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Doctors warned after 6 kids in MN contract rare, polio-like condition MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/CNN) - The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating after a surge of pediatric cases of a rare disorder that affects the spinal cord and can cause paralysis.
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Six cases of rare 'polio-like' illness diagnosed in children in Minnesota (CNN) Six children in Minnesota have been diagnosed with a rare "polio-like" disease since mid-September, state health officials said.
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Cancer and Diet 101: How What You Eat Can Influence Cancer Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide (1). But studies suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as following a healthy diet, could prevent 30–50% of all cancers (2, 3).
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Human race faces extinction if male sperm count continues to fall worldwide Male fertility is falling every year in the Western world - and experts blame chemicals and modern lifestyles. A study of 124,000 men visiting fertility clinics in Europe and the USA found sperm quality reducing by almost 2% per year.
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Six Minnesota children diagnosed with rare polio-like disease The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of a rare, polio-like disease that's struck six children in the state since the middle of September.
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Eating bacon increases your risk of breast cancer – experts reveal the dangers of processed meats Whether it's with KFC's Dirty Louisiana burger or a cheeky trip to McDonald's - it's easy to give in to the temptation of junk food every now and then.
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100 years after Spanish flu, researchers look for new pandemic protections When health officials formulate a vaccine each flu season, which runs October through May in the United States, they choose virus strains to include based on versions that have recently circulated around the world.
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How To Tell If You're More Prone To Catching The Flu No one enjoys being sick, especially with something as debilitating as the flu. If you're someone who gets sick often, you may be worried that you have a greater chance of catching a virus.
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17% of British combat veterans report PTSD symptoms, study finds (CNN) Of current and former members of the British military, rates of post-traumatic stress disorder are highest among combat veterans who recently left the service, a new study finds.
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Flu Shot Clinics Offered To help older individuals avoid the flu, Penn Highlands Community Nurses are offering flu shot clinics at all Centers for Active Living and at the Houtzdale Family Service Center.
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Los Angeles typhus outbreak reaches 'epidemic levels' Los Angeles County is warning its residents to look out for fleas that could be carrying typhus after more than 40 cases have been reported in the area in the last several months.
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Early season viruses hitting hard From upper respiratory infections to symptoms that mimic the flu to hand, foot and mouth disease, the sick season has come in early and in full force this fall season.
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Sperm counts dropping rapidly as unhealthy lifestyles take their toll The quality of sperm is falling rapidly because men are eating too much fast food and not getting enough exercise, researchers say.
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Flu vaccine menu expands in Duluth When it comes to flu shots, one size doesn't fit all. As in past years, a souped-up vaccination is given to people ages 65 and older in preparation for the 2018-19 flu season, infectious-disease specialists at Essentia Health and St. Luke's say.
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NW Harris County hospitals offer breast cancer screening, treatment options Hospitals are providing more screening and treatments for patients to fight against breast cancer in northwest Houston and Harris County.
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Study shows men are running out of sperm Brace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen: We have a sperm shortage. A new study shows that male infertility has been skyrocketing - with the amount of men seeking treatment going up seven-fold and the quality of semen dropping dramatically over the last ...
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FDA expands use of cervical cancer vaccine up to age 45 U.S. regulators Friday expanded the use of Merck's cervical cancer vaccine to adults up to age 45. The vaccine was previously only for preteens and young adults through 26.
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Vital Signs: Team approach ensures support at every step of breast cancer journey From disease discovery to recovery, women diagnosed with breast cancer have different needs and face unique challenges at every stage of their illness.
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Breaking Breast Cancer Myths with Dr. Martz and Lauren Auty, RN October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for good reason. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers.
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17% of British combat veterans report PTSD symptoms, study finds (CNN) - Of current and former members of the British military, rates of post-traumatic stress disorder are highest among combat veterans who recently left the service, a new study finds.
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Viruses in your brain might also bug your bowels While studying viruses best known for infecting the brain, researchers stumbled upon clues to a conundrum involving a completely different part of the anatomy: the bowel.
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West Nile virus: Here's how you can reduce your mosquito risk With reports of West Nile virus illnesses in people at a record level and persistent warm and rainy weather, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Department of Health are urging property owners to take steps to reduce ...
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Breast Cancer Screening Just May Save Your Life SUNDAY, Oct. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Breast cancer screening is the most reliable way to detect the disease when it's at an early stage and is most treatable, experts advise.
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Nobel past: Surgeon used immunotherapy for cancer in 1891 James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo won the Medicine Nobel for it, but it was William Coley who first used immunotherapy. By Arghya Manna.
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Race for the Cure volunteer spreads word about breast cancer detection Breast cancer survivor Nicole McKinstry's perspective on life as a 15-year survivor is far different from the twentysomething hit with a stage II diagnosis.
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Ask the Doctors: 'Silent' UTIs present a real health threat to the elderly Dear Doctor: Our 92-year-old mother, who's still sharp as a tack, was perfectly fine one moment and then suddenly became weak and extremely disoriented.
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Flea-borne Typhus Epidemic Hits Pasadena Legal Insurrection readers will recall that California, and other areas of the country with a significant homeless population, were hit with an epidemic of Hepatitis A last fall.
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Blood sugar control tied to long-term brain health with Type 1 diabetes (Reuters) - People with Type 1 diabetes who are able to maintain good blood sugar control may reduce their long-term risk of developing dementia, a U.S.
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Prize-winner fights cancer through turmoil at hospital Monday, October 8, 2018. Jim Allison lost his mother, a brother, two uncles and a cousin to cancer, but he says he never set out to find a cure for the disease.
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FDA Approves Expanded Use of Gardasil 9 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces it has approved a supplemental application for Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) expanding the approved use of the vaccine to include women and men aged 27 ...
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'We need to find a cure': Hundreds walk for Alzheimer's awareness, research MADISON, Wis. - Through rain or shine, those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia in the area are determined to raise money and awareness.
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Breast cancer survivors share their stories and inspire hope at the Race for The Cure Sunday morning, thousands of people take big strides to save lives at the 25th annual Susan G. Komen Great Plains Race to The Cure event.
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Who Won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine? Since 1895, the Nobel Prize has been recognising excellence in individuals who work towards global fraternity, reducing standing armies and promoting peace congresses.
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Walk to End Alzheimer's goes indoors in Billings BILLINGS - Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the country and there's an annual fund-raiser in Billings that aims to help.
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Men are less likely to have children if they have a small penis, a study has shown BLOKES with a small willy are less likely to become dads, a study suggests. Men attending a clinic with fertility problems typically had a todger 1cm smaller than other fellas.
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Diet, weight may affect response to bipolar disorder treatment Bipolar Disorder (which used to be called 'manic depression') is characterised by episodes of mood swings, between being very up or very down with periods in between the two extremes.
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How your diet and weight may impact your bipolar disorder treatment Diet and BMI may play a role in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental health issues, says this new study. fitness Updated: Oct 07, 2018 10:07 IST.
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Raising awareness about dementia through public education It has most likely happened to us at some point. During conversation with (usually) an older person, you're exchanging information, answering and asking questions, and you explain that you're so and so's daughter and that you do X for a living.
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Five new Ebola cases confirmed in eastern Congo - health ministry KINSHASA (Reuters) - The Congolese health ministry on Saturday reported a further five confirmed cases of Ebola in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, blaming the higher-than-normal daily increase on community resistance to disease response ...
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Sitting is the new smoking? Not even close, Athabasca University-led study finds Chances are most of us have heard the claim at some point, maybe from a friend or maybe from something we saw on the Internet. Sitting is just as bad for your health - and perhaps even more dangerous - as smoking.
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