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Among warfarin users, patients with AF at increased risk for dementia SAN FRANCISCO - In patients taking warfarin long term, those with atrial fibrillation had elevated risk for dementia, according to a presentation at the Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions.
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Risk For Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation Rises As Temperature Drops: Study People who experience significant temperature drops particularly during cold weather are more likely to suffer heart failure and an irregularity in their heartbeats known as atrial fibrillation, a new study says.
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In the mating game, science says, a deep voice helps Ladies, which do you find more alluring: the soaring high notes of British crooner Sam Smith, or the deep, soulful tones of Barry White?
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Does a deep voice draw women? FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 -- Deep voices in men may not be meant to make women swoon, but rather to scare away potential rivals, a new study suggests.
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Oh, Good Morning, Sleep Science. Welcome to the 21st Century Most sleep studies get their data from government questionnaires and subjects hooked up to wires in labs, which—duh—aren't great at quantifying real-world shut-eye.
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Lack of sleep can leave you 'functionally DRUNK' in a matter of days Failing to get enough sleep can leave a person 'functionally drunk', in a matter of days, experts today warned. They note sleep is much more important than many people realise.
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Growing mental health crisis lands on specially trained officers As soon as the officers on the Kansas City porch announce themselves as the police, the man standing inside the door slams it shut.
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Massive Nationwide Recall Of Frozen Veggies, Fruits After Listeria Outbreak SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - An outbreak of listeria across three states, including California, has prompted a massive nationwide recall of frozen organic and non-organic vegetables.
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Planned Parenthood helping transgender patients with sex changes Planned Parenthood has found a new niche that could prove nearly as controversial as providing abortions: helping transgendered people through the sex-change process.
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180000 pacifiers recalled over choking hazard VANNUYS, CA (WCBD) - Munchkin is recalling some 180,000 pacifiers sold with clip covers that can detach and pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission.
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The most deadly infectious disease in America today CBSNEWS - Hepatitis C now kills more people in the United States than every other infectious disease combined, according to new government data.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Statins Decrease Death And Amputation Risk In Those With Peripheral Artery Disease A new study suggests that statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs, decrease the risk of amputation and death in patients with peripheral artery disease.
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Teen plays paintball for first time, suffers unheard of injury An 18-year-old London man ended up in the emergency room after a freak injury suffered while playing paintball for the first time, doctors confirmed.
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People Using Anti-Diarrheal Drugs to Help Fight Opioid Addiction Doctors are sounding the alarm about abuse of anti-diarrheal drugs lmodium and Diamode by people trying to manage opioid withdrawal or achieve euphoria.
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OxyContin 12-Hour Prescription May Have Helped Fuel America's Opioid Epidemic The U.S is facing an opioid epidemic with more than 40 people dying every day due to accidental drug overdose. The problem has prompted the White House to propose stricter measures to prevent abuse, a move that could potentially help about 2 million ...
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5 reasons we regain weight No one ever says, "I want to lose 30 pounds, keep it off briefly, then gain it all back, with some extra pounds for good measure.
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Kentucky judge to decide if OxyContin testimony is public PIKEVILLE -- A Kentucky judge says he will decide next week whether to unseal the secret testimony from a former president of the company that markets the powerfully addictive painkiller OxyContin.
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Time to think about ticks Well, another mushroom season, and another tick embedded in my skin. These things are just unreal, and are so dangerous a guy starts to wonder when the risk outweighs the reward.
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Study: 'Biggest Loser' contestants have slower metabolisms Kai Hibbard stands for a photograph at Sunset Park in Airway Heights, Wash., Tuesday, May 3, 2016. A contestant on the "The Biggest Loser" in 2006, she has criticized the television show for what she calls drastic weight-loss methods.
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Lyme disease: A stranglehold of victimization 1.by the disease itself 2. by doctors who turn their backs 3. by loved ones who roll their eyes and walk away 4. by insurers who refuse to provide coverage 5. by the CDC and IDSA who together say that chronic Lyme does not exist.
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Ouch! That Sun is Going to do More Than Shine Summer rays may be great for the garden, but soak up too much of that vitamin D yourself and you'll get an unhealthy dose of UV light that will leave your skin and hair more than wilted.
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3 Surprising Things That Increase Your Dementia Risk "As many as five million Americans age 65 and older may have Alzheimer's Disease, and that number is expected to double for every five-year interval beyond age 65.
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CDC: 30% of antibiotic prescriptions unnecessary COLLEGE STATION, Texas - New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Pew Research Center suggest patients are being way over-prescribed.
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Protection, early treatment minimize skin cancer risk What's your body's largest organ? It's been through diaper rashes, freckles, pimples, poison oak and sunburns.It's a thing you see every time you look in the mirror?
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Block the Sun Run 5K raises awareness about melanoma THURSDAY, TEMPERATURE SLIGHTLY ABOVE AVERAGE. JONATHAN: MAY IS MELANOMA AND A LOCAL ORGANIZATION WANT YOU TO TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT SKIN CANCER.
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Addicts turning to anti-diarrhea medication to get high Some opioid addicts are turning to an over-the-counter alternative to get high -- and it's probably not one you'd expect. A growing number are taking dangerous doses of Imodium A-D, a widely available gastrointestinal medication, CBS New York reports.
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Tulare hospital care questioned Tulare Regional Medical Center claims it has resolved a series of problems cited by inspectors in a report that raised questions about its board of directors and its medical staff, inadequate medical records, its fire alarm system, its infection ...
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Imodium being used for more than just diarrhea An over-the-counter drug that is regularly used to help fight against diarrhea is taking America by storm when it comes to getting people high.
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Missouri governor signs $27 billion budget despite concerns JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Friday signed a $27.3 billion budget that boosts funding for education and health care while blocking money from Planned Parenthood, though the Democrat said he has concerns about that provision.
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Hepatitis C: What is it, and how is it treated? Although more than 3 million Americans could be living with hepatitis C, far fewer know basic information about the potentially deadly disease.
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Police encourage proper prescription drug disposal The Durham Police Department had good reason not to participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take-back Day last Saturday.
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Munchkin Issues Recall Of Pacifiers And Clips Over Choking Hazards Munchkin has recalled about 180,000 of its Latch lightweight pacifiers and clips - sold as a set - due to potential choking hazards.
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