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After a deadly flu season last winter, health officials urge Nebraskans to get the shot Hey, remember last January and February, when the country - including Nebraska and Iowa, maybe even you and your family - was struggling through a particularly harsh influenza season?
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Why Survivors Can Remember Certain Traumatic Events Vividly Today, Senator Dianne Feinstein asked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford how she could be so sure that it was Kavanaugh who sexually assaulted her in the early '80s.
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Experts say Ford got the science of memory mostly right NEW YORK (AP) - In her testimony to a Senate committee, the woman who accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teenagers dipped briefly into the mechanics of memory.
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Doctors speak bluntly about a record 80000 flu deaths Flu killed 80,000 people this past season and put 900,000 into the hospital, making it the worst influenza season in decades, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
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Pregnant women should get the flu vaccine, but only half actually do: CDC Pregnant women are more susceptible to life-threatening complications if they get the flu, a fact that makes the results of a new survey showing that only half of pregnant women get vaccinated so troubling.
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Flu's risks can continue even after recovery, public health officials warn after historic flu season We all know flu is bad. But after a historically severe season, public health researchers are warning it's even worse than many think, leading to increased risk of heart attack and stroke during recovery and an inability for some older people to ...
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World's first human case of rat hepatitis E found in Hong Kong HONG KONG (AFP) - A Hong Kong man has contracted the rat version of the hepatitis E virus - the world's first ever human case, according to new research from one of the city's leading universities.
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What happens to your brain and body after a traumatic experience like sexual assault, according to science As Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about an alleged sexual assault by Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh in high school, we looked at a few of the ways that memories can be shaped by trauma.
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Help Wanted: Officials search for woman possibly exposed to bat with rabies A search is on to find a woman who touched a bat at a Rancho Cordova shopping center that tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
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More than two hours screentime a day could damage children's brain development Children who spend more than two hours a day looking at a screen have worse memory, language skills and attention span, a landmark study has found.
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West Nile Virus detected in northern Palm Beach County The Palm Beach County Department of Health says that West Nile Virus has been detected in Jupiter Farms. The department's early warning system of sentinel chickens revealed the disease.
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How alcohol causes blackouts and blocks memories The allegations of sexual assault against Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh have a common element of binge drinking, and highlight the powerful effects alcohol can have on adolescents and their still-developing brains.
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Experts reveal how to lose weight five times faster than a normal diet We all know that the key to weight loss is to eat less and move more, but actually doing so can be nigh-on impossible. And that's why experts are increasingly starting to come around to the belief that our minds are almost an equally crucial part of ...
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Three new drugs will compete fiercely to revolutionize migraine treatment — with identical $6900 price tags The price tag is lower than previous projections; for certain patients, after discounts, the figure is 'responsible,' according to the nonprofit ICER.
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Newer hormonal birth control linked to lower ovarian cancer risk: Study Hormonal contraception methods like a pill, patch, ring or injectable are very effective and popular as birth control, but they can have other health benefits, too.
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Eli Lilly Migraine Drug Approved and Will Be Free to Patients Eli Lilly & Co. got clearance from U.S. regulators for a new migraine drug that will be the third in a promising class of therapies for patients who suffer from the recurrent, painful headaches.
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Many folks with appendicitis could skip surgery Nearly one in 20 Americans will get appendicitis at some point in their lives, leading to 300,000 appendectomies performed every year.
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Mediterranean diet could prevent depression, new study finds By Nina Avramova, CNN. A Mediterranean diet -- rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts and fish -- could help lower a person's risk of depression, a new study says.
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Legionella Found At All But 3 West Orange Schools: Officials WEST ORANGE, NJ - First they were found at town hall. Then they were found at a half-dozen other municipal buildings. Now, less than six weeks after Legionella bacteria was discovered in the water at Redwood Elementary, West Orange officials have ...
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Help police find a woman who was exposed to rabid bat at Rancho Cordova Target The Sacramento County Division of Public Health is searching for a woman who came into contact with a bat that tested positive for rabies at a Target in Rancho Cordova on Sept.
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Binge drinking poses threat to campus culture College is often portrayed as being synonymous with parties, alcohol and the social impact those things may have on the "college experience.
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Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss in obese children Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss and reduce risk factors for future heart and metabolic disease in overweight and obese children, according to research presented today at the 57th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology ...
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World's first case of rat hepatitis E infecting a human discovered in Hong Kong man, 56 The world's first instance of rat hepatitis E virus infecting a human was discovered in a 56-year-old male resident of the city, the University of Hong Kong revealed on Thursday night.
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Newer Birth Control Pills Tied to Lower Odds for Ovarian Cancer WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26, 2018 (HealthDay -- News) -- There's long been a connection between birth control pills and a reduced risk of ovarian cancer.
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Antibody combo controls HIV for months Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the gold standard for HIV treatment. But patients need to take their medicines every day or risk a rapid virus rebound.
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African First Ladies Call for Faster Cancer Detection African First Ladies are pushing for improved systems that can detect cancer at its early stages as part of a wider approach to contain the disease, especially among women and girls.
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Congress Follows Maryland Lead and Passes Law to Ban Prescription Drug "Gag Clauses" Maryland law goes into effect October 1st. BALTIMORE, MD. Congress has passed important legislation to reduce drug prices by banning the so-called "gag clauses" that stop patients from knowing about the lowest-cost drug options.
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Hospital worker catches monkeypox 'while changing bedding' and blames NHS gloves The woman, a 40-year-old healthcare assistant who cared for an infected patient, claims the gloves failed to protect her - and there are fears her 50-year-old husband has also been struck down by the virus.
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Breast cancer charity demands action to avert rise in deaths The number of women dying from breast cancer in the UK could begin to rise within four years, an analysis has shown. A rise in incidence of the disease coupled with stalling progress in survival rates means the number of deaths could climb by 2022 ...
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West Nile virus confirmed in 5 Louisville residents LOUISVILLE (WHAS11) -- The Kentucky Department for Public Health confirmed West Nile virus in five Louisville residents. Four of the West Nile cases were neuroinvasive, a serious form of the disease where the virus attacks the brain or the tissues ...
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West Nile virus in Brown County: First human case of 2018 confirmed by health officials GREEN BAY - Brown County's first human case of the West Nile virus was confirmed Thursday, prompting health officials to again urge residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
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Drug deaths hit another record, Kasich says little more state can do Fatal overdoses in Ohio rose to a record 4,854 in 2017, up 20 percent from the previous year, and the eighth year in a row drug deaths increased, according to state data.
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HIV Cure May Lie in Novel Immunotherapy Treatment Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has come a long way, making an HIV diagnosis today a manageable condition. Although effective, ART is not a cure.
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Five More Human Cases Of West Nile Virus In CT HARTFORD, CT - The state Department of Public Health announced that it learned of five new human cases of West Nile Virus. There are now 15 confirmed cases of the virus infecting state residents.
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Mediterranean diet can cut your risk of depression, experts claim A Mediterranean diet rich in fruit, veggies, nuts, fish and plants can slash depression risk by a third, experts claim. They found there was compelling evidence of a relationship between fresh food and mental health.
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Scientists develop new form of antibiotic to combat multidrug resistant bacteria SYDNEY, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- A new antibiotic, developed by an Australian led-team of scientists, revealed on Friday, could present a solution to the problem of drug resistant bacteria, which is expected to present an ever increasing concern in the ...
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Breast cancer rates are especially high in Hampton Roads. There's a patchwork of problems behind the numbers. Women in Hampton Roads are getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a higher rate than state- and nationwide. Since 2009, the region's rates have stayed above Virginia as a whole, rising as the state's remain fairly steady.
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Kidney disease biomarker may also be a marker for COPD Sept. 25, 2018--A commonly used biomarker of kidney disease may also indicate lung problems, particularly COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal ...
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5 More Connecticut Residents Test Positive for West Nile HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Five more Connecticut residents have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the total to 15 human cases this season.
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Newer Hormonal Contraceptives 'Protect Against Ovarian Cancer' Women who use newer hormonal contraceptives, which often have lower oestrogen doses, have a significantly reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer versus never users, which becomes more pronounced over time, say UK and Danish researchers.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is breast cancer awareness month, and experts are reminding women about the importance of getting regular mammograms. Women over the age of 40 are advised to have annual mammograms.
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Kidney disease biomarker may also be a marker for COPD A commonly used biomarker of kidney disease may also indicate lung problems, particularly COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory ...
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This type of diet may prevent depression, study says There are several ways to treat depression, and your diet might be one of them, according to a new report. » RELATED: A Mediterranean diet could help reduce your risk of developing dementia.
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Second pool of mosquitoes tests positive for West Nile in Fairborn GREENE COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF/WRGT) - A second mosquito pool in Greene County has tested positive for West Nile Virus, public health officials released Thursday.
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Parents, Please Note! Limited Time on Screen Good for Children's Brains If you want your kids to do well in life, limit their screen time to less than two hours, encourage them to do physical activities and to have sufficient sleep, suggests new research.
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Limiting screen time in kids can improve cognition finds study Researchers have proved what has been suspected for some time now - reducing screen time for kids can improve their brain power. The team advises parents that recreational screen time in kids should be limited.
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Researchers evaluate controversial treatment for Parkinson's disease psychosis In the wake of media and public reports about increased mortality linked to a new drug for treating Parkinson's disease psychosis (PDP)—a symptom of the progressive nervous system disorder in which patients experience hallucinations and ...
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Sweet treats for women getting mammograms at mobile unit ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - To kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the South Bend Chocolate Company and Saint Joseph Health System are working together to give women who get a mammogram a sweet incentive this October.
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World ignores the dangers of alcoholism- health global organisations ZwNews Chief Correspondent. Some global health organisations have called on world leaders engaged at the United General Assembly 2018, in New York to enact life saving policies that regulate alcohol production, availability, and consumption.
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Ebola response resumes in Beni, but protests spread to Butembo Ebola response activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC's) hot spot in Beni started again slowly today, following talks yesterday among health, city, and community officials, but field activities slowed in the city of Butembo after a ...
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