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Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease May Be Easily Identified Through Simple Number Test That Screens for Cognitive ... A simple number naming test can identify those with cognitive impairment among elderly individuals, clearly differentiating patients with dementia and people with mild cognitive impairment from cognitively healthy people.
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Why Being Cold Might Foster a Cold MONDAY, July 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists may be proving Mom right: Your odds of avoiding a cold get better if you bundle up and stay warm.
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Superbug gene found again in US A potentially deadly bacteria resistant to the last-resort antibiotic colistin has been present in the U.S. longer than experts realized, a new report suggests.
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Blueberry pancake, some Betty Crocker cake mixes latest affected by flour recall Continental Mills' Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix and three flavors of Betty Crocker cake mixes are the latest products affected by a large recall of tainted flour manufactured at a General Mills Facility.
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Recall of flour tied to E. coli hits more brands, products The ripple effect of recalls highlights the interdependence of the food industry as suppliers and producers buy and sell ingredients and finished goods.
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More products recalled as effects of General Mills flour woe spread to other brands The General Mills flour recall linked to an E. coli outbreak is rippling into other consumer foods, causing several products to be yanked from shelves in recent days.
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Pancake Mix Recalled Over Concerns of E. Coli Contamination Continental Mills is voluntarily recalling specific lots of blueberry pancake mix because of concerns that it could be contaminated with E. coli.
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A 'slow catastrophe' unfolds as the golden age of antibiotics comes to an end In early April, experts at a military lab outside Washington intensified their search for evidence that a dangerous new biological threat had penetrated the nation's borders.
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Scientists achieve partial restoration of vision in blind mice By flashing images and biochemically stimulating optic nerves, researchers say they motivated the regrowth of nerve cells allowing the eye to deliver visual data to the brains of blind mice.
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In a Scientific First, Blind Mice Regain Eyesight Once the optic nerve that's responsible for sight is damaged, it's impossible to see again. At least that's been the dogma.
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Study: Thumbsucking, nail biting may keep allergies at bay Children who sucked their thumb in elementary school were less likely to suffer from allergies as teenagers and adults, according to a study being published today in the journal Pediatrics.
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Allergies Less Common in Kids Who Suck Thumb, Bite Nails HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, July 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- If your kid's nail-biting or thumb-sucking habit drives you nuts, you'll be happy to hear that a new study suggests those habits may have a health benefit.
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Is DEET Safe? And Other Questions About Zika It's summer in the U.S. and mosquito season is at its peak. And favorite summer vacation destinations include many in the Zika zone.
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Cancer risk may rise before and immediately after a diabetes diagnosis A new study indicates that individuals with diabetes may have an elevated risk of developing cancer before and immediately after a diabetes diagnosis.
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DARPA, VA-backed robotic arm set to launch in 2016 The LUKE arm has been cleared by the FDA as the first prosthetic in the new product category of integrated prosthetic arms. According to the announcement, the LUKE arm offers flexibility, strength and dexterity "to provide greater independence for ...
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Allergies Less Common in Kids Who Suck Thumb, Bite Nails MONDAY, July 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- If your kid's nail-biting or thumb-sucking habit drives you nuts, you'll be happy to hear that a new study suggests those habits may have a health benefit.
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DARPA-funded prosthetic arm set to go on sale later this year One of the world's most advanced prosthetics is set to hit the market later this year. The Luke arm was designed by Segway creator Dean Kamen with funding from DARPA, and has been under development for close to a decade.
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London woman's son's open account of losing his mother to Alzheimers The woman I'm having a coffee with in the nursing home's bright foyer smiles politely. She looks down at her cup and then back at me, blankly.
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Military update: Commission wants more veterans to gain access to private docs Twelve of 15 commissioners appointed by Congress and the president to propose reforms to veterans' healthcare have endorsed 18 "bold" steps to transform the system, but in the end rejected a push to dismantle it and to shift most veterans' care into ...
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With recreational and medical marijuana on the rise, feds re-evaluating how to treat the drug A medical marijuana user smells a jar of marijuana at the medical marijuana farmers market at the California Heritage Market in Los Angeles, California July 11, 2014.
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Thumb-sucking may have benefits - study A new study suggests thumb-sucking and nail-biting as a young child may reduce their risk of allergies. no caption. Photo: 123RF. The Otago University study found children who sucked their thumb or bit their nails were much less likely to develop ...
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When will the DEA announce its marijuana reschedul The Drug Enforcement Administration flaked on its self-imposed deadline to announce whether to reschedule marijuana, and now it's not clear when a decision might come.
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Parents lose custody of malnourished toddler fed vegan diet A 14-month-old Italian boy is recovering from malnutrition after his parents reportedly fed him a vegan diet without proper supplementation.
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An Italian baby raised on a vegan diet is hospitalized for severe malnutrition and removed from parents When an Italian baby was taken to hospital in Milan earlier this month by his grandparents, doctors there were shocked by the baby's condition.
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Study Says Thumb Sucking May Help Keep Children From Developing Certain Allergies BOSTON (CBS) - Like lots of kids, when Gracie Ingram was a baby, she used her hands to soothe herself. "When I was little instead of sucking a pacifier I sucked my fingers instead," says Gracie.
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Sunscreen best practices will help protect your skin About two tablespoons of sunscreen is enough to cover the face, neck and back of the hands, but most people don't use enough. Fotolia.
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Here are the Top 10 most dangerous states for older drivers The graying of baby boomers -- what some call the "silver tsunami" -- continues to drive concerns about how they fare as drivers as they age.
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Study: New concerns raised over teen e-cigarette use As e-cigarette use among teens rapidly increases, a national health report suggests adolescents who would not have otherwise used tobacco products are now turning to electronic smoking devices.
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How to avoid skin cancer In 2013, there were more than one million people living with melanoma of the skin in the United States. The diagnosis drastically changed one woman's life, and the four things dermatologists say you need to know to prevent it.
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Mind-controlled LUKE prosthetic arm is finally coming to market Nearly two years after receiving Food and Drug Administration approval, DEKA's innovative prosthesis has a manufacturer and could start changing the lives of amputees in 2016.
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Cancer Risk Increased Before, After Diabetes Diagnosis A new study has found an increased risk for a cancer diagnosis during the 10 years prior to and the 3 months immediately after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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Mosquitoes return! New Jersey bites back. Pennsylvania does not have mosquito control commissions like New Jersey, but 25 counties receive grants to control populations. N.J.
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You can eat pasta, but load it with veggies and keep serving small I never thought I would hear that Italians are eating less pasta. Apparently the low-carb craze has crossed the continent and has taken on a most sacred Italian tradition.
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Pasta Weight Loss Study And Diabetes: White Or Whole Wheat? A recent study was published in a peer-reviewed journal called Nature that stated weight loss and pasta are a winning combination, but is this something that could also work for diabetics or those with pre-diabetes?
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Most popular sunscreens not always the best, study finds Sunscreens favored by consumers aren't always recommended by dermatologists, according to a recent analysis of Amazon.com's top-rated products.
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Vegan couple forced to give up their malnourished baby Two vegan parents have lost custody of their 14-month-old baby after he was found to be seriously malnourished. The baby boy is said to have weighed just 5kg - the same as a three-month-old baby - when he was admitted to hospital in Milan.
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Oakland museum spotlights pot in advance of California legalization vote A visitor looks at Cannabis indica marijuana plants on loan from Dark Heart Nursery as part of the "Altered State: Marijuana in California" exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California in Oakland, Calif.
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Consumer Reports: Sunscreen For People Who Hate Sunscreen We know using sunscreen is important to prevent skin damage and protect against cancer. But the reality is that half of Americans don't use sunscreen, according to a recent survey by Consumer Reports.
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Licensees explain delays behind opening of medical pot dispensaries Friday is the first day Hawaii's 16 medical marijuana dispensaries can legally open their doors. But realistically, opening day is months away.
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Governor tweaks Medical Marijuana program as licensees struggle to get started The measure allows for greater access by allowing registered nurses to certify patients for medical marijuana use. On hand for the signing ceremony were some of the 8 applicants who were awarded licenses to open retail dispensaries and production ...
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SM Light Mall in Mandaluyong hires individuals with autism In the Philippines, many still don't understand that individuals with autism can be high functioning, which makes them suitable for employment.
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Find sunscreen that's right for you Protecting skin from the sun is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Unfortunately, many people fail to take sufficient measures.
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iPhone gateway to organ donation Our phones have become virtually an extension of our bodies, so perhaps it's not surprising that those devices are becoming equipped with tools to make those bodies work better.
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