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New viral outbreak hits second NJ pediatric healthcare facility, with 4 kids ill Four children have been diagnosed with adenovirus in a new viral outbreak at a second New Jersey pediatric healthcare facility, state health officials disclosed on Wednesday.
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Less-Invasive Surgery for Cervical Cancer May Bring More Risks, Studies Find WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Surgeons have long turned to a minimally invasive means of hysterectomy when treating early stage cervical cancer.
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Obesity, low BMI linked to increased risk of death, study reveals Excessively high or low body mass index measurements have been linked to an increased risk of dying from nearly every major cause except transport accidents, new research says.
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Had your appendix removed? Your Parkinson's risk may be 20% lower (CNN) It may be painful, but there could be an unusual upside to appendicitis: Those who have had their appendix removed are 20% less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a new analysis of more than 1 million people in Sweden.
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Once Paralyzed, Three Men Take Steps Again With Spinal Implant David Mzee broke his neck in 2010. He was a college student in Zurich at the time, an athlete who enjoyed risk and contact, and he flipped off a trampoline and onto a foam pad.
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This Study Does Not Say Remove Your Appendix To Prevent Parkinson's Disease In the party that is your body, your appendix can seem like a wallflower. After all, you may not really notice your appendix until it gets inflamed.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Is Standard for Cervical Cancer. But A New Study Shows It's Not Effective In a demonstration that newer isn't always better, two studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine show that minimally invasive surgery techniques, including robotic surgery, lead to higher death rates from any cause than traditional, open ...
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Keyhole surgery may be riskier for cervical cancer, studies find "Personally, I will not offer minimally invasive radical hysterectomy to patients who come to me for cervical cancer treatment," said one specialist.
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For Cervical Cancer Patients, Less Invasive Surgery Is Worse For Survival A treatment for early stage cervical cancer that has rapidly gained acceptance in the United States turns out to be worse than standard surgery, according to two studies.
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10th child dies amid viral outbreak at New Jersey pediatric center A 10th child has died following an adenovirus outbreak at a New Jersey pediatric rehabilitation facility, state health officials announced late Wednesday.
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Medicine isn't candy: How to keep your kids safe this Halloween Across the country, parents are gearing up to celebrate Halloween with their kids, and that includes plenty of sweet treats. But sometimes, candy can look a lot like medications and vitamins, especially to a curious child.
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How This Woman Got A Maggot In Her Groin While On Vacation Pictured here are human botfy maggots. Adult human botflies capture mosquitoes and some small flies in midair and deposit their eggs on the insects' bellies.
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Babies Born to Older Dads May Have a Higher Risk of Health Problems, Study Says Women are constantly reminded of their ticking biological clocks and the risks that come with having children later in life - both in terms of maternal and infant health, and the ability to conceive a baby in the first place.
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'Tragic.' Two die in Franklin County from Hepatitis A as state outbreak continues Kentucky's Department of Health is investigating two recent Hepatitis A related deaths in Franklin County. The recent cases bring the total number of deaths in Kentucky to 16, the health department said.
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'Don't be taken in by anti-vaccine myths on social media' People who believe the myths spread by anti-vaccine campaigners "are absolutely wrong", England's top doctor has said.
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Premature Birth Rates Rise Again, But A Few States Are Turning Things Around The rate of premature birth across the United States rose for the third year in a row, according to the annual premature birth report card from March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization that works to improve maternal and infant health.
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Study: Babies of older fathers likely to be born less healthy WASHINGTON - A study found that babies of older fathers are more likely to be born with health issues, and their moms are more likely to develop diabetes during pregnancy.
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U of M doctor helps unravel AFM mystery MINNEAPOLIS - Halloween is a welcome treat for Dr. Mark Schleiss. When he's not at home, this professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School often sees kids when they're not so healthy and recently there's one topic that keeps ...
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Celiac Disease Vaccine Now Under Trial Could Allow People to Eat Gluten Again Celiac disease sufferers may soon be able to safely eat gluten, thanks to a new vaccine currently undergoing testing worldwide. The vaccine, called Nexvax2, targets the immune system to stop the inflammation that typically occurs when people with ...
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Vegan diet could lead to weight loss, study finds Veganism is trending. In the past year, several professional athletes and celebrities have come out promoting a plant-based diet. New vegan products have emerged in restaurants and grocery store shelves and a peak in interest has flooded physician and ...
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Iowa health officials: Opioid-related deaths fall 35 percent Opioid-related deaths in Iowa are down this year compared to this time last year, according to preliminary data from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
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FDA announces recall of another heart medicine for possible cancer risk (CNN) The US Food and Drug Administration is alerting patients of another recall of medicine used to treat high blood pressure, for a potential cancer risk due to contamination.
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New National Strategy Aims To Up Participation In Alzheimer's Clinical Studies With someone developing the disease every 65 seconds in the United States and some 5.7 million people already living with it, you'd think it would be easy to find volunteers for Alzheimer's research.
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'Teal Pumpkin Map' tells you where to find food allergy safe homes on Halloween Trick-or-treating over the last few years has become a safer activity for kids with food allergies, thanks to the Teal Pumpkin Project.
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BMI linked to nearly every cause of death, study reveals (CNN) - Excessively high or low body mass index measurements have been linked to an increased risk of dying from nearly every major cause except transport accidents, new research says.
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High blood pressure warning - four deadly symptoms of hypertension you MUST know about High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs.
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Study Finds Churches Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure in African-Americans October 31, 2018. The church plays a significant role in the African-American community, and has been used before to promote health information on cancer screening, vaccinations, HIV awareness, and weight reduction.
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At Halloween, fear vampires, but not vampire bats Vampire bats got a bum rap in their association with Halloween and all things spooky and sinister. That reputation has been extended to all bats, which seldom, if ever, morph into immortal bloodsuckers.
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CT scans recommended for detecting lung cancer In this article I want to discuss another commonly overlooked screening test. A lot of folks don't realize it is available. Kentucky has the highest death rate from cancer in the United States according to the CDC.
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Wyoming Records Increase in Cases of Syphilis Wyoming health officials say 34 cases of syphilis have been reported in the state this year, a 36 percent increase from 2017. Oct. 31, 2018, at 10:05 p.m.. Wyoming Records Increase in Cases of Syphilis. Share. ×. Share on Facebook · Post on Twitter.
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What parents need to know — and do — about e-cigarettes Here's why parents need to know about e-cigarettes. First, many more teens are using them. In 2017, 3% of middle school students and 12% of high school students reported using them, and while that may not sound like a lot, since 2011 use has gone up ...
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Hard to predict what kind of flu season Ontario will get this year, official says A public health official says it's difficult to predict what kind of flu season Ontario will get this year, but she recommends that everyone get the flu shot to be prepared.
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Homeless cancer survivor shares story Click here for updates on this story. ATLANTA (WGCL) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer.
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How to protect yourself this flu season How do you protect yourself and your family from acquiring the flu this season? Last year (2017-18) was the worst flu season in the United States in four decades, resulting in nearly 80,000 estimated deaths.
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New method estimates risk for recurrence in breast cancer Angela B. Mariotto, Ph.D., from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues presented a novel method for estimating the risk for recurrence.
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UN demands immediate halt to attacks in Ebola areas in Congo UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday called on armed groups jeopardizing the response to an Ebola outbreak in Congo to immediately halt their attacks, expressing "great concern" at the potential regional spread of the often deadly ...
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For Diabetics, Going Vegan May Boost Mood Along With Health By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes is a formidable foe that can tax the bodies and the spirits of people diagnosed with the blood sugar disease.
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Pink Power Hour: Crews recounts surviving breast cancer at awareness luncheon GLASGOW - Jennifer Crews, a breast cancer survivor, stood on a stage and spoke to community members during the fourth annual Pink Power Hour Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon on Tuesday at the T.J.
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Antibiotics and stomach acid medicine in childhood increase obesity risk, study says Children treated with antibiotics before their second birthday are more likely to become obese later in their childhood, according to a new study.
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A cocktail a day doesn't keep the doctor away, but it also won't give you cancer It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Looking at media coverage of the issue, is it any wonder I'm a little nervous about my own drinking habits?
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