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Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question CHICAGO (AP) - Marijuana's main mind-altering ingredient was detected in nursing mothers' breast milk in a small study that comes amid evidence that more U.S.
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China Has Withheld Samples of a Dangerous Flu Virus For over a year, the Chinese government has withheld lab samples of a rapidly evolving influenza virus from the United States - specimens needed to develop vaccines and treatments, according to federal health officials.
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Marijuana study finds THC in breast milk up to 6 days after mom's use (CNN/Meredith) -- Doctors are getting a better understanding of how using marijuana can affect a breastfeeding mother's milk supply -- and for how long.
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Nurse under investigation, not seeing patients after anti-vaccine post HOUSTON (KTRK/CNN) - A nurse at Texas Children's Hospital is being investigated for posting about a patient's condition on an anti-vaccination Facebook page.
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North Dakota woman dies from hantavirus after possible contact with rodent droppings A North Dakota woman has died from hantavirus after possibly coming into contact with rodent droppings or urine. The woman, who was not identified by name or age in a news release, was living in the northeast portion of North Dakota.
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Boy hospitalized due to possible case of measles in Houston HOUSTON - A child is hospitalized after a severe fever and now doctors suspect he's contracted the measles virus. The Houston Health Department tells us the boy is between the ages of one and three years old, but it's unclear if he's ever received a ...
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Scientists Find a Strange New Cell in Human Brains: The 'Rosehip Neuron' Neuroscientists have made a rosy discovery: a new type of human brain cell. The newest neuron has been named the "rosehip neuron," thanks to its bushy appearance.
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Schizophrenia May Lead To Cannabis Use, Not the Other Way Around A study published today in the journal Nature Neuroscience makes a bold claim about the relationship between cannabis use and schizophrenia.
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Greater Boston raised to high risk after fourth case of West Nile virus confirmed Nearly a dozen Boston-area communities are now listed at high risk for West Nile virus after a fourth case of the mosquito-borne virus was discovered, the state Department of Public Health announced Monday.
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Hospital nurse investigated for Facebook post to anti-vaccine group about toddler who tested positive for measles A toddler has tested positive for measles, confirmed by Texas Children's Hospital, where the boy is being treated. In addition, a nurse at the hospital's West Campus is being investigated for posting about the little boy's condition on an anti-vaccine ...
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A Genetic Study Using 23andMe Data Finds Link Between Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use There's evidence of a connection between cannabis use and schizophrenia, but it's unclear whether the drug leads to the disorder, or vice versa.
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OHSU suspends heart transplant program amid staff shortage Dianna Howell has been on the OHSU heart transplant waitlist for 13 months and is worried the hospital's decision to suspend its transplant program could mean she dies first.
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How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink? None, Say These Researchers Just one alcoholic drink a day slightly increases an individual's risk for health problems, according to a large new study. No level of alcohol consumption conferred any health benefits, the authors also concluded - a finding that runs contrary to ...
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Shocking trend: Pet owners abuse their own animals to get drugs LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Some people, desperate for drugs, injure their own pets to get narcotics from their veterinarian, DEA officials warned doctors.
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Critics Trying To Stop A Big Study Of Sepsis Say The Research Puts Patients At Risk A consumer advocacy organization is asking federal health officials Tuesday to halt a large medical study being conducted at major universities nationwide.
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Fighting the Cancer That Killed John McCain Sen. John McCain withstood beatings and torture as a prisoner of war, but he was confronted with an enemy in July 2017 that he was ultimately unable to overcome.
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Grocery stores in Kansas City offering flu vaccination shots earlier than ever It's not fall yet, but some grocery and drug store chains are already offering flu shots - and there are plenty of reasons not to wait.
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This Is Why You Still Feel Drunk The Morning After Drinking Alcohol Ever wake up the day after a few too many vodka sodas and feel like you're still a little intoxicated? There's a reason for that.
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Wrinkles on forehead linked to higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease, research suggests People with deep forehead wrinkles may be at a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, new research suggests. Furrows in the brow could raise a red flag for potential problems such as heart conditions or strokes, according to the 20-year ...
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Longtime Twin Cities news anchor Randy Shaver again diagnosed with cancer Longtime Twin Cities news anchor Randy Shaver, who beat Hodgkin's lymphoma 20 years ago and is well-known for raising funds for cancer research, announced on Monday that he now faces prostate cancer.
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US Deaths From Suicide, Drugs Surpass Diabetes MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- More Americans are now dying from suicide and drug overdoses combined than from diabetes, a new report reveals.
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Effects of a hangover last longer than you think Across the board, they highlight how hungover individuals have poorer attention, memory and psychomotor skills such as coordination and speed when compared to when sober.
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Low-dose aspirin too risky for most people, studies find Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of another heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who have already had one, but the risks aren't worth it for most, major new research finds.
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Brainstorm Health: John McCain's Cancer, Marijuana and Breast Milk, Esperion Cholesterol Drug Good afternoon, readers. This is Sy. As you've likely heard, Sen. John McCain, former presidential candidate and a larger-than-life figure in American politics, passed away Saturday at age 81 following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Suicide by opioid: A disturbing new trend? New research says overdoses should be classified as self-harm and should be considered in suicide rates. WASHINGTON - There has been a steady stream of headlines declaring that life expectancy in the United States is decreasing.
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Blood-sucking 'kissing bugs' heading to Florida. Here's what you can do to minimize risk. Blood sucking insects known as "kissing bugs" are migrating to the southern United States, including Florida. The triatomine bugs, which can cause health issues such as heart failure or sudden death, have been moving into the state and causing ...
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When small bugs cause big problems: This insect's bite can lead to heart disease A rare parasitic disease that can lead to heart failure or stroke may be more common in the United States than many medical providers realize, with an estimated 300,000 people affected.
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Doomed 19th-Century Arctic Expedition Wasn't Brought Down by Lead Poisoning, Study Finds The Franklin Expedition, a 19th-century mission to chart a fabled northwest passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean, ended in the deaths of all 128 crewmen.
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Cardiovascular disease link to forehead wrinkles, say researchers By Jennifer Cockerell. People who have more deep forehead wrinkles than is typical for their age may have a higher risk of dying of cardiovascular disease, researchers have suggested.
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Death from hantavirus in ND: How it's caused and how to prevent it (VALLEY NEWS LIVE) - A North Dakota woman has died from a virus caused by rodent droppings. The North Dakota Department of Health says the hantavirus is rare, but you can get it after cleaning up indoor areas that have been left untouched for a while: ...
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Weight loss drug lorcaserin found safe in large study (Reuters Health) - Eisai's weight loss drug lorcaserin does not increase people's risk of major cardiovascular events, according to data from a study of 12,000 overweight or obese patients.
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Health officials: 1st rabies death in Delaware since 1941 DOVER, Del. - A Delaware woman has died from rabies, the second death from the disease in state history, health officials said Monday.
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CDC guidelines may be linked to greater declines in opioid prescribing Opioid prescriptions have steadily decreased since 2012, but after the release of the CDC's opioid prescribing guideline in 2016, several risky prescribing practices have declined at a significantly faster rate, according to research published in ...
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Secret Tunnels Between Skull, Brain Speed Immune Cells After Stroke in Mice MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Immune cells use channels that run from skull bone marrow to the lining of the brain to rapidly respond to stroke and other brain injuries, a new study in mice suggests.
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Cost of Epidiolex vs Whole Plant Cannabis For Treatment Resistant Epilepsy By Allan Frankel MD Greenbridge Medical. As many of you have heard, Epidiolex, a nearly pure CBD (Cannabidiol) anti-epileptic made by GW Pharmaceuticals has been approved by the FDA and will probably launch sales mid 2019.
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Coconut oil is the latest reminder that there's no such thing as a 'superfood' In a YouTube video that went viral last week, a Harvard nutrition professor gave coconut oil about the worst label you can give something edible: "Pure poison.
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ESC: Aspirin Holds Little Net Benefit for Primary CV Prevention MUNICH -- Daily aspirin reduced risk of a first cardiovascular event for high-risk diabetes patients but this was largely counterbalanced by bleeding risk in one randomized trial, while a second trial was inconclusive for low-to-moderate-risk ...
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What is CBD oil — And is it really good for you? To say there is hype surrounding CBD right now is no exaggeration: "CBD is showing promise as a pain reliever, epilepsy treatment, and for wasting disease associated with cancer," says Taz Bhatia, M.D.
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Russian trolls, bots 'spreading discord' over vaccine safety, scientists say Bots and Russian trolls spread false information about vaccines on Twitter in order to sow discord and propagate malicious content prior to and during the 2016 U.S.
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Algeria confirms second death from cholera, epidemic spreading to new areas Dubai: The Algerian Health authority confirmed on Saturday that two people have died of cholera, while 139 have been hospitalised as the epidemic spreads to new areas.
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Back to school means required vaccinations for students With the school year starting today for most area school districts, there's just a few days left for students to get up to date on any needed immunizations.
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Six to eight hours sleep best for heart More or less could increase the risk of coronary artery disease or a stroke, according to the findings of a new study. The research, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich, Germany, suggests sleep deprivation and excessive ...
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This AI system spots often-missed lung cancer tumours Researchers from University of Central Florida in the US have taught a computer how to detect tiny specks of lung cancer in computed tomography (CT) scans, which radiologists often have a difficult time identifying.
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Oxygen therapy does not prevent development of heart failure in patients with heart attack Oxygen therapy does not prevent the development of heart failure. Neither does it reduce the long-term risk of dying for patients with suspected heart attack.
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