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Doctors and patient advocates are slamming the Senate Republicans' healthcare plan Doctors and patient groups slammed the Better Care Reconciliation Act released by Republican Senators on Thursday, taking issue in particular with Medicaid cuts in the bill.
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Young woman's story shows seriousness of tickborne illness TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Be aware when you're outdoors. The Centers for Disease Control says ticks -- are causing more problems than ever.
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Oklahoma attorney general charges doctor with 5 counts of murder Regan Nichols is pictured in a booking photo from the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, June 23, 2017. 0 Shares. Email. The Oklahoma attorney general has charged a 67-year-old doctor with five counts of second-degree murder, accusing her of prescribing ...
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Nevada's on-again, off-again marijuana sales back on RENO, Nev. - Nevada regulators reaffirmed their intentions Friday to issue licenses necessary for retailers to begin selling pot for recreational use on July 1 while complying with a court order in a lawsuit filed by alcohol wholesalers who want a ...
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Saudi, Waging War in Yemen, Gives It $66.7 Million in Cholera Relief The newly elevated crown prince of Saudi Arabia, who as defense minister has led the country's bombing and blockades of Yemen, showed his charitable side on Friday with a $66.7 million donation to fight the cholera outbreak in that country.
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Hints of some steps that may boost brain health in old age There are no proven ways to stave off mental decline or dementia, but a new report says there are hints that exercise, controlling blood pressure and some forms of brain training might offer help.
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3 lifestyle changes that may help guard against dementia Simple changes to your lifestyle might delay the start of dementia or slow its progression, a new report suggests. Some scientific evidence indicates that keeping your mind active through "cognitive training," controlling your blood pressure and ...
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So, Is Coconut Oil Healthy or Not? The subject of this question is the source of a disagreement. Initially, the question was thought to be settled decades ago, when scientist Ancel Keys declared all saturated fats unhealthy.
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Protect Yourself From Tick-Borne Illness Ticks may be tiny, but their bite can have a huge impact on your health. During the summer, up to 25 percent of these critters nationwide—and much more in some parts of the U.S.
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Hummus Topped With Pine Nuts Recalled Over Listeria Fears House of Thaller has recalled three brands of hummus topped with pine-nuts due to potential listeria contamination. House of Thaller recalled selected Fresh Foods Market, Lantana, and Marketside products, which are topped with pine nuts and come in ...
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Saudi crown prince donates $66 million to fight Yemen cholera epidemic FILE PHOTO: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sits during an allegiance pledging ceremony in Mecca, Saudi Arabia June 21, 2017.
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Insurance study links legalized pot to rise in car crash claims A packet of marijuana is seen on the counter at CannaDaddy's Wellness Center marijuana dispensary in Portland. (AP Photo/Don Ryan).
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Hummus Sold At Wal-Mart, Target Recalled for Listeria Risk House Thaller sells its hummus with pine nut topping under three brand names, pictured above in images from the FDA. The hummus was recalled for potential contamination with listeria.
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New HIV clinic to open in Liberty City The AIDS Healthcare Foundation will open a new clinic Saturday in Liberty City, where about 40 percent of the people diagnosed with the disease are living without care, according to Imara Canady, regional director of communications for the AIDS ...
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Do You Know All the Symptoms of Lyme Disease? There's expected to be an increase this summer in ticks that carry Lyme disease. The ailment has a number of symptoms, some more common than others.
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Studies offer conflicting conclusions on marijuana legalization's role in car crashes, fatalities Although the first-of-their-kind studies had different verdicts, researchers and industry members agree one aspect: More research is needed.
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Portola Pharmaceuticals' Drug to Prevent Blood Clots Wins FDA Nod [Updated, 6/23/17, 6:23 pm, see below.] A Portola Pharmaceuticals drug developed to prevent risky and potentially fatal blood clots in patients who are hospitalized for an extended period of time received FDA approval on Friday.
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Sick Building: Fungi Release Toxin Directly Into Air, Study Finds Toxins from mold can aerosolize directly into the air, which may help explain one cause of sick building syndrome, French researchers said Friday.
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This Is the Last Word on Coconut Oil Coconut oil has had quite the week! The supposed health food has turned into a pariah thanks to the American Heart Association reviewing existing evidence and deciding it advises against the oil's use.
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West Nile virus found in bird, mosquito samples near Modesto A dead bird infected with West Nile virus has been discovered in Stanislaus County, as well as several infected mosquitoes, prompting officials to warn area residents Friday.
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Weekly romp good for ageing brains Doing crossword puzzles or learning languages has long been touted as staving off mental decline - but now a new study says regular sex for over-50s should help too.
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Woman speaks out about suffering heart attack at 40 NEW YORK - Heart disease kills more American women than all types of cancer combined, yet many don't discuss the dangers with their doctor.
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day COLUMBIA, S.C.-- National HIV Testing Day is June 27 and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other STDs.
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Cuppa leaves GMOA doctor in hospital A doctor of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) was admitted to the National Hospital last evening with injuries to his nose after being hit on the face by a cup thrown at him by a fellow doctor during a forum held at the Sri Lanka ...
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Teen Tobacco Use Dropped Significantly From 2015 to 2016 That's according to a new CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) that examined data culled from the annual National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) data sets for 2011 through 2016 and published by the CDC and the FDA's Center for Tobacco ...
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FDA approves quicker-to-administer drug for blood cancers U.S. regulators have approved a more convenient version of a blockbuster drug for treating three common blood cancers. The Roche Group's Rituxan, on the market for 20 years, is administered in a hospital or clinic through an intravenous drip that can ...
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Are Teens Vaping Less In Hermosa Beach? BCHD Doesn't Think So The district has received anecdotal reports from local students that vaping devices are getting smaller and harder to detect. By Alexander Nguyen (Patch Staff) - Updated June 22, 2017 8:18 pm ET.
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Flu vaccine ineffective for people 65 and older last winter In this 2016 file photo, a woman receives a flu vaccine shot at a community fair in Brownsville, Texas. Associated Press. prev. next.
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Flu vaccine ineffective for people 65 and older last winter In this Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 file photo, a woman receives a flu vaccine shot at a community fair in Brownsville, Texas. ( Jason Hoekema | AP ). By The Associated Press.
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