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LA jury hits Johnson & Johnson with $417-million verdict over cancer link to its talc A Los Angeles jury issued a $417-million verdict Monday against Johnson & Johnson, finding the company liable for failing to warn a 63-year-old woman diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer about the risks of using its talcum products.
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Many more children will suddenly be diagnosed with high blood pressure (CNN) More children and teens are likely to be categorized as having abnormal blood pressure during their annual wellness visits, based on new recommendations released Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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$417 Million Awarded in Suit Tying Johnson's Baby Powder to Cancer In what may be the largest award so far in a lawsuit tying ovarian cancer to talcum powder, a Los Angeles jury on Monday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in damages to a medical receptionist who developed ovarian cancer after using the ...
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Medical marijuana board member wants to shut down existing dispensaries EAST LANSING - A proposal to close all medical marijuana dispensaries operating in Michigan until the state starts officially licensing them drew outrage today from people who depend on the drug to treat a variety of ailments.
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Eye damage from eclipse can show later: What you need to know If you damaged your eyes during the eclipse it might take a while before you see symptoms. The first full solar eclipse in 99 years happened this afternoon, and residents across the Dayton region came out to watch the event.
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AAP Guideline Updates Practice for Pediatric Hypertension New normative blood pressure (BP) tables, revised screening protocols, and recommendations for initiating antihypertensive medication are among the central points of an updated clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics ...
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Most moms aren't putting babies to sleep safely, study says (CNN) Despite a 23-year campaign urging that babies be put to bed on their backs, only 43.7% of US mothers report that they both intend to use this method and actually do so all the time, according to a new study.
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Michigan regulator: Shut down medical pot shops Lansing - A member of a state board charged with creating new rules for the virtually unregulated medical marijuana industry on Monday called for all existing dispensaries to be shuttered until official licenses can be doled out.
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Another Round Of Delco Mosquito Spraying On The Way Delaware County is planning to spray more areas in an effort to control the adult mosquito population and limit the potential spread of West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses in the county, according to an announcement Monday.
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Alternative Treatments More Than Double Risk of Death for Cancer Patients Unproven treatments for breast and lung cancers are especially dangerous, researchers say. So, why do people opt for these alternatives?
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AG's review of Mayo's Albert Lea consolidation focuses on nonprofit laws ALBERT LEA - Mayo Clinic Health System's plan to shift most inpatient services from its Albert Lea campus to its Austin location does not appear to violate anti-trust laws, according to Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson.
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'Such a tiny creature': Former English rugby star details Lyme disease nightmare The bite was minuscule, so tiny that Matt Dawson, England's former international rugby star, didn't really think much about it until he began feeling awful.
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Connelly: Lawsuit seeks to block King County vote on safe injection sites A lawsuit was filed Monday, challenging and seeking to block a public vote on Initiative 27, which seeks to outlaw the opening of supervised consumption spaces, health facilities where people use drugs in a safe environment with access to treatment.
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Topeka Zoo gorilla dies of cancer, days after constipation surgery TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A lowland gorilla at the Topeka Zoo in Kansas has died after tests revealed she had late-stage ovarian cancer, four days after undergoing surgery for constipation.
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Mayo dispute with Albert Lea draws 'concern' from Dayton Gov. Mark Dayton's administration expressed "serious concerns" Monday over Mayo Clinic's plan to remove key inpatient and obstetrics services from its hospital in Albert Lea, a plan that has triggered sustained opposition by civic leaders in the ...
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Topeka Zoo Gorilla Tiffany Dies Of Ovarian Cancer After Constipation Surgery Forty-nine-year-old Tiffany the Gorilla of Topeka Zoo in Kansas was euthanized after veterinarians discovered she has ovarian cancer that has spread.
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Topeka Zoo Gorilla Dies After Tests Reveal Ovarian Cancer Tiffany was born in July 1968 at the Kansas City Zoo and has spent much of her time since then at the Topeka Zoo. By Associated Press (Patch National Staff) - Updated August 21, 2017 12:25 pm ET ...
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Dengue in Peshawar claims teenager's life, bringing death toll to six PESHAWAR: A 16-year-old girl was the latest to fall prey to the deadly dengue virus in the city, bringing the death toll over the past week due to the virus at six.
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FDA Clears First Fixed-Dose Combination Treatment for Gout The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Duzallo (Ironwood Pharmaceuticals), a fixed-dose oral combination of lesinurad (Zurampic, AstraZeneca) and allopurinol (multiple brands), for the treatment of hyperuricemia associated with gout in ...
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Lawsuit seeks to block vote on safe-injection sites A group of public health experts and others are challenging a proposed King County initiative that would ban safe injection sites for drug users.
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Why Zika Is Especially Dangerous for Pregnant Women Birth defects caused by the Zika virus can occur at any point during pregnancy, but scientists now know that the dangers of contracting Zika are especially heightened during the first trimester.
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New Treatment May Cure Peanut Allergies, Scientists Say Australian researchers have reported a major breakthrough in the relief of deadly peanut allergy with the discovery of a long-lasting treatment they say offers hope that a cure will soon be possible.
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Found: Molecule that stops heart from self-healing Scientists here have discovered a chemical compound in mice that prevents heart muscle cells from repairing themselves. If it can be blocked, heart muscle cells can regenerate, like skin cells, and the heart may be able to heal itself.
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Sugars in some breast milk could help protect babies from group B strep Group B strep (GBS) bacteria remain the leading cause of severe infections in newborns worldwide. Now researchers have found that although the pathogen can be transmitted to infants through breastfeeding, some mothers produce protective sugars in their ...
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Tiny hike in cigarette prices can make smokers kick the butt, says study According to research, increase in cigarette prices is associated with quitting suggesting cigarette taxes may effect behaviour change.
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Eye test may predict Alzheimer's risk 20 years before symptoms emerge Comparing their results to brain scans, the eye test was just as successful at spotting those. Agencies | Published: August 21, 2017 10:33 am.
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Alzheimer's may be detected years before symptoms appear – thanks to this new eye test Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the US found that Alzheimer's disease affects the retina similar to the way it affects the brain.
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Philippines deploys troops to a 2nd province to fight bird flu A Philippine Army soldier is dressed in protective clothing as other soldiers look on during a safety orientation at a designated command center for health, animal and agriculture authorities in San Luis municipality in Pampanga province, north of ...
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Philippines deploys troops to a 2nd province to fight bird flu File photo of chickens kept in a cage waiting to be sold. (AFP PHOTO/Jimin LAI). 20 Aug 2017 04:40PM (Updated: 20 Aug 2017 05:45PM ). Share this content.
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'Energizing' fabrics to keep soldiers warm, battle-ready in frigid climes Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 21 (ANI): Soldiering in arctic conditions is tough, but it will not remain so for long now as a team of researchers is all set to all set to change the game.
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Energized fabrics could keep soldiers warm and battle-ready in frigid climates Date: August 20, 2017; Source: American Chemical Society; Summary: Soldiering in arctic conditions is tough. Protective clothing can be heavy and can cause overheating and sweating, while hands and feet can grow numb.
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Relief for warriors at arctic zone! Soldiering in frosty conditions to be made comfortable with high tech fabrics Relief for warriors at arctic zone! Soldiering in frosty conditions to be made comfortable with high tech fabrics. Washington D.C.
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