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US suicide rate has risen sharply in the 21st century The U.S. suicide rate has increased sharply since the turn of the century, led by an even greater rise among middle-aged white people, particularly women, according to federal data released Friday.
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Health|US Suicide Rate Surges to a 30-Year High Manny Bojorquez tossed a flower into the grave of a fellow Marine, Eduardo Bojorquez, who committed suicide last year. Credit Todd Heisler/The New York Times.
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Why We Sleep Badly on Our First Night in a New Place When you check into a hotel room or stay with a friend, is your first night of sleep disturbed? Do you toss and turn, mind strangely alert, unable to shut down in the usual way?
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Here's why you don't sleep well in a new place (CNN) Do you struggle to fall asleep and/or stay asleep when you are on the road? Don't blame your pillows or the sheets. Instead, blame your own hyper-vigilant brain.
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Why you don't sleep well in a strange bed (Reuters Health) - The old adage about sleeping with one eye open in an unfamiliar place may not be too far off the mark. A new study suggests that one half of the brain remains on high alert during the first night of sleep in a new space.
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Strawberry Cheerios in; Peanut Butter Multigrain, out. General Mills is rolling out Strawberry Cheerios for spring and a pumpkin spice version of the venerable cereal this fall. Both are seasonal offerings, joining a medley of Cheerios iterations that make up the cereal industry's biggest brand.
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Childhood cancer survivors often feel older than their years THURSDAY, April 21, 2016 -- Surviving a childhood cancer can take a toll on health, and new research shows that young adults who've been through the ordeal often feel aged before their time.
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Miami Marlins concerned with playing in Puerto Rico due to Zika outbreak MIAMI (AP) -- Players from the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates have expressed concerns about their two-game series next month in Puerto Rico because of the Zika virus.
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MLB Players voice Zika fears for games scheduled in Puerto Rico MIAMI -- Players from the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates have expressed concerns about playing their two-game series next month in Puerto Rico because of the Zika virus.
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Pirates notebook: Concern grows about Puerto Rico game because of Zika virus Pirates reliever Tony Watson delivers during the eighth inning against the Brewers Saturday, April 16, 2016, at PNC Park. Photo by Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review.
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New York hospital reaches $2.2M settlement over TV filming ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Federal authorities have reached a $2.2 million settlement with a New York City hospital over filming by a television documentary crew that disclosed two patients' health information without their authorization.
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Cheerios Angers Fans With Tweet About Prince's Death The cereal maker quickly deleted the offending tweet. Brands are sometimes too eager to be part of the national conversation, leading them to send out ill-advised tweets.
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Cheerios' Tweet on Prince is Latest Brand Faux Pas Will brands ever learn? The death of a celebrity always creates a wellspring of emotion on Twitter, TWTR 0.63 % and news of Prince's death Thursday was no exception.
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Worried about Zika, MLB players question Puerto Rico trip MIAMI (AP) - Players from the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates have expressed concerns about their two-game series next month in Puerto Rico because of the Zika virus.
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Scientists search for the genes behind healthy aging Could healthy aging be in your genes? That's the question researchers from Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) are trying to answer with their long-term "Wellderly" study -- an analysis of the genome sequences of healthy elderly people in ...
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New York hospital reaches $2.2M settlement over TV filming ALBANY, N.Y. - Federal authorities have reached a $2.2 million settlement with a New York City hospital over filming by a television documentary crew that disclosed two patients' health information without their authorization.
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New understanding of causes of autism sparks research initiative SPARK intends to collect DNA from 50,000 individuals and their families over the next three years in order to analyze genetic material and create better methods of treatment.
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Celebrity news stories may shape women's breast cancer choices (Reuters Health) - The tone of news stories about celebrity breast cancer treatments may be influencing women's decisions about their own therapy, researchers suggest.
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Carbon Monoxide: 21 things you need to know What is Carbon Monoxide and how dangerous is it? As part of The National Student's Advice Week, npower brings you the facts. What is Carbon Monoxide - and what are its dangers?
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Teen Moms Trust Their Gut, Even When It Puts Their Babies At Risk Does mother always know best? As a mom, I try to create the healthiest environment possible for my kids. I like to think my decisions are based on fact, but emotion plays a role, too.
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Researchers Have Launched World's Largest Study on Autism and Genes Scientists funded by the Simons Foundation Research Initiative on Thursday announced the launch of an online research initiative that aims to gather DNA and other information from 50,000 people with autism and their family members.
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The Flu (Influenza): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment The flu (short for influenza) is a respiratory virus that affects the throat, nose, bronchi and, sometimes, the lungs. There are different types of influenza viruses and they evolve and change from year to year.
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DR. MANNY: Was Prince's flu care mishandled or did he have risk factors? On Thursday, friends, family and fans of the late Prince, born as Prince Nelson Rogers, mourned the pop icon's death, which has devastated generations of music lovers but so far has remained a mystery to us all.
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Fox News' John Stossel Has Lung Cancer Surgery Stossel wrote that his doctors have told him his cancer was "caught early" and that he'll be "fine." NEW YORK (AP) - Fox News personality John Stossel says he is being treated for lung cancer.
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NIH hospital needs sweeping reform to better protect patient safety, panel says Practices at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, the hospital where cutting-edge medical research is conducted, require sweeping reform to better protect patient safety, a task force appointed by the agency reported Thursday.
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CMS issues payment and policy rules for skilled nursing, rehab, hospice The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Thursday released payment and policy changes for skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation and hospice stays.
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Medicare Delays Plans for New Star Ratings on Hospitals Bowing to pressure from the hospital industry and Congress, the Obama administration on Wednesday delayed releasing its new hospital quality rating measure just a day before its planned launch.
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More deer ticks than ever infest the wilds of Minnesota; protect yourself Department of Microbiology, University of Minnesota Black-legged ticks, aka deer ticks, have three life stages: larva (bottom), nymph (left), and adult.
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Students encouraged to share their uniqueness at autism awareness event Cal State Fullerton students filled up a board of puzzle pieces at Titan Walk on Wednesday to answer the question, "What makes you unique?
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Fox's John Stossel: 'I Have Lung Cancer' stossel In an op-ed for FoxNews.com, Fox Business and Fox News personality John Stossel revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
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Buster Posey teams with New Era hats to raise money for pediatric cancer Giants catcher Buster Posey is about as professionally accomplished as one can be, with the three World Series rings, a Rookie of the Year and an MVP.
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Booze, Bacon and Obesity Linked to Stomach Cancer A new report looking at what causes stomach cancer found three new somewhat surprising links: alcohol, processed meat and obesity.
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Ayotte-backed bill for breast cancer research to be signed CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A bill that U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte helped introduce to benefit breast cancer research is awaiting President Barack Obama's signature.
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Gene therapy shows early success against 'Bubble Boy' disease Gene therapy shows promise in five children and young adults with X-linked severe combined immune deficiency (SCID-X1). Credit: V. Altounian / Science Translational Medicine (2016).
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Study backs pancreas cell transplants for severe diabetes In this April 29, 2012, file photo, a woman diagnosed with diabetes gives herself an injection of insulin at her home in the Los Angeles suburb of Commerce, Calif.
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Why I'll never use a Bluetooth pregnancy test Among the headlines out of this year's Consumer Electronics Show: First Response has released the first-ever Bluetooth pregnancy test.
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Bayonne Firefighters Sponsoring Blood Drive BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Fire Department is sponsoring a community blood drive on Monday, April 25, and is hoping residents and others will participate.
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