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'Repressive Policing' Ups HIV, STI Risk in Sex Workers Policies that criminalize sex work were linked to higher odds of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV infection, unsafe sex practices for sex workers, and sexual violence from their clients or partners, a pooled meta-analysis found.
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Record count reported for mysterious paralyzing illness, 9 in Washington NEW YORK (AP) - This year has seen a record number of cases of a mysterious paralyzing illness in children, U.S. health officials said Monday.
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More violence, sexual infections when sex work is criminalized, study finds Sex workers across 33 countries who face repressive policing -- identified as arrest, imprisonment, confisca... Posted: Dec. 11, 2018 11:07 PM.
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Cases of mystery illness causing paralysis in US kids hit record NEW YORK -- This year has seen a record number of cases of a mysterious paralyzing illness in children, U.S. health officials said Monday.
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Top Ten Drugs Tied to Overdose Deaths Deaths from drug overdose in the United States increased by 54% from 2011 to 2016 - with opioids, benzodiazepines (benzos), and stimulants the most commonly used drug classes involved, a new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control ...
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Increased breast cancer risk might last decades after childbirth, study says (CNN) - Compared with women who have never had children, women who have given birth may have an increased breast cancer risk that continues for up to 23 years after their most recent birth, according to a new study published in the journal Annals of ...
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Diabetics may not need to fast before blood tests, study suggests Researchers say that people with diabetes who fast before a blood test could be putting their health in danger. By. Serena Gordon, HealthDay News.
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Cocaine deaths increase amid ongoing national opioid crisis Deaths from cocaine sharply increased from 2011 to 2016 across the United States, adding another dimension to a crisis of fatal overdoses that has primarily been driven by opioids, according to new data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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With HIV/AIDS Research Threatened, NIH Looks For Stem-Cell Alternatives On Monday, the National Institutes of Health announced they intend to invest up to $20 million in the next two years to fund studies to develop alternatives to human fetal tissue, after the Trump administration threatened to pull funding from projects ...
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Women often hesitate to call for help when heart attack strikes TUESDAY, Dec. 11, 2018 -- Women often delay calling for emergency help when heart attack symptoms start, a new study finds. Researchers in Switzerland found that women suffering a heart attack typically waited 37 minutes longer than men before calling ...
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Scramble For Shingles Vaccine: How To Cope With Shingrix Shortage Sign up for the CommonHealth newsletter to receive a weekly digest of WBUR's best health, medicine and science coverage. If you're 50 or older, Judith Strull's story might sound familiar.
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Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Suffer More Bone Loss From Treatment By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Dec. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Younger breast cancer survivors are at increased risk for osteoporosis -- weak, brittle bones -- due to breast cancer treatments, new study finds.
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Inmate's Family Sues Oregon Following Her Flu Death The family of an Oregon woman who died from complications of the flu while in prison has sued the state, claiming she would likely be alive if prison officials had given her a flu shot.
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Scientists have discovered why red meat leads to cardiovascular disease Scientists from the Cleveland clinic found out why the consumption of red meat can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases.
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Health District seeks to step up HIV diagnoses and treatment in Nevada by Phillip Moyer. HIV Diagnosis (MGN). AA. LAS VEGAS (KSNV) —. Today, the Southern Nevada Health District issued a call-to-action to community partners and health care providers to implement HIV/AIDS interventions and strategies to achieve the goal of ...
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Why women having heart attacks wait longer to seek help than men Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. However, women tend to wait longer than men to seek help for heart attacks, according to a new report.
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Is all that screen time hurting your child's brain? New research raises troubling questions A new study raises questions about whether screen time is affecting the structure of children's brains, but it's just the latest in a series of studies that may make parents wish they could crowbar that pesky smartphone and other devices out of their ...
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Novel biodegradable spray gel that prevents recurrence of cancer after surgery New York: Researchers have developed a Novel biodegradable spray gel that prevents recurrence and metastasis of cancer after surgery.
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Two Coffee Compounds Protect Mouse Brains against Parkinson's Disease A compound found in the waxy coating of coffee beans may work in synergy with caffeine to protect against Parkinson's disease (PD), according to research results reported by scientists at Rutgers Biomedical and Health.
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Canadian doctors urge women to weigh pros and cons of breast cancer screening (Reuters Health) - - When it's unclear whether the potential benefit of breast cancer screening outweighs the possible harms, doctors should encourage women to make an informed decision based on their personal preferences, Canadian doctors recommend ...
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Sudoku, Puzzles, Won't Slow Mental Decline Doing stimulating mental activities throughout life may help your cognitive abilities now, but they won't slow decline later in life.
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The NIH Is MRI-ing Kid's Brains While They Instagram to Study the Effects of Screen Time The topic of kids and screen time—that is, how much time children with still-developing brains should be allowed to use mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets—has been subject to debate for many years.
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Have Heart Failure? Flu Shot May Save Your Life By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Dec. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- If you have heart failure, a flu shot can truly be a lifesaver, researchers report.
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Ebola count in DRC hits 500 in growing outbreak The world's second-largest Ebola outbreak hit another milestone today, as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recorded 2 new cases, raising outbreak totals to 500, including 289 deaths.
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NHS 'doesn't have enough scanners' to roll out new hi-tech method of detecting prostate cancer But health chiefs say using more accurate, faster technique across UK will improve survival rates and save cash. Jane Dalton @JournoJane; in 1 hour.
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Research reveals key tips to prevent holiday weight gain A new study from the University of Birmingham and Loughborough University, published in The BMJ on December 10th, proves that it's possible to curb weight gain during the holiday season.
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Weigh yourself regularly to help control the Christmas calorie creep If you don't want to look like Santa after Christmas think how many laps of Hagley Park you would need to burn off the calories in that second fruit mince pie - and weigh yourself regularly - a study says.
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