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After fish pedicure, woman loses her toenails After a young woman's toenails started to separate from her toes, a doctor finally zeroed in on the reason: a fish pedicure, according to a report published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Dermatology.
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For Women Over 30, There May Be A Better Choice Than The Pap Smear For most women under 65, a visit to the gynecologist often includes an unpleasant necessity: a Pap smear to check for cervical cancer risk.
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Drinking Coffee May Help You Live Longer, Study Says A new study provides more good news for coffee lovers. Drinking coffee is associated with a lower risk of early death - virtually regardless of how much you drink and whether or not it's caffeinated, concludes a paper published Monday in JAMA Internal ...
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HPV test is better than Pap smear at detecting precancerous cervical changes, study says A test for HPV detects precancerous changes of the cervix earlier and more accurately than the Pap smear, according to a large clinical trial published Tuesday.
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Ladies, attention: Working for more than 45 hours a week ups diabetes risk TORONTO: Women who work for 45 hours or more a week may be associated with nearly 70 per cent increased risk of diabetes as compared to men or women who worked for 30 to 40 hours a week, a study has found.
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A study of half a million people found more evidence that drinking coffee is associated with a longer life A new study shows that people who drink coffee, even those who drink eight or more cups a day, are less likely to die early than non-coffee drinkers.
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India declares end to Nipah outbreak with a music video (CNN) The outbreak of the Nipah virus that killed 17 people in the southern state of Kerala was declared over Sunday. India had its first brush with the virus in May, when three people were reported to have died from it.
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Brunswick residents are urged to avoid wild animals, after fourth fox is found to be rabid Barbara Senecal, 72, of Brunswick stands Tuesday near the spot where she was attacked by a rabid fox on June 17. With the bite wounds on her ankles and claw marks on her hands finally healing, she says: "I just really hope people will be careful ...
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Doctors told her to lose weight. The problem was a 50-pound cyst (CNN) - Kayla Rahn wasn't pregnant. She didn't even have a "food baby." What the 30-year-old did have was a 50-pound ovarian cyst, and though it's been successfully removed, questions linger about how it went undetected for so long.
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Women's Diabetes Risk Goes Up If They Work Longer Hours, A New Study Says, But The Same Doesn't Happen For Men Spending long hours at work can seem like a necessary evil when you're aiming to build your career, and make enough money to support our needs, wants, and ambitions - especially with high costs of living and student loan debt looming.
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Doctors told her to lose weight. The problem was actually a 50-pound cyst (CNN) Kayla Rahn wasn't pregnant. She didn't even have a "food baby." What the 30-year-old did have was a 50-pound ovarian cyst, and though it's been successfully removed, questions linger about how it went undetected for so long.
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UA college student paralyzed in Spain makes remarkable recovery Dunn, 20, was three-days into her June vacation with a friend in Spain when she realized she couldn't move. (Source: Barrow Neurolgical Institute).
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A bride gave bone marrow to save a stranger's baby. The child lived — and was her flower girl. As soon as Hayden Hatfield started walking down the aisle, her eyes locked on her flower girl. The bride thought about their special connection - years earlier, she had donated her bone marrow to help the toddler fight a rare form of childhood leukemia.
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UA college student paralyzed in Spain makes remarkable recovery PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -. Doctors are calling a University of Arizona college student's recovery "remarkable" after she woke up paralyzed nearly 6,000 miles away from home.
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What's Going Around: Fireworks injuries COLUMBIA, Mo. - It's that time of year when fireworks are being set off left and right. It's also the time of year when doctors at University Hospital see more firework injuries.
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Highland Park area mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus The first indication of the presence of West Nile virus in Lake County this year was found in a mosquito pool sampled late last month in Highland Park.
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West Nile virus found at Van Buren State Park Hancock Public Health says a mosquito pool in Hancock County has tested positive for West Nile virus. West Nile is most commonly spread to people by mosquito bites.
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97 percent of people wash their hands wrong. Here's why By Herb Scribner, Deseret News. You're not washing your hands correctly. A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found most people struggle with washing their hands correctly.
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National measles warning after five-fold rise in cases in England Health officials have declared a "national measles incident" after a five-fold rise in cases over the past year. Experts said outbreaks were largely affecting young adults who missed out on the MMR vaccine when they were younger.
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Give your bones a workout, public told Too many of us are neglecting to do exercises for strong muscles and bones, says Public Health England (PHE). It's launched a new report giving advice on how people can age better by doing the right workouts.
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Don't get burned: Summer sun safety for your skin NORTHERN MICHIGAN - When people, locals and visitors alike, think of summertime in Northern Michigan, many likely conjure up images of enjoying the outdoors under a warm (or even hot) summer sun.
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Health department sets mosquito traps to monitor for West Nile virus The Douglas County Health Department started its mosquito trapping efforts about a month ago. With all of the rain and warmer temperatures this summer, the department says the county is noticing more mosquitoes earlier this year.
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Coffee Drinkers Are Less Likely to Die Early, Says New Study Rejoice, coffee lovers - yet another study confirmed that the brew is good for your health. The study, from the National Cancer Institute, found that coffee drinkers - even those who pound back cup after cup - are less likely to die early than non ...
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Austin family part of study for new FDA-approved drug from marijuana Last week, many families in the United States - including the Carriker family in Austin - got news they've been waiting for: The Food & Drug Administration approved the first prescription drug that uses cannabidiol, an oil derived from marijuana.
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NJ residents may have been exposed to measles in 2 counties New Jersey residents may have been exposed to measles in Burlington and Camden counties, the New Jersey Department of Health said in a statement Friday evening.
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CBD oil spurs new laws, new questions about its medical use ELWOOD, Ind. (AP) - Sitting inside the cool lobby of Rebellious Makeup By Morgan, owner Morgan Johns talked about why she uses canabidiol (CBD) oil as a natural pain solution for her osteoarthritis and hip issues.
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Commentary/House Call: Save your hide -- A how-to guide Though many of us enjoy being outdoors on sunny days, it is important to protect our skin from the sun. Cumulative sun exposure may lead to skin damage that puts us at risk for skin cancer, as well as wrinkles and an aged appearance to our skin.
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Study: Testosterone Increases Men's Desire for Status Goods A new study found men preferred status-enhancing products over similar quality products when they experienced spikes in the hormone.
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The impact of the sugar tax in Chile: A bittersweet success? A new sugar tax introduced on soft drinks in Chile has been effective in reducing consumption of sugary drinks, new research carried out in the country has revealed.
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Large population study fails to find causal link between assisted reproduction and ovarian cancer Following concerns over many years that hormonal stimulation of the ovaries necessary for IVF may increase the risk of ovarian cancer, a nationwide cohort study from Denmark has now concluded that any perceived increase in risk is actually a ...
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Zika Pregnancy Dangers May Be Worse Than Thought By Robert Preidt. HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, July 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of miscarriage and birth defects due to Zika virus infection during pregnancy may be much higher than thought, research in monkeys suggests.
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Wales reports 39 Lyme cases in 2017, Cases have risen steadily since reporting began in 1986 Public Health Wales is advising people who are planning a trip outdoors to be tick aware. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease and infections are more likely to occur in late spring, early summer and autumn.
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Zika's effect on pregnancy: Undetected Zika infections may be triggering miscarriages and stillbirths A collaborative study between six of the National Primate Research Centers shows pregnancy loss due to Zika A infections that don't cause women any symptoms may be a common but unrecognized cause of miscarriages and stillbirths.
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In major study, cannabis shows no benefit for chronic pain Cannabis' medical benefits have suffered a serious blow, with a major study finding it does almost nothing to help people with chronic pain.
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