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E. coli outbreak in 11 states linked to store-bought chopped romaine lettuce, CDC says A Pennsylvania food manufacturer is recalling 8, 757 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products following an E. coli outbreak that has spread to several states and sickened dozens of people.
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E. coli outbreak in 11 states linked to store-bought chopped romaine lettuce, CDC says A romaine lettuce field near San Luis, Ariz., Nov. 16, 2016. E. coli linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Ariz., region has infected nearly three dozen people in 11 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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E.Coli Found In Chopped Romaine Lettuce Infects People In 11 States The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a warning about the dangers of consuming chopped romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona.
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IBM lab designs molecule to kill drug-resistant superbugs SAN JOSE - As a scientist at IBM's Almaden Research Laboratory, James Hedrick was well aware of the global problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can turn a minor scrape into a death sentence.
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Caught on camera: 4 baboons escape from Texas research center Four baboons are back in an enclosure after escaping briefly from a San Antonio medical research center. Officials at the Southwest National Primate Research Center, which is part of the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, say three of the baboons ...
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Immunotherapy transforms lung cancer, the biggest cancer killer Immune therapy drugs can transform lung cancer treatment, giving patients years of extra life, doctors reported Monday. They found that pre-treating lung cancer patients with immune therapy drugs before they have surgery can help melt away the tumor ...
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Young People in Polluted Cities at Greater Risk for Alzheimer's A study has found that living in cities with high air pollution puts children and young adults at risk for Alzheimer's and suicide, The University of Montana reported Friday.
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35 reported cases of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce: CDC Contaminated chopped romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona, is likely to blame for the E. Coli outbreak that has infected 35 people across 11 states, including 22 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.
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Flesh-eating ulcer spreading rapidly in Australia A severe tissue-destroying ulcer once rare in Australia is rapidly spreading and is now at epidemic proportions in regions of Victoria, prompting infectious diseases experts to call for urgent research into how it is contracted and spread.
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Multistate E. coli outbreak traced to romaine lettuce from Arizona A multistate E. coli outbreak has sent at least 22 people to the hospital prompting health officials to advise consumers across the country to throw out any store-bought chopped romaine lettuce, including prepackaged salads and salad mixes.
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Calls for urgent action as cases of Buruli ulcer soar in Victoria VICTORIA is facing a "rapidly worsening epidemic" of a flesh-eating ulcer with experts urgently calling for more funding to find ways to stop it.
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Could caffeine be good for your heart? How do you take your caffeine? Caffeine is a stimulant that has been linked to improving how your brain functions. No wonder it is one of the most widely used drugs on the planet.
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Mysterious flesh-eating bug affecting Vic Medical experts say government funding is urgently needed to address the spread of a flesh-eating ulcer in Victoria. Caitlin Guilfoyle.
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Drinking Too Much Alcohol May Shave Years off of Lives The study found that people who down more than 7 drinks a week can expect to die sooner than those who drink less. "What this is saying is, if you're really concerned about your longevity, don't have more than a drink a day," said David Jernigan, a ...
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Man claims painkillers turned him gay A young man claims that he has become gay after taking painkillers when he broke his foot in a go-karting accident. Unemployed Scott Purdy, 23, says he was a heterosexual and enjoyed dating women before he started taking Pregabalin, also known as ...
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Caffeine might help people with heart troubles, research says Drinking coffee and tea every day may actually benefit people with heart troubles. New research has linked caffeine consumption from the two popular drinks to decreased rates of arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms.
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'Painkillers turned me gay' Man turns from hot blooded hereterosexual after breaking foot Scott Purdy, 23, described himself as a hot-blooded heterosexual before he started taking painkiller Pregabalin, also known as Lyrica.
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New York emergency preparedness better than US average New York leads 90% of the U.S. when it comes to being ready for emergencies, according to the National Health Security Preparedness Index.
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56 Little Ways To Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals (For Good!) By Michelle Foley. Losing weight is not easy, and whoever tells you differently is lying. It takes commitment, hard work, and, for many, a complete lifestyle makeover.
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State recommends hepatitis A vaccinations to curb outbreak Kentucky's Department of Public Health recommended on Monday that all unvaccinated people in six of the state's counties seek hepatitis A vaccination because of an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A infections.
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Drug overdoses tied to 24-fold rise in organ transplants (CNN) As the opioid epidemic has skyrocketed in the United States, a rise in the number of drug overdose deaths has contributed to a rise in organ transplants, made possible by overdose-death donors, across the country.
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Do We Need to Talk? — There's a Push to Increase End-of-Life Planning in NJ Proponents point to higher rate of aggressive medical treatment and higher costs for patients nearing death in Garden State. hospital dying.
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CDC studies poor sleep among teens A Jan. 26 study from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took a look at 2015 data from Youth Risk Behavior Surveys in nine states to see how youth were faring.
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More than 95% of world's population breathe dangerous air, major study finds Poorest are hardest hit with many developing countries falling behind on cleaning up toxic air pollution. Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent.
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Officials: 2 more bleeding cases linked to fake marijuana BALTIMORE - Health officials in Maryland have reported two more cases of severe bleeding problems in users of synthetic marijuana, bringing the state's total to three patients so far.
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Man believes painkillers turned him gay A man claims that he has turned gay because of painkillers that he had been taking. Scott Purdy, 23, started taking the drug after breaking his foot while go-karting and quickly lost his sexual attraction to women.
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Club drug spray ketamine can stop suicidal thoughts, study finds Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE. An anesthetic that is also used as a 'club drug' can help people with dangerously suicidal thoughts, rapidly treating their ...
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Baboons used barrel to escape enclosure at Texas Biomedical Research Institute SAN ANTONIO - The Texas Biomedical Research Institute is offering an explanation about how four baboons were able to escape the facility on Saturday.
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I Have Depression and Anxiety. Please Stop Telling Me to 'Go for a Run' I like exercise. I'm no athlete, but I can get in a good workout when I feel like it. I walk or jog the 15 minutes to the gym, do 10 minutes on each machine, and then lift a few (very small) weights.
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Bleeding Linked To 'Spice' In 4 Maryland Cases: Health Officials BALTIMORE, MD - Four cases of excessive bleeding in Maryland have been linked to synthetic marijuana, officials say. Two people were hospitalized due to "spice" on Saturday, April 14, according to the Maryland Poison Center at the University of ...
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Weight Loss and Carbs Think all carbs are created equal? Nikki, known as justget.fit on Instagram, posted this comparison photo for those watching their carb intake in order to lose weight.
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China cuts smog but health damage already done: study By David Stanway. SHANGHAI (Reuters) - While China has made progress cutting smog, the damage to the health of millions of people may already have been done, especially as the population ages, the head of a U.S.
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Naloxone: Lifesaver or opioid enabler? A drug that reverses an opioid overdose and prevents death is often cited by public health experts as a bridge that would connect people to addiction treatment.
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Israeli scientist working on Alzheimer's vaccine Tested so far on mice, Dr. Eitan Okun's vaccine targets amyloid beta protein, which clusters in the brains of people affected by the deadly disease.
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Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise, researchers call for urgent response Victoria is facing a worsening epidemic of flesh-eating bacteria that cause a disease known internationally as Buruli ulcer - and we don't know how to prevent it.
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Up to 10000 children in East Timor could have rheumatic heart disease, study finds A new study has found children in East Timor have among the highest rates of rheumatic heart disease in the world, with researchers estimating up to 10,000 young people could have the preventable, deadly disease.
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Don't ignore anxiety, treat it SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Forty million adults suffer from anxiety disorders, yet only a small percentage seek professional help. It is highly treatable so why do so many continue to suffer?
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Explainer: What is COPD? Former First Lady Barbara Bush has decided not to seek any more treatment for COPD and congestive heart failure. Instead, she's chosen comfort care and is surrounded by family.
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Feds call for more medication-based opioid treatment: 7 takeaways Written by Megan Knowles | April 16, 2018 | Print | Email · inShare. As the Trump administration works to combat opioid abuse, which includes a plan to implement the death penalty for drug traffickers, one of the administration's proposals involves ...
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Seven ways ... to prevent bowel cancer Be aware of early warning signs (blood in stool, frequent/loose stools, abdominal pain/bloating after eating, or weight loss) and see your GP if you are concerned.
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Mary B. Johnson: Drug addiction is a disease Drug overdoses are now killing more Americans under the age of 50 than any other cause. Pennsylvania has the country's fourth-highest death rate from drug overdoses.
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For prostate cancer, older men should consider test On Feb. 15, I joined about 165,000 other men in the country who are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Thankfully, my family physician had ordered a PSA test this year as part of my annual physical examination, and my urologist followed up with a biopsy ...
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UAMS boxing out Parkinson's Disease LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Sunday, April 15, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held its fourth annual Parkinson's Forum, with nearly 200 people in attendance.
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n-3 Fatty Acids Don't Seem to Be of Any Benefit in Dry Eye Disease (HealthDay News) - Supplementation with n-3 fatty acids is not associated with significant benefit in dry eye disease, according to a study published online April 13 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting of the ...
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How do you get the flu vaccine? Last year Australia experienced one of the worst flu outbreaks on record and to help control another outbreak, the annual National Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program has begun, with vaccines available from today.
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Peninsula parents examine how horses can help children with autism Two doctors in York County, inspired by a best-selling book, are planning to examine the potential benefits of horseback riding for their autistic son.
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"A connecting cord in our loss:" Art promotes healing for Lifebanc organ donor families CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Marla Corrado's first experience with Lifebanc was on the drive home from the hospital after her father had died.
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