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Delay Pregnancy in Areas With Zika, WHO Suggests A pregnant woman at a hospital in Honduras, where the Zika virus is circulating. Credit Orlando Sierra/Agence France-Presse - Getty Images.
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US researcher contracts Zika during experiment: media A United States laboratory researcher was back at work after contracting the Zika virus by pricking herself with a needle during an experiment last month, broadcaster ABC News said on Thursday.
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Researcher Infected With Zika Virus During Laboratory Accident in Pittsburgh A female researcher was accidentally infected with the Zika virus during a laboratory experiment at the University of Pittsburgh, marking the first reported case of someone getting the virus through a needle stick, university officials said today.
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Muhammad Ali and Parkinson's disease: Was boxing to blame? Muhammad Ali was still boxing professionally when observers first noticed signs of neurological decline, and many have been quick to link his profession to his diagnosis, years later, of Parkinson's disease.
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Today's teen troubles: Sex, drugs and texting on the go (CNN) It's a question every mom and dad wants answered: What are their kids really up to? Today, parents are getting some insight from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which has been conducted every other ...
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US women surge ahead of men in obesity, study shows A study in the journal JAMA finds American women are getting fatter faster then men after nearly 30 years of equal obesity. The study says 40 percent of American women are now obese.
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In Fight Against Obesity, The U.S. Is Failing Women (Reuters Health) - Obesity rates for U.S. women and teens are on the rise, according to two new studies from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in JAMA.
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New treatment can 'halt' multiple sclerosis, says study Aggressive chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant can halt the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), a small study has suggested.
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New study finds dementia risks increase with strokes Susan Robertson was only 36 years old when she suffered a stroke that robbed her of her organizational skills, her short-term memory and made it difficult to sometimes find her words.
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Photo of teen sitting alone at her own birthday party is breaking the internet's heart BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A single photo of a Bangor teen sitting alone at her own birthday party has quickly gone viral. Halle's cousin posted the photo to Facebook on June 7th.
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Investigator: FDA still taking months to recall tainted food The FDA says the critical U.S. report focuses on a "very selective sample" in which recalls did not proceed quickly. prev. next.
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Who May Die? California Patients and Doctors Wrestle With Assisted Suicide Debbie Ziegler in 2015 with a photo of her daughter, Brittany Maynard, a brain cancer patient who moved from California to Oregon to legally end her life in 2014.
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Auditors slam FDA for dragging its feet on food recalls The Food and Drug Administration is under fire from the Office of Inspector General for inefficient and ineffective food recall procedures that left the public at risk for as much as six months after the agency knew there was a problem.
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Zika Virus Swamps Embattled Puerto Rico SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—The Zika virus is creeping north toward the continental U.S., and Alberto de la Vega has started to detect its signs.
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Fast-Casual Restaurants Pile On Even More Calories than Fast Food If you hold up your nose as you drive by McDonald's and Taco Bell on your way to Shake Shack or Panera, you may be under the impression that your dining choice is fresher, healthier, or otherwise superior to its fast-food counterparts.
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Middle-Age Fitness Helps Ward Off Stroke Later THURSDAY, June 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Physical fitness in middle age may lower your risk of stroke after 65, a new study finds.
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Ali, CTE and Parkinson's: Confronting Sports Head Injuries Beyond Football It was billed as "The Last Hurrah." For the first time in two years, Muhammad Ali would step back into the ring to reclaim the title held by an undeserving foe in his absence from the sport.
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What killed Muhammad Ali? Since winning a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, Muhammad Ali has never been far from the public eye. Take a look at the life and career of Ali, the three-time heavyweight boxing champion who called himself "The Greatest.
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Research Traces Link Between Combat Blasts and PTSD An explosion in front of a United States Army patrol near Hawjia, Iraq, in 2005. Researchers have identified evidence of tissue damage caused by blasts alone, not by concussions or other injuries.
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State and feds say Carolinas HealthCare drove up costs by curbing competition Chemotherapy typically costs more for patients who get their care in large hospitals or clinics owned by hospitals, a 2012 Observer investigation found.
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Carolinas HealthCare System slapped with antitrust suit The U.S. Justice Department is suing North Carolina's largest healthcare system, saying it illegally imposes contract requirements on insurers that reduce competition.
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New Blood Test Could Detect Early Stages of Alzheimer's June 09, 2016 2:18 PM. University researchers in the United States say they have developed a blood test that appears to be effective in detecting the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia in elderly people.
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Photo of Maine teen alone at her birthday party is heartbreaking (KCRA) —A heartbreaking photo of a Maine teen alone at her birthday party has gone viral -- for the best reason. The teen's cousin asked people to send the girl cards for her upcoming July birthday, and people are pledging to do just that.
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Experimental Drug Acts Fast Against Chronic Migraine WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug may bring fast relief to people with debilitating chronic migraines, a new study finds.
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Withings Body Cardio smart scales are a stylish addition to your health-monitoring home. The scales come in black or white. Choose white if you don't want to be forever cleaning footprints. Photograph: Withings. Facebook Twitter Pinterest.
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Relay asking for Van Wert to Paint the Town Purple Mayor Jerry Mazur (center) reads the Paint the Town Purple proclamation along with Jamie Orozco (left) and Vickie Schulte (right).
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Belleville hospital prepared for possible Zika cases The Zika virus appears to be making small but noticeable inroads in the Garden State. Clara Maass Medical Center President and CEO Mary Ellen Clyne, talks about the Zika virus.
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Alzheimer's blood test '100 percent' accurate STRATFORD - A research team led by Dr. Robert Nagele from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and Durin Technologies, Inc., announced it has developed a blood test that can detect an early stage of Alzheimer's disease with 100 percent ...
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Ashley Furniture to Pay $1.75M to Settle Safety Citations OSHA says Wisconsin-based Ashley Furniture has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle alleged safety violations at its plants. June 8, 2016, at 7:45 p.m.. MORE. LinkedIn · StumbleUpon · Google +; Cancel. Ashley Furniture Settles for $1.75M. MORE.
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New Map Shows Where Zika Mosquitoes Live in US A new map shows mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus are found in 40 states and Washington, D.C.. Public health officials are bracing for local outbreaks of the Zika virus in the continental U.S.
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Red Cross, Nexcare Bandages and Supermodel Niki Taylor Urge Blood Donation in Honor of World Blood Donor Day FAIRFIELD, NJ - The American Red Cross is partnering with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor to urge eligible blood and platelet donors to give this June in honor of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.
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Withings Body Cardio Rechargeable battery. Sleek, stable design. Low profile. Accurate weight readings. Syncs via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Reads weight, water, fat, bone mass, heart rate, and arterial health.
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Arizona boy gets second-degree burns when his mom fills up kiddie pool Want more news? Sign up for free newsletters to get more of the AJC delivered to your inbox. SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. - As the temperatures get hotter and hotter, people are looking for ways to beat the heat.
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Internally decapitated boy begins recovery: 'He's mister go-getter' BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) — A 4-year-old is miraculously walking again, just weeks after being internally decapitated in a car crash. KBOI 2News spoke with the boy and his mother for the first time since they were released from the hospital in Boise. In a ...
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Big takeaways from ASCO Vice President Joe Biden gave a rousing speech at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago. Over 30,000 physicians, researchers and healthcare professionals from over 100 countries are attending the 52nd annual ...
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Cuomo: Expand help for heroin addiction, limit prescriptions Jim "Woods" Ellis In this Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 photograph, a jug of used needles to exchange for new is seen near, Jim "Woods" Ellis in an industrial area of Camden, N.J.
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Many Utahns still calling for full-scale Medicaid expansion The state has received more than 130 comments on its plan to extend Medicaid to fewer than 16,000 Utahns - and many of those commenters still are calling for full-scale expansion.
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Fitzpatrick bill calls for medical device regulation reform A Yardley woman's life changed forever three years ago when the use of a medical device during a hysterectomy shredded a cancerous tumor and spread the poisoned cells throughout her body.
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State and feds say Carolinas HealthCare drove up costs by curbing competition Patients in the Charlotte region face higher health care costs and fewer choices because of efforts by the state's largest hospital chain to prevent competition, the U.S.
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Cancer Clues in the Breath: Test Could Ease Screening The right lung is shorter than the left lung to make room for the liver. The left lung is narrower than the right to make room for the heart.
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Heroin, Opioid Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than Almost All Other States: Comptroller More than 350 Long Islanders died from overdosing on heroin or prescription narcotics in 2014, new report says. Heroin, Opioid Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than Almost All Other States: ...
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NIH awards Emory $35.6M grant for HIV/AIDS research Pictured are the two co-principal investigators of the NIH grant awarded to Emory for HIV/AIDS research: Dr. Rama Amara (left) Dr.
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Latest connected gadget to hit Apple Store shelves can detect high cholesterol & blood pressure The latest connected gadget to go on sale in Apple Stores is the Withings Body Cardio, a scale that measures not just weight and body fat, but can also detect cardiovascular problems.
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FDA targets unlawful internet sales of illegal prescription medicines during International Operation Pangea IX The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, announced that it took action this week against 4,402 websites that illegally sell potentially dangerous, unapproved prescription drugs to ...
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FDA, International Authorities Shutter Thousands of Illegal Online Drug Stores The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other international regulators and law enforcement on Thursday announced the results of a series of actions to combat illegal and counterfeit medicines.
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New Smoking Age To Take Effect In California LOS ANGELES (AP) - Andrew Rodriguez was 15 years old when he smoked his first cigarette. He knows how addictive smoking can be and hopes a new California law raising the smoking age will discourage young people from taking up the habit.
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New smoking age to take effect in California LOS ANGELES - Andrew Rodriguez was 15 years old when he smoked his first cigarette. He knows how addictive smoking can be and hopes a new California law raising the smoking age will discourage young people from taking up the habit.
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Nurses planning 1-week strike at 5 Twin Cities hospitals MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Union leaders representing about 5,000 nurses in the Twin Cities say nurses at five hospitals plan to go on a one-week strike after rejecting the latest contract offer from Allina Health.
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Bill Would Require Doctors to Report Medical-Device Hazards Doctors would be required to report potentially serious problems with medical devices they use to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, under a new bill that a pair of lawmakers is expected to introduce in Congress Wednesday.
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California Is Raising Its Tobacco-Buying Age to 21. That's Not Actually So High On Thursday, the age at which tobacco products may be purchased in California will increase, to 21. The state's governor, Jerry Brown, signed the bill in May, bringing California into line with Hawaii as the states with the most restrictive statewide ...
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