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New scientific study: no safe level of alcohol The study, published today in the international medical journal The Lancet, shows that in 2016, nearly 3 million deaths globally were attributed to alcohol use, including 12 percent of deaths in males between the ages of 15 and 49.
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Texas man bitten by shark has flesh-eating bacteria related to attack A man who was bitten by a shark while swimming at a Texas beach earlier this month said he's now being treated for flesh-eating bacteria related to the shark bite.
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Shark attack victim develops flesh-eating bacteria, medical bills top $30000 so far A Texas man recovering from a shark attack off Crystal Beach in Galveston County received even worse news when flesh-eating bacteria developed in his wound.
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No amount of alcohol is good for your overall health, global study says (CNN) If you're one of the third of all humankind who drinks alcohol, take note: There's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health, according to a new analysis of 2016 global alcohol consumption and disease risk.
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Safest level of alcohol consumption is none, worldwide study shows To minimize health risks, the optimal amount of alcohol someone should consume is none. That's the simple, surprising conclusion of a massive study, co-authored by 512 researchers from 243 institutions, published Thursday in the prestigious journal the ...
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No amount of alcohol is good for your overall health, global study says If you're one of the third of all humankind who drinks alcohol, take note: There's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health, according to a new analysis of 2016 global alcohol consumption and disease risk.
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Russian trolls stoked US vaccine debates (CNN) - Russia's meddling online went beyond the 2016 US presidential election and into public health, amplifying online debates about vaccines, according to a new study.
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VERIFY: Is coconut oil really 'pure poison'? MINNEAPOLIS - A Harvard professor's presentation on nutrition errors has gone viral after her repeated claims that coconut oil is 'pure poison' and among the worst things you can eat.
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Russian trolls pushed divisive content over vaccines, researchers say The study highlights how social media-based propaganda efforts from Russia were not solely focused on the 2016 election and now include public health issues.
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Researchers Sequence Genome of Individual With Neanderthal Mother, Denisovan Father NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) - Researchers have sequenced the genome of an ancient individual who had a Neanderthal mother and a Denisovan father.
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Global HPV Reagent Market 2018 Evolution – Abbott Laboratories, Arbor Vita Corporation, BD, Femasys Inc., Hologic "Global HPV Reagent Market 2018 Research Report" is an extensive HPV Reagent Market research report contains an introduction on new trends that can guide the businesses performing in the HPV Reagent industry to understand the market and make the ...
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Company recalls 32 children's medicines after finding some contamination A company that makes a variety of children's water-based spray or liquid medicines says it is voluntarily recalling 32 different medicines because of possible microbial contamination that could be life threatening to some children.
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Disease transmitted by kissing bugs becomes more common, American Heart Association warns A disease has spread to areas it normally hasn't been, the American Heart Association is warning. The disease, mostly found in Central and South America, has become more common worldwide, American Heart Association officials said.
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Russian Trolls Used Vaccine Debate to Sow Discord, Study Finds "Don't get #vaccines. Illuminati are behind it." "Do you still treat your kids with leaves? No? And why don't you #vaccinate them?
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Dangerous 'kissing bug' illness identified in Pennsylvania A disease caused by "kissing bugs" is more dangerous than it sounds and has sickened over 300,000 in the United States, according to a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA).
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What Is Donovanosis, A So-Called 'Flesh Eating' Sexually Transmitted Infection? Flesh-eating and genitals are words that you don't want to go together. Actually flesh-eating and many words are bad together, such as flesh-eating pancakes.
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Ancient fossil's mom was a Neanderthal, but dad was Denisovan A group of scientists said on Wednesday that a 90,000-year-old bone fragment found in Siberia shows signs of interbreeding between Neanderthals and another prehistoric group of human relatives known as Denisovans.
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Beneficial Microbiome Modulation from Baby Poo Derived Probiotic Cocktail Researchers have discovered a surprising place for inspiration to develop new probiotic compounds—infant feces. No, you did not misread the end of the previous sentence.
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Congo approves more experimental Ebola treatments in race to contain growing outbreak The Democratic Republic of the Congo has approved four more experimental treatments for the deadly Ebola virus, in an effort to contain a growing outbreak in its restive eastern region that has already killed dozens.
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Measles case confirmed at Plano West Senior High School One case of measles has been confirmed at Plano West Senior High School, according to Collin County health officials. Collin County Health Care Services said in a release Thursday that anyone at the school from Aug. 14 to 16 could have come into ...
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HPV-related cancer rates are rising. So are vaccine rates — just not fast enough. Cancers linked to the human papillomavirus have increased significantly over the last 15 years in the United States, with throat cancer now the most common HPV-related malignancy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
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At what age do kids start smoking cigarettes? Cigarette smoking may be declining worldwide, but tobacco use is still responsible for the deaths of about 6 million people globally each year, according to the World Health Organization.
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Coconut Oil Is 'Pure Poison,' Says Harvard Professor Coconut Oil Is 'Pure Poison,' Says Harvard Professor Coconut oil has long been considered a health food and even a "superfood.
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HPV Vaccination Rates Rising Among US Teens By Dennis Thompson. HealthDay Reporter. THURSDAY, Aug. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- HPV vaccination rates continue to climb in the United States, jumping a full 5 percentage points between 2016 and 2017, a new government report shows.
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State orders Mercy General Hospital to pay $75000 penalty after patient death The California Department of Public Health has ordered Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento to pay a $75,000 penalty for failing to ensure a patient's health and safety.
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Baby poop could be source of beneficial probiotics: Study WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WFMY) -- Most of the time you throw away a dirty diaper without thinking twice about it! But what's inside that dirty diaper could be a source of beneficial probiotics.
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Coconut Oil Is 'Pure Poison'?: Rujuta Diwekar Shares Why Harvard Claim Is Wrong "Coconut oil is pure poison," said Harvard professor Karin Michels in her lecture at the University of Freiburg, Germany, adding, "I can only warn you urgently about coconut oil.
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Family speaks out after Sacramento hospital penalized for woman's death Thirteen hospitals across California, including one in Sacramento, were fined by the state Department of Public Health after investigations found that the hospitals' "noncompliance with licensing requirements caused, or was likely to cause, serious ...
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Store Tobacco Ads Help Get Kids Vaping WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Tobacco displays and advertising in convenience stores make teens more willing to try electronic cigarettes, researchers say.
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Vets confirm state's 1st case of canine flu BOSTON (AP) - Veterinarians say dog owners in Massachusetts should consider having their pets vaccinated following the state's first confirmed case of canine flu this year.
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E-cigarettes are as dangerous as smoking. It can double the risk of heart attack A new study has found that smoking an e-cigarette on a regular basis could double the risk of a heart attack. According to a new analysis of a survey of nearly 70,000 people, led by researchers at UC San Francisco, the dual use of e-cigarettes and ...
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State refuses to drop lawsuit against Purdue Pharma NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - The State of Tennessee is standing firm in its effort to hold drug companies accountable for the opioid crisis.
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Officials: Spike in West Nile worrying A recent spike in the number of mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile has local health officials concerned. Nearly a quarter of samples taken since early July have indicated the presence of the virus, and positive tests are on pace to surpass ...
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Autistic Michigan boy likely will be able to keep ducks GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A 12-year-old western Michigan boy with autism likely will be able to keep his ducks, which are his emotional support animals.
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Autistic Michigan boy likely will be able to keep ducks GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A 12-year-old western Michigan boy with autism likely will be able to keep his ducks, which are his emotional support animals.
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Avian flu, distemper virus killing seals along New England coast Preliminary test results have revealed that some of the more than 300 seals found dead along the Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire coastline in recent weeks died of avian flu or phocine distemper virus.
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A key to early Alzheimer's detection may be in your eyes The key to detecting Alzheimer's disease before it ravages the brain may be in the eyes, and a quick test could potentially serve as a screening tool in the future, researchers reported Thursday.
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Living room temperature may affect blood pressure, study says The temperature of people's homes may impact their blood pressure, a new study suggests. Those with colder homes are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, experts said.
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Doctors urging measles vaccination amid 21-state outbreak BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has warned about a measles outbreak impacting 21 states. Wednesday, the infectious diseases specialist from Children's of Alabama held a briefing on measles and ways to prevent it from ...
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What does it feel like to have Alzheimer's? CHICAGO -- After experiencing the world as a woman with Alzheimer's disease, Ana Lebron took off her virtual reality headset and began to cry.
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Is not turning up the thermostat giving you high blood pressure? If people are exposed to the cold in their homes - especially during winter - they could be increasing their blood pressure. 04:02, UK, Thursday 23 August 2018.
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Heavy drinking 'triples teenagers' risk of later life high-grade prostate cancer' Teenagers who drink a lot of alcohol dramatically increase their risk of deadly prostate cancer later in life, research suggests. A study found that 15 to 19-year-olds who consumed at least seven drinks per week tripled their chances of being diagnosed ...
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Breastfeeding education is mother's milk of health department The Daily Reflector. Thursday, August 23, 2018. Holding newborn babies close is the first action that binds them with parents. Then they have to be fed.
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Promote honey rather than antibiotics for coughs, doctors told Doctors are to be told to promote honey and over-the-counter remedies as the go-to treatment for coughs rather than antibiotics. They will be told not to offer the drugs in most cases and to instead encourage patients to use self-care products, under ...
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Mom was Neanderthal. Dad was something else. BERLIN - Scientists say they've found the remains of a prehistoric female whose mother was a Neanderthal and whose father belonged to another extinct group of human relatives known as Denisovans.
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