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'Polio-like' illness cases suspected in Minnesota: Should you be concerned? A mysterious neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) has made headlines in recent weeks, with officials looking into several suspected cases in Minnesota and Colorado.
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Batavia girl, 2, treated for rare disease similar to polio — among nine recent cases in Illinois It seemed like a 2-year-old girl from Batavia had the same cold as her sisters until her health took a drastic turn, leaving her unable to breathe on her own and paralyzing her, her family wrote on social media.
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'Poliolike' illness cases suspected in Minnesota: Should you be concerned? A mysterious neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) has made headlines in recent weeks, with officials looking into several suspected cases in Minnesota.
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Rare polio-like illness discovered in King, Pierce, Lewis and Snohomish counties SEATTLE - A rare disease called, acute flaccid myelitis or AFM is getting national attention after an increase in cases across the country.
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Illinois, Colorado report cases of polio-like illness in children (CNN) - The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating nine recent cases of acute flaccid myelitis, also called AFM, according to a statement Wednesday.
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Type 1 diabetes often misdiagnosed in adults TUESDAY, Oct. 9, 2018 -- It's not always easy -- even for doctors -- to tell if someone has type 1 or type 2 diabetes when they're diagnosed as an adult.
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Michigan wildlife officials warn hunters of 'serious contagious disease' in deer Heads up, hunting enthusiasts: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning hunters in the state to be wary of bovine tuberculosis in deer, a disease that's transmissible to humans, WSMH-News reported.
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Type 2 Diabetes Treatment: Intermittent Fasting Reverses Disease in 3 People Fasting can reverse type 2 diabetes, a team of scientists behind a small study have claimed. For their preliminary study, researchers asked three patients with type 2 diabetes to follow intermittent fasting programs and found they were able to safely ...
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Hunters warned to watch for bovine tuberculosis in deer Hunters are being warned to watch for deer with bovine tuberculosis after the disease was found in a large beef herd in Michigan. Although bovine TB typically occurs in cattle, it can infect nearly any mammal, including humans.
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Bovine TB detected in large Alcona County beef cattle herd Michigan officials say bovine tuberculosis recently was confirmed in a large beef herd in Alcona County. It's the 73rd cattle herd to be identified with bovine TB in the state since 1998.
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First erectile dysfunction gene found, and it might lead to new treatments Scientists say they've located the first well-documented genetic abnormality that increases a man's risk of impotence, a discovery that could lead to new treatments, according to a study published on Monday in a US journal.
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Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Kills One and Sickens 15 in Northern Manhattan One person has died of Legionnaires' disease in a cluster of 16 cases in the Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights, New York City health officials confirmed on Wednesday.
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Mental health crisis could cost the world $16 trillion by 2030 LONDON (Reuters) - Mental health disorders are on the rise in every country in the world and could cost the global economy up to $16 trillion between 2010 and 2030 if a collective failure to respond is not addressed, according to an expert report on ...
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Rockland Flu Shot Clinics Coming Up ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY - The Rockland County Health Department is offering the vaccine to anyone 6 months and older. Clinics will be at the following times and locations: Wednesday, October 10, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Centro de Amigos, located at ...
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Finding Answers for Patients With Rarest of Rare Diseases Some patients with mysterious symptoms get answers through a network of hospitals that tackle the rarest of rare diseases. Oct. 10, 2018, at 5:57 p.m.. More. U.S. News & World Report. Finding Answers for Patients With Rarest of Rare Diseases. More.
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First West Nile virus death in LA County of 2018 season is confirmed Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the first West Nile virus death on Wednesday, the latest in a handful of deaths related to the illness in the state this season.
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Porter hospital pays tribute to breast cancer survivors: 'We have a responsibility to pay it forward' Ann Peters told pink-shirted women Wednesday at Porter Regional Hospital she didn't understand what her breast cancer diagnosis meant back in 1977.
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New study finds the first genetic risk factor for erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction can be a massive worry for a lot of men and can cause embarrassment and a lack of confidence. It can be caused by a multitude of things such as smoking, obesity and even high blood pressure.
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Hunters warned to check deer for bovine tuberculosis LANSING, MI (WCMH) -- Hunters in Michigan are being warned to be on the lookout for deer infected with bovine tuberculosis. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, nearly 900 deer tested positive for bovine tuberculosis in 2017, out ...
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Is erectile dysfunction genetic? Researchers pinpointed a stretch of DNA where variations made it more difficult for men to perform as expected. (iStock)Men who struggle in the bedroom can now blame their genes, new research suggests.
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Officials confirm 7 more Ebola cases in DRC Officials in the Democratic Congo of the Republic (DRC) confirmed seven more Ebola cases late yesterday and announced new measures to curb the spread of the deadly disease.
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Hunters warned to look out for bovine tuberculosis in deer LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Authorities are warning hunters to be on the lookout for bovine tuberculosis in deer. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources called it an 'emerging disease,' which has recently affected a large beef herd in Alcona County, ...
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Bovine tuberculosis in Michigan deer not a concern in Missouri, Kansas, experts say KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Michigan officials are warning hunters about bovine tuberculosis found in deer, but Missouri and Kansas officials want local hunters to know it's not something they need to worry about.
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Is erectile dysfunction genetic? Researchers pinpointed a stretch of DNA where variations made it more difficult for men to perform as expected. (iStock). Men who struggle in the bedroom can now blame their genes, new research suggests.
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'Disease detectives' crack cases of 130 patients with mysterious illnesses A national network of "disease detectives" has cracked the complicated medical mysteries of more than 130 patients with rare, previously unidentified diseases, though the bulk of the cases that come to them remain unsolved, according to an analysis of ...
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Cedar Park Mosquito Sample Tests Positive For West Nile Virus CEDAR PARK, TEXAS - Yet another mosquito sampling has tested positive for the West Nile virus in Cedar Park, this time in the area of Parmer Lane/Brushy Creek Road, officials said Wednesday.
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Another Possible Hepatitis A Outbreak In Northeast Arkansas, This Time At Murdock's Catfish In Jonesboro JONESBORO (THV11) - The Arkansas Department of Health is warning of yet another possible Hepatitis A outbreak in northeastern Arkansas.
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Colorado Is Investigating Virus Outbreak Affecting Children The Colorado health department is investigating after 41 children have suffered neurological complications due to a rare viral infection.
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Eczema Drug Dupilumab Spurs Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Totalis In addition to effectively treating a resistant case of atopic dermatitis, the eczema drug dupilumab (Dupixent, Regeneron Pharmaceutics) triggered hair growth in a young patient with longstanding alopecia totalis, investigators report.
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Diagnosis of "mystery" conditions improves with advanced US network approach BMJ 2018; 363 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k4271 (Published 10 October 2018) Cite this as: BMJ 2018;363:k4271. Article · Related content · Metrics · Responses · Peer review.
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California Typhus Outbreak Continues to Grow Oct. 10, 2018 -- Public health officials in Los Angeles are still working to control an outbreak of typhus, a bacterial disease spread by infected fleas, in the downtown area and elsewhere in the sprawling county.
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MDC considering regulation changes to curb CWD The Missouri Department of Conservation is considering changes to state regulations to help curb the spread of chronic wasting disease, or CWD, an incurable and always-fatal disease that affects deer, moose and elk - members of the cervid family.
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NHS England staff must explain if they refuse to have flu jab Health workers in England who refuse to take up the offer of a free flu jab will be asked to explain why they do not want to be vaccinated.
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Can Intermittent Fasting Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? WEDNESDAY, Oct. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Occasional fasting may help control type 2 diabetes, a small Canadian study suggests.
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8 common myths about cold and flu debunked Many people love autumn for the colorful foliage and pumpkin spice, but each year it ushers in another season that is more menacing: cold and flu season, that is.
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FBI Changing Vegas Billboard Campaign to Highlight Opioids The FBI in Las Vegas is replacing billboards seeking tips about human trafficking with signs seeking information about illegal and prescription distribution of opioid painkillers.
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Plan Would Pay Hunters To Shoot More Deer With CWD A grassroots effort to combat chronic wasting disease by paying hunters to shoot infected deer is getting support from retired Department of Natural Resources employees.
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UK millennials are drinking less alcohol, study finds Young British people are drinking less alcohol than a decade ago, with abstinence becoming "mainstream" among teenagers and young adults, a new study reveals.
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If You Didn't Get the HPV Vaccine Before Age 26, You May Be Eligible to Get It Now The HPV vaccine can help prevent complications and diseases associated with the human papillomavirus including genital warts, cervical cancer, and cancers of the vulva, anus, penis, and parts of the throat.
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The HPV Vaccine Was Just Approved for Adults Up to Age 45. Should They Get It? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced last week that Gardasil 9, the HPV vaccine, is now approved for use in people ages 27 to 45.
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Ebola cases spike as nervous communities stop cooperating with health care workers An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus is on the rise in a regional trading hub in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as terrified residents, including those who have been infected, avoid health care workers.
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Why We're Pink Are you impressed with our beautiful pink cover recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness month? I hope so, and I do hope you stop and read the pages that give you - both men and women - information that can save your life.
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World in mental health crisis of 'monumental suffering', say experts Every country in the world is facing and failing to tackle a mental health crisis, from epidemics of anxiety and depression to conditions caused by violence and trauma, according to a review by experts that estimates the rising cost will hit $16tn ...
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More young people are choosing not to drink alcohol Young people in England aren't just drinking less alcohol—a new study published in BMC Public Health shows that more of them are never taking up alcohol at all, and that the increase is widespread among young people.
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Sinclair Cares: Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Working in partnership with our parent company, Sinclair Broadcast Group, we want to keep you informed about important health and safety matters.
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Here's Another Good Reason to Not Pick Your Nose WEDNESDAY, Oct. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Your Mom told you not to do it, and new research confirms that nose-picking isn't healthy for you or those around you.
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Higher temperatures linked to mental health issues Increased average monthly temperatures may be linked to a modest rise in adverse mental health issues, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.
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India on alert as zika virus hits tourism hotspot of Jaipur NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has sent experts to try to contain an outbreak of the zika virus in the popular tourist destination of Jaipur, capital of the northern state of Rajasthan, with a close watch on pregnant women.
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All you need to know about Zika Virus; Transmission and symptoms New Delhi, Oct 10: Rajasthan is witnessing the worst outbreak of Zika virus in India with 29 people already been tested positive for it.
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India on alert as zika virus hits tourism hotspot of Jaipur NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has sent experts to try to contain an outbreak of the zika virus in the popular tourist destination of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, with a close watch on pregnant women.
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