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Pregnant Women Should Consider Not Traveling To Southeast Asia The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a special travel advisory Tuesday for pregnant women - and those trying to get pregnant.
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Zika money finally gets approved as Senate votes to keep government running Overcoming its earlier divisions on Zika funding, the Senate on Wednesday approved $1.1 billion in research and prevention aid as it passed a bigger appropriations bill to fund the federal government into December.
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FDA begins review of 'healthy' definition With help from Adam Behsudi, Jenny Hopkinson, Catherine Boudreau and Jason Huffman. FDA BEGINS REVIEW OF 'HEALTHY' DEFINITION: The FDA on Tuesday officially began the process of revamping its decades-old definition of "healthy," as part of a ...
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The First Documented Case of Zika Spread by Physical Contact Utah's mystery Zika case has been solved, and the answer, as with so many revelations about Zika, is something never before seen with this virus.
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Risk of Zika-Related Birth Defects 'Very Disturbing,' Official Says FILE - Miami-Dade mosquito-control inspector Yasser "Jazz" Compagines sprays a chemical mist into a storm drain, Aug. 23, 2016, in Miami Beach, Fla.
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Fungus May Be 'Key Factor' in Crohn's Disease A fungus in the gut could be a key factor in the development of Crohn's disease, according to an investigation by an international team of researchers.
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Congress Ends Spat, Agrees To Fund $1.1 Billion To Combat Zika After nearly seven months of bickering and finger-pointing, Congress on Wednesday agreed to allocate $1.1 billion to help fight the spread and effects of the Zika virus.
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Thailand confirms two cases of Zika-linked microcephaly, first in region A city worker fumigates the area to control the spread of mosquitoes at a university in Bangkok, Thailand, September 13, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha.
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With FluMist deemed ineffective this year, patients have to roll up their sleeves Kaiden Whittman, 3, gets a flu shot Sept. 29, 2016, from medical assistant Gigi Hernandez at Advocate Children's Hospital. Children and their parents were not able to pick the needle-free nasal spray vaccine this year.
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Zika Might Spread in Sweat and Tears, Doctors Warn The Zika virus may spread in sweat and tears in some cases, doctors cautioned Thursday. The case of a Utah man who infected his adult son before he died leaves no other alternatives, the team at the University of Utah School of Medicine said.
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"Three-Parent Baby" Claim Raises Hopes--and Ethical Concerns A reported world-first in fertility therapy—a baby boy conceived with a controversial technique that mixes DNA from three people - has made headlines across the world.
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Now Miami Has Dengue Fever, Too The first non-travel related case of dengue fever has hit Miami—and it's thanks to the same mosquitoes that carry Zika. Samantha Allen.
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Little kidney stone? Ride a roller coaster, says study (CNN) When you're trying to pass a kidney stone, you're probably not thinking, in your cloud of agony, "Darn it! I should have ridden a roller coaster.
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Spider bites man on genitals for second time SYDNEY, NSW - JANUARY 23: A Redback Spider is pictured at the Australian Reptile Park January 23, 2006 in Sydney, Australia. The Redback, probably Australia's best-known deadly spider is found all over Australia and is a close relative of the Black ...
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CDC closes flour/E. coli investigation; expects more illnesses Federal health officials have concluded their investigation involving General Mills flour implicated in an E. coli outbreak that sickened at least 63 between December 2015 and now, but they say more people are expected to become ill.
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CDC Urges Americans To Get A Flu Shot As Soon As Possible Federal health officials are urging all Americans to get their flu shots as soon as possible, and are especially concerned that too few elderly people are getting vaccinated.
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600000 Veterans May Go Without Health Insurance Next Year: Report More than 600,000 veterans will go without health insurance next year unless 19 states stop holding out against expanding Medicaid, researchers said Wednesday.
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Harken to exit Illinois Obamacare exchange A patient enters the Harken Health Wicker Park location May 11, 2016, in Chicago. The insurer has announced that it will not participate in the state's Obamacare exchange in 2017.
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UnitedHealth subsidiary ditches ACA exchange after posting losses UnitedHealth Group's experimental health plan subsidiary is pulling out of the Affordable Care Act exchange markets in Chicago and Atlanta after losing nearly $70 million in the first six months of 2016.
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Marijuana edibles will look different in Colorado starting Oct. 1, among many new state rules Starting Oct. 1, Colorado marijuana edibles must have a THC symbol on each serving. (Provided by Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division).
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Richmond Hill explosion victim battles cancer: 'It's about being a survivor' Michelle Waddey remembers sitting on the edge of her bed after brushing her teeth and removing her makeup. It was late on a Saturday night, and she was alone in her house on Fieldfare Way.
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Early detection can increase chance of surviving breast cancer October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, giving advocates everywhere the opportunity to unite for a common cause. prev. next.
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Jets owner, Hollywood producer, Wall Street titans helped drive Trump's $18M day The Donald Trump campaign's massive $18 million, 24-hour fundraising haul this week was orchestrated by some of the biggest names in politics, Wall Street and philanthropy -- including New York Jets owner Woody Johnson and Hollywood producer Steve ...
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Texas researchers are at the forefront of the breast cancer fight Since President Nixon declared the official "War on Cancer" in 1971 by then president Richard Nixon, the nation has made great strides in understanding and fighting the various forms of the disease.
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Men join the fight against breast cancer Breast cancer doesn't just impact women. Men can get breast cancer, and men have friends and family members who have battled the disease.
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Chelsea Clinton Walks Back Remarks Suggesting Marijuana Can Be Deadly Chelsea Clinton has walked back a statement she made over the weekend suggesting marijuana can lead to death when mixed with other drugs.
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Experts: Congress may have set stage for skyrocketing drug prices FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2016 file photo, Mylan CEO Heather Bresch testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Lawmakers are venting outrage these days over high prescription drug costs, but if Congress is looking for culprits, it may want to look in the ...
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Special delivery for cancer-stricken father (CNN) There is never a good time to find out you have cancer. But the bad news couldn't have come at a worst moment for expectant father Cagney Wenk.
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Time to Change the Ink in the Bone Printer Researchers have developed a type of "hyperelastic" synthetic bone used it to print a replica of the lower spine. Credit: Adam E. Jakus, PhD.
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Could Prescribed NSAID Painkillers Raise Heart Failure Risk? WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Use of prescription-strength ibuprofen, naproxen and other commonly used pain relievers may be tied to a higher risk of heart failure, researchers report.
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Trump fundraising record not all it appears WAUKESHA, Wis. - Donald Trump's campaign was desperate to change the subject after his shaky debate performance on Monday, and it found just the story to do it - a record fundraising surge that Trump says was powered by small donors, proving he ...
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Where Mental Health Depends on Finding a Ride Carol Barnes, of Ponca City, says that one of her greatest fears was losing her vehicle, cutting off her only access to mental health treatment.
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New Rule Preserves Patients' Rights To Sue Nursing Homes In Court The federal government has announced a new rule that guarantees the rights of patients and families to sue long-term care facilities.
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Most Americans believe prescription drug prices are unreasonable Roughly 8 in 10 Americans believe that prices for prescription drugs are unreasonable and support various ideas to lower costs, such as allowing Medicare to negotiate with drug makers and enforcing price caps on high-priced medicines for certain ...
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Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015 passes in House Following a motion to reconsider, the Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015 recently passed without objection in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Oregon Cannabis Packaging, Testing Regulation Changes Facing Delay A marijuana industry group wants Oregon lawmakers to push back Oct. 1 deadlines for the state's new cannabis testing, packaging and labeling rules by at least 30 days, calling them an insurmountable challenge.
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Are Golden Tickets That Speed Drugs Through FDA Worthwhile? Drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics won a big victory when its $300,000 muscular dystrophy drug was approved Sept. 19, despite questions about its effectiveness.
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Richardson plans mosquito spraying for two areas Thursday and Friday The Richardson Health Department plans to ground spray two areas Thursday and Friday night, weather permitting, in order to help prevent the spread of the West Nile virus.
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Judge blocks Arkansas from denying funds to Planned Parenthood LITTLE ROCK - A federal judge on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction barring Arkansas from denying Medicaid funding for any services Planned Parenthood provides in the state until a lawsuit on the matter is resolved.
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Regulators Are Making Sure Herbal Supplements Actually Contain Herbs Regulators are cracking down on herbal supplements after determining that some of them might not actually contain any herbs. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced an agreement on Wednesday with manufacturer NBTY, which sells ...
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'Human rights' concern over compulsory mental ill-health orders The rising use of compulsory treatment for mental ill-health in Scotland is a "human rights concern", the Mental Welfare Commission has warned.
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New regs for Friday: Long-term care, stoves, sick days, pig feed Friday's edition of the Federal Register contains new requirements from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for long-term care facilities, more time for the public to comment on the Energy Department's conservation standards for stoves, and ...
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FDA wants public's help in redefining what is 'healthy' The soup aisle is restocked at a grocery store in Aurora, Illinois on August 23, 2012. (Keri Wiginton/Chicago Tribune/MCT). Text size.
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More and More Americans Think Prescription Drug Costs Are 'Unreasonable' On Thursday, the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation released findings from a survey it conducted Sept. 14-20. Kaiser regularly surveys the public to assess its opinion on healthcare-related issues, though this particularly poll was inspired by the ...
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Best defense against mosquitoes is good offense That familiar buzz in the air means mosquitoes are out and active in the area. They are persistent and attack exposed skin, usually during their most active period from dusk to dawn.
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Nets 'Hyde' Dem Push For Taxpayer-Funded Abortions The Democratic Party wants to force taxpayers to pay for abortion by repealing the Hyde Amendment, which turns 40-years-old this Friday.
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Allina hospital nurses' strike approaches record as 2nd day of talks ends A second day in a row of talks adjourned about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday with no agreement. They'll resume Thursday morning. By Jeremy Olson Star Tribune.
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Landmark Study Links Hormonal Birth Control And Depression If you've been feeling a little bit "off" since you started a new hormonal birth control, don't dismiss that observation.
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Doctors ready to roll with Sarepta's $300K DMD med Exondys 51. Are payers? You know that old saw about every med school graduate winning the "Doctor" title? Something similar could apply to Sarepta's newly approved Duchenne muscular dystrophy med Exondys 51.
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Grand Ambitions But Tricky Terrrain for the Chan and Zuckerberg Science Initiative With the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's admirable $3 billion commitment, the couple has entered a massive and complex arena. One of many players, its impact will hinge on how effectively it can collaborate with others.
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