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Blackout drinking, explained for Brett Kavanaugh During Judge Brett Kavanaugh's testimony and questioning last week before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding sexual assault allegations against him, the word "beer" came up 53 times and the word "drinking" came up 43 times.
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Brain-eating amoeba kills man in Texas: Deadly infection defined; symptoms described A 29-year-old surfer in central Texas may have died last month from a brain-eating amoeba, a culprit Wichita Falls public health officials warned against earlier this summer.
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Man Who Took Erectile Dysfunction Drug Purchased Online Now Sees Red An unsettling medical report has presented a difficult question for many men: What's more important, their boners or eyesight?
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Surfer Dies in Texas From Brain-Eating Amoeba Oct. 3, 2018 -- A landlocked surf resort in Texas has closed after a man who visited it died from a rare brain-eating amoeba. Fabrizio Stabile, 29, of New Jersey, died on Sept.
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A Man Overdosed on an Erectile Dysfunction Drug and Now He Permanently Sees Red A healthy, 31-year-old man checked into a New York clinic with an unusual complaint. After taking large amounts of a drug for erectile dysfunction, which he purchased on the internet, everything he saw was red—a symptom that no treatment could remedy, ...
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Defining Blackout: Why Understanding Alcohol-Induced Amnesia Is Crucial Amid Kavanaugh Allegations Unless you've been blissfully unplugged, you must have come across the term "blackout" lately. And you may have thought it means inebriated to the point of unconsciousness.
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Man swallowed huge dose of erectile dysfunction drug. Now he sees red, doctors say New York doctors say that this man's experience should serve as a cautionary tale to those who consider "overindulging" in erectile dysfunction drugs.
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Opioids still the biggest national drug threat, says DEA Heroin, fentanyl and related drugs remain the chief drug threat in the nation but cocaine and methamphetamine are roaring back in some areas, the U.S.
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A water resort in Texas is being tested for a 'brain-eating amoeba' after a New Jersey man died After a 29-year-old man died from an infection with what's commonly known as brain-eating amoeba, health officials are investigating the Texas surf resort he visited.
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Man Took So Many Erectile Dysfunction Drugs His Vision Was Permanently Tinted Red A 31 -year-old man developed a permanent red tint to his vision after overdosing on a common erectile dysfunction drug, according to a case study published in the journal Retinal Cases.
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New York, New Jersey officials warn of potential measles exposure Health officials are warning residents in both New York and New Jersey of potential measles exposure after an international traveler with a confirmed case of the illness arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport and visited multiple locations in ...
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Man who OD's on erectile dysfunction drug now has a hard time seeing A man now has a permanent red tint to his vision after taking too much erectile dysfunction medication. The 31-year-old unidentified male's bizarre story, detailed in September's Retinal Cases and Brief Reports, began after he purchased a liquid form ...
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After losing legs, hands to infection from dog lick, man's optimism never wavered MILWAUKEE - Three days after Greg Manteufel arrived at Froedtert Hospital, deathly ill and battling a rare bacterial infection traced to dog saliva, doctors here presented him with grim news.
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Overdose on erectile dysfunction medication leaves man with red-tinted vision The man, who took more than the recommended 50 mg dose of the sildenafil citrate, which is commonly sold under the brand name Viagra, was diagnosed with persistent retinal toxicity, and found to have damaged his retina.
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Study Casts Doubt on Light Drinking's Benefits By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- If you think your nightly glass of vino is doing good things for your health, think again.
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Attack on ICRC Ebola ambulance in Congo wounds three volunteers KINSHASA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Three International Committee of the Red Cross volunteers helping with the burial of an Ebola victim in eastern Congo were injured in an attack by villagers, prompting the ICRC to suspend burials in the area, health ...
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If you were in Newark airport during these 5 hours there's a chance you were exposed to measles An international traveler with measles may have exposed others at Newark Liberty International Airport to the highly contagious disease last month, officials said Wednesday.
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Too much erectile dysfunction drug causes man to have red-tinted vision NEW YORK CITY -- An overdose of an erectile dysfunction drug likely gave a man more than just increased confidence: irreversible vision damage.
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New health warning issued over 'toxic' sweeteners in diet drinks While many people around the world guzzle down diet drinks as a way of avoiding sugar, experts have warned that FDA-approved artificial sweeteners and sport supplements could be toxic.
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Free flu shots offered to central Ohio residents Franklin County Public Health is hosting a free flu shot clinic from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Westland Community Center, 146 Galloway Road in Galloway.
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Traveler from Israel with measles prompts exposure warnings in New York, New Jersey The New York State Department of Health today announced that an international traveler from Israel who has been confirmed to have measles flew through Newark Liberty International Airport on September 28, 2018 and visited multiple venues in Rockland ...
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This Guy Overdosed on Erectile Dysfunction Medication, and Now He Permanently Sees Red A case study describes what happened when a 31-year-old man consumed too much of an erectile dysfunction medication. Shortly after taking the medication, the man experienced a red tint to his vision.
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Eating Processed Meats Tied to Breast Cancer Risk Eating processed meat is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, a review of studies found. Most experts believe that processed meats, like hot dogs, bacon, ham and salami, are a carcinogen, but the evidence for the belief has depended ...
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How has the gluten-free industry affected individuals with celiac disease? A new Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics study has investigated how the recent proliferation of the gluten-free industry has affected individuals living with celiac disease.
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Teen Cannabis Use Tied to Lasting Cognitive Changes Cannabis use was tied to concurrent and lasting changes in adolescent cognitive functions, according to a study that tracked Canadian high school students for 4 years.
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Flu season has begun, but when should you get the vaccine? Don't want to be sick when the worst of flu season hits? Now is the time to get the vaccine. The best time to get the flu vaccine is between now and the end of October, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American ...
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A New Push to Lower Your Risk for Breast Cancer A regular mammogram isn't enough to battle breast cancer anymore. Researchers have found that a third of breast cancer cases may have roots in issues like obesity, alcohol use and inactivity.
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Another study raises questions about your daily glass(es) of alcohol Been drinking that daily glass of wine to stay healthy? Maybe you should reconsider, according to a new study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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A flu shot in the dark A 2017 poll by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases found that low vaccination rates among college students were due in large part to perceptions, and in some cases misconceptions, about flu shots.
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Jump ahead of this flu season Get flu shots early - Spokane Regional Health District suggests as soon as possible - well before the influenza season hits hard this winter.
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STONED AGE: Ancient drug trade revealed by 3000 year-old jug Mind-bending opium was found in a vase-like ornament traded in the late Bronze Age, it has emerged. Traces of opiates inside a distinctive container dating back at least 3,000 years were found by scientists at the University of York.
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Sexual harassment and assault affects women's psychological and physical health later in life Sexual harassment and assault are psychologically traumatizing, but a new study has linked these attacks with long-term physical health consequences as well.
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Study finds more belly fat, less muscle after crash dieting Extreme dieting causes short-term body changes that may have long-term health consequences, according to a new study. The findings will be presented today at the American Physiological Society's (APS) Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Diseases: ...
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Brainstorm Health: Sexual Assault's Health Effects, Online Drug Sales Good afternoon, readers. This is Sy. The controversial fight over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court is raging on.
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Man who lost all his limbs to bacteria from his dog's saliva vows to walk again with prosthetics WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT; Greg Manteufel, 48, from West Bend, Wisconsin, developed flu-like symptoms and bruising on his arms and legs in June; He went to the hospital where he was told he had a blood infection from a bacterial pathogen called ...
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Sexual harassment, assault associated with poor CV, mental health in women Midlife women who report experiencing workplace sexual harassment are more than twice as likely to develop stage 1 or 2 hypertension and clinically poor sleep vs.
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Cost of cigarettes must rise to reflect environmental damage from tobacco industry, WHO says The price of a packet of cigarettes should rise to reflect the wide-ranging environmental damage caused by the tobacco industry, from deforestation to water pollution, a major report has recommended.
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US man loses hands and feet after catching disease from dog 'kiss' An American man has lost his hands, feet and parts of his arms and legs to a rare blood infection transmitted by dog saliva. Greg Manteufel, 48, from Wisconsin has undergone at least 10 surgeries during which medics amputated parts of each of his limbs ...
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Record-breaking year for mosquitos and West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA -- It's been a record-breaking year for the number of mosquitoes and West Nile Virus cases statewide. By now, those mosquitoes should be all but gone.
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Evolution of breast cancer treatment means more survivors By SAMANTHA PHILLIPS. sphillips@vindy.com. YOUNGSTOWN. Kathy Flickinger of Youngstown was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer when she was 41 years old in 1998.
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PGI gets 30 new cases of celiac disease in children every month Since 1984, over 11,000 children suffering from celiac disease have been registered with the 'Celiac Disease Clinic' run by paediatrics gastroenterology division of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).
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First large study details cognitive outcomes among older breast cancer patients The first large U.S. study of cognition in older breast cancer patients found that within the first two years after diagnosis and treatment, most women do not experience cancer-related cognitive problems.
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An ancient fix: traces of opium found in Bronze Age jug Cyprus's reputation as a party destination may date back to the Bronze Age. The first evidence of opium has been found in containers made on the island.
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Marijuana may be worse for teen brains than alcohol, study finds Recreational marijuana use is becoming more common, with its legalization in nine states and the District of Columbia, but in a study published on Wednesday, researchers suggest proceeding with caution as science considers its effects on the adolescent ...
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Rockland, Westchester women share personal breast cancer journeys According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women and 2,470 cases will be diagnosed in men, a sobering statistic.
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For victims of sexual violence, recovery can take years Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Christine Blasey Ford said a sexual assault from decades ago has continued to define her life.
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Mouse study mirrors human findings that link chemotherapy and APOE4 to cognitive issues The research, led by Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) investigators and published in Neurotoxicity Research, complements findings from another GUMC-led study, published Oct. 3, that found a subset of breast cancer patients who experience ...
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Science Says You Should Embrace Hugging When a loved one has a tough day, you probably give them a hug without a second thought. And a new study says that simple act may have a larger effect than you realize.
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'Self-Exam Saved My Life': Breast Cancer Stories Of Survival LOS ALAMITOS, CA - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while the pink ribbons and 5K walks are a nice way to show support, the reality of breast cancer is often a messier, deeply personal journey of survival.
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Cannabis 'more harmful than alcohol' for teen brains Teenagers using cannabis are causing long-lasting damage to their developing brains, a Canadian study suggests. It found the impact on thinking skills, memory and behaviour was worse than that of teenage drinking.
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