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Some packaged salads recalled after dead bat found inside, CDC says NEW YORK -- Several agencies have joined forces as part of an investigation into the discovery of a dead bat that was allegedly found in a packaged salad in Florida, authorities said.
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Dead Bat Found Inside Package of Salad in Florida, Officials Say A container of salad sold at a Walmart in Florida was found to have a dead bat inside, the authorities said. Credit Joe Raedle/Getty Images.
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9 cases of rat lungworm disease confirmed in Hawaii (CNN) The Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed six cases of rat lungworm disease on the island of Maui and three cases on the Big Island over the past three months, an official said Monday.
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Hawaii sees spike in brain-infecting parasite Health officials in Maui, Hawaii, said six cases of a brain-invading parasite called rat lungworm disease have been reported on the island over the past three months.
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Pot legalization needs to focus on health not cash, urge advocates By summer 2018, 4/20-friendly Canadians could be handing over cash to buy legal marijuana. But some health and safety advocates are already expressing concern about how that revenue stream will be spent.
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The Unexpected Cause Of This Awful Disease Lay Right Underfoot After you see a case of elephantiasis, you can never forget it. People's legs, feet and toes swell up so much that they can't walk.
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Brain cell therapy 'promising' for Parkinson's disease Scientists believe they have found a way to treat and perhaps reverse Parkinson's disease, by making replacement cells to mend the damaged brain.
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A 'Hot Zone' In The Brain May Reveal When, And Even What, We Dream Most of us have about five dreams each night, though we're not likely to remember any of them. But a team of researchers has found a pattern of brain activity that seems to reveal not only when the brain is generating a dream but something about the ...
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The FDA Has Huge News For At-Home Genetic Tests At-home genetics tests are about to get a lot more specific than just reporting where your ancestors are from. The New York Times reports that the FDA will allow 23andMe to sell genetic tests that can tell customers the likelihood of developing ...
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Event raises funds for HIV prevention, treatment More than 150 people walked the B-Line Trail on Friday to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS in Indiana and to raise money for HIV prevention and services.
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hospital grants dying man final wish of cigarette and wine A Denmark hospital has shared a photograph of a 75-year-old patient enjoying his final wish of a cigarette and a glass of wine with his family, while watching the sunset from a hospital balcony.
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Five things to know during Autism Awareness Month People with autism can and do work in our community. Jim McConnell of Peru, who has autism, places labels on boxes at Horizon Industries in Peru.
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Doctors still divided on when women should start mammograms (CNN) Despite what the American Cancer Society and other health organizations advise, many doctors still recommend routine mammograms to screen for breast cancer in younger and older women, a new paper suggests.
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As Spokane AIDS Network closes its doors, clients and staff remember years of community, support 1981: CDC publishes the first report on what would later be identified as AIDS, about a cluster of unusual pneumonia deaths in otherwise apparently healthy gay men in Los Angeles.
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FDA approves 23andMe genetic test for consumers For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration is allowing a company to sell genetic tests for disease risk directly to consumers, providing people with information about the likelihood that they could develop various conditions, including ...
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Presentation on autism spectrum disorder As part of Nevada Regional Medical Center's Lunch and Learn series, Friday saw a noontime presentation and panel on autism spectrum disorder, at Healthy Nevada's conference room.
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Why Bed Bugs Are Becoming So Much Harder to Kill Bed bugs are developing resistance to two common insecticides, according to a new study in the Journal of Economic Entomology. Experts warn that many infestations can no longer be defeated with chemicals alone.
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Gluten intolerance could be caused (and prevented) by a common virus Sufferers of celiac disease have an intolerance to the dietary protein gluten, which can lead to inflammation of the intestines, causing abdominal pain and diarrhea.
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Obese teens' odds of high blood pressure vary by race (Reuters Health) - Obesity is a strong predictor of high blood pressure early in life, but a U.S study suggests the connection may be stronger for Hispanic and white teens than for adolescents in other racial and ethnic groups.
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Why Are Some People 'Night Owls'? Gene Mutation Could Explain Preferences For Sleeping Late For some people, waking up in the morning is the ultimate definition of a chore, especially if one tends to be more productive or creative late in the evening.
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Fitness trackers' heart rate monitoring accurate enough for most, study says (CNN) The heart rate monitor inside your fitness tracker may not be as precise as the equipment used in doctors offices and hospitals, but researchers say the smartwatches and wristbands are accurate enough for most consumers' needs.
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Race May Play Role in Obese Teens' Blood Pressure MONDAY, April 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Obese teenagers are at increased risk of high blood pressure, but the effects of those extra pounds may vary by race and ethnicity, a new study suggests.
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More Than Two In Five American Adults Carry HPV HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. 04/10/2017 12:38 am ET | Updated 4 hours ago.
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The Grayer His Hair, the Higher His Heart Risk? MONDAY, April 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Beyond signaling the march of time, gray hair may also point to a higher risk of heart disease for men, new research suggests.
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Mild Viral Infection May Trigger Celiac Disease Years Later Infection with the relatively innocuous reovirus may interfere with tolerance to food antigens and set the stage for - if not directly cause - celiac disease in genetically susceptible individuals, data from mice suggest.
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Some fitness trackers may fall short in measuring heart rate accurately, study finds Your favorite wristband fitness-tracker may be good at measuring your steps, but not as accurate at monitoring your heart rate when you are at rest or exercising, according to a new study published today.
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Wanted: A nurse to work on a remote Scottish island It is a unique opportunity to live and work in the most remote inhabited island in Britain. Fair Isle, the southernmost community in the Shetland archipelago, is looking for a nurse to join its small yet thriving community.
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Gene CRY1 variant alters circadian clock contributing to delayed sleep phase disorder, study finds If all your life, you have been functioning best in the evening and night, compared to the mornings, a gene mutation may be the cause.
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Eradication of cancer E-Clips Hair & Tanning stylist Jennifer McPeek, right, cuts Amanda Ballard's hair for a donation during the 2016 Relay For Life of Midland County at the Midland County Fairgrounds.
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Egan: When a life-saving organ begins to die — "If this is it, I accept that" In 1998, so sick he was at death's door, Aubrey Goldstein had a liver transplant. It bought him time - saved his life, certainly - but it was also a clock that had begun to tick.
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