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Don't call pregnant women 'expectant mothers' as it might offend transgender people, BMA says The British Medical Association has said pregnant women should not be called "expectant mothers" as it could offend transgender people.
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FDA warns not to use Hyland's teething tablets due to inconsistent amounts of belladonna Copyright 2015 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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FDA: Throw out homeopathic teething tablets with belladonna The Food and Drug Administration urged parents Friday to not use Hyland's homeopathic teething products containing belladonna, commonly known as deadly nightshade - a toxic substance.
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FDA confirms elevated levels of 'toxic substances' in teething products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that its laboratory analysis found inconsistent amounts of a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on the label.
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Republicans miss own deadline to begin repeal of Obamacare The HealthCare.gov website is still up and running, days after congressional Republicans imposed a deadline to begin their promised Obamacare repeal.
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For Some, the Affordable Care Act Is a Lifesaver. For Others, a Burden. Martin Armendariz, left, with his wife, Rosanna, and their 8-year-old son, Octavio, who has autism. The family relies on health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, especially for Octavio.
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Flu Shots For Dogs: Scientists Develop Vaccines Against Canine Influenza New live-attenuated vaccines are more effective in preventing the development and spread of Canine Influenza H3N8. ( Ulet Ifansasti | Getty Images ). Advertisement.
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Drugmaker Novo Nordisk bets $145 million on post-Brexit UK science LONDON Novo Nordisk, the world's top maker of diabetes drugs, is investing 115 million pounds ($145 million) in a new research center in Britain, undeterred by Brexit.
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Free screenings of 'Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic' MAYVILLE - Filmmakers Frederic Lumiere and Mark Hefti have announced the Fredonia premiere of their film, "Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic," with a special screening on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Doomsday Clock Closest To Midnight Since 1954 We try to present the sweet with the bitter, which is another way of saying the news is not all doom and gloom. But we're going to really lay into the doom part for the next few minutes because on Thursday, the world ticked half a step closer to ...
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Popular weed killer could come with warning label for cancer FRESNO, Ca.– A popular weed killer may soon have to come with a warning label for cancer. On Friday, a California judge made a tentative decision requiring Monsanto, the company that makes Roundup, put warning labels on the product to warn customers ...
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S.A. anti-abortion activists optimistic about new administration San Antonians joined the many across the country Sunday who said they were marching for life. Abortion opponents protested Planned Parenthood and were optimistic about Washington's stance on abortion in the years to come.
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Trump's Immigration Ban Is Already Harming American Science Like The Atlantic? Subscribe to The Atlantic Daily, our free weekday email newsletter. Samira Asgari had been preparing for the trip for months.
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Early detection could save your dear ones from cervical cancer To mark Cervical Health Awareness Month, which falls in January of every year, doctors in the UAE have urged women to understand the importance of early detection, in order to treat the disease in its early stages and potentially save health.
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Officials promote flu shot ahead of peak flu season ALBUQUERQUE —Health officials are urging New Mexico residents to get the flu shot as flu cases are on the rise. Based on the rising number of clinic visits and hospital admissions for flu-like symptoms, health officials believe flu season will peak in ...
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Fat Shaming Leads to Negative Impact on Health: Pennsylvania University Study Fat shaming is quite popular and many people feel that shaming someone for extra weight will motivate them to shed those extra kilos.
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Fat-shaming actually makes people's health worse, study by Pennsylvania University finds The idea that fat shaming - the term used to describe mocking a person for their size - inspires victims to shed the pounds is a myth, scientists have warned.
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France Fights Obesity By Banning Unlimited Soda Refills France has banned unlimited refills of sugary drinks in an attempt to combat obesity. Although the country is not among the ones with the highest obesity rates, the number of obese people has increased over the last few years.
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Medical marijuana efforts a long shot The medical marijuana debate will be back again this year in the Georgia Legislature, but the efforts remain a long shot. Rep. Allen Peake has introduced legislation calling for a state constitutional amendment that would allow medical marijuana to be ...
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Depression Should Be Considered as a Major Risk for Cardiovascular disease: Study Depression is generally not considered as a major risk for cardiovascular disease and health experts mainly link it to high cholesterol, obesity and high blood pressure but a new study conducted in Germany suggests otherwise.
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Schenectady County expanding drug unit to fight growing Heroin epidemic SCHENECTADY, NY (NEWS10) - A local drug unit is expanding to combat a growing Heroin epidemic in the community. Schenectady County officials announced Sunday that an investigator and an additional Sheriff Patrol Officer will be joining the ...
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Poll: How do Americans feel about Obamacare and Planned Parenthood? Public approval of Planned Parenthood has waned in recent the years, but women-led activism could block defunding as part of an Obamacare repeal.
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Did Obamacare hurt your business? South Florida CEOs respond This week's question: Obamacare could be repealed under President Donald Trump. Did the health law hurt or help your business after it was implemented?
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Seattle approves safe sites for addicts to inject drugs Officials in Seattle on Friday approved the nation's first "safe-injection" sites for users of heroin and other illegal drugs, calling the move a drastic but necessary response to an epidemic of addiction that is claiming tens of thousands of lives ...
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Seattle approves injection sites for intravenous drug addicts The sites might run afoul of federal law but officials say they are focused on saving users' lives. By Katie ZezimaThe Washington Post.
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Seattle politicians have made a shocking proposal A new proposal aimed at stopping a dangerous epidemic is stirring up some major controversy, and prompting a big debate on how to handle the issue.
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California clears hurdle for cancer warning label on Roundup Containers of Roundup, left, a weed killer, are seen Thursday on a shelf with other products for sale at a hardware store in Los Angeles.
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New Jersey gives out free baby boxes in move to lower infant mortality rates Babies born in New Jersey this year will go home with a sturdy, safe box to sleep in and additional newborn essentials - all for free.
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Memorial blood drive honors grandfather kphalen-tomaselli@poststar.com Stephanie Donovan, right, a Red Cross phlebotomist, gets George Normandin of Glens Falls ready to donate blood Saturday at the Stephen E. Ives Memorial Blood Drive at the Queensbury Elks Lodge.
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Schenectady County sheriff to expand drug unit to combat heroin Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino refers to heroin as an equal opportunity destroyer of lives. The Sheriff's Office has seen the number of overdoses and heroin-related calls increase exponentially in the last several years, with the drug ...
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Minnesota family sues dentist over teenager's death The "negligent and dangerous" actions of an Edina, Minn., oral surgeon during a routine wisdom teeth extraction led to the death of an Eden Prairie teen, the girl's family is alleging in a lawsuit filed this week in Hennepin County District Court ...
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Evidence shows that marijuana works for pain, the medical reason most people want it - but doctors still have questions According to a report released earlier in January by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), that makes a lot of sense.
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AFMC promotes American Heart Month WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- February is American Heart Month, and Civilian Health Promotion Services will be offering educational briefings throughout February focusing on how to lower your risk factors for developing heart disease.
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First human-pig embryos made, then destroyed To grow human organs within animal bodies has long been the dream of scientists wanting to provide transplantable hearts, lungs, kidneys and other organs for patients in need.
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Hawaii bill aims for 100 percent renewable transportation An electric vehicle charging station awaits a vehicle in the parking lot at the Hawaii State Legislature in Honolulu last week. Renewable energy advocates in Hawaii are pushing a bill to urge the transportation sector to get all its energy from ...
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Relay for Life schedules kickoff rally The Relay for Life of La Salle County will have a kickoff rally at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, at Celebrations 150, 740 E. U.S. 6, Utica.
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Spare the Air Alert issued for Monday Bay Area air quality regulators issued a Spare the Air Alert for Monday, banning wood fires for the day in anticipation of stagnant weather and the potential for heavy smoke pollution.
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