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More pregnant women are using pot to treat morning sickness, studies suggest An increasing number of women are using marijuana while pregnant, possibly for morning sickness or anxiety, a research letter published in JAMA Tuesday suggests.
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WHO to recognize gaming disorder as mental health condition in 2018 (CNN) In 2018, playing video games obsessively might lead to a diagnosis of a mental health disorder. In the beta draft of its forthcoming 11th International Classification of Diseases, the World Health Organization includes "gaming disorder" in its ...
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Experts Have A New Reason To Debate Whether 'Gaming Disorder' Is Real Ask veteran gamers whether it's possible to get too hooked on a game and they might have stories of a World of Warcraft raiding buddy who used to pee in a can that lived next to his Alienware tower.
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Calcium and vitamin D supplements may not protect against bone fractures One of the most contentious questions in nutrition science over the past decade has been whether older adults should be taking supplemental vitamin D and calcium.
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Chinese firm clones gene-edited dog Beijing: A China-based biotech company Sinogene, has succeeded in creating a pup cloned from a dog whose genome was edited to develop the disease atherosclerosis.
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What You Need to Know About the 2017 Flu Vaccine The 2017-18 flu season is upon us. In fact, we're well in its midst, since flu season dates can range from October to May. Peak flu season, however, hits between December and February.
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Chinese firm clones dog in bid to treat cardiovascular disease With his black, brown and white fur, Longlong looks like most beagles. But the puppy has been sick with a blood-clotting disorder since birth --- exactly what scientists in China had wanted.
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9 Massachusetts hospitals penalized for high patient injury rates Noble Hospital in Westfield became part of the Baystate Health system in 2015. (Michael S. Gordon / The Republican)( Michael S. Gordon ). Comment.
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Medicare cutting payments to dozen Western Pa. hospitals Medicare is cutting payments to a dozen hospitals in Western Pennsylvania in the coming year for excessive infections and other patient safety issues, including five Allegheny Health Network facilities in the Pittsburgh area.
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Opioid overdose deaths surge among African Americans: 5 things to know As heroin and fentanyl have contributed to a larger number of opioid-related deaths, the proportion of African-Americans dying from opioid overdoses has increased, according to data released by the CDC in December.
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Experts say exercise is key for older people with mild cognitive impairment Exercising your body could have beneficial effects on your mind, according to a new recommendation from the American Academy of Neurology.
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Should you really be taking calcium and vitamin D supplements? Seniors are wasting their time and money taking calcium and vitamin D supplements to ward off the brittle bones of old age, a new review concludes.
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Vitamin D, calcium supplements may not lower bone fracture risk Older adults who take vitamin D and calcium are no less likely to break their hips or other bones than peers who don't use these supplements, a research review suggests.
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Five St. Louis area hospitals among 751 penalized by Medicare for patient injuries The federal government has lowered a year's worth of Medicare payments to 751 hospitals, including five in the St. Louis area, to penalize them for having the highest rates of patient injuries.
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Kids who eat fish are smarter, sleep better A new study has found that eating fish just once a week has health perks for kids. (Radist/Getty Images/iStockphoto). BY Joe Dziemianowicz.
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Want better sleep and a higher IQ? Eat more fish, study says A good night's rest is essential to great health. Want to improve your sleep? Try eating more fish, a new report suggest. » RELATED: The best fish for weight loss - and where to buy it in Atlanta.
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Starfish making comeback after syndrome killed millions NEWPORT BEACH, Califoria: Starfish are making a comeback on the West Coast, four years after a mysterious syndrome killed millions of them.
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Want better sleep and a higher IQ? Eat more fish, study says A good night's rest is essential to great health. Want to improve your sleep? Try eating more fish, a new report suggest. >> Read more trending news.
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Revealed: The eight tips slim women follow to avoid getting fat (and cutting back on calories is NOT one of them!) In a piece for Healthista, a certified hypnotherapist, based in Hampshire, has shared her thoughts on how naturally slim women stay that way.
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Starfish make comeback after mysterious syndrome killed millions NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Starfish are making a comeback on the West Coast, four years after a mysterious syndrome killed millions of them.
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Water-fasting isn't a diet, it's starvation, experts warn It would not be the end of one year and the start of another without an influx of diet tricks and tips to help us undo the sins of the Christmas season.
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US guideline recommends exercise to improve memory, thinking WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Exercising twice a week may improve memory and thinking ability in people with mild cognitive impairment, according to a guideline released Wednesday by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
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Price of 40-year-old cancer drug hiked 1400% by new owners (CBS NEWS) -- Prices for a cancer drug called lomustine have skyrocketed nearly 1,400 percent since 2013, putting a potentially life-saving treatment out of reach for patients suffering from brain tumors and Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Cut calorie intake to 1800 a day, official advice to say Daily calorie consumption should be reduced to 1,800 calories a day, according to new health guidelines. The current recommendation is for women to consume 2,000 calories a day and men 2,500 as part of a balanced diet.
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Brits told to limit diet to small 1600 calories a day The PHE claims the new numbers are merely a 'rule of thumb' rather than strict limits. Photo / Getty Images. Daily Mail. By: Sophie Borland.
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Short-term exposure to low levels of air pollution linked with premature death among US seniors Short-term exposures to fine particulate air pollution and ozone—even at levels well below current national safety standards—were linked to higher risk of premature death among the elderly in the U.S.
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Exercise to combat memory loss, doctors say If you are losing your memory, then it could be time to get on the treadmill. Doctors have recommended that elderly people suffering from mild cognitive impairment take up exercise to keep their mind fit as well as their body.
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Human Body Has Built-In Bathroom Scales To Regulate Diet: Obesity Treatment Coming? A team of scientists have found an internal body weight sensing system that operates like bathroom scales which signals our body to cut down food intake when our weight increases beyond a certain point.
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Chicago-area county sues opioid manufacturers Officials in one the nation's largest counties on Wednesday filed lawsuits against some of the country's biggest drug manufacturers over their allegedly aggressive marketing of prescription opioid painkillers.
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Price Of Cancer Drug Raised 1400% By New Owners CBS Local - A Florida-based drug maker is facing charges of price-gouging after hiking the price of a potentially life-saving cancer treatment by 1,400 percent since 2013.
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Millions of children breathing illegal levels of pollution Estimates show 61 per cent of under-18s live in areas where nitrogen dioxide exceeded legal limits in 2015. That includes 2.5million under the age of five, according to figures held in the House of Commons library.
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Family Time: Could you be suffering from seasonal anxiety? One in five adult Americans already struggle with mental health disorders daily, and during the holiday season 64 percent of people with mental illness report that their conditions worsen, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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Air Pollution Contributes to More Than 20000 Deaths a Year Day-to-day increases in air pollution, even at levels generally considered acceptable, are associated with increased deaths among the elderly.
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New guideline: Try exercise to improve memory, thinking For patients with mild cognitive impairment, don't be surprised if your health care provider prescribes exercise rather than medication.
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Canadian Blood Services says 1200 donations needed over holidays Canadian Blood Services is looking to the public for help as it deals with an urgent blood shortage in the region. 1200 donations will be needed over the next two weeks, which means clinics around the region will be open regular hours.
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Early Puberty Sets Girls Up for Future Mental Health Issues Girls who enter puberty early may have a higher risk for mental health problems in adulthood than their later-developing peers, new research suggests.
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Fibre rich diet helps maintain weight gain, blood sugar, colon health: Scientists This likely means more study is needed before fibre supplements can be used as a treatment. This likely means more study is needed before fibre supplements can be used as a treatment.
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Girls' early puberty tied to depression, behavior problems into adulthood 27 December 2017: Girls who go through puberty early could be more likely to experience depression and behavior problems that last into their 20s compared to peers who start menstruation later, a U.S.
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Nutritionist reveals winner between green tea, turmeric and cocoa for health benefits A nutritionist has answered debate over which 'super food' is best, analysing the benefits of green tea, turmeric and cocoa just in time for New Year's resolutions to come into effect.
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Baby born within 24 weeks of pregnancy survives VISAKHAPATNAM: Here is a fighter baby, who is in a rush to see the world. His fight commenced even before birth during a highly complicated and pre-term pregnancy.
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