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Child Dies as Health Authorities Confirm 2 Cases of Rare Neurological Illness Two children have been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis, which can lead to paralysis, the Washington State Department of Health said today.
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Boy's death linked to polio-like 'mystery illness' (CNN) The death of 6-year-old Daniel Ramirez on Sunday is the very first to be linked to a mysterious illness cropping up across the country.
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6-year-old dies of mysterious polio-like illness A 6-year-old boy from Bellingham, Washington, has died after falling ill from a mysterious polio-like illness that has affected seven other children in the state and dozens more across the country.
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Two Franklin County children hospitalized with mystery disease symptoms FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. -- One of eight children treated at Seattle Children's Hospital for a mystery disease is now dead. Parents of six-year-old Daniel Ramirez of Bellingham say he dealt with cold symptoms, dizziness and then became paralyzed before ...
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Bellingham boy dies from mysterious illness Eight children were recently treated at Seattle Children's hospital for a rare neurological disease. The illness was consistent with symptoms of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), a condition that affects the nervous system.
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'It's a full-frontal attack': Utah companies, universities continue Zika research "This is some of the fastest-paced research I've ever seen," said Justin Julander, a research associate professor at Utah State University's Institute for Antiviral Research.
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Health officials report new case of polio-like illness SEATTLE (AP) - Health officials say a ninth child has been hospitalized in Washington state for a polio-like illness. KOMO-TV reports (http://bit.
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Zika Virus Reduces Male Fertility in Mice The Zika virus is known to influence developing fetuses and pregnant women, and now researchers are turning their attention to the possible effects on men.
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Zika Damages Male Fertility, in Mice Anyway The Zika virus can get into the testes of mice, shrinking them and damaging them so badly that sperm production drops, researchers report this week.
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Wash U discovers Zika may harm men The Zika virus is even more dangerous then we thought. It is now linked to infertility in men. KSDK Staff , KSDK 12:21 PM. EDT November 01, 2016.
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3 more pregnant women diagnosed with Zika TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida health officials Tuesday reported seven more cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, including three infections involving pregnant women.
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Buzzkill: Energy drinks may cause acute liver failure Pounding too many energy drinks could wreck your liver - just as much as too many beers. A 50-year-old construction worker developed acute hepatitis, likely from gulping up to five energy drinks a day for three weeks, according to a BMJ Case Report ...
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Workplace marijuana bans weigh into use decisions, Yale study finds About a quarter of people surveyed in states set about to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana will never imbibe - regardless of how loosely it is regulated - while one in five will consume regardless of what approach states take following ...
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Rare, polio-like illness suspected in Bellingham child's death A 6-year-old Bellingham boy, one of eight children in the state hospitalized this fall with what may be a mysterious, polio-like illness, has died, family members and health officials say.
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Palatin Technologies (PTN) Announces Bremelanotide Phase 3 Met co-Primary Endpoints in HSDD Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PTN)announced positive, statistically significant top-line results from the Reconnect Studies, its Phase 3 clinical trial program of lead drug candidate bremelanotide.
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Local middle school raises money for pink jerseys and breast cancer awareness McDougle Middle School's football team, with help from Team Moms Denise Page (left) and Shana Harper, raised money for pink uniforms and a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Offered breast reconstruction after mastectomies, more women opt to 'go flat' Before Debbie Bowers had surgery for breast cancer, her doctor promised that insurance would pay for reconstruction, and said she could "even go up a cup size.
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San Jose City Council approves ban on recreational marijuana sales A pro-cannabis law firm has filed a lawsuit against Antioch, asking a judge to overturn parts of the city s anti-marijuana cultivation ordinance, which outlaws the practice of cultivating and distributing medical marijuana, even for personal use.
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California Today: A New Target of Gun Control Advocates — Bullets California voters are weighing tougher gun control measures, including a broader ban on large capacity magazines. Credit Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press.
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Up in smoke: A guide to legal marijuana initiatives on the November ballot Every four years, Americans go to the polls to cast their vote for President of the United States. And every four years, those same citizens are faced with a dizzying array of statewide and local ballot measures.
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Parents injected children with heroin as 'feel good medicine,' police say A Washington state couple is facing numerous charges after police said the parents kept their three young children in a home littered with rat droppings and drug needles and injected them with heroin, which they called "feel good medicine.
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How a mom faces realization that Prop 64's marijuana law is going to be legal soon Woo hoo. Party on, dudes. Let's all drive over to the head shop, buy bongs and get loaded. Many of the teens who hang around my house are jumping for joy, because polls show marijuana will probably be legalized in California under the provisions of ...
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Flu season underway and vaccine changes could make it harder for parents GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Flu season has started and health officials are stressing the importance of getting vaccinated. The way many kids get the vaccine has changed this year and some parents say it is making it more difficult to keep their kids ...
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Parents injected children with heroin as 'feel good medicine,' police say A Washington state couple is facing numerous charges after police said the parents kept their three young children in a home littered with rat droppings and drug needles and injected them with heroin, which they called "feel good medicine.
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More Children Sick, Dying From Opioid Overdoses: Report More U.S. children are showing up in hospitals from overdoses of opioids, researchers from the Yale School of Medicine reported Monday.
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Opioid poisonings are sending more kids than ever to the hospital As opioid prescriptions have soared in the last two decades, so have the number of children and teens hospitalized for drug poisoning, a new study finds -- pointing to the need for more awareness and change, local addiction experts say.
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Woman whose daughter died after skipping flu shot raising awareness of vaccine When the time came for a flu shot during the 2015-2016 season, Pegy Lowery decided her 12-year-old daughter Piper's fear of needles outweighed the potential benefit the vaccine could provide.
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Dr. Victor Worth on diabetes prevention Intermountain Healthcare conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years. As part of the assessment, Dixie Regional Medical Center is partnering with the Southwest Utah Public Health Department and the Utah Department of ...
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Daylight Saving Time 2016 Ends: When Do Clocks Fall Back? An extra hour of sleep is coming your way as Daylight Saving Time ends, but it also means sunset will be brutally early. By Ryan Bonner (Patch National Staff) - November 1, 2016 7:16 pm ET.
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Nearly Two-Thirds of E-Cigarette Users Also Smoke: CDC SUNDAY, Oct. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Many American adults who use electronic cigarettes also smoke tobacco cigarettes, a U.S.
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The Candy Hierarchy for 2016: Halloween's best and worst treats The results of our survey are in. This year's list of the most loved and hated Halloween treats has a surprise in store! Click to view the below full-size; or download as a a high-quality digital poster (4MB) for detailed scrutiny; or proceed for the ...
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The Big Winner on November 8 Could Be... Marijuana With pot on the ballot in nine states, the big winner in next Tuesday's election could be America's legal cannabis industry.
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Dentists offer kids cash for Halloween candy in program for troops MANDEVILLE, La. -- Pediatric dentist Dr. Michael Von Gruben has several creative approaches to making visits to see him less scary.
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Washington mom accused of injecting 3 kids with heroin, calling it 'sleep juice' SPANAWAY, Wash. -- A Washington mother faces multiple counts after allegedly injecting heroin into her three children, calling it "sleep juice" and "feel good medicine.
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Study: 'Ubiquitous' nature of painkillers lands toddlers in ER Several EMS trucks sit outside the emergency room at Tulane University Hospital. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archives). Print Email · Jed Lipinski, NOLA.
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Male Birth Control Trial on Hold After Men Experience Acne and Mood Changes We have good news and bad news. The good news is that we might be getting male birth control out in the market soon. Bad news is that it's put on hold after 20 out of 320 men dropped out of the study after experiencing some side effects.
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Men and women weigh in on male birth control TAMPA, Fla. (WTSP) - A new study has found a hormonal male birth control shot to be over 98 percent effective in preventing pregnancy, which is similar to other birth control methods available for men.
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Can Facebook Friend Requests Predict Longevity? MONDAY, Oct. 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Facebook is a ubiquitous part of modern living, and now a new study suggests that the social media app may even provide insight into how long you'll live.
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Faith leaders urge voters to reject marijuana legislation Faith leaders across denominations and traditions sign statement urging NO vote on Question 4 and reject marijuana legalization. The following statement has been released on behalf 132 faith leaders in the Commonwealth in opposition to Question ...
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Local dentist trades candy for cash, sends treats to the troops HOLLEY - With Halloween coming to an end, people across the area may find themselves struggling to eat all their candy. A local dentist in Holley is seeking to address those woes by buying back candy and sending it to a group of people who would ...
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The Different Stakes of Male and Female Birth Control In the past couple decades, scientists have been slowly moving toward developing birth control for men. A recent clinical trial of an injectable hormone contraceptive for men showed super promising results: It was 96 percent effective at preventing ...
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Male birth control shot found effective, but side effects cut study short (CNN) -- Both men and women are responsible for pregnancy, yet the burden of preventing it often falls on one gender. Women can choose from a variety of options to control fertility while for generations, men have been limited to withdrawal, condoms ...
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Woman Accused of Injecting Her Three Young Children With Heroin A Washington mother is facing charges after allegedly injecting her three young children with heroin - which she called "feel good medicine" - to make them fall asleep, according to local police.
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The venom of one of world's deadliest snakes could relieve pain, say scientists A snake with the largest venom glands in the world could hold the answer to pain relief, scientists have found. Dubbed the "killer of killers", the long-glanded blue coral snake is known to prey on the likes of king cobras.
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What Happens Next If Marijuana Ballot Question Passes BOSTON (CBS) - Polls show strong support for Question 4, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Massachusetts. On a recent afternoon in Brookline, it was not hard to find people who are in favor of the idea.
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Safer to Puff, E-Cigarettes Can't Shake Their Reputation as a Menace Jesse McPherson, left, and Ryan Hopkins at Sababa Vapes, a store in Philadelphia. Mounting evidence suggests vaping is far less dangerous than smoking.
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Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, enjoy your extra hour Spring ahead and Fall back: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks should be turned back one hour. (Feel free to do so before you go to bed or after you wake up.
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Supervisors proclaim November as Diabetes Awareness Month With nearly 10 percent of adults in Los Angeles County diagnosed with diabetes and more than 40 percent prediabetic, the Board of Supervisors Tuesday proclaimed November as Diabetes Awareness Month.
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Abortion by prescription now rivals surgery for US women photo - An exam room at the Planned Parenthood South Austin Health Center is shown following An exam room at the Planned Parenthood South Austin Health Center is shown following the U.S.
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