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Initial treatment is just part of surviving cancer Cancer patients used to be told to go home and take care of themselves without too many specifics for life after treatment. Now, as soon as they're feeling strong enough, they're advised to mind their lifestyle: lace up their sneakers, eat healthy ...
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More obese people in the world than underweight, says study There are now more adults in the world classified as obese than underweight, a major study has suggested. The research, led by scientists from Imperial College London and published in The Lancet, compared body mass index (BMI) among almost 20 million ...
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Spread of Zika virus appears to be slowing in parts of Latin America In several Latin American nations hit hard by the Zika epidemic, the transmission of the virus appears to have peaked, with the number of infections declining in recent weeks, according to governments in the region and the latest World Health ...
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Zika Is Linked To Microcephaly, Health Agencies Confirm The World Health Organization says there is now scientific consensus that the Zika virus is connected with microcephaly - a condition in which babies are born with very small heads and brain damage.
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Ontario strategy to tackle autism therapy wait list leaves parents 'very livid' The Ontario government's plan to reduce autism treatment wait times by gradually eliminating intensive therapy for children five years and older is being harshly criticized by two Ottawa-area parents of children with autism.
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How Game Day Weather Affects Concussion Rates In The NFL David Bruton of the Denver Broncos suffered a concussion during a game against the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 28, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.
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UGA, Sanofi Pasteur develop new vaccine for H1N1 influenza Researchers at the University of Georgia and Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced today the development of a vaccine that protects against multiple strains of both seasonal and pandemic H1N1 influenza in mouse models.
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We now live in a world in which more people are obese than underweight, major global analysis reveals In the past 40 years, there has been a startling increase in the number of obese people worldwide—rising from 105 million in 1975 to 641 million in 2014, according to the most comprehensive analysis of trends in body mass index (BMI) to date ...
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Experts warn complacency on Ebola may leave vaccine work unfinished LONDON (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola emergency over, but action is still needed to fully develop effective vaccines and prepare the world for future outbreaks, experts said on Thursday.
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FDA simplifies access to abortion drug mifepristone FDA simplifies access to abortion drug mifepristone The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released on Wednesday new recommendations that allow women in select states easier access to the abortion drug mifepristone, a drug that has been approved by ...
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Zika studies explore fetal brain problems, virus damage A section through a 'mini brain in a dish' shows radial glia stem cells (red), neurons (blue), and AXL receptors (green). neuralstemcell.
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Researcher urges caution about interpreting study on effects of football hits The corresponding author of a new study suggesting a correlation between cumulative hits to the head from youth, high school and college football and later-life impairments is urging caution when interpreting the results, emphasizing more research and ...
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Long-term antibiotic therapy ineffective for persistent Lyme symptoms (Reuters Health) - Twelve weeks of antibiotic therapy proved ineffective at combating the long-term symptoms seen in some people who have had Lyme disease, a new test of 280 sufferers found.
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Medicare alters payment plan for joint replacement Starting today, Medicare is changing the way it will pay Toledo-area hospitals for joint replacements. The federal government, as a part of the Affordable Care Act, is trying to drive down the price for such replacements, which are costly and among the ...
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5 Reproductive Rights Breakthroughs That Are Changing Women's Lives On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced that they would be easing the strict usage guidelines surrounding mifepristone, an abortion-inducing pill, making it a more accessible option in several key states—a set of changes that has ...
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Telemedicine offers hope for abortion rights advocates A major rule change from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to make abortion induced by medicine, rather than surgery, more common and easier to obtain for women in areas of the country without nearby clinics.
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More obese people in the world than those who are underweight: research ELIZABETH JACKSON: A major global study published today in the Lancet reveals that there are now more people who are obese than underweight in the world.
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Avalere analysis warns hospitals likely to face penalties under mandatory CJR model Sixty percent of hospitals that will be impacted by Medicare's mandatory new Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model, slated to begin tomorrow, are likely to face penalties based on their current cost performance, according to a new ...
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Study: Birth Control Pills May Increase Risk of Seizures COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - A recent Texas A&M Health Science Center study suggests that a primary component of oral contraceptives could increase the risk of seizures in women who live with epilepsy.
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Northern California Is Hit by Wave of Overdoses From a Disguised Drug A powerful synthetic drug that is being disguised and illegally sold as a prescription painkiller has caused six deaths and 22 overdoses in Sacramento County, Calif.
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Autism rate up 12% in New Jersey; experts cite better detection One in 41 children is diagnosed with autism in New Jersey, a 12 percent increase over two years for a state that already had the highest rate in the nation, federal health officials announced Thursday.
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Researchers discover structure of Zika virus WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A team of researchers has determined the structure of the Zika virus, an important discovery in the development of antiviral treatments and vaccines.
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Even controlled, epilepsy may still cause problems for kids THURSDAY, March 31, 2016 -- Even when their seizures are well-controlled, children with epilepsy can still have learning and behavioral disorders that lead to social and educational problems when they're young adults, a new study finds.
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WHO sees scientific consensus on Zika as cause for disorders GENEVA/CHICAGO Researchers around the world are now convinced the Zika virus can cause the birth defect microcephaly as well as Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that can result in paralysis, the World Health Organization said on ...
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Zika's structure has been revealed, bringing scientists closer to a vaccine The Aedes aegypti mosquito genome from a cell-line recently sequenced with new technology by the University of California, San Francisco.
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Texas toddler dies after her dental procedure in Austin office; state board opens investigation into death A 14-month-old Texas girl died after receiving treatment in her Austin dentist's office Tuesday morning, officials said. Daisy Lynn Torres died around two hours after an emergency crew drove her to the hospital from Austin Children's Dentistry ...
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Longer therapy shows no added benefit for persistent Lyme disease symptoms An additional 12 weeks of antibiotic therapy did not improve persistent symptoms of fatigue, musculoskeletal, neuropsychological or cognitive disorders attributed to Lyme disease, according to recent findings published in the New England Journal of ...
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Report Shows Theranos Testing Plagued by Problems Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos. New questions are emerging about the medical start-up and whether it can do what it says it can.
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Hospital cyberattack highlights health care vulnerabilities A cyberattack that paralyzed the hospital chain MedStar this week is serving as a fresh reminder of vulnerabilities that exist in systems that protect sensitive patient information.
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Writing a New National Prescription to Improve Women's Health: History, Progress and Challenges Ahead While more than 50 percent of the U.S. population is female, as recently as three decades ago, women's health was neglected in the halls of public policy, at the research bench, and in clinical settings.
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Regeneron, Sanofi eczema drug clears hurdles in big trials Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc and Sanofi said on Friday their experimental treatment for eczema proved highly effective in two large studies, without serious side effects often seen with standard treatments for the chronic inflammatory skin disease.
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MedStar Health says progress being made 'by the hour' after cyberattack A spokeswoman with MedStar Health says the healthcare provider is still experiencing widespread computer outages after a cyberattack on its systems Monday, but adds that progress is being made "by the hour.
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Regeneron, Sanofi Say Eczema Drug Met Targets in Late-Stage Studies Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. REGN 0.21 % and Sanofi SA SNY -1.30 % said their experimental drug for a debilitating skin condition called atopic dermatitis met all of its major treatment targets in two late-stage studies, a key step in advancing a ...
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Rifle mom raises money for autism Aimee Sanders, left, and her son Jackson, 12, share a laugh at their Rifle home. The Sanders are raising money as part of the Light It Up Blue campaign in April, which is Autism Awareness Month.
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Problems persist after crippling hack at MedStar Health Some signs of progress after MedStar hack: "At least from my use, things are back to working." Even as some staff reported improvements, MedStar Health continued to suffer computer problems Thursday after a crippling hack locked up data on its systems ...
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Ultrasounds missed her Zika infection–until one showed serious harm to her fetus Zika successfully hid through nearly half of a District woman's pregnancy, its damage to her fetus not showing despite a series of early ultrasounds.
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Sexual transmission of Zika 'unlikely' to lead to Australian outbreak ELIZABETH JACKSON: The World Health Organization (WHO) has used its strongest language yet, saying researchers are convinced the Zika virus is linked to the birth defect microcephaly.
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Local advocates team up for World Autism Awareness Day "We are trying to encourage businesses and individuals in Seguin to change their porch lights to blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day," she said.
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Long-term antibiotic therapy ineffective for persistent Lyme symptoms Twelve weeks of antibiotic therapy proved ineffective at combating the long-term symptoms seen in some people who have had Lyme disease, a new test of 280 sufferers found.
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Unique approach to reverse Type 2 Diabetes It's a staggering number -- nearly 24 million people in the US are living with Type 2 Diabetes, and many say medication, diet and exercise are not helping keep the illness in check.
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Nutley to 'Light It Up Blue' Nutley Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci invites residents to join Autism Speaks in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, and Light It Up Blue to shine a light on autism.
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Endometriosis Tied to Higher CHD Risk Women with endometriosis and a prior hysterectomy or oophorectomy seemed to have a higher risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease, according to a study done in a cohort from the Nurses' Health Study II (NHS-II).
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Vasalgel, Non-Hormonal Male Birth Control, Is Coming In 2018 & Here's What You Need To Know Holy sh*t. The future is here and that future is reversible male birth control that is not a condom. This may be the best birth control method I've ever heard of, or at least the most exciting.
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Famous people with bipolar disorder Many high-profile successful people, including Demi Lovato, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jean-Claude Van Damme have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression.
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Fighting Mental Illness on World Bipolar Day Wednesday is World Bipolar Day and there are number of people in Central Illinois fighting to break the stigmas associated with mental illness.
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There's a Way to Treat Opiate Addiction, So Why Isn't It Being Used? In the U.S., nearly two million people abuse prescription opioid painkillers. For many, an initial prescription to treat pain leads to a dangerous dependence and misuse that contributes to around 14,000 deaths each year.
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Relay for Life increases fundraising goal Luminarias light Grace Hall as participants walk the survivor lap at Relay for Life on Friday, Mar. 27, 2015. The luminarias symbolize people fighting cancer, and the lap is dedicated to the memory of those lost in the fight against cancer.
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Laser Hair Removal In Slow-Mo Is Horrifying Yet Mesmerizing Laser hair removal has become an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure for getting rid of unwanted hair - but how exactly does it work, scientifically?
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Watch the Effects of Laser Hair Removal in Slow Motion bikini Summer is almost here. Time to get rid of that unsightly hair. David W. Cerny/Reuters. Tech & Science laser hair removal.
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Possible Heart Benefits Of Taking Estrogen Get Another Look In the 1980s and '90s, many doctors told women going through menopause that they should take female hormones - estrogen and progestin - to alleviate symptoms like hot flashes and sleep problems.
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