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Type of Disease May Dictate End-of-Life Care MONDAY, June 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who have cancer or dementia tend to receive more end-of-life care than those dying from other conditions, a new study of Veteran Affairs hospitals finds.
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Want to Stay Mobile as You Age? A Healthy Diet May Do the Trick MONDAY, June 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Healthy eating may help reduce a woman's risk of physical disability as she grows older, a new study suggests.
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Dogs may help detect hypoglycemia in diabetes patients, study suggests The chemical dogs smell during a hypoglycemic episode may help researchers develop a breath test to replace finger-prick diabetes tests.
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Despite concerns over Zika, US men's basketball reveals star-studded roster for Rio NEW YORK - The months leading up to the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro have been dominated by discussion of the Zika virus and the impact it could have on the Games.
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Preventable Causes Will Kill 69 Million Children Under Five by 2030: UNICEF A UNICEF report predicts that unless current trends in global poverty and education are addressed, by 2030 at least 69 million children under age five will die from mostly preventable causes, 167 million children will live in poverty, and 750 million ...
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UNICEF finds dramatic inequality among world's poorest, richest children NEW YORK, June 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The number of children who do not attend school is rising, child marriage has not dropped in decades and millions of young children will die mostly preventable deaths by 2030 if global poverty is not ...
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El Niño puts more than 26 million children at risk in Eastern and Southern Africa – UNICEF Barren fields due to the impact of El Niño-induced drought in the Southern African nation of Lesotho. Photo: FAO. Print. 27 June 2016 - One of the strongest El Niño events ever recorded has placed the lives of 26.5 million children at risk of ...
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Zika worries help drive business for insecticide firm Jeff Izenson of Fox Chapel, who is with the company Mosquito Joe of Suburban Pittsburgh, sprays the lawn of a home in McCandless last week.
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Out-of-Pocket Hospital Costs Were Rising 6.5% a Year… Before Obamacare If you have private health insurance, the good news is you may be helping your employer keep its health care spending down. The bad news is it's coming out of your pocket.
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Health District Launches HIV Mobile Testing Unit LAS VEGAS - The Southern Nevada Health District and AIDS Healthcare Foundation today launched an HIV/STD mobile testing unit to coincide with National HIV Testing Day.
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Marijuana-Based Drug Helps Kids With Rare Forms Of Epilepsy In Studies An oil derived from marijuana plants proved effective in a rare form of epilepsy that afflicts 30,000 Americans, its maker said this morning.
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Billy Joel to join Cuomo on NY breast cancer motorcycle ride FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2014, file photo, Billy Joel, the recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, stands on stage during a concert in his honor at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington.
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Pediatricians urged to screen teens for suicide risks In the wake of new information that suicide has risen to the second-leading cause of death among adolescents, a leading group of physicians is urging pediatricians to screen their patients for suicidal thoughts and risk factors.
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"Be strong, be happy": Dance teacher's inspiring message on HIV testing Danny Ochoa has been teaching Latin dance for 13 years. However, it was not until he was diagnosed with HIV in 2011 that he decided to teach about more than just rhythm and fancy footwork.
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Cuomo and Billy Joel Ride for Breast Cancer Awareness Hundreds of bikers joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York and his companion, Sandra Lee, to help promote a new signed law that should make it easier for women to get screened for breast cancer.
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The Many Faces Of PTSD Most days, I still don't think that I look much like someone with PTSD. This is an odd thought whenever I interrogate it: I look like myself, my self has PTSD - ipso facto, if A=B, B=C, then A=C - I look like someone with PTSD.
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Health Highlights: June 27, 2016 Suicide is the second leading cause of death among U.S. teens and family doctors should screen teen patients for suicide risks, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
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Essay: Alzheimer's Just Killed My Dad and The Chinese Shame is Finally Over My dad died last Monday at 92 from complications due to Alzheimer's. And as I grieve over the loss - trying to shake the image of his lifeless body lying in the hallway where he collapsed - it occurs to me that my struggle with Chinese shame is ...
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Vaccines for Lyme disease? Borrelia burgdorferi, B. garinii and B. afzelii are all agents of Lyme disease in different geographic locations. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause significant and long-term morbidity, which may continue after appropriate antibiotic therapy has ...
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Michigan woman sues doctor after unplanned pregnancy A Michigan woman who was told she was unable to conceive is suing her doctor for wrongful conception. Lori Cichewicz's doctor told her that if she was to get pregnant, she'd have a child with Down syndrome, Fox 2 Detroit reported.
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Pitt Cancer Institute hopes to play key role in Moonshot initiative When Vice President Joe Biden hosts a national cancer research summit on Wednesday, one of the key participants will be Dr. Nancy Davidson, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute.
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Dermatologist gives protections tips for being out in the sun It's that time of year. Festivals, vacations, play time, outdoor parties and family get-togethers - outside in the sun is the place to be.
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What you need to know about choosing the right sunscreen The Environmental Working Group found that nearly three-quarters of the products tested this year offered inadequate protection or contained ingredients that may harm the skin.
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Research focuses on health needs of gays, lesbians (CNN) Researchers now have a broader understanding of the health disparities suffered by gay, lesbian and bisexual people. A recent study found that these groups are more likely to suffer psychological distress, heavy drinking and heavy cigarette smoking.
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Spraying in Monmouth County After Evidence of West Nile Virus Found Residents in the area scheduled for the control operation should remain inside and protect pets during the time sprayers are in the area.
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Evidence of West Nile found in N.J.; crews to spray areas on Tuesday WALL - Following evidence of West Nile virus activity in parts of Wall Township and Spring Lake Heights, officials will spray the area on Tuesday night in an effort to kill mosquitos.
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New Signs Of West Nile Virus Officials continue to raise awareness regarding the danger of the West Nile virus throughout the United States, this time in Yolo County.
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N.J. agencies target, track Zika threat as mosquito season takes flight Hundreds of mosquitoes swarmed a pile of discarded tires behind a Mercer County auto repair shop last week as Mark Baker donned a backpack that resembled something out of the Ghostbusters prop department.
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Day at the beach leaves Texas man with flesh-eating bacteria A trip to the beach over Father's Day weekend left a Texas man fighting an infection from flesh-eating bacteria. Adrian Ruiz's family said they were visiting a beach in Port Aransas, on the Gulf of Mexico, when he picked up the "very aggressive ...
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3rd Lewisville mosquito trap positive for West Nile A Culex mosquito is seen through a microscope at the Dallas County mosquito lab in 2013 in Hutchins. By Britney Tabor. Britney Tabor Denton Record-Chronicle.
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Emergent BioSolutions wins contract to develop Zika vaccine Emergent BioSolutions made its name churning out Anthrax vaccines in 2002, after Anthrax-filled envelopes started arriving in the mailboxes of prominent lawmakers.
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Scientists discover stunning truth about e-cigarettes A concerning new study is big news for those who have chosen to leave cigarettes for vaping. An alarming new report should give anyone who smokes "e-cigarettes" pause - and consider kicking the new habit altogether.
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Naloxone access will help NC fight opioid addiction With a stroke of a pen last week, Gov. Pat McCrory gently downshifted opioid addiction in North Carolina from something to be punished to something to be treated.
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Giving low-fat chocolate a jolt allows it to flow Because of its popularity, a great deal of research has been devoted to understanding the impact of chocolate on our health and well-being.
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Midland woman remembers her brother who lost his battle to PTSD PTSD, also known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur after a traumatic event such as serious accidents, physical or sexual assaults, or exposure to military combat.
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Proposal impacts Arkansas River Valley JONESBORO -- Deer hunters in 65 of the 75 counties in Arkansas can breath a sign of relief for this upcoming deer season because nothing will change for them.
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A Few Servings Of Walnuts Weekly Benefits Older Americans, Says New Study Eat more walnuts and age better, says a new study that was published in the Journal of Nutrition. The study advises that by consuming between one and two servings of walnuts per week, approximately ¼ cup per serving, older Americans may be able to ...
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