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Most Americans Wouldn't Join a Clinical Trial, Survey Finds TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Just four in 10 Americans have a positive impression of clinical trials, a new survey finds.
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Antidepressants used for more than depression: study Millions of people take antidepressants to help ease depression, but new research suggests many others are receiving the medication to treat conditions that are not depression-related.
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Studies say flu vaccine helps pregnant women, heart failure patients In a large retrospective study from Australia, influenza vaccination during pregnancy lowered women's risk of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) requiring emergency room treatment or hospitalization by more than 60%, according to a report published ...
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Antidepressants Not Just for Depression Any More TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors prescribe antidepressants for a wide range of medical problems other than depression, apparently fueling the boom in sales of these medications, researchers report.
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Drink Spiking a Problem on U.S. Campuses TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Drink spiking may be prevalent on U.S. college campuses, and women are at much greater risk than men, new research finds.
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UW-led study pinpoints how air pollution harms your heart Monitoring devices like this one in Winston-Salem, N.C., were used in a large study that shows how air pollution can lead to heart disease.
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10% of students claim to have fallen victim to drink spiking and MEN are at risk too Drink spiking is far more common than we think and more than a fifth of victims are actually men, new research has revealed. Since the 90s there have been tales of people having their drinks spiked with either drugs such as the Rohypnol, GHB or ...
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Poisoned at work: 13-year-old among hundreds sickened on tobacco farms Gelanggang, Lombok: Thirteen-year-old Ayu vomits every year while harvesting tobacco on her family's farm near Garut in West Java.
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Doctors Say Zika Funding From Congress Critical as Some Republicans Remain Suspicious Federal health agencies are not trying to sneak extra money out of Congress as part of their Zika funding request, a top health official said Tuesday, as some lawmakers remain wary of where it's all going.
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For First Time In 130 Years, More Young Adults Live With Parents Than With Partners For the first time in more than 130 years, Americans ages 18-34 are more likely to live with their parents than in any other living situation, according to a new analysis by the Pew Research Center.
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Young people now more likely to live with parents than partners For the first time in modern history, more 18-to-34-year-olds live with their parents than in any other living arrangement, according to a Pew Research Center report released Tuesday.
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Mosquito Hunters Set Traps Across Houston, Search for Signs of Zika Mosquito control is serious business in Harris County, Texas. The county, which includes Houston, stretches across 1,777 square miles and is the third most populous county in the U.S.
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Exploring Gender Differences in Lung Cancer To the surprise of many, lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of women. That's why the American Lung Association launched LUNG FORCE, which raises awareness of the impact of lung cancer in women and critical funds for lung cancer research.
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High-Salt Diets May Raise Heart Risks for Kidney Patients TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- People with chronic kidney disease face higher odds of heart attack or stroke if they have high-salt diets, a new study suggests.
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PCSK9 inhibitors benefit patients with residual LDL burden NEW ORLEANS - A leading authority on PCSK9 inhibitors told the audience at the National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions that while the drugs can lower LDL by large amounts, use of PCSK9 inhibitors should be restricted to those with excessive LDL ...
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Treating lifelong high cholesterol levels is a challenge DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 63-year-old female. I have been treated for high cholesterol since I was in my 30s. My cholesterol levels are difficult to control, and as a result I am closely monitored.
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Behind the World's Top Drugmakers' Approach to Zika Vaccine What if a drugmaker spent billions of dollars to create a vaccine -- only to find out humans developed natural resistance to the disease before its product is ready?
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South Korea claims it has ice cream that will cure hangovers Forget stuffing your face with greasy food or chugging gallons of isotonic drinks, you can now do away with a nasty hangover as long as you can get your hands on this South Korean icy treat.
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Companies at fault in fatal French drug trial, investigation finds (CNN) The French Health Ministry has found fault with the two companies that were part of a French drug trial that went wrong in January, killing one person and hospitalizing five others.
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France faults Bial and Biotrial over fatal drug trial PARIS Portuguese drugmaker Bial and French laboratory Biotrial are at fault "on several counts" for a failed drug trial that left one person dead and five others hospitalized in January, French Health Minister Marisol Touraine said on Monday.
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Childhood goes up in smoke for Indonesian tobacco farm workers ... * Child tobacco workers face serious risks - rights body. * Cultural norms, poverty among the reasons - farmers' group. * Philip Morris says moving to direct contracts with farmers.
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Harris County to step up inspections of public pools Harris County is considering actively regulating for the first time public pools in unincorporated parts of the county. More than 2 1/2 years in the making, the proposed regulations would require each public pool - including most of those run by ...
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You should check the water in that pool or hot tub before you jump in Here's some news to give you pause as summer approaches: Nearly 80 percent of public swimming pools and hot tubs inspected in five states in 2013 had health or safety violations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week.
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NMSU researchers identify top commercial products to repel mosquitoes As Congress haggles over how many millions or billions of dollars to spend to help stop the spread of the Zika virus in the U.S. before summer, researchers at New Mexico State University are already testing wearable mosquito repellent devices to ...
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This Weight Loss Pill Inflates a Balloon In Your Stomach It sounds like a load of hot air. But it's now possible for some people to lose weight by inflating a balloon inside their stomach, according to the results of a new study.
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Iconic drag racer Shirley Muldowney diagnosed with cancer Muldowney will undergo surgery at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in downtown Charlotte, N.C., early Wednesday morning to remove her right lung, where a Stage II tumor has grown.
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Drag racing legend Muldowney will undergo lung cancer surgery Drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney, a three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion, has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will undergo surgery at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in downtown Charlotte early Wednesday morning to remove her ...
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It's OK to let your baby cry himself to sleep, study finds (CNN) Many new parents long for a full night of glorious, uninterrupted sleep yet shudder at the thought of letting their baby "cry it out," the sleep training method in which parents allow babies to cry themselves to sleep.
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Study: Letting baby 'cry it out' won't cause damage The practice of letting a baby cry it out, or cry until the child drifts off to sleep, does not cause long-term emotional or behavior harm, according to a new study.
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CDC: 80% of public pools, water parks in 5 states, including AZ, violate health codes The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages swimmers to test water quality at public pools, water parks. Loading… Post to Facebook.
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Tony Gwynn's family files wrongful death suit against tobacco industry The family of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against tobacco companies, saying Gwynn was urged to use the smokeless tobacco that eventually led to the cancer that killed him.
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This sweat monitoring patch can tell how hard you're working Whether it's carrying groceries or to the oldies, this invention wants to get to know your sweat intimately. Brittany Vincent , @MolotovCupcake.
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Equal Coverage of Cancer Drugs Required Under Michigan Bill Cancer patients and survivors are lobbying lawmakers to make Michigan the latest in a long line of states to require equal insurance coverage of chemotherapy regardless of whether the drugs are given by needle or taken orally.
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Drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney having cancerous lung removed CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney is having surgery to remove a cancerous lung. The 75-year-old Muldowney will have the five-hour procedure Wednesday at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
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Your Small Paycheck May Have Been Determined At Birth Babies born very prematurely are less likely to be 'go-getters' than those born at term. 05/24/2016 11:01 am ET. Kathryn Doyle.
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The Opioid Epidemic: Where Do We Go From Here? In my last post, The Opioid Epidemic: How Did We Get Here?, I outlined the many factors that contributed to the current state of affairs in this country in regards to opioid use.
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"My Depression Looks Like" Twitter Hashtag Sheds Light On The Non-Stereotypical Aspects Of Depression When you picture depression, you might picture somebody laying in bed, too sad to get up. But while that might be one symptom for some people with depression, it can look and feel very different for each individual.
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Dear Julia: how much do I need to worry about salt in my food? If you're concerned about the saltshaker at home, your worry may be misplaced. ByEmo/Shutterstock. Welcome to Dear Julia, a column where readers submit everyday health questions.
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Dog's mystery illness solved by extern (CNN) Man's best friend gets a second chance at life; thanks to an extern. Ollie, a 10-year-old Sheltie from Portland, Oregon, was moments from being euthanized when a veterinary extern spotted the problem that left the dog fighting for his life.
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Pharmacy board out as sole medical pot regulator in Ohio A legislative proposal to regulate medical marijuana through Ohio's pharmacy board is being scrapped over concerns the rare setup nationally would create an undue burden on the state.
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Baby born without skull in the back of his head defies odds (CNN) Even as Ben and Alyssa Riedhead were expecting their first child, they were planning for his funeral. Instead of clothes, they were picking out a casket.
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Blood pressure changes affect brain function Variations on blood pressure readings have been linked to declines on brain functions in older patients, according to a recent investigation published in the American Heart Association's health journal Hypertension.
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Could 'Star Trek'-Like 'Tricorder' for Health Be Near? U.S. researchers say they've developed a small, wearable health monitor they're likening to the "Star Trek" tricorder.
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UN health agency spotlights role of health in sustainable development as governing body begins session Director-General of the World Health Organization Margaret Chan addresses the 69th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: WHO.
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'Dormant Butt Syndrome' the root of knee, hip and back pain Jennifer Ernst was training for a half marathon when she began having pain in her right knee. By: Deena Centofanti. Posted:May 23 2016 09:21PM EDT.
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Relay for Life inspires hope in Berlin Shari Garrison, Carol Reed, and Laura Karoll lead the first lap around the Berlin Fairgrounds, Saturday, May 21.| Sebastian Gronback/ Special to The Citizen.
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Report: Most Sunscreens Are Bad, But These 7 Brands Are the Worst Memorial Day is the unofficial kick off to summer, when our calendars fill up with beach days and we begin the obligatory slopping on of sunscreen.
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