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Zikanomics: Is Congress on the Mosquitoes' Side? Thomas Frieden, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke last week about the need for funding to combat the spread of the Zika virus.
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Many take opioids months after hip, knee replacements FRIDAY, June 3, 2016 -- A significant number of patients continue to take powerful prescription opioid painkillers many months after joint replacement surgery, a new study shows.
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Finding Prince's cause of death raises more questions MINNEAPOLIS -- Word from authorities that Prince died of an overdose of fentanyl, a powerful opioid that is up to 50 times more potent than heroin, is far from the end of the investigation.
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Up To 25 Percent Of Lung Cancer Patients Ineligible For Immunotherapy Immunotherapy is a great advance in cancer treatment but up to a quarter of lung cancer patients are not eligible for this therapy.
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Military discloses at least 11 troops infected with Zika virus this year At least 11 U.S. troops have been infected with the Zika virus since January, nearly all of whom traveled to countries where the mosquito-born illness is prevalent, a Pentagon health report published Friday disclosed.
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Olympics-Golfer Day raises doubts over Rio Games, citing Zika June 3 World number one golfer Jason Day on Friday expressed doubts for the first time over whether he would compete at this summer's Rio Olympics, citing fresh concerns over the Zika virus.
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Some people depend on opioid painkiller even months after joint replacement surgery A study found that a considerable number of patients keep taking opioid painkillers even moths after their joint replacement surgery.
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WHO Studies Zika Risk to Athletes, Spectators at Olympics Last updated on: June 04, 2016 1:16 PM. The World Health Organization is studying how great a health risk would be posed by going ahead with the Rio Olympics as scheduled despite concerns about the effect of the Zika virus on either athletes or ...
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Why oral sex might be another way Zika can spread Scientists have suggested that oral sex may be yet another possible way Zika can be transmitted from person to person, raising concerns that more cases of the virus may be transmitted through semen.
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Schwartzel says Zika kept him out of Olympics; Day wary Charl Schwartzel of South Africa hits his tee shot on the par 4 17th hole during the second round of The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2016 in Dublin, Ohio.
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Man who found Prince says "nothing can prepare" you As the media has duly noted, I am the "pre-med student" who flew out to Minneapolis to help Prince find the road to recovery but who ended up calling 911 instead.
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Man who found Prince: 'Nothing can prepare' you MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - As the media has duly noted, I am the "pre-med student" who flew out to Minneapolis to help Prince find the road to recovery but who ended up calling 911 instead.
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Two-Pronged Chemo Helps Some With Advanced Ovarian Cancer SATURDAY, June 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Some women with advanced ovarian cancer may fare better if chemotherapy is dripped directly into their abdomens as well as introduced into their bloodstream through traditional IV, a new study finds.
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Liquid Biopsy May Help Doctors Track Changes in Tumors SATURDAY, June 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Biopsies can be arduous and painful for cancer patients, but necessary to accurately diagnose the disease and determine the best course of treatment.
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Liquid Biopsy Study Presented at ASCO Uncovers Somatic Mutations Consistent With Tumor Tissue-Based Tests CHICAGO (GenomeWeb) - Blood-based liquid biopsies can uncover somatic mutation patterns and distributions similar to those found by directly testing tumor tissue samples, according to research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology ...
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Obama administration pushes for less salt in foods The Obama administration is encouraging food companies and restaurants to lower the amount of salt in the foods they sell. According to the Associated Press, if the effort is successful, most Americans won't even notice the change, which is to lower ...
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Hostess Brands recalls 710000 cases of popular dessert snacks (NEW YORK) - Hostess Brands is voluntarily recalling 710,000 cases of its popular snacks "out of an abundance of caution" because of undeclared peanut residue.
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Hostess recalls snacks over peanut contamination concerns Hostess has recalled several of its popular snacks over concerns of peanut contamination. (Hostess Brands LLC). share; share; tweet; email.
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Stem Cell Injections to the Brain Could Help Stroke Patients Regain Mobility When researchers at Stanford University injected stem cells into the brains of stroke victims for a recent study, they were surprised to see that some patients regained mobility, a stunning development since stroke damage is usually permanent.
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I Monetized My Cancer And You Can Too In late 2011, I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. [tl;dr I've been cancer-free for four years] I spent eighteen months slogging through surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation.
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Seven outbreaks of salmonella linked with live poultry in backyard flocks: CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unveiled about 324 cases of salmonella illness in 35 states since January. The illnesses have been linked with seven outbreaks of the disease linked with live poultry in backyard flocks.
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Why Chick-fil-A's new app is No.1 on iTunes. It's probably not what you think Chick-fil-A's new app has spent three days in a row on the No. 1 spot on iTunes because of its family appeal that also markets to Millennials.
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'Patients who were in wheelchairs are walking' after an experimental stem cell treatment - but doctors urge caution A number of stroke survivors in a small trial showed significant improvements after doctors injected stem cells directly into their brains.
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Rabid bat cases double in Illinois over this time last year A small brown bat is held by animal control officer Karen Ross on April 30 at the Lake County Animal Control office in Mundelein. A small brown bat is held by animal control officer Karen Ross on April 30 at the Lake County Animal Control office in ...
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Americans Are Sexually Experimenting Way More Than They Used To Science of Us "Science of Us" is a smart but playful window into the latest science on human behavior. 2016-06-03-1464987386-8277385-31samesex.
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9 plants that bug bugs — including mosquitoes Unfortunately, so will the bugs. And because of viruses such as Zika and West Nile, mosquitoes are a big concern. You can plant herbs and flowers that repel those bugs, including mosquitoes, and add a touch of beauty to your backyard.
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Marijuana Leads to Gum Disease, Study Says WASHINGTON - The most significant detriment to a long-term pot smoker's health exists in the smoker's mouth, according to a new study.
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CDC warns against ongoing salmonella outbreak CDC warns against ongoing salmonella outbreak The U.S. government announced this week that more than 320 people across 35 states, mostly children, have been affected by a series of salmonella outbreaks, with multiple strains responsible for the ...
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American College of Emergency Physicians releases Zika prevention tips The virus, which is specifically dangerous for pregnant women where it can lead to birth defects in infants, has been identified in at least 35 countries or territories in the Americas.
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These foods will change the most under new FDA salt rules To help Americans eat less salt, the federal government is recommending that a wide variety of packaged and restaurant foods be adjusted to have lower amounts of sodium.
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HEALTH: 35 years ago, AIDS riddle unraveled Jonia Williamson, 62, of Highland, who has HIV, is a client of the Foothill Aids Project, which helps support people with the virus.
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6 simple ways to reduce sugar intake Ice cream, apple pie, chocolate pudding - we all crave something sweet now and again. And while a little sweet treat can easily fit into a healthy diet, too much added sugar can have serious consequences.
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That Phone Cancer Study Was Great News for Makers of Anti-Radiation Devices Last week a new study linking cell phone radiation to cancers in rats had a lot of people wondering: Do I need to start protecting myself from my own phone?
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Superbug scare 'a wakeup call,' Connecticut experts say, but no imminent danger This 2006 colorized scanning electron micrograph image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the O157:H7 strain of the E. coli bacteria.
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Public alert issued after cocaine laced with acetylfentanyl suspected in death of 2 in King County SEATTLE - Public Health - Seattle & King County issued a public alert Friday night, saying the deaths of two women this week may be related to a batch of cocaine laced with acetylfentanyl, a potentially deadly synthetic drug.
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US Records 15.5 Million Cancer Survivors As Of January 2016 The number of cancer survivors in the United States is increasing because of better diagnostic and treatment procedures. However, the survivors need more emotional and psychological support from their health care providers.
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'Uncovering' confronts Alzheimer myths INDIANAPOLIS - It is common knowledge that Alzheimer's disease robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown.
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A feverish political fight over Zika TALLAHASSEE - Mosquitoes are an annoying fact of life in Florida. Now, they might also be carrying the next major political issue for the fall campaign.
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What The New Superbug Means For The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance The discovery of bacteria that is resistant to our "last resort" antibiotic means we need new antibiotics, now. Pictured: E. coli bacteria.
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Chill! The Latest Cellphone Cancer Study Has Big Problems First up - the alarming study by the US government which links cellphones to cancerous brain tumours, is plagued with red flags. Early this week, partial findings of the US government funded, 'mobile phones and cancer study' on laboratory rats exposed ...
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June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month alzheimers-association-logo [MILWAUKEE, WI] - It is common knowledge that Alzheimer's disease robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown.
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Alzheimer's tests may need to look at wider variety of memory loss signs, say researchers A latest research suggested that tests for Alzheimer's may require considering a broader variety of memory loss signs. It said that the tests should take place earlier in life.
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Cast Off Against Cancer concludes Sunday with daisy drop Scharla Battle (left) and Angela James, of Cancer Navigators, pose by decorated oars for the Cast Off Against Cancer fundraiser that will end with a celebration at 2 p.m.
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