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Over 3 million premature deaths in India in 2013, says study In 2013, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, household air pollution from solid fuels, unsafe water sources and smoking were the top avoidable risks associated with health loss and a significant amount of disease burden among Indians in both sexes.
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New anti-cholesterol drugs too expensive: report WASHINGTON - The high price of two new anti-cholesterol drugs limits the benefits patients may see from them, according to a draft report released Wednesday by a U.S.
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Consumers becoming fed up with skyrocketing drug costs Late this summer the Food and Drug Administration approved two new drugs for lowering cholesterol. Repatha and Praluent are aimed at patients with very high cholesterol levels who haven't been helped by commonly used statins or other therapies.
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Struggles with sleep linked to heart disease risk (Reuters Health) - Adults who get too much or too little sleep may have the beginnings of "hardening" of the arteries, which can be an early sign of heart disease, according to a new study.
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Drinking diet beverages? You're probably making terrible food choices. Look, who among us hasn't approached the Shake Shack counter and ordered a double-patty cheeseburger with bacon and a side of cheese fries, only to then request a diet soda, to ridiculously accompany such caloric behemoths?
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The 24-hour cancer blood test from a GP A simple, inexpensive blood test available to GPs who suspect a patient may have cancer would result in significant savings. Photo / 123RF.
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24-hour cancer blood test could be a 'game-changer' A 24-hour cancer blood test could save patients the pain of not know their diagnoses for weeks and give patients better chances of survival.
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GM embryos 'essential', says report It is "essential" that the genetic modification of human embryos is allowed, says a group of scientists, ethicists and policy experts.
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Cancer patient receives 3D-printed sternum and ribs In the first surgical operation of its kind, a cancer patient has been fitted with a 3D-printed titanium sternum and ribs. Tech Culture.
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Should you be concerned about "catching" Alzheimer's? In a new study published this week in the journal Nature, scientists said they have found evidence that the abnormal brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease could have been passed through specific medical procedures that took place decades ...
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An early cancer detection method that looks promising Cancer most of the times remains undetected for long because a patient might not see any signs of being sick. This limits the treatment that could otherwise save lives.
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Apple Peels and Green Tomatoes can Help Decrease Muscle Tissue Loss picture132-624x400 'Apple a day will keep the doctor away' - In humans, ageing represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time, encompassing physical, psychological, and social change.
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New Study Identifies Anti-Aging Property of Apple Peels An apple a day might not only keep the doctor away, but it may also keep old age away. A new study says that the fruit—or rather, the peels of the apple—could slow down the muscle tissue breakdown associated with aging.
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Sinus Surgery May Also Ease Sleep Apnea THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Struggling to breathe with sinus troubles can keep you from getting a good night's sleep.
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School's Facebook post on kids' bedtimes goes viral A Wisconsin elementary school posted a chart to its Facebook page outlining exactly what time children should go to bed depending on their age and time they need to wake up.
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CDC investigates pathogens found in Department of Defense labs The CDC confirms it is investigating possible mishandling of several samples of pathogens associated with bioterrorism -- including plague, possible live strains of anthrax and two kinds of equine encephalitis, a virus derived from horses that causes ...
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FDA sets new food safety rules in wake of deadly outbreaks like Blue Bell's Blue Bell personnel stocked freezers on Aug. 31, the day sales resumed at select locations four months after a listeria contamination halted sales.
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New federal food safety rules issued after deadly outbreaks Food manufacturers must be more vigilant about keeping their operations clean under new government safety rules released Thursday in the wake of deadly foodborne illness outbreaks linked to ice cream, caramel apples, cantaloupes and peanuts.
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Did US military labs mishandle bubonic plague, viruses? (CNN) The U.S. Department of Defense is looking into possible mishandling of bubonic plague and equine encephalitis samples at its laboratories, a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday.
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Plague samples possibly mislabeled at US military lab After the US military revealed it had accidentally sent out live anthrax samples, officials launched a department-wide review of how the military's secure labs handle biological agents.
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Alzheimer's disease may be infectious, study claims The "seeds" of Alzheimer's disease may be transmitted from one person to another during certain medical procedures, scientists have found.
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West Nile aerial spraying plan called off for year, agency says it needs time ... The plane that would have been used to spray mosquito pesticide is outfitted with nozzles on the tips of each wing. The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District did an about-face Thursday, saying it won't conduct aerial spraying of a ...
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No, Alzheimer's is not contagious (CNN) The headlines tossed across the front pages of British newspapers certainly sound shocking: "You can catch Alzheimer's" the front page of the Daily Mirror screamed.
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GirlTrek is Transforming Lives of Black Women Through Walking Surgeon General Vivek Murthy unveiled a call to action Wednesday, encouraging walking and walkable communities with the Step It Up initiative.
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How Bacteria Control Your Cholesterol We don't like to think about them, but we have trillions of bacteria living inside and on us. They're not the disease-causing kind, but these microbes, primarily those that reside in our gut, help us digest food, keep the bad bugs at bay and, it turns ...
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IBM Opens Watson Health HQ, Expands Watson Health Cloud Big Blue opened new headquarters for its Watson Health unit in Cambridge, Mass., and expanded the Watson Health Cloud with new solutions.
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IBM Watson Health Cloud Capabilities Expand IBM (NYSE: IBM) Watson Health announced it is expanding the IBM Watson Health Cloud with the introduction of the IBM Watson Health Cloud for Life Sciences Compliance and the IBM Watson Care Manager.
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Index: Second Death Linked to Salmonella in Cucumbers states. The cucumbers, imported from Mexico, now being recalled. We have much more on our website for you. And a tantalizing new find about our human ancestors.
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Second human case of West Nile virus reported in Mass. A Massachusetts man in his 40s is the second resident diagnosed with the mosquito-borne West Nile virus this season, state health officials announced Thursday.
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In a 1st, New York to require salt warnings on eatery menus A Bistro French Onion Soup Bread Bowl at a Panera bread restaurant in New York. The bowl contains more sodium than the recommended daily limit, which is equal to about 1 teaspoon of salt.
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Aerial spraying for West Nile called off; company couldn't get permit to fly ... The plane that will be used to spray mosquito pesticide is outfitted with nozzles on the tips of each wing. DREW A. KELLEY, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER.
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Sponge-like implant that traps cancer cells may improve early detection Engineers at the University of Michigan reported in a new study that the cancer cell decoy they have created could aid in early detection and help prevent relapse in breast cancer patients.
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Minn. salmonella cases linked to Chipotle restaurants ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating salmonella cases linked to Chipotle restaurants across the state.
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'This is what a tiny pill can do' A TEENAGER who was left fighting for her life after taking the drug MDMA has shared a heartbreaking video showing its life-changing effects.
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Inside Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton's Double Life as an Escort One day, Hamilton said she had a half-marathon in another state and then flew to Las Vegas for five escort appointments. 0:56 | 09/10/15.
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Suzy Favor Hamilton talks about her secret life as a Las Vegas escort Suzy Favor-Hamilton, a three-time U.S. Olympic runner turned Las Vegas escort, will release a memoir entitled Fast Girl: Running from Madness next week.
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Teens Who Smoke E-Cigs Are More Likely To Try 'Traditional' Cigarettes E-Cigs (Photo : Flickr) Teens who smoke e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes later, according to a recent study.
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Knox parent, author differ on book's appropriateness The parent of a L&N STEM Academy student is seeking to ban New York Times best-seller "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot.
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Free workshops for health insurance agents, brokers Health insurance agents and brokers who want up-to-date information about the Affordable Care Act can sign up for workshops in September and October.
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Viral vandals at Tumalo Falls tracked down, pay fine Brett Nelson said he asked the man and kids in this picture to stop etching their names into the railing at Tumalo Falls, but they refused.
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Parents urged to watch for signs and symptoms of Childhood Cancers in their ... With September being the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is urging parents to closely monitor their children's health by constantly watching out for any unusual signs and symptoms.
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Tennessee Mom Fights Against School's 'Pornographic' Science Book A handful of parents in the Knoxville County Schools system in Tennessee have taken issue with The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a book about medical ethics and racism some deem "pornographic.
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Hooker threesome inspired married Olympian to become prostitute Sex as a $600-an-hour escort is even better than winning a race, raves ex-Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton. "This is better than competing in the Olympics," the track star-turned-Vegas hooker gushes in "Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running from Madness ...
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Laurel Ridge holds suicide prevention event SAN ANTONIO - Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is bringing awareness to suicide. The treatment center held its 1st Annual Hope Rises Suicide Prevention and Awareness event on Wednesday.
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Teenage kids better at taking financial decisions If you find your teenage kids irrational at times and scold them for making bad real-life decisions, listen to their logic with patience as they may actually be more analytical in their economic choices.
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Wayne PD to collect prescription drugs WAYNE - As the number of people abusing prescription drugs continues to grow, federal agencies are again teaming up with local police departments in an effort to educate the community and offer opportunities to clean out unused and expired medications.
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Halifax researchers looking for solution to Alzheimer's disease It's estimated that almost 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and that number is expected to surpass 75 million in just 15 years and triple by 2050.
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Kids with better lipid levels consume fewer sugary drinks (Reuters Health) - For children, lower consumption of sugary beverages was linked with an increase of "good cholesterol" over a 12 month period in a Boston study.
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