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That cold you have might actually be the worst Bay Area flu outbreak in a decade Emergency rooms in the Bay Area are being inundated with people who've come down with an especially virulent form of the flu, some waiting for hours to see a doctor.
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New NIH Guidelines on Infant Exposure to Peanuts Upend Years of Parental Paranoia In recent years, a child's first peanut exposure has turned into a major milestone, the cause of much parental fretting and planning.
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Family plans to sue after 9-year-old dies following routine tonsillectomy A Detroit family is demanding answers after their 9-year-old daughter died within hours of having a tonsillectomy— the third most common childhood procedure, with 530,000 operations performed per year.
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Ebola RNA Found Hiding in Healthcare Worker's Lungs A case study reports evidence of viral replication lingering in the respiratory tract of an infected person, even after their blood was Ebola free.
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'Humanitarian crisis' in NHS hospitals, warns Red Cross There is a "humanitarian crisis" in NHS hospitals in England, the British Red Cross has said. The charity said volunteers and staff had been helping patients get home from hospital and called for more government money to stabilise the situation.
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Face-recognition part of brain grows in adulthood Conventional wisdom has held that our brain grows fastest in very early childhood and later in life slows as surely as our stride.
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Flu reaches 'epidemic' level in Washington, record cases reported In the South Sound, the flu epidemic has gotten so bad, health officials activated a 'Disaster Medical Control Center' for the first time in ten years.
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US flu activity shows steady rise With the holidays winding down, flu activity gained steadily last week, according to today's FluView from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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It's flu season: What you need to know With the arrival of colder weather comes the influenza virus, otherwise known as the flu. The flu is a common viral respiratory illness we see year after year in the emergency department.
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Never forget a face? That may be true now more than ever A Stanford-based study shows there's a part of mental function that continues to grow into adulthood: face recognition. , COURTESY PHOTO.
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Duck cull in France's foie gras region to contain bird flu PARIS (AP) - French authorities started slaughtering ducks in the main foie gras-producing region on Thursday to try to contain a dangerous form of bird flu.
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Local doctors support new peanut-allergy guidelines BLOOMINGTON - Feeding babies peanut-containing foods at a younger age is a good way to reduce the odds of them becoming allergic to peanuts, Bloomington-Normal doctors agreed Friday.
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Scientists: We were wrong about not feeding babies peanuts New guidelines issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US advise introducing peanuts into children's diets as early as possible, to protect them against peanut allergies later in life.
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Mild flu season but vaccinations still urged RN Sherry Garcia of the Macomb County Health Department prepares an influenza vaccine shot for Sterling Heights resident Bassiem Dawood, 63, at a Warren clinic Friday.
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I made my autistic son cannabis cookies. They saved him. Marie Myung-Ok Lee, with her husband and their son at age 12. "At age 9, my son became the youngest person with a medical-marijuana license in Rhode Island," the author writes.
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Flu deaths rise in Snohomish County; epidemic straining hospitals EVERETT, Wash. - The flu outbreak is causing major headaches at area hospitals, including long waits, and a lack of beds especially in Snohomish County, where five deaths there have now been linked to the flu.
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S. Korea confirms 17th Zika virus infection SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has confirmed another case of the Zika virus infection, raising the number of people infected with the virus here to 17, health authorities said Friday.
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MD Anderson Cancer Center to Lay Off Roughly 5% of Workforce MD Anderson Cancer Center said it would cut 800 to 900 jobs, or about 5% of its workforce, as the globally renowned Texas hospital struggles with financial losses.
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Diabetes is both a personal and professional crusade for this educator Imagine giving yourself an insulin shot while ordering a hamburger at the drive through. That's when you know that diabetes is just an accepted part of your life, said Laurie Pariseau who did just that while growing up with Type 1 diabetes.
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Study: Eating the Mediterranean diet keeps brain healthier and younger The Mediterranean diet -- one heavy on veggies, nuts and fruit, with limits on meat and dairy -- is the way to go. Study after study has shown it is the key to help you live longer and puts you at a lower risk for cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
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Flu slams parts of New Jersey High levels of the flu are now showing up in three of the five New Jersey regions monitored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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MD Anderson cutting staff by 1000 workers via layoff, retirement; no doctors affected MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston's second-largest employer, is eliminating about 1,000 jobs as the elite medical institution continues to wrestle with losses that exceeded $100 million last quarter.
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Eating A Mediterranean Diet Can Help Reduce Brain Shrinkage Due To Aging A new study suggests that people who adopt a lifelong Mediterranean diet have lower risks of developing cognitive impairment. Brain shrinkage has been associated with the aging process, but a healthy lifestyle can prevent many of its consequences.
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Study Casts Doubt on Long-Used Morning Sickness Drug THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- A drug commonly prescribed to ease the nausea of morning sickness may not be as effective as once believed, a new analysis suggests.
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Study Questions Efficacy Of Kim K-Endorsed Morning Sickness Drug New research brings out the ineffective tests and trial based on which Diclegis, the drug against morning sickness, is being recommended.
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Greenwich Hospital reports jump in confirmed flu cases Keep your distance. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, don't shake hands or touch other people. Influenza precautions.
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US cancer deaths down 25% since 1991, report says (CNN) Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States. Still, there's reason for hope: Overall, the death rate from all cancers fell 25% between its peak in 1991 and 2014, the most recent year for data, according to a report from ...
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Can A Diet Really Protect The Brain? According to U.S. News' annual diet ranking, the classic Mediterranean Diet ranks Number 2. And right behind it at Number 3 is the newer MIND diet, developed by a team at Rush University.
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Boy with cerebral palsy's day is made by thoughtful cashier It may seem like a mundane task, but this California teen's day was made when a grocery store cashier invited him behind the register to help check out a few purchases.
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IL Gov. Bruce Rauner proclaims January 'Radon Action Month' SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) -. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed January 'Radon Action Month' to encourage residents to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.. To kick off the ...
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New ADA 2017 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Psychological health, access to care, expanded and personalized treatment options and the tracking of hypoglycemia emphasized. The ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes are established and revised annually by a Professional Practice Committee.
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Video of cashier's sweet gesture for special needs boy goes viral A California cashier's simple good deed for a special needs boy is tugging at heart strings across the nation. Fox 11 reported that a Temecula woman working at a WinCo let Andy Robinson, who has cerebral palsy, scan items behind the cash register on Dec.
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Everything you need to know about this year's flu season Canada is in the midst of a challenging flu season: cases are spiking across the country, particularly among the elderly and in long-term care facilities, and experts predict a surge in infections in the coming weeks.
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Travis County baby born with Zika-related defect Lab at Department of State Health Services in Austin testing mosquitoes for Zika and other viruses. (KXAN Photo/Richie Bowes). Related Coverage.
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This Week in Zika: Expert Panel Backs Link to Birth Defects An evidence review by an expert panel not only confirmed that Zika infection causes microcephaly and birth defects, but that Zika is a "trigger" for Guillain-Barré syndrome.
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Boy, 10, Spends 2 Years Growing Hair He Donated to Make Wig for Friend, 12, With Alopecia by Johanna Li - Inside Edition. Getting a haircut was no big deal for this 10-year-old Georgia boy, who spent two years growing out his hair to create a wig for his friend, who has no hair of her own.
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Seven Resolutions for Colorado Politicians in 2017 Get the most out of your experience with a personalized all-access pass to everything local on events, music, restaurants, news and more.
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How the 21st Century Cures Act Impacts Medicare Reimbursement Under the 21st Century Cures Act, Medicare reimbursement will see some changes, including site-neutral payment exceptions, new value-based penalty adjustments, and new codes.
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What to Expect From Big Tobacco In 2017 After posting a particularly strong run over the last few years, the U.S. tobacco industry turned in a solid performance again during 2016.
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Mumps cases hit 10-year high, what parents should know TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The number of mumps cases in 2016 in the United States reached their highest level in a decade - and college campuses were hardest hit.
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