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Physical Exercise Fights Illness by Keeping the Aging Immune System Young People often look to exercise to keep their hearts fit and their weight down, but a new study says that fitness is the key to keeping your immune system young and healthy—but only if you're active for a lifetime.
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Malfunction at egg freezing facility affects hundreds of patients A major malfunction at an egg freezing facility in Cleveland may have caused the loss of at least 2,100 frozen eggs and embryos, affecting between 500 and 600 families.
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Mumps Signs and Symptoms: Tens of Thousands of Cheerleaders Exposed to Virus During National Competition Mumps cases have become rare since a vaccine against the viral infection was introduced about 50 years ago, but it's still possible to catch the illness.
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Federal Health Officials Investigating Meriter After 5 Newborns Found Injured Federal health officials are investigating a Madison hospital and threatening to terminate the hospital's Medicare agreement after five infants were injured while in a newborn intensive care unit last year.
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Disaster at University Hospitals Fertility Clinic may have damaged more than 2000 embryos and eggs CLEVELAND -- University Hospitals Fertility Center is responsible for the births of thousands of babies. The technology helps to create families that previously had little hope.
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Incident at University Hospitals fertility clinic leaves viability of eggs, embryos in question BEACHWOOD, Ohio-- University Hopsitals officials are investigating a recent incident at a fertility clinic that leaves the viability of eggs and embryos in question.
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Rugby player paralyzed after eating slug on a dare The dare seemed simple. Gross, maybe, but easy enough. It was 2010, and 19-year-old Sam Ballard was with friends, having drinks at a party.
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'Cluster Outbreak' Causes 125 Milwaukee Residents to Contract HIV, Syphilis A "cluster outbreak" has caused at least 125 people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to contract sexually-transmitted diseases such as HIV and syphilis.
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Former Rugby Player Paralyzed After Swallowing Garden Slug On A Dare Now Has To Fight For Government Aid Sam Ballard was 19 years old when he swallowed a garden slug on a dare. The life of the former rugby player dramatically changed after that, with his family now seeking financial aid from the government for his medical bills.
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Living in a sunnier climate as a child and young adult may reduce risk of multiple sclerosis People who live in areas where they are exposed to more of the sun's rays, specifically UV-B rays, may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life, according to a study published in the March 7, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the ...
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Shock in Milwaukee over 'cluster' outbreak of HIV and syphilis, including babies and teens HIV, syphilis cluster affecting at least 125 people has been discovered in Milwaukee according to health officials. (iStock). An outbreak of sexually transmitted disease is hitting the Milwaukee area, and an alarming percentage of the patients are ...
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Nine sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to pet guinea pigs The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported nine cases of Salmonella infection across eight states that are linked to pet guinea pigs.
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FDA approval of self testing for breast cancer genes comes with cautions (CNN) - The US Food and Drug Administration gave its approval Tuesday to a 23andMe test that screens for a few breast and ovarian cancer genes, but that approval came with a number of caveats and cautions.
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Outbreak of salmonella linked to chicken salad expands (CNN) An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to chicken salad has sickened another 105 people, bringing the total to 170 in seven states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
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'Number is likely to go up:' 125 people, some children, part of HIV/syphilis cluster in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE -- The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin has confirmed recent reports of an HIV and STD cluster in Milwaukee. It is believed at least 125 people have contracted HIV and syphilis, and they're connected in some way.
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Wisconsin woman forced to get flu shot or be fired, DOJ lawsuit claims The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against a Wisconsin county, claiming a nursing home violated a woman's religious beliefs. (AP). When certified nursing assistant Barnell Williams was told she needed to get the flu vaccine for her job in the fall of 2016 ...
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Herbalist charged in death of diabetic boy treated with oils LOS ANGELES - An herbalist who touted natural cures that helped him overcome cancer has been charged in the death of a 13-year-old diabetic boy who prosecutors said he treated with herbal oils instead of insulin.
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Living in a sunnier climate as a child and young adult may reduce risk of MS Date: March 7, 2018; Source: American Academy of Neurology; Summary: People who live in areas where they are exposed to more of the sun's rays, specifically UV-B rays, may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life, according to a ...
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Study: Babies Who Resemble Fathers Are Healthier Why? Because fathers are more attentive when they're more certain a child is theirs, research suggests. By Alexa Lardieri, Staff Writer.
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Multiple sclerosis: Growing up in a sunny climate could reduce your risk PEOPLE who grow up in a sunny climate are up to 55 per cent less likely to develop multiple sclerosis, according to a new study. PUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: 21:01, Wed, Mar 7, 2018.
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Newborns Who Look Like Their Dads Have a Surprising Benefit, Study Shows At first it sounds implausible, but there's some solid science and an extensive sample size behind this study: in some circumstances, babies who look like their fathers end up being healthier by the time they reach their first birthday.
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New data shows opioid crisis is just getting worse The number of Americans turning up in emergency rooms suffering from opioid overdoses has risen sharply in recent years, according to new federal data, as the size and scope of a devastating public health crisis evolves in ways officials say is ...
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What is JUULing and are your kids doing it? There's a new way kids are getting a buzz and they don't even have to work hard to hide it. It's called JUULing because it uses a new type of electronic cigarette called a JUUL.
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Babies Who Look Like Their Dads Are Healthier at 1 Years Old, According to New Research Although giving birth to a new bundle of joy usually calls for some lighthearted banter over which parent the newborn most closely resembles, according to a new study published in Journal of Health Economics, there may be some additional benefits for ...
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Nursing home forced employee to get a flu shot despite her religious objections, DOJ suit says Barnell Williams didn't want a flu shot. But the nursing home where she worked forced her to get one, she alleges, even after she explained that the vaccine went against her religious beliefs.
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How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from declining Doing lots of exercise in older age can prevent the immune system from declining and protect people against infections, scientists say.
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FDA approval of self-testing for breast cancer genes comes with cautions Genetic testing company 23andMe has been give federal approval to sell at-home kits that test for three breast cancer gene mutations.
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Babies who look like their dads are healthier, study says Actor Mark Wahlberg holds his son during his star ceremony on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on July 29, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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CDC identifies a mystery cluster of deaths among dentists (CNN) A cluster of cases of a progressive lung disease occurred among dentists and other dental workers treated at one Virginia care center, according to Thursday's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the US Centers for Disease Control and ...
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At home test doesn't replace the doctor ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Food and Drug Administration recently approved an at home breast cancer test. Scroll for more content... The test is through the genetic testing company 23andme.
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What Pre-Teen Brains Can Do That Adult Brains Can't New neuron growth in the hippocampus, highlighted in green, fades away by the time we reach our teens, a new Nature study finds. Above are samples taken from a newborn, a 13-year-old, and a 35-year-old, respectively.
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At-home tests for cancer risk now available ROCHESTER, NY (WHEC) - You can now test your own risk of cancer through an at-home kit. For the first time, the FDA has authorized a direct-to-consumer genetic test through 23andMe.
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The cells that eat, regurgitate and eat your tattoos again A tattoo artist and client at Fineline Tattoo in New York City. French scientists have discovered that tattoos are actually maintained by an ever-changing process: The ink crystals are continuously engulfed, regurgitated and gobbled back up by ...
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St. Baldrick's Foundation's 17th annual head-shaving event raising funds for cancer research COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Back East Bar & Grill and Elope, Inc. in Colorado Springs are teaming up with the St. Baldrick's Foundation for the 17th year to host their annual head-shaving event to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research ...
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Higher Vitamin D levels may be linked to lower risk of cancer High levels of vitamin D may be linked to a lower risk of developing cancer, including liver cancer, concludes a large study of Japanese adults published by The BMJ today.
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New HIV drug wins FDA approval Mark Huffman has been a consumer news reporter for ConsumerAffairs since 2004. He covers real estate, gas prices and the economy and has reported extensively on negative-option sales.
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Motsoaledi says he 'hates' tobacco industry, vows stricter legislation Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has vowed to implement stricter tobacco controls, acknowledging that SA has slacked in taking action, and new legislation would be put into place to fight an industry which he 'hates' and only 'causes mayhem'.
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Living kidney donor numbers hit eight year low, say health officials NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) said the number of living kidney donors had dipped to an eight year low. Living donation occurs when someone donates one of their organs, usually a kidney, to someone in need.
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Coalition for Smoke-Free Tomorrow says $1 tax will actually reduce impact of smoking on health A Coalition of more than 150 organizations is calling on the Kentucky legislature to help reduce smoking rates among low-income and other vulnerable populations by raising the excise tax on cigarettes by at least $1 per pack.
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The Doctor is In: March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is a major public health problem that cannot be ignored. National Colon Cancer Awareness Month provides a time to get the word out that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable.
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Understanding signs and symptoms of colon cancer March is Colon Cancer Awareness month and Central Texas Endoscopy is urging locals to be aware of their colon health. Colon cancer is very common but is largely preventable by colonoscopy.
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Vitamin D may offer protection against cancers, study says Vitamin D may offer protection against cancers, new research suggests, although experts are split over whether individuals should start taking supplements.
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