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E. coli outbreak warning expands to all types of romaine lettuce This post has been updated. Public health officials are now telling consumers to avoid all types of romaine lettuce from southwest Arizona because of an E. coli outbreak linked to the vegetable that has spread to at least 16 states and sickened at ...
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Mom who nearly died from Toxic Shock Syndrome warns on dangers of infection A Philadelphia woman is sharing her harrowing experience with Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) in the hopes that it will help spread awareness about the infection that nearly killed her.
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Human "Sea Nomads" May Have Evolved to Be the World's Elite Divers New genetic evidence suggests these indigenous Southeast Asians are singularly suited for underwater hunting. By Angus Chen on April 19, 2018.
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New species of ants 'explodes' to protect colony Two ants met a sticky end when one of them ruptured her body to spew a sticky yellow goo. (Mark Moffett/Minden Pictures/Newscom). Email Newsletters · Sign up for one of our email newsletters.
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Scientists: Compound that 'turns off' sperm's ability to swim could work on humans Oregon scientists say they have identified a promising new form of male contraception. The possible pill contraceptive, which could be on the horizon for humans, would use a compound that "turns off" the sperm's ability to swim, according to scientists ...
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Belly fat is bad for your heart, researchers say We know that carrying around extra weight puts your heart health at risk. New research presented on Friday to the European Society for Cardiology shows that the location of your fat is just as important as the amount of it.
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JoJo Siwa gives update on Abby Lee Miller's condition after potential cancer diagnosis (Exclusive) JoJo Siwa is opening up about her Dance Moms mentor, Abby Lee Miller, after Miller was preliminarily diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma on Wednesday, one day after undergoing emergency back surgery.
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Number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers drops dramatically in US TRENTON, N.J. - New data show that the number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers filled in the U.S. fell dramatically last year.
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Diving deep on 1 breath could be in a 'sea nomad's' DNA The Bajau people of Southeast Asia, known to many as "sea nomads," are renowned for their amazing diving abilities. Some can hold their breath for minutes at a time, plunging dozens of meters below the surface of the sea with nothing more than goggles ...
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Why these extraordinary sea-hunting people in Asia can dive hundreds of feet on a single breath Before diving as deep as 230 feet under the sea, the Bajau people put on a pair of wooden goggles. They pick up a set of weights. Then, they take one very big breath.
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Opioid Scripts Down, But Anti-Addiction Meds Up April 20, 2018 -- Prescriptions for opioid painkillers are declining in the United States while prescriptions for medications to treat opioid addiction are on the rise, new data show.
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Successful Treatment in UK Very Resistant Gonorrhea Case Antibiotic treatment with ertapenem (Invanz, Merck Sharp & Dohme) has been successful in the case of a man from the United Kingdom who acquired a strain of "very resistant gonorrhea" while on vacation in Southeast Asia.
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This Contorted Mystery Squid May Be the 'Most Bizarre' Ever Seen "There's a challenge for you - what is THAT?" Unusual deep-sea creatures seen for the first time can sometimes stump even a seasoned expert in marine biology.
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Oregon Scientist Part of Team Trialing New Male Birth Control Pill That Potentially Has No Side Effects Oregon Health and Science University and University of North Carolina professors just published research on a potential new male birth control pill.
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4 Teens Found Unconscious From Suspected Opioid Overdose Authorities say they are investigating after four teens were found unconscious possibly from some kind of opioid overdose in Vancouver.
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'Dance Moms' star Miller has cancer, underwent spine surgery PITTSBURGH (AP) - Former "Dance Moms" reality TV star Abby Lee Miller has been diagnosed with cancer. Doctor Hooman Melamed tells People.
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JoJo Siwa Had "Heartbreaking" Visit With Abby Lee Miller After 51-Year-Old's Cancer Diagnosis Sticking together! JoJo Siwa confirmed that she paid a visit to her former dance teacher, Abby Lee Miller, in the hospital just after the 51-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer.
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Meet the 'exploding ant,' which sacrifices itself for its colony It's not easy being a bug, especially one as small as an ant. The list of potential predators is lengthy for the diminutive creatures, so it's no wonder they've developed an arsenal of defense mechanisms including painful bites, stings and overpowering ...
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North Shore Alzheimer's Partnership Hosting Research Update From the Alzheimer's Association: The North Shore Alzheimer's Partnership, in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter will offer a free presentation on Wednesday, May 2 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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Just one concussion can increase your risk of developing Parkinson's, researchers warn The long-term effects of concussions and other brain trauma has been a big focus in recent years thanks in large part to the NFL and many of its former players.
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2 new measles exposure locations released after more cases confirmed in Kansas City KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Health officials have released two new exposure locations after two more cases of the measles were confirmed in Kansas City earlier this week.
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Concussion raises Parkinson's disease risk in large US study (Reuters Health) - A new study of hundreds of thousands of U.S. armed forces veterans concludes that banging your head severely enough to lose consciousness can dramatically increase the risk of Parkinson's, the brain disease marked by tremors, slow ...
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The FDA supports a cannabis-derived drug, but it's still too hard to study pot For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has recommended approving a drug derived from cannabis. It's an important step in acknowledging that the plant has a valid medical use, but will mean little without loosening the research ...
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US experts back marijuana-based drug for childhood seizures WASHINGTON (AP) - A medicine made from the marijuana plant moved one step closer to U.S. approval Thursday after federal health advisers endorsed it for the treatment of severe seizures in children with epilepsy.
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The First Cannabis-Based Drug in The US Has Been Recommended by FDA Panel It could be available within months. LAURIE MCGINLEY, THE WASHINGTON POST. 20 APR 2018. Food and Drug Administration advisers on Thursday unanimously supported the first government approval of a medication made from cannabis, paving the way for agency ...
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Could 'reused' transplanted kidneys solve the waitlist problem? Some docs think so Las Vegas resident Vertis Boyce has always liked to travel to visit friends and family. But for the past 9½ years, her travel has been limited by her need for dialysis treatments.
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Kentucky health officials respond aggressively to Hepatitis A Public health officials in Kentucky are responding agressively to a Hepatitis A outbreak, and Dr. Jeffrey Howard, acting director of the state health department issued a statement Friday saying it's still safe to travel to Kentucky.
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Autism Pioneer Alleged To Have Worked With Nazis: Who Is Hans Asperger? A new paper sheds light into the possible support of autism pioneer Hans Asperger to the Nazi program, which led to the deaths of children.
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DEA partners with states to share prescription data in opioid fight The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has launched a coalition in partnership with 48 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to share prescription drug information in support of ongoing investigations.
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What the rise of dementia may mean for your financial future When my characteristically organized father-in-law had bills and financial statements piling up on every surface of his home, my husband and I knew something was amiss.
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Being Moody Isn't a Mental Illness It is difficult to open up a magazine or newspaper today without seeing a headline trumpeting the existence of a "mental health crisis"—particularly on our college and university campuses.
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