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Some People Really Can't Take Statins For High Cholesterol, Scientists Prove You can't write a story about the lifesaving benefits of the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins without getting comments like this one, from reader Bill Hayman, on my story yesterday: I cannot take Crestor or Zetia or any form of statin drug!
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Early data from clinical trial indicates safety and efficacy of new weight loss procedure Findings from the early phase of a clinical trial led by Johns Hopkins investigators indicates that a new, minimally invasive weight loss treatment known as bariatric arterial embolization is safe and effective in sustaining weight loss in severely ...
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Artificial skin grows hair and sweat glands You've probably seen artificial skin before, but never has it been quite so... accurate. Japanese researchers have grown skin tissue that not only includes hair follicles, but all the glands that come with it -- including oil and sweat glands.
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Lab-Grown Skin can Sweat and Sprout Hair Scientists have created an artificial skin that can sweat and grow hair. This skin can help people suffering from sever burn, baldness and other skin diseases.
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Artificial skin could grow hair and sweat glands You've most likely seen counterfeit skin some time recently, yet never has it been so… exact. Japanese specialists have developed skin tissue that incorporates hair follicles, as well as every one of the organs that accompany it - including oil and ...
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Type 2 Diabetes Risk Increased With Low Thyroid Function BOSTON - Patients diagnosed with prediabetes have a 40% greater likelihood of developing diabetes if they are also diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
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Waist size 'strongly predicts' heart disease risk: study "This study confirms that having an apple-shaped body -- or a high waist circumference -- can lead to heart disease, and that reducing your waist size can reduce your risks.
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Handling depression and low levels of vitamin D can improve heart health Two clinical studies showed that battling depression and low levels of vitamin D can together help enhance the condition of one's heart.
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Waistline may predict heart disease better than weight SATURDAY, April 2, 2016 -- When it comes to heart health, new research adds to the argument that a pear-shaped body, which is heavy in the hips, may be better than an apple-shaped body, which carries more weight around the belly.
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Company recalls frozen broccoli cuts sold in 11 states including Virginia The broccoli was sold in 11 states. The company is asking people to throw away the recalled product if they purchased it. ×. Company recalls frozen broccoli cuts sold in 11 states including Virginia.
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Obesity rises at unprecedented pace worldwide This combination of file photos made on Friday shows obese people in Mexico City on May 20, 2013, and Manchester, England, on October 10, 2006.
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Zika scare may delay desired pregnancies AUSTIN (KXAN) - Zika has a lot of Americans canceling any plans they had to visit Latin American countries where the virus carrying mosquitoes are prevalent.
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Lose weight easily with safe, non-surgical treatment New York:Obese people who want to shed those extra kilos can now easily lose weight swith the help of a safe, new, minimally invasive treatment, finds a new study.
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Non-surgical method could be modern weight-loss tool A system since quite a while ago used to end stomach draining might offer another approach to treat extreme heftiness, a preparatory study recommends.
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More people are obese than underweight, massive BMI study finds There are more obese people on the earth than there are underweight people, and roughly 20 per cent of the population will be obese by 2025 if current trends continue.
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Maternal Zika Virus Infection and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes The more we learn about the Zika virus disease, the more conclusive becomes the association between maternal infection and babies born with microcephaly (smaller-than-normal heads), and to a lesser extent with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), ...
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State health officials urged to get ready now for Zika in US (copy) Dr. Nicole Lurie, assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the US Department of Health and Human Services, speaks during a press conference at a one-day Zika summit at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday in Atlanta.
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Family places signs in front of Luzerne County Courthouse for Autism Awareness Month Sugar Notch resident Lukas Balas, 8, places a sign in front of the Luzerne County Courthouse on Saturday to represent Supporting Autism & Families Everywhere, or S.A.
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Want a healthy body? It's all about that fat and muscle, not your BMI You know your body weight. You may even know your BMI, or body mass index. But do you know what your body is made of? If the answer is "too much fat and not enough muscle," that's bad news - no matter what you weigh.
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Statin intolerance is real, researchers find Statins like Lipitor and its generics have revolutionized cardiovascular care for nearly two decades as an effective, inexpensive way to reduce LDL cholesterol, the so-called bad cholesterol in the bloodstream.
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New Ebola Flare-up in Liberia April 04, 2016 2:04 AM. Health officials in Liberia say a five-year-old boy has tested positive for Ebola just days after his mother died of the virus.
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More People Should Consider Cholesterol Pills, Study Says Tablets of Crestor, the statin used in the Hope-3 study. A new, 12,000-person study backs wider use of powerful cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins in relatively healthy people, but does not provide similar evidence for blood pressure pills.
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National Public Health Week declared in Tift TIFTON - Many people say public health is one of the best kept secrets from local communities. With over 40 programs that are routed through health departments and clinics every day, there is no one that public health does not affect.
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What it means to be a parent of a child with autism Stacy Johnson poses with her son, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in October 2014. prev. next. While scrolling through my Facebook feed a few weeks ago, I saw a post that said, "Some days I think I can't be a good parent to my child ...
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World Autism Awareness Day gets attention at the Venetian — PHOTOS The crowd releases approximately 80 balloons during an event put on by Grant a Gift Autism Foundation to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day at the Venetian in Las Vegas Saturday, April 2, 2016.
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Nursing assistant charged with stealing pain meds from 96-year-old in Auburn AUBURN - A nursing assistant from Oxford who allegedly stole pain medications from a 96-year-old woman is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Central District Court in Worcester.
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How to recognize, prevent or reverse prediabetes Making healthy choices is difficult when the consequences of your bad choices don't show up right away. That's one reason it's tough for some folks to recognize that they're on a glide path to Type 2 diabetes.
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Rick Scott's misleading talking point about 'record' funding for HIV/AIDS Gov. Rick Scott, seen in February at the Hillsborough County Health Department, says "last year, Florida invested a record $34 million in HIV/AIDS prevention.
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Federal goverment punished 768 hospital according Affordable Care Act – Providence Tech Zone They are among 758 U.S. hospitals having their payments from Medicare, the federal health insurance program, reduced by 1 percent.
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Zafgen reported that a new arrangement: Second death in obesity drug study – Tacoma Daily Science Zafgen Inc. on Wednesday reported a second patient death in an ongoing study of its potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder linked to obesity.
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Dashing Hopes, Study Shows a Cholesterol Drug Had No Effect on Heart Health Wendy Todd has high cholesterol, but has often experienced muscle pain while taking statins to treat it. Experts hoped that a new drug would be a viable alternative to statins.
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Apple's intensely moving film about a teen with autism Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives. dillan.jpg. One teen's struggle to communicate with the world.
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Few doctors sign up on to Federal Registry to treat opioid addiction Dependence on remedy painkillers and heroin has developed so destructive that the Obama organization needs to spend more than $1 billion throughout the following two years battling it.
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Maryland's Largest Health Care Provider Recovering from Hack As of Friday morning, "we are approaching 90 percent functionality of our systems," MedStar Health reported. Apr 02, 2016.
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Charleston hospitals prepare for potential cyber threats A sign designates an entrance to the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, Monday, March 28, 2016. Hackers crippled computer systems at a major hospital chain, MedStar Health Inc., last week, forcing records systems offline for ...
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Veterans' Health Derailed By VA Skipping Out On MILLIONS In Doctor Bills A free-choice program implemented to get veterans crucial medical care is under siege because the Department of Veterans Affairs has not paid millions of dollars owed to the doctors providing it.
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Top 22 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Lyme 2. Over 329,000 new cases in US alone each year according to the CDC - that is 38 new cases each hour. 3. Children are at the highest risk of contracting Lyme disease, especially at ages 3-14.
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Cure for HIV reportedly 3 years away A cure for HIV and AIDS reportedly could be just a few years away after scientists have been able to successfully snip away the virus from infected cells and prevent the disease from returning.
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Red Cross & Freeport Firefighters Install Hundreds of Free Smoke Detectors FREEPORT (WIFR) -- It's an effort to make sure homes are safe and secure when it comes to detecting a fire. Hundreds of free smoke alarms are being installed by the American Red Cross and Freeport Firefighters this weekend.
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Red Cross volunteers install free smoke detectors across Freeport House fires can be tragic for those who experience them. That's why the American Red Cross is doing its part to help prevent these incidents.
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MILITARY UPDATE: Care Commission shocker - the push to end VA health care Seven of 15 outside health advisers appointed to recommend ways to improve veterans' health services over the next two decades have proposed shutting down all VA medical centers and outpatient services, and having its 9 million enrollees get their ...
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MedStar hack shows risks that come with electronic health records Hackers crippled computer systems at hospital chain MedStar Health Inc. on Monday, forcing records systems offline for thousands of patients and doctors.
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