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Providers To Hatch: Scrap AHCA Or Protect Against Per-Capita Caps Providers that care for people on Medicaid are asking Senate Finance Chair Orrin Hatch (R-UT) to make the American Health Care Act's Medicaid provisions more generous or to scrap the House-passed version of the bill entirely.
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Fitness trackers are terrible at counting calories, says Stanford study Wearables makers are really bad at tracking calories, but they're surprisingly accurate at measuring heart rate. That's according to independent research from researchers at Stanford's School of Medicine.
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They tried to have a baby for 17 years, then had sextuplets Ajibola and Adeboye Taiwo's wish to have a baby went unanswered for 17 years. Then they welcomed six babies in a single day. Ajibola, of West Nigeria, gave birth to three boys and three girls on the morning of May 11 with the help of a 40-person team ...
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Fitness trackers are largely inaccurate when counting calories, Stanford researchers say Calorie counting is a useful way to lose weight, but a new study suggests a fitness tracker could sabotage your efforts. The devices are overwhelmingly popular.
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The man behind the Ice Bucket Challenge is drowning in medical bills (CNN) The man behind the massively successful ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is facing major financial hurdles in his own fight against ALS.
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2 addiction counselors die of drug overdose at halfway house WEST CHESTER, Pa. -- Two addiction counselors at a suburban Philadelphia halfway house died of opioid overdoses inside the facility on the same day, authorities said Wednesday.
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Two Staffers at Pennsylvania Rehab 'Lodge' Die of Drug Overdoses Two staffers at an unlicensed Pennsylvania recovery home for drug addicts trying to kick their habits died on the same night from the same thing - overdoses from a lethal mix of heroin and fentanyl.
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2 addiction counselors at halfway house die of drug overdose This Sunday, May 21, 2017, photo provided by the Chester County District Attorney's Office in West Chester, Pa., shows opioid drug packets, a syringe and other belongings found by law enforcement personnel in an addiction counselor's bedroom at the ...
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Californian Sues Jelly Belly Over Sugar-Packed Jelly Beans Jelly beans have sugar, but the woman claims the company was wrong to label it as "evaporated cane juice." By Carla Herreria. Jason Stitt via Getty Images.
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Memorial Day weekend safety: What boaters should know ANTRIM COUNTY, Mi. (WPBN/WGTU)-- As part of National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary wants all boaters to think safety first this Memorial Day weekend.
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From 'Magic' Mushrooms to Meth: The ER Rates for Drug Users Alcohol and marijuana may be the most commonly used recreational drugs in the world, but "magic" mushrooms appear to be the safest, a new survey finds.
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Miami's Zika Outbreak Began Months Before It Was First Detected Last year's Zika outbreak in Miami likely started in the spring of 2016, with the virus introduced multiple times before it was detected, researchers say.
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The man behind the Ice Bucket Challenge is drowning in medical bills The man behind the massively successful ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is facing major financial hurdles in his own fight against ALS. Pete Frates lies on life support in the bedroom of his house with his care costing somewhere between $85,000 and $95,000 ...
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The man behind the Ice Bucket Challenge is drowning in medical... (CNN) - The man behind the massively successful ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is facing major financial hurdles in his own fight against ALS.
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Your ALS Ice Bucket money goes to... (2015) Everybody got wet and cold taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. A year later, Elizabeth Cohen reports on where the $115 million raised by donors is going.
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The Latest: Botulism outbreak seems limited to 1 cheese bag SAN FRANCISCO - The Latest on a botulism outbreak linked to nacho-cheese dip sold at a California gas station (all times local):. 4:35 p.m.. California health officials said a botulism outbreak linked to nacho-cheese sauce appears limited to an opened ...
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Report: More Americans with Alzheimer's are dying at home NEW YORK (AP) - One in 4 Alzheimer's deaths in the United States are now occurring at home - a startling increase that marks a shift away from hospitals and nursing homes, according to a report released Thursday.
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Debate rages in India on IVF for women over 50 ELLENABAD, India - To see Manjeet Kaur around her little daughter is to see joy at its purest. The 15-month-old toddles about the sprawling courtyard of her parents' farm, her oily curls tied up in a top knot, her rubber-soled shoes squeaking.
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This Vet Clinic Is Seeking A Professional 'Cat Cuddler' A job opening at a Dublin veterinary clinic is getting a ton of attention because, well, it basically sounds like a dream job for cat enthusiasts.
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Marijuana extract sharply cuts seizures in severe form of epilepsy An oil derived from the marijuana plant sharply reduces violent seizures in young people suffering from a rare, severe form of epilepsy, according to a study published Wednesday that gives more hope to parents who have been clamoring for access to the ...
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What is botulism, and how does it kill? (CNN) Two separate outbreaks this month of the rare but deadly toxin botulism have focused attention on this potentially fatal illness, which usually strikes about 150 people a year, mostly infants.
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Rate of Alzheimer's disease deaths jumped 54 pct. in 15 years, CDC finds The rate of deaths related to Alzheimer's disease jumped by 54.5 percent over 15 years, according to a new report from the U.S.
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Scientists Pinpoint How A Flamingo Balances On One Leg Scientists have now shown that this position requires almost no muscle activity from the flamingo. Most anyone who has encountered a flamingo has probably been impressed by its signature ability to balance on a single long, spindly leg for remarkably ...
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The brain starts to eat itself after chronic sleep deprivation The brain cells that destroy and digest worn-out cells and debris go into overdrive in mice that are chronically sleep-deprived. In the short term, this might be beneficial - clearing potentially harmful debris and rebuilding worn circuitry might ...
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Less than 6 hours of sleep could double death risk for those with metabolic syndrome A new study from the American Heart Association finds sleeping less than six hours a night could more than double the risk of death for people with metabolic syndrome, which impacts more than a third of the U.S.
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The brain literally starts eating itself when it doesn't get enough sleep The reason we sleep goes far beyond simply replenishing our energy levels every 12 hours - our brains actually change states when we sleep to clear away the toxic byproducts of neural activity left behind during the day.
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Avoid woods to prevent tick bites During your outdoor activities this Memorial Day weekend, infectious disease specialists urge families to use proper safety precautions during this time of the year when ticks are biting.
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Sunscreen: How important is it for protecting yourself against harmful rays? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - It is more than 93 million miles away, but the sun can have a huge effect on our first line of defense. "Skin is your biggest organ, so it's very important.
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Is chocolate good or bad for health? NEW YORK (CNN) - Who doesn't love chocolate? Even if it's not your favorite sweet treat, you can probably agree that the confection conjures thoughts of love, pleasure and reward.
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Local dollars making a difference in breast cancer research INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) Next weekend, hundreds of people in northeast Indiana will gather to play tennis and golf to raise money once again for the Vera Bradley Foundation.
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How do the chemicals in sunscreen protect our skin from damage? Kerry Hanson has consulted for Bayer, J&J/Neutrogena, and P&G. Her academic work has been funded by Hallstar and through a joint University of California Discovery Grant with Merck.
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A new Zika threat hovers as summer's mosquitoes get bzzzy Zika, the mosquito-borne virus that triggered public health alarm bells last summer, has receded from the spotlight. But, experts say, expect the virus to pose a renewed threat this year.
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City warns women to stay clear of Zika-prone countries "If you're pregnant, you should not travel where there is Zika," said Dr. Mary Bassett, the city's health commissioner, during a press conference at Urban Health Plan in the Bronx.
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State of Mind Episode 4: Training to deal with mental illness "CBS Evening News Uncharted: State of Mind" is a new five-part digital series airing in May with new episodes released every Wednesday.
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Good News at Fred Hutch "The standard of care for patients with these tumors - surgery followed by radiation and chemotherapy - has not changed in decades, and neither has the outcome.
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Plainville gets ready for Relay for Life Plainville Relay for Life will be held Saturday, June 3, to Sunday, June 4, in Norton Park. |Sue Root, Contributed. May 24, 2017 04:44PM By Ashley Kus The Plainville Citizen.
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Join in World No Tobacco Day! May 31 Across the globe, there are efforts to reduce the incidence of smoking. That's the purpose of World No Tobacco Day! on Wednesday, May 31.
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Health Departments Lobbying Against E-Cigarettes Are Robbing Taxpayers, Harming Public Health As if the Food and Drug Administration's deeming regulations weren't enough to stall the future of the vaping industry, numerous county health departments have decided to lodge themselves in the war against electronic cigarettes, increasingly spreading ...
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Diabetic? fast healthily for Ramadan BENGALURU: With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, the Muslim population around the world prepares to fast every day. Fasting during Ramadan is a personal choice and for healthy adults, a decision easier to take than for those who may have a ...
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