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DTC Stem Cell Marketing Common in US in 'Cowboy Culture' Hundreds of companies in the United States are advertising dozens of unapproved stem cell therapies for direct-to-consumer (DTC) sale, according to a new study.
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Analysis finds hundreds of US clinics selling unapproved stem cell treatments (CNN) Most people think experimental medical procedures are being done elsewhere, perhaps in countries where lawlessness or less supervision rule.
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On Zika, Obama warns congressional inaction could cause 'tragedies that can last a lifetime' President Obama met with his top public health advisers at the White House Friday and warned Americans that unless lawmakers approved funding soon to combat the Zika virus, some families in the United States would face "tragedies that can last a lifetime.
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Microcephaly case series points to need for expanded Zika screening Microcephaly screening for Zika complications in newborns might miss some birth defects, according to a long-awaited analysis of the first 1,500 suspected cases in Brazil, which revealed instances of brain damage in babies with normal head ...
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As Experts Confront the Hazards of Zika, Fear and Uncertainty Hover A model of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, 50 times its natural size, at the American Museum of Natural History. Credit Victor J. Blue for The New York Times.
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War on Vaping an Effort To Prop up Tobacco Taxes? The last time I wrote about tobacco-related measures, I concluded that California legislators and health advocates have let a bit of Puritanism get the better of them.
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Minimum age to buy cigarettes in Chicago increases to 21 starting Friday An ordinance raising the minimum smoking age from 18 to 21 takes effect Friday, a move hailed by city officials as a boon to public health, criticized by some young people as an annoyance and denounced by one local liquor store owner as the reason he ...
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Don't get burned: Are you using sunscreen right? Still not wearing your sunscreen? Here are a few good reasons to start: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. It's also the most preventable, says Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU and Vice President of the Skin Care ...
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Erase the stigma: Local women share mental health struggles Since stigma is woven into the fabric of our society, starting the conversation about mental illness is crucial. That's exactly what award-winning actress Glenn Close did.
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Is It Safe To Eat Raw Cookie Dough? It Depends When ice cream alone is not enough, nothing satisfies like frozen gobs of chocolate chip cookie dough. Butter, chocolate and a combination of granulated sugar and molasses send satisfying impulses from your tongue directly to your brain, even before ...
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Vibrio-related infections in Texas are rare but very serious Dr. Gregory Buck knows the potential danger posed by Vibrio vulnificus, the marine bacteria responsible so far this year for almost 30 cases of life-threatening infections in Texas and topic of concern among many of the hundreds of thousands of Texans ...
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Health Officials Widen Flour Recall After 4 More People Get Sick Federal health officials on Friday widened an already big recall of flour after four more people got sick from food poisoning linked to the flour.
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Flour recall expands after outbreak of E. coli MINNEAPOLIS - General Mills is expanding its recall of certain types of flour in response to an ongoing outbreak of illnesses related to a strain of E. coli bacteria.
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General Mills expands flour recall after more illnesses are reported General Mills announced Friday that it was expanding its recall of Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour to include flour made earlier in the fall that may still be in consumers' pantries.
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Vermont reports 1st human West Nile virus case since 2013 The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed the year's first case of human illness due to West Nile virus. The Windsor County resident became ill in mid-June, and was diagnosed with West Nile neuroinvasive disease, a more serious form of the illness ...
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Uterine Cancer Risk Increased for Women With BRCA1 Mutations, Suggesting Benefit From Hysterectomy NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) - Women with BRCA1 mutations are at increased risk of developing serous and serous-like endometrial cancer, according to a study appearing in JAMA Oncology today.
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First human case of West Nile Virus for 2016 reported in Pa HARRISBURG, Pa - Pennsylvania's first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2016 has been detected in an Indiana County woman.
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The anguish and politics of mental illness Although it has taken many years, society has finally acknowledged that mental illness has a physical connection, often in both cause and effect.
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Officials: Many sunscreens fall short Even after regulators updated standards, tests have shown many sunscreens provide far less protection than advertised. Loading… Post to Facebook.
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Gene Tied to Breast Cancer Raises Uterine Cancer Risk Too THURSDAY, June 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Women with a gene mutation known as BRCA1 have an increased risk for a deadly form of uterine cancer, a new study finds.
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Hysterectomies may be advisable for women at high risk of uterine cancer Led by Duke's Dr. Noah Kauff, study shows strong link between BRCA-1 and aggressive uterine cancer. Doctors, patients should discuss risks, benefits of having hysterectomies.
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Dog frightened by Fourth of July fireworks? New drug might help When exposed to loud sounds, the pooches may shake, whine or, worse, scamper free from their leashes and homes in search of safer havens.
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Local doctor shares symptoms of rare beach bacteria reported near Gulf Coast WACO, Texas (KWTX) A local doctor is reminding Central Texans to have fun this Fourth of July weekend but be aware that a few cases of a rare flesh-eating bacteria near the coastal areas have been reported this year.
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Minnesota marks medical marijuana milestone Minneapolis -- Minnesota's medical cannabis program turned one year old Friday, on the same day eligibility expanded to a new group of patients.
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Veterinarians promote options to help pets with fireworks A medication is one of the measures being taken to help pets deal with anxiety from fireworks shows. (WSYX/WTTE). Lu Ann-Dog at the vet.
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Marijuana Shown to Protect Brain Cells From Alzheimer's A new study suggests that compounds found in marijuana can stave off the brain damaging effects of Alzheimer's disease. It's a promising discovery, but claims that pot can prevent this age-related brain disorder are premature.
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Marijuana Compound Removes Alzheimer's-Related Protein From Nerve Cells Healthline We want to be your most trusted ally in your pursuit of health and well-being. With the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease expected to almost triple in the United States by 2050, there is an urgent need to identify effective treatments for ...
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Dollywood adds calming room to help kids with sensory overloads PIGEON FORGE (WATE) - Families of children with autism now have a place to go at Dollywood for a quiet, relaxing environment if they experience sensory overload.
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Heading to Galveston? Here's what you need to know It's going to be a busy holiday weekend at Galveston beaches for the Fourth of July. Lauren Tostenson, KHOU 7:29 PM. EST July 01, 2016.
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New anti-anxiety drug Sileo approved for dogs SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - The 4th of July is fun for humans with its bright colors and big explosions, however it's not so much fun for pets.
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FDA Approves Drug To Help Dogs Frightened By Fireworks SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - This Fourth of July holiday weekend, fireworks will be booming around the country, creating loud noises leave many pets trembling with anxiety.
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Florida officials: Health advisories in effect, but beaches are open MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -. All of the beaches in the Florida Panhandle are open, but some are under health advisories, Florida health officials said Thursday.
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