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Your Grilled Burger May Come with a Side of High Blood Pressure Bad news for barbecue lovers: Regularly eating meats that are sizzled on the grill may increase the risk of high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
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Was a Tiny Mummy in the Atacama an Alien? No, but the Real Story Is Almost as Strange Nearly two decades ago, the rumors began: In the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, someone had discovered a tiny mummified alien. An amateur collector exploring a ghost town was said to have come across a white cloth in a leather pouch.
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Severe combat wounds, PTSD tied to high blood pressure (Reuters Health) - Members of the military who received severe combat wounds and have chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have an amplified risk of high blood pressure as well, according to a U.S.
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How you cook your meat could raise risk of high blood pressure Backyard barbecues come with a new caution: Grilled beef, chicken and fish may boost your risk for high blood pressure. The same goes for roasting or broiling these foods, because high-temperature cooking is what's key, according to a new study ...
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There May Be Birth Control For Men Women may no longer be alone in taking oral pills to prevent pregnancy. A recent study has shown that a new oral drug has been proven safe and effective to use in men.
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New Weight Loss Procedure Freezes Hunger Nerves to Brain The subjects in the study reported weight loss and a lowering of their body mass index. By Alexa Lardieri, Staff Writer. March 21, 2018, at 3:53 p.m.. By Alexa Lardieri, Staff Writer March 21, 2018, at 3:53 p.m.. U.S. News & World Report. New Weight ...
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Woman Dies from Bee Acupuncture Allergic Reaction An unnamed 55-year-old woman in Spain has died after a fatal apitherapy appointment. This unique form of alternative medicine leverages honeybee products - including venom - to treat all manner of ailments.
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San Diego County Flu Deaths Up To 308 This Season A half-dozen influenza-related deaths were reported last week in San Diego County, bringing the flu season's total to 308 in the region, health officials announced Wednesday.
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Arkansas Cities, Counties Sue Drug Makers Over Opioid Crisis A coalition of cities and counties around Arkansas has sued dozens of makers and distributors of opioids, arguing the companies should bear the cost of drug abuse in the state.
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Drug laced with heavy-duty bug spray has zombie-like effects INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - First responders in Indianapolis say they are seeing a spike in the number of people overdosing on a street drug that is mixed with heavy-duty bug spray.
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Cocaine Becomes No. 2 Killer of Illicit Drugs According to the New York Times, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention stated that cocaine is the no.
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Freezing This Nerve Could Trick Your Body into Losing Weight To lose weight, freeze your nerves? That's the idea behind a new approach that may hold promise for weight loss. By freezing a nerve that carries hunger signals from the gut to the brain, you can essentially trick the body to stop feeling hungry.
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One flu vaccine for all strains in near future Researchers have identified a common molecule between strains that they believe will help develop a onetime, more effective vaccine.
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Thousands of Scottish cancer cases 'avoidable' by lifestyle change Quitting bad lifestyle habits could cut cancer rates in Scotland by more than 40%, according to a charity. Cancer Research UK said about 13,000 cases a year could be avoided through simple changes.
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12 foods every healthy eater should have in their kitchen — and why they're good for us Our collective obsession with healthy eating shows no signs of of slowing. Experts agree that a better way to achieve a goal - especially as it pertains to health - is via small increments as opposed to the bigger, more ambitious resolutions we make ...
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Drug laced with heavy-duty bug spray has zombie-like effects INDIANAPOLIS - Officials in Indianapolis say they are seeing a spike in the number of people overdosing on a street drug that is mixed with heavy-duty bug spray.
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Why eating healthy is so expensive in America The American plate has increasingly lacked nutritious food. This eating trend has serious consequences: There is a strong link between diets low in fruits and vegetables and obesity and diabetes.
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Cocaine Might Be on Your Fingerprints — Even if You Don't Do Drugs Even if you've never touched a drug in your life, you could have cocaine on your fingertips. According to researchers at the University of Surrey, one in ten people who have never even used drugs are likely to have trace amounts of drugs including ...
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Many back pain patients 'getting wrong care' Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability globally but too often patients are let down by the treatment they are offered, say experts.
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Drug laced with bug spray produces zombie-like effects INDIANAPOLIS (WJBK) - A street drug laced with bug spray is taking a toll on drug users and producing zombie-like effects. According to th Indianapolis Fire Department, they're seeing a big spike in overdoses from a drug called KD.
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Freezing the 'hunger nerve' could help with weight loss Weight loss can sometimes seem impossible because even after hard-won success, the pounds can creep back. "Ninety-five percent of people who embark on a diet on their own will fail or gain their weight back at the six- or 12-month mark," Dr.
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Summit Addresses Spike In Opioid Overdoses In Mecklenburg County Mecklenburg County health officials say more than 525 people came to emergency rooms with opioid overdoses in the county last year.
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Woman Dies From Bee Acupuncture, Which Gwyneth Paltrow Has Touted Many people are familiar with acupuncture or at least have heard of it, but believe it or not, a few people tout a form of acupuncture that involves being stung by bees rather than jabbed with needles by a practitioner.
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Woman killed by bee sting during bizarre acupuncture therapy A woman has died after having an allergic reaction to bee stings inflicted on her as a type of acupuncture. The 55-year-old, from Spain, was given the treatment, known as apitherapy, after she complained of suffering from tight muscles and stress ...
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It takes an average of 10yrs to diagnose a woman with endometriosis —Mrs. Olivia Nwankudu The Founder of Endo- Survivors International Foundation, ESIF, a non-profit organisation, Mrs. Olivia Nwankudu has expressed shock over the pains and sufferings women living with endometriosis pass through before help comes their way, saying that she ...
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Flu Slows In NC As Death Toll Hits 328 This Season After a season that has already claimed 328 lives, the flu is slowing down to a regional level in North Carolina. By Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff | Mar 22, 2018 4:10 pm ET.
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AIDS researcher Robert R. Redfield selected as CDC director NEW YORK -- A leading AIDS researcher will be the next director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the federal government's top public health agency.
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First Case of Orca Infanticide Observed A male orca, seeking to mate with a new mother, teamed up with his mom to kill the newborn. See First Ever Video of an Orca Mother and Son Killing a Calf.
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Flesh-eating bacteria patient from Peoria tells story of survival Christin Lipinski is a special-education teacher in Peoria who for three months has undergone treatment for the flesh-eating bacteria.
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The CDC's New Chief Was Accused of Fudging HIV Vaccine Research in the Early 1990s Newly appointed CDC chief Robert Redfield, right, giving a speech during the Aid for AIDS My Hero Gala held in 2013. Photo: Craig Baritt (Getty Images).
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Leading AIDS researcher selected to head CDC Dr. Robert Redfield Jr. was named the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the federal government's top public health agency.
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Woman dies after 'acupuncture' session that used live bees instead of needles A bee on a crocus, photographed on Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Zuerich, Switzerland. (Ennio Leanza/Keystone via AP). Comment. 0 shares.
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Peoria mom recovering from flesh-eating bacteria talks about experience for first time Christin Lipinski is up and walking again, which is pretty amazing considering her three month battle with flesh-eating bacteria. "I'd heard of flesh-eating bacteria, and when I was told that I had it, I honestly didn't believe it," said Lipinski ...
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Lowell fire chief blames 'lethal batch of opiates' for 4 fatal overdoses A "lethal batch of opiates" claimed the lives of four people in Lowell in a 12-hour span, fire officials said Thursday. In a statement released late Thursday morning, Lowell fire Chief Jeffrey Winward said the victims had all fatally overdosed "in the ...
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Get your exercise when you can — every little bit helps longevity It's good news for people who may not have the time or opportunity to get in organized workouts. by Maggie Fox / Mar.22.2018 / 7:08 PM ET / Source: & Other Stories.
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Orca's never-before-seen behavior left scientist 'horrified and fascinated' VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Scientists have observed a behavior never before seen in killer whales, and it makes for a grim discovery.
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Rise in cancers 'caused by weight' Being overweight or obese is a growing cause of cancer in the UK while cases caused by smoking are falling, according to a large study.
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Overcoming Down Syndrome Challenges Wednesday, March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day. It's celebrated on the 21st day of the third month to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome.
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Don't panic, but there's a good chance you've got a little cocaine on you Drugs are so prevalent in some cultures it's now common to find traces of cocaine and heroin clinging to our fingertips—even those of us who've never used them.
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Bad batch of opioids leads to four fatal overdoses over 12 hours in Lowell, officials say Officials in Lowell are warning people to be aware of a dangerous batch of opioids after seeing four fatal overdoses in 12 hours. Lowell Fire Chief Jeffrey Winward said officials believe the lethal batch of drugs circulating through Greater Lowell is a ...
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Congress's omnibus bill adds $3.3 billion to fight the opioid crisis. It's not enough. The money will help - but Congress needs to start thinking bigger to fully confront the epidemic. By German Lopez@germanrlopezgerman.
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Women's antibiotic use linked to higher risk of death from heart disease, other causes Women who take antibiotics for long periods, especially in late adulthood, appear to have a higher risk of death from heart disease and in general, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and ...
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UR Medical Center looking for participants for flu vaccine research In the medical labs of the University of Rochester's Strong Memorial Hospital, researchers of infectious diseases are looking at data that might tell them what the flu could look like next winter.
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27 Lowcountry parents get tattoos for World Down Syndrome Day CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Wednesday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. According to the National Down Syndrome Society, about 6,000 babies are born with Down Syndrome in the United States each year.
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Depression Could Be a Risk Factor for A-Fib: Study THURSDAY, March 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Depression can raise your risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm that's been linked to stroke and heart failure, a new study suggests.
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MS drug hope for secondary-progressive stage A study of a new drug to treat advanced cases of multiple sclerosis suggests it may be possible to delay progression of the disease in the short term, although the effects were small.
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Medical Society wants more help for mentally ill Nueces County faces a crisis because the homeless aren't getting the mental health help they need. "We lack everything from the social workers to the psychiatrists to the in-patient beds," said Dr.
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UT's mental health problems deserve modern solutions If you're a student seeking a convenient mental health resource, the Counseling and Mental Health Center's Thrive app is currently your best bet for online help.
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Everyone Wants Your Healthcare Data Hal Wolf, President and CEO, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society speaks at Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference on Tuesday, March 20 at Laguna Niguel, California.
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Cuomo's 'cancer tax' is the wrong way to fight opioid abuse Policymakers across the country are looking for ways to stem the tide of opioid-related overdoses and addictions. Gov. Cuomo's idea, taxing prescription opioids, won't do it.
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