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Meet the world's first 'three-parent' baby The world's first "three-parent" baby was born following a cutting-edge medical procedure by a New York City doctor, according to reports Tuesday.
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Baby is born with novel three-parent embryo technique A boy born in April is the first infant born using a new technique that incorporates DNA from two women and one man, New Scientist reported Tuesday.
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New York Fertility Doctor Says He Created Baby With 3 Genetic Parents A doctor who treats infertility in New York City says he has helped a couple have the first baby purposefully created with DNA from three different adults.
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Measles Has Been Eliminated in the Americas, WHO Says Measles has been eliminated in all of the Americas, from Canada to Chile, the World Health Organization declared Tuesday. It's the first time the highly contagious virus has been eliminated in an entire region, although it has been eliminated in ...
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Join 5K Run for Mental Health to benefit NAMI Oct. 1 The National Alliance on Mental Illness Kane-south, DeKalb & Kendall Counties would like to invite all ages to join the 2016 NAMI 5K Run for Mental Health on Saturday, Oct. 1, starting at the Peg Bond Center at Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave.
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Mental Illness Awareness Week is coming, do you know what to look for? NAMI President Brenda Venice said mental illness is "like any other disease. When you hide it, your loved one doesn't get the help they need.
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Let's Call Mental Health Stigma What It Really Is: Discrimination Nearly one in five American adults will experience a mental health disorder in a given year. Yet only 25 percent of people with a psychological condition feel that others are understanding or compassionate about their illness, according to the U.S ...
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Study: Reported youth concussions surged by over 70 percent in 5 years Reports of youth concussions spiked by 71 percent between 2010 to 2015, according to a study of nearly 937,000 health insurance claims gathered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS).
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Report shows rapid rise in concussions among NY kids A new report shows a sharp spike in the number of children sustaining concussions in New York. (9/27/16). LOCUST VALLEY - A new report shows a sharp spike in the number of children sustaining concussions in New York.
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Blood Clot Removal Could Help More Stroke Victims, Study Finds The window for helping certain stroke patients with a potentially life-saving blood clot removal surgical treatment may be longer than previously thought, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...
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Morning Sickness Points to a Healthy Pregnancy, Study Finds Morning sickness may be one of the worst things about being pregnant, but researchers say they've confirmed the common wisdom: It's a good sign.
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Stroke study shows promise for prevention of permanent brain damage About 6000 Albertans will suffer from a stroke this year and new research out of the University of Calgary is showing that there may be more time than first thought to prevent permanent damage.
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Calgary research says stroke treatment window longer than thought CALGARY - New research out of the University of Calgary is showing that there may be more time than first thought to prevent permanent damage during a stroke.
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ADHD drugs no help with homework (Reuters Health) - Giving stimulants to kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may not help them complete homework or get better grades, a small study suggests.
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Beef, Veal, Bison Products Voluntarily Recalled After E. Coli Outbreak A voluntary recall of beef, veal and bison products has been issued by the Adams Farm Slaughterhouse over concerns the products might contain E. coli bacteria, according to the U.S.
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Some Smoked Salmon Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears The New York-based Mt. Kisco Smokehouse has announced a voluntary recall of two types of smoked salmon products over concerns they could be contaminated with Listeria bacteria.
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Zika's origin and global spread 2013–14: Zika outbreaks in French Polynesia, Easter Island, the Cook Islands and New Caledonia. Retrospective analysis shows possible link to birth defects and severe neurological complications in babies in French Polynesia.
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How Exercise Helps You Age Better There's even more reason to exercise, especially as you get older. While study after study confirms the benefits of physical activity for the heart, mind and body, many older adults do not follow a regular exercise regimen.
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Exercise Speeds Seniors' Recovery From Disability MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly adults who regularly exercise are less likely to suffer a disability -- and if they do, they tend to recover faster, a new clinical trial finds.
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Walking is medicine? It helped high-risk seniors stay mobile WASHINGTON - It's not too late to get moving: Simple physical activity - mostly walking - helped high-risk seniors stay mobile after disability-inducing ailments even if, at 70 and beyond, they'd long been couch potatoes.
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Physical activity intervention improved mobility in older adults A long-term, structured physical activity program reduced the overall burden of major mobility disability in elderly patients, according to study data.
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Walking helps high-risk seniors stay mobile In this Nov. 6, 2015 file photo, an elderly couple walks down a hall in Easton, Pa. It's not too late to get moving: Simple physical activity, mostly walking, helped high-risk seniors stay mobile after disability-inducing ailments.
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Kidney Stone? Try a Roller Coaster Ride TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Anyone who's suffered a kidney stone just wants the urinary obstruction gone. Now, preliminary research suggests relief might even be fun: a roller coaster ride.
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FDA finds Listeria in facility; fish company recalls salmon A New York company is recalling an undisclosed amount of smoked salmon from retailers and restaurants because federal inspectors found Listeria monocytogenes at the company's production facility.
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Smoked Salmon Varieties Recalled Over Listeria Food recalls and one of them involves a company right here in our area first mount kiss goes smoke house. Is voluntarily recalling two types of smoke salmon because it has the potential to be contaminated with listeria and then Tyson.
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Controversial 3-parent baby technique produces a boy (CNN) Not everyone is rejoicing following the birth of a seemingly healthy three-parent baby earlier this year, which is detailed in study published in a scientific journal Tuesday.
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Having More Sex Makes Men More Spiritual, Closer To God An interesting research has revealed that having more sex increases men's spirituality and belief in God. Apparently, the release of the "love hormone", oxytocin not only promotes social closeness and helps in childbirth, but also triggers increased ...
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WHO releases country estimates on air pollution exposure and health impact 27 September 2016 | GENEVA - A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world's population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits*.
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The Upshot|It's Easy for Obamacare Critics to Overlook the Merits of Medicaid Expansion Three years into Obamacare and it seems as if much of the news is bad: private insurers exiting the exchanges, networks being narrowed, premiums rising and competition dwindling out of existence.
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92% of world's population breathe dangerously polluted air – WHO Over 90 percent of the world's population lives in areas that exceed pollution safety limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO), according to new data.
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How to prepare for flu season Flu season is upon us once again, and that means making a decision about whether to get this year's vaccine. Experts say vaccination is the best, safest tool to protect ourselves and our loved ones, but there are some big changes this year— including ...
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Good Question: When Is The Best Time To Get The Flu Shot? MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May.
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That horrible morning sickness you're having? It's actually a good sign for the baby. The first three months of pregnancy, a time that parenting magazines and Hallmark cards often portray as magnificent and carefree, can actually be a wretched experience for many women.
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Is It Healthy? FDA Wants to Know What You Think The Food and Drug Administration wants to know what you think "healthy" should mean when it's on a food label. The FDA started the public process Tuesday for redefining how the label can be used, and opens the matter up for public comment Wednesday.
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CHI Memorial Offers Tips For Understanding Your Cholesterol Nearly 43 percent of Americans have high cholesterol according to the American Heart Association. Caucasian women and Hispanic men are most at risk.
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Health officials confirm case of dengue fever in Miami-Dade Amid concerns over the Zika virus, state officials have confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue fever in Miami-Dade County. Dengue fever, which, like Zika, is a mosquito-borne illness, can cause flu-like symptoms including muscle aches, fever and a ...
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Congress Calls Out DEA For Unilateral Move To Expand The War On Drugs Members of Congress are urging the federal government to delay a decision to ban the herbal supplement kratom. 09/26/2016 04:30 pm ET | Updated 1 hour ago.
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Every day 210 people die from heart disease in SA World Heart Day is on 29 September, and with 210 people dying from heart disease every day, there's every reason why we should take this seriously.
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Finding Good, Affordable Childcare Tough in Any U.S. State Americans looking for an affordable, high-quality caregiver for their kids will be hard-pressed to find one in any U.S. state, according to one of the broadest studies of its kind.
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If You're Nauseated And Pregnant, There's A Reason To Celebrate For women who have miscarried in the past, experiencing nausea and vomiting during subsequent pregnancies is linked to reduced odds of pregnancy loss, according to a new study.
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NZ air among world's cleanest, safest - report A new World Health Organisation report shows New Zealand ranks among the best countries in the world for air pollution rates, but a public health expert questions its resolution.
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Why is the adult smoking rate at a historic low in Arizona? TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -. Arizona's adult smoking rate is at a record low according to new numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control.
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WHO Says 92 Percent Of The World's Population Breathes Sub-Standard Air The World Health Organization says 92 percent of the world's population breathes air containing pollutants exceeding WHO limits, in new research released Tuesday.
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Anti-Vaxxer Mom Changes Mind After Her Three Kids Fall Ill Kristen O'Meara chose not to vaccinate her young daughters because she was a big believer in anti-vaccination research. That changed when all three were stricken with a case of rotavirus, which causes acute stomach distress.
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Uber partnering with health care transport firm for non-emergency medical rides Ridesharing service Uber is partnering with Circulation, a healthcare system non-emergency transport company, in pilot programs. Hospital staff will access transport portal to schedule rides in connection with medical appointments.
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The FDA's revolving door raises ethical questions Dr. Vinay Prasad had long heard the anecdotes: An employee leaves the Food and Drug Administration, then resurfaces in a lucrative position at a drug company.
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Smoking at an all-time low Smoking in Arizona is at a historic low, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report shows the adult smoking rate, in the state, is now at 14%, and more than 200,000 Arizonans quit smoking in the last five years.
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Mother of transgender teen suing Rady Children's SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Rady Children's Hospital is being sued by the mother of a transgender teen who committed suicide- accusing the hospital of discriminating against her son.
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'The only reason I am alive is the fact that the abortionist had not yet arrived at work' Twelve months ago, Gianna Jessen testified against Planned Parenthood, saying during a congressional hearing that her biological mother was seven and a half months pregnant when she was advised to undergo an abortion by saline - which "burns the ...
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Heavy rain helps flush away West Nile virus in drainage ditches Rain can push stagnant water where mosquitoes breed in the drainage ditches out to the bays. Most of the mosquitoes infected with West Nile have been found near the drainage ditches.
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