -- may increase your risk for a heart attack, a new study suggests.
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U of Alabama Study: Southern Diet leads to Heart Disease A new study finds that people who eat a traditionally Southern diet, high in fried and fatty foods, are at higher risk for heart disease.
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Call for Maternal Iodine Supplementation in UK Universal iodine supplementation during pregnancy and breastfeeding increases a child's intelligent quotient (IQ) by 1.22 points and saves the UK National Health Service (NHS) £200 per pregnant woman and society nearly £4500 per person, indicates a ...
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Iodine supplementation in pregnancy boosts kids' IQ Women who take iodine supplements before and during pregnancy are likely to have kids with higher IQ and better health which could ultimately lead to huge cost savings for health care systems and society, says a new study.
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Pennsylvania mom posts photo breastfeeding friend's son and own kid as 'milk ... The more the milkier. Pennsylvania mom Jessica Colletti says breast-feeding is so nice, she's doing it twice - for her own son and a friend's.
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Desks with pedals to keep workers fit WASHINGTON: Desks that allow employees to pedal while working can make them healthier and more productive by fighting the ill-effects of a sedentary lifestyle, a new study has claimed.
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From Trump's comb-over to the Bieber pompadour, the psychology of men's hairstyles (CNN) Anyone who was even remotely plugged into pop culture in the 1990s can recall the Jennifer Aniston hairstyle. And who doesn't associate Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue magazine, with her signature bob.
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Push To Permit Pot In Denver Bars Gains Momentum "It's ludicrous that we can't have something similar to the bars, restaurants and private clubs we have for alcohol." Headshot of Matt Ferner.
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Iconic men's hairstyles include Bieber and Trump Republican 2016 U.S. presidential candidate businessman Donald Trump listens to a question at the first official Republican presidential candidates debate of the 2016 U.S.
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New York moms have no problem with woman breastfeeding her son and a friend's ... Moms say it's just fine for a woman to act as a wet nurse - as long as their children aren't involved. No one was horrified by a Pennsylvania woman, who gave her friend the shirt off her back, and then some.
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Coca-Cola is trying to fix its image as being an unhealthy company. Source ... COCA-COLA has hit back at reports it has given millions of dollars to a scientific group which argues that the obesity debate focuses too much on what people eat and drink, rather than their lack of exercise.
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11 Billion People by 2100 Will Greatly Impact Global Health A growing global population highlights the need for family planning resources, healthcare workers, and better access to healthcare.
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CVS Health to pay US government $450K to settle claims over forged painkiller ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. - CVS Health has agreed to pay $450,000 to the federal government to settle allegations that several of its Rhode Island retail pharmacies filled forged and invalid painkiller prescriptions.
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Diet Pepsi gets rid of aspartame in hopes of winning back customers NEW YORK - A revamped Diet Pepsi without aspartame is popping up on store shelves. So will people start flocking back to the soda?
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Mexican Government Bans Free Baby Formula to Promote Breastfeeding Tom Schmucker/iStock/ThinkStock(NEW YORK) -- The Mexican government has banned free baby formula at hospitals, according to the BBC.
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ObamaCare to fund nearly 300 new community health centers The Obama administration announced Tuesday that it will spend $169 million to open hundreds of community health centers in underserved areas nationwide with funding from the Affordable Care Act.
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Froedtert Health gives $12 million for new clinic south of Miller Park Medical assistant Josefina Gutierrez (left) takes a head measurement from 1-year-old Andrea Vasurto as her mother, Gabrielle Vasurto, keeps her daughter occupied Tuesday at the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center clinic.
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Mayor De Blasio Says NYC Has Successfully Contained Legionnaires' Disease ... The Legionnaires' outbreak in New York City has reportedly been contained and was found to originate from a group of five buildings in the South Bronx of New York.
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Blue Bell Ice Cream Is Back on Sale After Listeria Stoppage Blue Bell Creameries has resumed ice cream shipments four months after listeria contamination halted sales and production. The company, based in Brenham, Tex.
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Brain risk seen in early-age football A study released Monday of 40 former NFL players between the ages of 40 and 65 found that those who began playing tackle football before the age of 12 faced a higher risk of altered brain development than those who waited until they were older.
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AstraZeneca's $727 million play to do away with chemotherapy Gaithersburg, Md., drug company MedImmune, the research arm of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, announced that it is buying a not-yet-approved cancer treatment in a deal that could be worth $727 million.
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Spirituality May Improve Cancer Patients' Health: Study Religious and spiritual belief is linked to a positive effect on cancer patients' physical, mental and social well-being, according to a study published in health journal Cancer.
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Afton clinic marks National Health Center Week CEO Patrick Peer shows one of the new hydraulic exam tables received last week at the Route 66 Health Clinic in Afton. The new tables are accomodating to patients who are wheel chair bound or immobile.
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Mexico bans giveaways of baby formula at hospitals The Mexican government has banned free baby formula at hospitals in an effort to encourage breastfeeding. Health authorities said baby formula would still be available for purchase in shops and could be supplied at a doctor's request.
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Spirituality may be tied to easier cancer course (Reuters Health) - Cancer patients who report more religiousness or spirituality may also experience fewer physical symptoms of cancer and treatment and more social connection, several new papers suggest.
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Manatee County making progress on indigent health care costs Manatee County found a reasonable road forward on the intractable and knotty issue of partially reimbursing health care professionals and hospitals for the cost of indigent health care.
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Former Sulphur resident suing ex for using his sperm without his consent A trial is expected to begin today in the case of a former Sulphur resident who is suing his ex-girlfriend for using his sperm to have a baby - without his consent.
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AstraZeneca to Pay Inovio Up to $700 Million for Cancer Drug AstraZeneca Plc agreed to pay Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. as much as $727.5 million for rights to an experimental cancer vaccine, its third deal in a week to secure access to new tumor-fighting drugs.
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