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Wipe out Zika with army of modified mosquitoes Cancelling the Rio Olympics would do little to slow the spread of the Zika virus. That horse has bolted: more than 60 countries and territories already have Zika.
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Prescription Pain Killers May Worsen And Lengthen Chronic Pain News from a research team studying the effects of opioids may help explain the explosion in prescription pain-killer addictions of the last several years.
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CU study: Narcotic painkillers cause chronic pain The study, published Monday, showed opioid treatment intensified the release of pain signals from specific immune cells, leading to prolonged pain.
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Lifestyle may be key to improving ADHD in kids MONDAY, May 30, 2016 -- Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often treated with medications, such as Adderall or Ritalin.
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11 measles cases confirmed: What you need to know about the outbreak Arizona health officials Monday announced another case of measles - bringing the total to 11 cases - and warned of more than one dozen places in Pinal and Maricopa counties where the public may have been exposed to the disease.
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Lifestyle May Be Key to Improving ADHD in Kids MONDAY, May 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often treated with medications, such as Adderall or Ritalin.
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How Researchers Are Using Google to Find Chickenpox Seasons Researchers have found that the chickenpox virus may actually be a seasonal disease, with more cases reported in the spring, according to a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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How To Select Sunscreen To Prevent Sunburn, Reduce Risk For Skin Cancer Here are expert tips on how to use sunscreen and choose the right product to protect yourself from sunburn and skin cancer, which affects one out of five in the United States.
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Don't let summer fun lead to skin cancer Summer brings longer daylight hours, lighter clothing and many outdoor activities. However, parents need to remember that extra time in the sun causes damage to their kids' skin.
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Expert tips on how to choose the right sunscreen As folks start baring more skin at the beach, pool or barbecue this Memorial Day weekend, that means it's time to start covering up with sunscreen.
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New Test Helps Identify Rare Genetic Diseases in Newborns MONDAY, May 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- New gene screening methods may greatly improve doctors' ability to quickly diagnose rare genetic diseases in newborns, researchers say.
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Pau Gasol considering skipping Olympics because of Zika FILE - This is a Saturday, March 5, 2016 file photo of Chicago Bulls' Pau Gasol (16), of Spain, as he dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on in Chicago.
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Gasol considering not playing in Rio Games INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 29: Pau Gasol #16 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 29, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Smokers, there's hope for us all OPINION. AS I puffed away on my menthol cigarette this morning I must admit there was a slight feeling of guilt; it is World No Tobacco Day after all, and there I am sucking down a ciggie.
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Plain packaging by 2017 Plain cigarette packets could hit the NZ shelves as soon as next year as the government navigates towards a smoke free country by 2025.
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Kids, Parents & Mental Health: It's Time to Talk More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease combined.
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A Six-Minute Plan to Rid Clothes of Ticks There is a better way to kill ticks on your clothes than the method often recommended currently, new research suggests. The study, published online in the journal Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, says just six minutes spinning dry clothes in a hot dryer ...
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Understanding Lyme disease for this year's tick season Summer is almost here and with the hot sunny days comes tick season. Authorities and health experts are providing necessary guidelines to prevent civilians from the Lyme disease.
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Report: 1st US case of germ resistant to last resort drug NEW YORK (AP) - For the first time, a U.S. patient has been infected with bacteria resistant to an antibiotic used as a last resort treatment, scientists said Thursday.
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Southwest Health pharmacist stresses antibiotics awareness A local pharmacist has lent his knowledge to a statewide effort to educate medical professionals and members of the public about responsible antibiotic usage and stewardship.
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Superheroes gather at Brunswick High School for ACS Relay for Life 2016 BRUNSWICK, Ohio --- The theme of this year's American Cancer Society Relay For Life, Brunswick, "Superheroes Wanted," could not have been more appropriate, according to 2016 honorary survivor, Debbie Bugos.
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Wise Women gaining ground fighting breast cancer in Southwest Georgia Wise Women participants take part in a question-and-answer session with Cancer Coalition of South Georgia staff and Dr. St. Claire Sumaili of Dawson Medical Center, a clinic connected to Albany Area Primary Health Care.
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Relay For Life to be held at Joliet Memorial Stadium Survivors, caregivers and sponsors all walk together to raise money and awareness for cancer research and cures at the 2015 Relay For Life in Joliet.
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You can save a life: How to perform the Heimlich maneuver Henry Heimlich, the doctor who invented the Heimlich maneuver, was in the news again last week when he used his namesake technique to help a choking victim in the senior residence where he lives.
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How Zika Virus Hides To Move From Mother To Baby While the Zika virus often causes disease without symptoms in adults, it has become notorious for its link to microcephaly - a birth defect where infants have an abnormally small head.
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Minn. mental health system gets $48 million in new funding, defying national trend For the second consecutive year, Minnesota legislators approved tens of millions of dollars in new funding for mental health care, defying a national trend of state cuts to such services.
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Doctor Henry Heimlich saves a life with his own maneuver Cincinnati - Dr. Henry Heimlich saved Monday an 87-year-old woman's life by using the so-called Heimlich maneuver he invented in 1974.
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China's Plan To Fight Obesity: Take A College Course Are you overweight, a student and a junk food enthusiast in China? The Nanjing Agricultural University might have just the right course for you.
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Glow Run will light up the night for Relay contributed photoJustin, Ryan and Donna Czaja ready the trophies and medals for this year's 5K Glow Run/Walk through Lockport on June 17 to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
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Conditions right for early blooms of toxic blue-gr In the summer, blue-green algae can take over a lake seemingly overnight, turning a pristine swimming hole into a scummy green pool.
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Minnesota warns about early presence of toxic algal blooms Summer is coming, and the danger of blue-green algae increases in Minnesota. Health authorities warn about the toxicity of this natural phenomenon in humans and pets.
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Franklin Donor Day blood drive is June 8 As part of the "100 Days of Summer. 100 Days of Hope." campaign, the American Red Cross will host its Franklin Donor Day blood drive Wednesday, June 8 from 10 a.m.
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News 8's Kyle Dimke shares story about effect of mental illness on his life Today is my last day here at WKBT. It is also one of the last days of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. I've been a reporter at News 8 for more than two years.
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Supporting Mental Health Efforts Beyond The Month Of May May is mental health awareness month, and there's no hiding that this has been a hot topic of discussion this year. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), over 43 million adults suffer with a mental illness every year, or ...
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New PTSD Center Opens for Post 9/11 Veterans in Atlanta With funding from Wounded Warrior Project, innovative 2-week program aims to reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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LSU's Mike the Tiger begins radiation treatment at cancer center The cancer center has a long history of working with LSU's School of Veterinary Medicine and has long assisted in consulting about animals receiving radiation treatment at LSU.
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