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Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities and More Kids Need Them, CDC Says There's a quick and easy way to prevent 80 percent of cavities, but most kids don't get it, federal health officials said Tuesday.
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Zika Funds Not Going Anywhere Fast Until Next Year, HHS Says Hundreds of millions of dollars approved by Congress last month to fight Zika won't go anywhere until the beginning of next year - almost a full year after it was first requested, federal officials said Tuesday.
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More than half of US kids don't get dental sealants, and the CDC wants schools to change that How can elementary schools save nearly $50 per student? By bringing in dental professionals to put sealants on their molars, federal health officials said Tuesday.
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SF ghost-pepper burger yields 1-inch esophagus tear They're more than twice as hot as habaneros. They make jalapeños taste like a walk in the park. And if you're unlucky, they can cause severe bodily harm.
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Roche's Tecentriq scores lung cancer nod, setting up 3-way battle with Merck, BMS Roche's new immuno-oncology drug Tecentriq is ready for its close-up in lung cancer. The PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor nabbed FDA approval for patients who've failed on a previous treatment, putting it in head-to-head competition with Merck & Co.
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A ghost pepper challenge nearly killed a man by tearing a hole in his esophagus Our competitive nature may be the thing that pushes us to achieve things never before accomplished and to test the limits of human potential, but that nature can also easily backfire - sometimes with dangerous or deadly consequences.
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Man undergoes emergency surgery after eating ghost chili pepper An American man had some bad luck after participating in an eating competition with one very dangerous component: ghost chili peppers, or bhut jolokia.
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More Low-Income Kids Need Dental Sealants: CDC TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Treatments that seal a child's back teeth can prevent most cavities, but many kids -- particularly those living in poverty -- don't get them, U.S.
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Studies show mental health often overlooked on college campuses According to a 2012 study by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64 percent of those surveyed who were no longer attending college stopped due to mental health reasons.
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Town hall meeting focuses on mental health The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Meridian Affiliate hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday night, promoting discussion about mental health issues related to violence and trauma.
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UCSF: Man ate a pepper so hot it tore a hole in his esophagus A ghost pepper's heat is described in terms normally reserved for carpet bombings. Its heat is measured at 1 million units on the Scoville scale, a per-mass measure of capsaicin - the chemical compound that imbues peppers with heat - that until ...
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Study: Natural IVF Cycles Have Some Significant Disadvantages NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Some women trying to conceive are opting for something called "natural" in vitro fertilization. CBS2's Dr.
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Pretty in pink: Navy fighter jet painted for Breast Cancer Awareness month (CNN) The fight against breast cancer picked up a powerful new ally -- a retired US Navy fighter jet. And of course, it's pink.
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Foster Kids Face Higher Risk of Health Problems: Study MONDAY, Oct. 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children in foster care face increased risks of physical and mental health issues, from asthma to ADHD to depression, a new study finds.
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Race plays role in breast cancer risk, deaths ASHEVILLE - Barbara Allen lived most of her life under a menacing threat - the thought of getting breast cancer. Then, one day, that ominous fear came true.
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UPDATE: Rep. Scott Responds to Ledyard District Candidate's Condemning Vote Against Breast Cancer Screenings Christine Conley, candidate for state representative for Connecticut's 40th district of Groton and Ledyard, held a press conference Saturday criticizing Rep. John Scott for voting against expanded insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings in the ...
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Drug take-back day is Saturday DOVER - Seven Strafford County police departments and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are taking back unwanted prescription drugs Oct. 22.
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Utah caregivers, patients hope new 3-D tech can make breast cancer easier to catch, prevent (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) l-r Patricia Buck, 63, is assisted by Autumn Mitchell during her annual mammography screening at the Breast Care Center at Davis Hospital, October 4, 2016.
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Local Physicians Stress the Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness and Screenings Copyright 2016 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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'Drug Take Back Day' This Weekend Offers Round Rock Residents To Dispose Of Unused Meds The DEA-led effort is a way of discouraging pill abuse and theft, providing a safe way for folks to dispose of unneeded, expired drugs.
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Fighting cancer with a shot Dr. Joanne Gaul, right, speaks about the progress that has been made with vaccines over the years as Sarah Gustafson, center, and Dr.
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Officials Issue Warning About Online Prescription Drug Scam PITTSBURGH (CBS) - With so many online pharmacies, ordering prescription medication over the Internet has become a common practice.
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More unused prescription med drop boxes coming to Iowa, in effort to curb opioid abuse DES MOINES - State officials said Monday they hope to have drop boxes in all 99 counties by next year where Iowans can properly dispose of left-over prescription medicines as a way to combat problems associated with the misuse of highly addictive ...
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Roche's lung cancer drug wins U.S. approval (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG's new immunotherapy, Tecentriq, won approval on Tuesday from U.S. health regulators as a second-line lung cancer treatment, a decision seen likely to erode Bristol-Myers Squibb's position in this hotly ...
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Fewer, Later Cervical Cancer Screenings May Be Prescribed After Women Get HPV Shots Got your HPV shots? According to new research, women may undergo cervical cancer screening less frequently and at a later date if they have been vaccinated against the virus.
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The Surprising Reason Some Foods May Trigger Migraines People who suffer from migraines often say that eating certain foods triggers their headaches, but a new study suggests that it might not always be the food per se - rather, the bacteria in the mouth may be playing a role.
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Science explains why refrigerators sap the flavor from ripe tomatoes If you're one of those people who puts tomatoes in the fridge, you are going to want to stop. Now. Sure, chilling a tomato will keep it looking fresh for a longer period of time than if you left it on the counter, but it will also drain all that earthy ...
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Tailor immigrant and refugee mental health services for culture, language, report urges Canada must match its multicultural, open-door immigration policy with tailored mental health services or face inflated costs for crisis care down the road, warns a new report being released today.
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Journey Mental Health Center expands space, services To meet a growing need in the community Journey Mental Health has moved to a much larger, three-building campus on Madison's west side, which will allow Journey to expand their services to the community.
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Health Problems from Common Chemicals Cost $340 Billion Per Year: Study Conditions linked to everyday chemicals—used in cosmetics, plastics and common household items like sofas—lead to $340 billion in treatment and lost productivity costs annually in the U.S.
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Even though the flu was mild last year, it will be back again Last year's flu season was the mildest in the United States in three years. But that's no reason to lower your guard. This viral illness can bring seven or more days of aches, fever, cough and headache.
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What's causing your migraines? Red wine, chocolate and bacon could be to blame Migraine sufferers may have to either give up wine or drink nitrate-free wine if they want to avoid neurological pain. (Vetta/Getty Images).
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No magic bullet for diabetes ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As a Certified Diabetes Educator people often ask me how they can "cure or get rid of their diabetes" or if "there are alternatives to medications.
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Finally, a robot crib from Yves Behar Waiting impatiently for Apple to release new Macs? You'll get them on October 27th. Yves Behar, designer of many round-edged objects, has at last turned his attention to the piece of furniture rated "most restful" by babies: the crib.
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Why is booze business against legal pot in Massachusetts? The state's alcohol industry has emerged as a big donor in the campaign against the legalization of marijuana that goes before voters on the November ballot.
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Flu Season: 10 Things Everyone Needs to Know This Year Doctors continue to recommend getting a flu shot this year, but the nasal spray vaccine is no longer advised. By Cody Fenwick (Patch National Staff) - October 18, 2016 9:14 am ET.
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New Studies Suggest Benefits of Exercise for People With Type 2 Diabetes New studies that took a deeper look at the role of exercise in treating people with Type 2 diabetes determined that both the timing and quantity of exercise can have an impact on people with the disease.
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Musician shares personal battle with cancer as part of HPV awareness event Christine Baze, a cervical cancer survivor from Boston speaks during the "Someone You Love: The HPV epidemic" event at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks, ND on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
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What you need to know about the flu this year There's no avoiding the ouch. The Centers for Disease Control recommends the nasal spray flu vaccine not be used this year due to its low effectiveness in the 2013-14 and 2014-15 flu seasons.
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Can This High-Tech Bassinet Keep Sleep-Deprived Parents Sane? PARENTAL INSTINCTS are such that laying your precious newborn down in a high-tech bassinet that can not only sense when she's crying but also jiggle and shush her back to sleep might seem unnatural.
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Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Programs: 2013 Data Update As states continue to implement various aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), developing and expanding home and community-based alternatives to institutional care remains a priority for many state Medicaid programs.
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Why marijuana opposition is so effective in liberal Mass. "ARE YOU READY FOR FREEDOM?" The call goes out from the main stage of the 27th annual Boston Freedom Rally on this warm mid-September morning.
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Poll: Clinton up 2 points, McCain up 10 in Arizona Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 2 percentage points, 38.5-36.5, in a four-way race among Arizona voters in a HighGround Public Affairs poll.
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Big tobacco money dominates home stretch for Colorado ballot initiatives If Amendment 72 passes, Colorado taxes on a pack of cigarettes could go from 84 cents a pack to $2.59 a pack. By Kevin Simpson | ksimpson@denverpost.
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Free Flower Bouquets: 'Petal it Forward' Burke Two free bouquets of flowers on Wednesday will come with a request: Give one to a friend, co-worker or stranger who could use a smile.
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Hillary Clinton looks to win Republican voters in Ohio Hillary Clinton, seizing on Donald Trump's diminished prospects in a battleground state that had previously tilted in his favor, is trying to eek out a win in Ohio by courting an unexpected group of voters: Republicans.
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What No One Tells You About Medicare Coverage — Glen (Vol. 1) Glen didn't retire until he turned 70 in 2010. He and his wife, Margie, were covered until then by his employer's health plan.
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Well|The Misleading Promise of IVF for Women Over 40 Miriam Zoll was one of them. Married at age 35, she thought she had plenty of time to start a family. After all, she said, "My mother had me at 40, and since 1978, the fertility industry has been celebrating its ability to help women have children at ...
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D.C. election fraud charges require investigation So say some concerned registered voters in Ward 4, the political jurisdiction where D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser resides and whose D.C.
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Live in Oregon? Register to vote by Tuesday PORTLAND, Ore. - Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in Oregon before the November 8 general election. You can do so at the Multnomah County Elections Office, online, or by mailing in your registration card.
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