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20 More Cases of Hep A Reported in San Diego: Roberts NBC 7's Audra Stafford reports the latest on the city's efforts to get the homeless off the streets of San Diego. (Published Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017).
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City to open transitional camp for homeless SAN DIEGO -- The city of San Diego will provide a camping area for the homeless, with 24-hour security, bathrooms and storage, beginning Monday, the mayor's office announced Wednesday.
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Michigan Mom Who Won't Vaccinate Her Son Is Sentenced to Seven Days in Jail A Detroit-area woman who refused to vaccinate her son was sentenced by a judge on Wednesday to seven days in prison. Last week, Rebecca Bredow told the local ABC News affiliate WXYZ that a judge had ordered her to vaccinate her 9-year-old son.
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Effects of Neanderthal DNA on Modern Humans A new study reveals how Neanderthal DNA in the genomes of present-day British people influences their traits. By Ruth Williams | October 5, 2017.
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Like Your Skin, Your Hair? Thank Your Neanderthal Ancestors THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Neanderthals are long gone, but bits of their genetic code help shape the bodies and minds of people today, researchers report.
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Woman in China Goes Blind in One Eye After Playing Mobile Games For Entire Day A 21-year-old, self-employed woman from Dongguan, China, lost vision in her right eye after playing mobile games for a whole day. The young woman, who goes by the pseudonym Xiao Wu, was rushed to the hospital on October 2 after she felt a weird ...
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California's deadly hepatitis A outbreak could last years, official says Police officers try to help the homeless find services in San Diego, where poor sanitation has contributed to a hepatitis A outbreak.
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Heart attack warning: Excitement of watching SPORT could put you at risk SPORTS fans are being warned about the dangers of watching live sport after scientists discovered the excitement of their team scoring or conceding goals could be enough trigger a heart attack or stroke, new research warns.
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Bacterial infection traced to Petland spreads — and it's drug-resistant A diarrhea-causing bacterial infection tied to puppies purchased from Petland is spreading and the Centers for Disease Control now says it's resistant to many antibiotics.
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Breast cancer survivor: Asheville's Shannon Christy Editor's note: This is the first in a series of profiles of women who have fought back from a breast cancer diagnosis, marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
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CDC investigating Campylobacter outbreak linked to puppies ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a 12-state outbreak of human Campylobacter infections linked to puppies sold through Petland, a national pet store chain.
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Experts: California Hepatitis A Outbreak May Linger Health officials say a deadly California outbreak of hepatitis A may take a year or more to abate. Oct. 5, 2017, at 6:32 p.m.. Experts: California Hepatitis A Outbreak May Linger.
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Investors Are Circling INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGM:INSY), What Do the Numbers Tell Us? The Shareholder Yield of INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGM:INSY) is -0.81%. The Shareholder Yield is a way that investors can see how much money shareholders are receiving from a company through a combination of dividends, share repurchases and ...
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CDC: 2 people sick from infection linked to puppies sold at Knoxville pet store KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - The Center for Disease Control says two people in Tennessee have become sick from an outbreak of Campbylobacter infection linked to puppies sold through a Petland store in Tennessee.
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This month, get 'Into Mental Health' with NAMI Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 1-7. Each year, the first full week of October provides an opportunity to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care.
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Cigna to stop covering most OxyContin prescriptions (CNN) In an attempt to reduce opioid use amid a nationwide abuse epidemic, insurance giant Cigna will no longer cover most OxyContin prescriptions in its group plans beginning January 1. "Our focus is on helping customers get the most value from their ...
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Watching sport puts as much strain on the heart as going for a run Watching sport on television puts viewers' hearts under as much stress as going for a brisk run, new research has revealed. A study in Canada found that heart rates can more than double around scoring opportunities or in the dying minutes of a game, ...
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Brainstorm Health: Obesity and Cancer, Mylan Stock Soars, Online Doctor Ratings As far as public health threats go, there are few that carry as many multifaceted risks as obesity does. The condition is linked to everything from high blood pressure (and its associate cardiovascular health disorders) to metabolic illnesses like ...
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Inside Dr. Michael Birrer's ambitious plan for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center No matter how you slice it, the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of the most critical pieces of Birmingham's economy. The center has a massive budget that would rank among the area's largest companies.
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How much can watching hockey stress your heart? IMAGE: This chart shows a breakdown of hockey events likely to raise heart rate. view more. Credit: Canadian Journal of Cardiology.
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Breakthrough surgical glue seals wounds shut in 60 seconds Surgery can be incredibly taxing on the individual going under the knife, but when the surgeon wraps up the procedure it doesn't always mean the end of the patient's medical woes.
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Why do people give blood after disasters, but not during blood drives? It happens after every disaster, whether natural or human-made. Before the floods recede or the crime tape is removed, hundreds will line up to donate their blood.
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Indianapolis to pursue legal action against opioid manufacturers, distributors INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The city of Indianapolis on Thursday announced it will file a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
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How bacteria rule over your body - new explainer video Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell latest explainer video tackles the human microbiome - those passive, friendly, and unfriendly tiny lifeforms that inhabit and cover our body and affect our health and behavior in profound ways.
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Watching sports can have the same effect on your heart as EXERCISE, study reveals The excitement of watching a close game could have the same effect on your heart that exercise does, a new study has found. Researchers from Royal West Academy in Canada found that experiencing the joy of a victory or the heartbreak of a defeat can put ...
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Mother Gets Jail For Refusing to Vaccinate Son A Detroit, Michigan mother was sentenced to seven days in jail on Wednesday, after refusing to vaccinate her young son. Rebecca Bedrow was sentenced for contempt of court for refusing to comply with a court order dating back to November 2016.
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Ask Dr. Nandi: Just one hour of exercise a week may help prevent depression (WXYZ) - We all know we need to exercise for a healthy heart and body. But now, it may benefit your mind by curbing your risk for depression.
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Security concerns around striking nurses in Marquette MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The nurses' strike has seen hundreds of people walk the sidewalks around the Duke Lifepoint hospital in Marquette.
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Donors continue to line up at blood centers in response to Las Vegas massacre Four days after the nation's worst mass shooting in modern history that killed 58 people in Las Vegas, blood donation lines are not receding as hundreds of people line up to give.
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New Jersey sues fentanyl maker, calls its conduct 'evil' Sarah Fuller, 32, is buried in Berlin Cemetery. She died last year of a drug overdose, with fentanyl found in her blood. Her family believes that the drug was inappropriately marketed and prescribed.
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Chilled proteins and 3-D images: The cryo-electron microscopy technology that just won a Nobel Prize (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Melanie Ohi, University of Michigan and Michael Cianfrocco, University of Michigan.
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Blood donors step up LOREN BENOIT/Press Coeur d'Alene resident Donald Croffler donates blood Tuesday afternoon at the Inland Northwest Blood Center.
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The ancient clock that rules our lives – and determines our health Our lives are ruled by time; we use time to tell us what to do. But the alarm clock that wakes us in the morning or the wristwatch that tells us we are late for supper are unnatural clocks.
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Watching hockey could double your heart rate — but it won't replace you working out When New York Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh hits the ice, his heart beat goes up. Same goes for spectators, a new study found. (Derik Hamilton/AP).
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Winnike: Flu shots protect both mother, unborn baby The Centers for Disease Control changed its recommendations for children to receive the flu shot instead of the nasal mist vaccine as continued testing showed the mist no longer appeared effective.
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The disease of mental illness does not discriminate, only people do Patricia L. Pickles is a lifelong educational czar, author, public speaker and advocate for mental health and wellness. Posted: 12:00 a.m.
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Brighton hairdresser 'infected Grindr dates with HIV' A hairdresser deliberately tried to infect his lovers with HIV after meeting them on the gay dating app Grindr, a court has heard.
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Prehistoric humans knew the dangers of inbreeding and formed complex social networks to avoid it Prehistoric humans appear to have recognised the dangers of inbreeding at least 34,000 years ago and developed surprisingly complex social and mating networks to avoid it, according to new research.
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Detroit-area mom jailed for ignoring deal to vaccinate son PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A suburban Detroit woman was handcuffed Wednesday and sent to a jail for seven days for failing to follow an agreement to have her 9-year-old son vaccinated.
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Prison sentence for mother who refuses to vaccinate her son in the US In the U.S. state of Michigan, a woman named Rebecca Bredow refused to vaccinate her son. Arrested Bredow was sentenced to 7 days in prison, convicted of trial.
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Watching hockey could affect fans with cardiovascular disease: study A new study suggests the excitement of watching one's favourite team can have a profound impact on the cardiovascular system by raising the heart rate.
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Most New Cancer Drugs Don't Extend Life: Some Treatments "Clinically Meaningless" Many drugs approved in Europe to treat cancer show no conclusive evidence that they extend people's lives or give them a higher quality of life, according to new research.
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FDA approves Botox injections to erase forehead wrinkles Only shots that target frown lines and crow's feet - otherwise known as laugh lines - had previously been approved by the administration, and the drug that it approved to safely tackle forehead wrinkles is from pharmaceutical company Allergan.
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Live Hockey Match May Elevate Your Heart Rate By 75 percent: Try These Foods for Healthy Heart This spike in heart rate coming from the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat can have a substantial effect on the cardiovascular system.
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Why 'Plague Season' Is A Big Worry In Madagascar This Year Workers spray to kill fleas in a public school in Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital. A bite from an infected flea can spread the plague, which has stricken 157 people in the island nation since August.
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2017 Is the Year That HIV Stigma Is Finally Loosening Studies have proven that having an undetectable viral load means you can't transmit HIV—and people are finally waking up. SHARE; TWEET.
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"Wired" bandage delivers meds on a schedule Imagine if a wound dressing could release fresh doses of medication over time, or even different types of medication at specific times.
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Study questions European approval process for cancer drugs FILE - This Friday, July 28, 2017 file photo, shows the headquarters building of the European Medicines Agency, EMA in London. A new study published online Thursday Oct. 5, 2017, in the journal BMJ, finds that only about half of the cancer drug ...
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School vaccinations 'cut cervical cancer alerts by 41%' The number of young women in Scotland showing early signs of potential cervical cancer has dropped by 41% since a school vaccination programme was introduced, researchers have said.
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Here's what women in their 40s can do to help prevent dementia later in life Don't think of dementia prevention as work that begins when you're approaching retirement. That's the one thing that Kaiser Permanente researchers Paola Gilsanz and Rachel Whitmer hope that people will realize from their study released today in the ...
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