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The Latest: Sick Plane Passengers Appear to Have the Flu The 10 passengers and crewmembers who were hospitalized in New York City after arriving sick on a flight from Dubai appear to have the flu.
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The Latest: Sick plane passengers appear to have the flu The Latest on the emergency response around a plane carrying sick passengers (all times local):. 6:41 p.m.. The 10 passengers and crewmembers who were hospitalized in New York City after arriving sick on a flight from Dubai appear to have the flu.
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The CDC is investigating 2 separate American Airlines flights after 12 passengers became ill with flu-like symptoms The CDC is investigating after 12 American Airlines passengers on two separate flights from Europe to Philadelphia International Airport fell ill with flu-like symptoms on Thursday.
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Black 'hair' on your tongue? Here's what that could be (CNN) - When Dr. Yasir Hamad heard that a patient's tongue had turned black, he decided he needed to see it for himself. "It was the typical textbook case" of a condition known as black hairy tongue, said Hamad, an assistant professor in the Department ...
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Southwest Airlines passengers warned about possible measles exposure in Texas Southwest Airlines passengers on four Texas flights in late August may have been exposed to measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Southwest are working together to reach travelers because a Southwest passenger on four flights ...
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Passengers on Four Southwest Flights, Two at Dallas Love, Warned of Possible Measles Exposure NBC 5 Investigates has learned passengers on four Southwest Airlines flights in Texas may have been exposed to measles in the last 16 days.
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Death toll from DR Congo Ebola outbreak rises to 88 The death toll from an outbreak of Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 88, the health ministry said on Thursday, as the virus spread to the city of Butembo, an important commercial hub of one million people.
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EBOLA CRISIS: 'NO ONE should sleep well around WORLD' warns official after city outbreak Conga has confirmed its first Ebola death in the eastern city of Butembo in the first urban outbreak of the virus. The current outbreak has already killed 87 people and it is close to becoming the eighth largest Ebola outbreak in history.
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The Benefits of Probiotics Might Not Be So Clear Cut From pickles and candy bars to pills and protein powders, probiotics are touted as a health boon in all flavors of foodstuffs. Consuming these beneficial bacteria can bolster the gut's microbiome, allegedly enhancing everything from digestion to brain ...
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Black Hairy Tongue Is a Legitimate Condition–but It's Not as Scary as It Looks A new report details the case of a 55-year-old woman whose tongue became discolored and furry-looking after a car crash. Sarah Klein.
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There's really not much proof probiotics work: Study Over the past decade, probiotic dietary supplements have turned into a multi-million dollar industry, taken by almost 4 million adults and prescribed by up to 60 percent of health care providers.
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Probiotics: Don't Believe the Hype? By Serena Gordon. HealthDay Reporter. THURSDAY, Sept. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- They're sold everywhere, but can probiotics -- the good bacteria found in some foods like yogurt and in supplements -- really help restore digestive health?
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Passengers on four Southwest Airlines flights may have been exposed to measles Health officials are seeking Southwest Airlines passengers on four flights who could have been exposed to measles. The airline stated that someone who was diagnosed with measles was on a Southwest airplane on Aug. 21 and 22, according to an airline ...
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Measles Symptoms: Passengers On 4 Southwest Airlines Flights Possibly Exposed To Infection Passengers on four Southwest Airlines flights in Texas may have been exposed to measles in the last 16 days. The flights were between Dallas, Houston and Harlingen.
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Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to new city An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in two eastern provinces of Congo has spread to a major international trading hub with almost a million residents, Congolese health officials said Wednesday.
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Ebola death toll rises to 88 in DR Congo The death toll from an outbreak of Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 88, the health ministry said Thursday, as the virus spread to the city of Butembo, an important commercial hub of one million people.
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Painkiller Linked to Increased Risk of Major Heart Problems The commonly used painkiller diclofenac is associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, compared with no use, paracetamol use and use of other traditional painkillers, finds a study published by The ...
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BlueCross BlueShield of TN stopping coverage of OxyContin in 2019 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - The newest crackdown on painkiller prescriptions will begin in just under four months. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee announced Thursday they will no longer cover OxyContin prescriptions as a way to make an impact on ...
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BlueCross of Tennessee will stop covering OxyContin in 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's largest health insurer will stop covering OxyContin prescriptions as part of several measures to combat opioid addiction.
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Collaboration key to solving China-fuelled opioid epidemic, US officials say United States law enforcement officials reaffirmed the Trump administration's contention on Thursday that synthetic opioids produced in China are fuelling an opioid epidemic in the US responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of people every year.
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Middle age "a ticking time bomb" for heart trouble, CDC warns Progress in preventing heart attacks and strokes in the United States has reached a plateau, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Airport security trays carry more germs than toilets, study reveals (CNN) - What's the most germ-filled spot in an airport? The bathrooms? Those crowded waiting areas? The passport checking counter?
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Those Airport Security Bins Are Even Filthier Than You Thought Air travel brings far-flung people together, but it also brings them together with each other's germs. And if you think avoiding the bathrooms until you leave the airport will save you, you're wrong.
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Flu Scan for Sep 06, 2018 Tests on 10 people on a flight from Dubai to New York City who were hospitalized afterward showed no illnesses except for flu and common cold viruses, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) announced today, adding ...
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Kids, Get Your Flu Shot The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that everyone older than 6 months get a flu shot for the 2018-19 season as soon as it is available, preferably before the end of October.
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Insurance provider won't cover OxyContin in 2019 If you have BlueCross BlueShield your prescription coverage is changing. The insurance company will no longer cover the costs of OxyContin.
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West Nile Virus case reported in Carson City-Douglas County area RENO, Nev. (KOLO)-- Carson City and Douglas County officials are reporting the first known West Nile infection for 2018. The person who contracted the disease had the less severe form of the illness, Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas ...
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Human Case Of West Nile In Carson City, Douglas County Area The Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement (DCMA) report the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson City and Douglas County area for this year.
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Synthetic opioids like fentanyl will soon become illegal drug of choice, Ocean County prosecutor says WASHINGTON -- The Ocean County prosecutor delivered this warning to a House panel Thursday: Within five years, synthetic drugs such as fentanyl will become the drug of choice for addicts.
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An epidemic of poor-quality health care claims 5 million lives each year in lower-income countries The number of deaths due to poor-quality health care is estimated to be five times higher than the annual global deaths from HIV/AIDS - and three times more than deaths from diabetes.
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New single-dose antiviral cuts flu symptoms, viral loads Baloxavir marboxil, a novel influenza antiviral treatment discovered in Japan and developed by Roche, reduced flu symptoms by 1 day in phase 2 and phase 3 trials published today in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Student's thumb amputated after skin cancer from biting nails Psychology student, Courtney Whithorn is forced to have her thumb amputated after developing rare skin cancer from years of biting her nails after constant bullying.
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A nail-biter had her thumb amputated after developing a rare cancer Courtney Withorn began biting her nails as a teen, after facing torment from bullies at school. The habit became so severe at one point, that she nibbled off the thumbnail completely.
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Makers Of OxyContin Sued By State Of Colorado DENVER, CO - The Colorado Attorney Generals office sued the pharmaceutical makers of prescription opioid OxyContin claiming a "fraudulent and deceptive" marketing campaign over decades helped cause the state's opioid epidemic that has killed ...
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Fentanyl deaths in Alaska quadrupled in 2017: Report Overdose deaths in Alaska involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl more than quadrupled last year, according to a new report. Alaska State Troopers released its latest annual drug report Wednesday, saying the state's overall illegal drug problem ...
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This Commonly Used Airport Item Has More Viruses Than a Toilet — and It's Nearly Impossible to Avoid It's no surprise that airports might not be the most hygienic places on earth. From bare feet in the security line to crowded terminal gates, there are plenty of viruses lingering around that you should be mindful of.
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In a first, skin 'grown' from tissue cells to heal wounds TOKYO: In a world first, researchers have transformed tissue cells into skin cells to heal wounds, a technique that could revolutionise care for victims of burns and other injuries.
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Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke FILE PHOTO: Patients with Alzheimer's and dementia are sit inside the Alzheimer foundation in Mexico City Thomson Reuters. By Lisa Rapaport.
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Baloxavir Reduces Flu Symptoms and Viral Shedding A new antiviral drug shows promise for treating acute, uncomplicated influenza - including avian and oseltamivir-resistant strains - in adults and children older than age 12 years, new research shows.
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CDC: CT, Blood Tests Not Needed for Concussions CHICAGO - New children's concussion guidelines from the U.S. government recommend against routine X-rays and blood tests for diagnosis and reassure parents that most kids' symptoms clear up within one to three months.
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Security trays carry more viruses than anywhere else in airport, study finds There's one place to avoid at the airport if you want to keep yourself from getting sick: the plastic trays at security that items are piled into before being scanned.
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African swine fever poses threat Workers move young pigs out of stalls at a hog farm in China's Guangxi province earlier this year. African swine fever has become a problem for the country's hog sector since the outbreak began.
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Research turns tissue into skin Tokyo: In a world first, researchers have transformed tissue cells into skin cells to help heal serious wounds, a technique that could revolutionise care for victims of burns and other severe injuries.
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Challenging times: Getting your life back on track after cancer Thanks to better diagnostics, improved surgery techniques, and targeted drug therapy, more and more people are surviving cancer. But what happens when the treatment ends, asks Sharon Ní Chonchúir.
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Breakthrough study 'grows' skin from tissue to heal wounds In a world first, researchers have transformed tissue cells into skin cells to help heal serious wounds, a technique that could revolutionise care for victims of burns and other severe injuries.
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Experts advise against routine testing for prostate cancer Routine testing for prostate cancer is not recommended for most men because the benefit is small and uncertain and there are clear harms, say a panel of international experts in The BMJ today.
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Expert panel recommends against routine blood screening for prostate cancer: Report An expert panel has recommended against routine blood screening for prostate cancer, in a report published Wednesday in The BMJ. The panel, composed of general practitioners, urologists, methodologists and patients, cited five clinical trials which ...
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Type 2 diabetes risk shoots up after losing a night's sleep Being deprived of sleep for just six hours or a single night may affect the liver's ability to produce glucose and process insulin, increasing the risk of metabolic diseases such as fatty liver and Type-2 diabetes, warns a study.
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African Swine Fever in China Prompts Preparedness in Indiana China has suspended transportation of live hogs from provinces infected with African Swine Fever (ASF). China reported a new case of ASF this week, raising risks of a further spread of the disease.
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Kerala: After leptospirosis, it is dengue now KOCHI: Even as the health department is trying to curb the spread of leptospirosis, the state is now facing a new health threat in the form of dengue.
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