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'Wash your stinking hands!': ER nurse advises how to avoid 'cesspool of funky flu' A Florida nurse working to combat "a cesspool of funky flu" in the emergency room has gained widespread attention from a viral video on social media urging people to take precautions to avoid influenza.
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Nurse's flu rant goes viral PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) - Katherine Lockler, or Kat as she's known to her patients, is an energetic nurse and mother of four who found herself in her car recording a Facebook video after a 12-hour night shift.
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Flu epidemic is not letting up, with 42 states reporting high levels of activity The flu epidemic is not letting up. Forty-two states saw high levels of activity last week. So far this season, 53 children have died.
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Dengvaxia seen behind 3 deaths in the Philippines Dr. Rolando Enrique Domingo (R), Undersecretary of the Department of Health (DOH), with Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, DImage Credit: Reuters.
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Philippines: 3 deaths may be linked to dengue vaccinations Department of Health Undersecretary Dr. Rolando Enrique Domingo, right, gestures besides Philippine General Hospital Director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, during a press conference at the Department of Health office in ... more. Photo: Aaron Favila, AP. Image ...
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Initial Philippines Probe Finds 'Causal Association' Between Deaths, Sanofi Dengue Vaccine The Philippines said Sanofi SA's SNY -1.32% troubled dengue vaccine may have caused the deaths of at least three children, months after the French drugmaker said its shot could worsen rather than prevent symptoms of the debilitating disease in some ...
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Lester Holt a 'little disappointed' he's not spending Super Bowl weekend with President Trump Lester Holt appeared to be enjoying his chat with Belinda Jensen and Jimmy Jam Saturday morning in the KARE-11 warming tent on Nicollet Mall.
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Jimmy Fallon, Lester Holt visit the KARE 11 Warming House Jimmy Fallon and Lester Holt brought some warmth and laughs to folks braving the cold in Minneapolis. Author: KARE. Published: 2:02 PM CST February 3, 2018.
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Cuts to CDC epidemic programs will endanger Americans, former chief says (CNN) The former chief of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the decision to cut 80% of its epidemic prevention activities overseas could pose a grave danger to the United States because it "would significantly increase the chance ...
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Results of cellphone radiation study come back mixed; human implications unclear The long-awaited results of a $25 million National Institutes of Health study on the effects of cellphone radio frequency radiation exposure on animals is out, and the results are mixed.
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Cell Phone Radiation Tied to Rare Tumor in Rats A comprehensive study of exposure to the radiation emitted by mobile phones found an increased risk of a rare tumor in some rodents, although the scientist in charge cautioned against drawing conclusions about the impact on humans.
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Cancer from cellphones? New studies say no need to hang up WASHINGTON - Two government studies that bombarded rats and mice with cellphone radiation found a weak link to some heart tumors, but federal regulators and some scientists say don't worry - it is safe to use your device.
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Philippines gripped by dengue vaccine fears Fears over a dengue vaccine in the Philippines have led to a big drop in immunisation rates for preventable diseases, officials have warned.
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100 flu-related deaths reported in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky public health officials say the state has had 100 flu-related deaths. At least four of those deaths have been children.
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Bird-brain damage may be price woodpeckers pay WASHINGTON • For a person, slamming your head full force into a tree trunk could be enough to knock you silly. Woodpeckers do this untold thousands of times during their lives, and these birds have thrived on Earth for some 25 million years.
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People With Anxiety Are More Likely to be Bitten by Dogs Cuddling with your pet is usually a good way to unwind after a particularly challenging day. However, a new study indicates that you might want to think twice before getting too close to your dog when you're feeling anxious as it could make them more ...
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Around the State At least four of those deaths have been children. Kentucky had 76 flu-related deaths last season. This is the seventh consecutive week of widespread flu activity in Kentucky.
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Doctor believes standing at work can help shed pounds Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez of the Mayo Clinic has turned his workspace into a mini-gym. Erika Edwards. Published: Feb 2nd, 2018 - 2:51am (EST).
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Two drinks a day may help brain clear away toxins NEW YORK: Besides helping you relax, a couple of glasses of wine after a busy day may tamp down inflammation and help the brain clear away toxins, including those associated with Alzheimer's disease, suggests new research.
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Low doses of alcohol beneficial to brain health Washington D.C.: Moderate alcohol consumption is good for your overall brain health and function, according to a study. The research shows that low levels of alcohol consumption tamp down inflammation and helps the brain clear away toxins, including ...
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Low doses of alcohol good for brain: study NEW YORK, Feb 3: A couple of glasses of wine may tamp down inflammation and help the brain clear away toxins, including those associated with Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests.
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DOJ urged to stop PAO from performing autopsies on alleged Dengvaxia victims A group of doctors, which includes a former Health Secretary, yesterday urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to order the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) to stop conducting autopsies on the remains of Dengvaxia-vaccinated children.
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Indiana flu deaths reached 136 last week, up from 107 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - State health officials say the number of flu-related deaths in Indiana this season reached 136 last week, up from 107 the previous week.
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Newly Discovered Brain Cells May Lead To New Drugs That Can Reduce Anxiety Current treatments for anxiety disorders have their drawbacks. The discovery of anxiety cells in the hippocampus of the brain could pave way for new drugs that can better address the most common mental illness in the United States.
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Ask Dr. Nandi: Roasted coffee could contain carcinogens (WXYZ) - If you're anything like me you love a good cup of coffee in the morning. But a recent California lawsuit is raising concerns that the process involved in making it could potentially be harmful to our health.
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Stanford researchers create cancer-destroying 'vaccine' that cured 97 percent of mice A new study in Nature Methods suggests that male researchers stress out lab mice, while female ones don't. More News Headlines.
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Novel grape-derived compounds could be developed as therapeutic agents for treatment of depression In a study to be published online February 2 in Nature Communications, scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai describe an extensive analysis of novel grape-derived compounds, dihydrocaffeic acid (DHCA) and malvidin-3'-O-glucoside ...
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The UK Is Officially Letting Doctors Create A 3-Parent Baby The modern era of the so-called "three-parent baby" has officially kicked off, and it will begin in the UK. According to the BBC, the country's Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has granted permission for doctors at the Newcastle ...
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What does someone with mental illness look like? A museum tries to answer that That's a trick question. There is no one face of mental illness, and it crosses boundaries of age, sex, race and economic status.
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PIZZA is healthier for breakfast than cereal: Dietitian reveals one bowl of Frosted Flakes is worse than a slice A slice of pizza in the morning might be healthier than a bowl of frosted flakes, a nutritionist claims. Registered dietitian Chelsey Amer said a slice could be a more balanced breakfast option than most cereal because it has more protein, more fresh ...
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Massachusetts confirmed flu cases hits 5708 Influenza-like illnesses remain on the increase across Massachusetts in terms of hospital admissions, laboratory confirmed cases and visits to outpatient providers.
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Your partner will get fit if you do too: Study A three per cent loss of body weight is considered a measurable health benefit. (Photo: Pixabay). People who make an effort to lose weight are not just helping themselves, they may be helping others too, a study suggests.
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Complications of Raising the Smoking Age in Illinois The push to raise Illinois' smoking age could put lawmakers and parents in a couple of difficult situations. Advocates and lawmakers say it's simple: Raise Illinois' smoking age to 21, fewer people will start smoking, and the state will be healthier ...
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Grape-derived Compounds May Boost Resistance To Depression An extensive analysis of novel grape-derived compounds, dihydrocaffeic acid (DHCA) and malvidin-3′-O-glucoside (Mal-gluc), which might be developed as therapeutic agents for the treatment of depression, has been conducted by scientists from the Icahn ...
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Advocates will seek improvements in mental health services Advocates for improving mental health treatment and education in Virginia will gather in Richmond next week to urge legislators to provide more funding and attention for such services.
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World Cancer Day falls on February 4 The Cancer Society of Ghana has pledged its preparedness to work with other partners in the sector to improve quality of cancer data for public health use, increase access to early detection and accurate cancer diagnosis.
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