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Body size may influence women's lifespan more than it does men's Body size-height and weight- may influence women's lifespan far more than it does men's, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
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Clark County Measles Outbreak Grows As 23rd Case Is Confirmed A child 10 years old or younger has been confirmed as the 23rd case of measles in Clark County's outbreak. New locations have been added.
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Blood test could detect Alzheimer's more than 10 years earlier – study Changes in levels of a protein in the blood could help shed light on damage in the brain more than a decade before symptoms of Alzheimer's disease develop, researchers have revealed.
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Bleeding risks may offset aspirin's benefit vs heart disease Should healthy people take aspirin to ward off heart disease? The notion has been controversial, and the medical advice mixed. But a review of scientific data on the topic Tuesday showed that any benefits are slight, and are counterbalanced by a ...
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Measles outbreaks make 2018 a near-record year for US Health officials in one county in Washington have declared a public health emergency because of an outbreak of measles that has infected 22 people so far.
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Public health officials confirm measles outbreak in Washington state at 22 cases Cases of measles have skyrocketed in one county in Washington state, according to public health officials. Interested in Measles? Add Measles as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Measles news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
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Blood test could detect Alzheimer's up to 16 years before symptoms begin, study says (CNN) A simple blood test could predict if a patient will develop Alzheimer's disease up to 16 years before symptoms begin, a new study finds.
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A blood test may detect whether Alzheimer's will develop 16 years before symptoms show, study says Doctors may be able to predict if someone will develop Alzheimer's disease up to 16 years before they show symptoms by testing for a certain protein in the blood, new research published in the journal Nature Medicine suggests.
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We Can Still Avoid a Repeat of Last Year's Deadly Flu Season As flu season nears its annual peak, between 8 million and 9.5 million people in the US have already been sickened by various strains of the respiratory virus, according to new estimates released Friday by federal health officials.
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US insulin costs per patient nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016, study finds The cost of insulin for treating Type 1 diabetes in the United States nearly doubled over a recent five-year period, underscoring a national outcry over rising drug prices, according to a new analysis.
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US insulin costs per patient nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016: study (Reuters) - The cost of insulin for treating type 1 diabetes in the United States nearly doubled over a five-year period, underscoring a national outcry over rising drug prices, according to a new analysis shared with Reuters.
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What's New for Treating Flu? CDC 2019 Antiviral Drug Recommendations Editorial Collaboration. Medscape &. An Escalating Flu Season. The 2018-2019 influenza season is well underway. Laboratory data suggest that influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses are predominating nationwide during this flu season, with the exception of the ...
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Aspirin lowers heart attack risk but raises risk of dangerous bleeding (Reuters Health) - People without heart disease who take a daily aspirin may lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke, but a new study confirms they also have an increased risk of severe internal bleeding.
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The FDA is considering drugs to help kids quit vaping SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - Health experts are struggling to find a healthy way to help teens quit vaping. The FDA has called it an epidemic among teens.
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Will Healthy Seniors Benefit From Daily Aspirin? By Dennis Thompson. HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Daily low-dose aspirin is recommended for heart attack survivors or people at increased risk, but up to now experts have discouraged the practice for aging individuals ...
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These two factors may help women live longer Here's a new study finding that's bound to make tall, thin women happy: Their body size and their gender make it more likely they will reach the milestone age of 90 than either men or shorter, heavier women.
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You do NOT need to leave two hours between dinner and bedtime 'because there are no discernible health benefits' Eating a late dinner is not as bad for you as thought, research suggests. Dietitians recommend eating dinner at least two hours before bed, to allow blood sugar levels to settle.
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Tall and slim women are more likely to live until the age of 90, study reveals Women who are tall and slim are more likely to live until the age of 90, scientists have revealed. However the same does not apply to men, according to the new research.
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Young mom who lost baby while battling cancer dies months later A selfless mom who chose to postpone her own cancer treatment in a bid to give her unborn son a chance at life has died. Brianna Rawlings, 19, passed away on Dec. 29, 2018, after losing her battle with leukemia.
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Can HPV Vax Confer 'Herd Protection' to Young Women? HPV detection declined in young women after the introduction of HPV 4-valent and 9-valent vaccine during a >10-year period -- even among those who were unvaccinated, researchers found.
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Study Shows Opioid Deaths May be Linked to Drug Marketing Opioid abuse is considered a major public health issue across the country. According to the CDC, 47,600 of 70,237 drug overdose deaths, involved opioids in 2017.
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New study warns of growing public health concern around vaping for young women Researchers say the popularity of vaping among young Australian women is a growing public health concern, with new data revealing how many are taking up the habit.
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Two people have died after pigeon dropping infection at Glasgow hospital Two deaths at a hospital in Scotland have been reportedly linked to an airborne fungal disease commonly associated with pigeon droppings.
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Study: HPV Shot Even Helps Women Who Didn't Get It By Amy Norton. HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) is highly effective in young women -- and may even offer some protection to those who don't get it, a new study suggests.
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Do You Need a Hearing Test? Difficulty hearing can have profound effects. It has been associated with depression, concentration, and memory problems, may take a significant toll on relationships with friends, family, and co-workers, and is possibly even linked to dementia.
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Breastfeeding Before Bathing a Newborn Delaying a newborn's first bath may make it easier for a mom to breastfeed. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic studied nearly a 1,000 healthy moms and newborns.
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Delaying Your Baby's First Bath May Help With Breastfeeding, New Study Finds Breastfeeding can be a tough experience for parents, especially if their child has trouble with latching. But the good news is that there are a lot of useful tips out there to help, including this new study that recommends delaying your baby's first ...
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Study: Delaying newborn's first bath may be beneficial to baby CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study says a small change right after the birth of the baby might be important when it comes to breastfeeding.
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Children With a Previous Dengue Infection Could be Protected From Symptomatic Zika A prior dengue virus infection could protect children from symptomatic Zika virus infection, according to a study by an international group of researchers including those from the University of Michigan and the University of California, Berkeley.
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Mum, 19, dies months after losing newborn son she bravely delayed cancer treatment for A teenager who bravely delayed cancer treatment while pregnant only to lose her newborn son a week after birth has died. Brianna Rawlings made headlines after her selfless act to give son Kyden the best chances of survival while she battled leukaemia.
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Texas health officials unveil website aimed at curbing prescription opioid misuse State health officials on Tuesday unveiled a new website they hope will help educate people about prescription opioid misuse and encourage patients to safely dispose of their unused medications so they don't end up in the wrong hands, the latest in an ...
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How Big Pharma's Payments To Doctors Affected Overdose Deaths A new study examined the link between large payments and gifts to doctors from pharma companies and overdose deaths. Image: a big pharma sales rep talking to a doctor.
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Interest grows in mental health first aid Most would agree that a CPR certification is important. Knowing what to do if someone stops breathing until professional help is available can ultimately save their life.
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This New At-Home HPV Test Can Help You Learn More About Your Cervical Cancer Risk Photo: Nurx. Getting your eyes checked, changing your oil—there are a whole lot of things we're supposed to do as adults that get put on the back burner so we can do all the things we have to do.
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Dengue Immunity May Be Protective Against Symptomatic Zika, Study Finds Children with a history of prior dengue virus infection had a significantly lower risk of being symptomatic when infected by Zika virus, according to a study in Nicaragua of more than 3,000 children aged 2 to 14 years.
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TODAY: State health officials announce new initiative to crack down on opioid crisis State health officials will announce a new initiative on Tuesday afternoon to crack down on prescription opioid misuse amid a growing nationwide epidemic.
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No Health Benefit From 7 Day Break From The Pill There is no health benefit from having a 7 day break from combined hormonal contraception (CHC) according to a new, NICE-accredited, clinical guideline from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH).
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Congo struggles to contain Ebola outbreak Ebola infections have slowed inside the initial center of the Democratic Republic of Congo's outbreak, but the disease is marching south toward major cites, opening a critical new stage in the epidemic that's already the second worst on record ...
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Scientists reveal 'ideal diet' for planet's and people's health Scientists have unveiled what they say is an ideal diet for the health of the planet and its people - including a doubling of consumption of nuts, fruits, vegetables and legumes, and a halving of meat and sugar intake.
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How to lose weight: What is the Fat Flush Diet that promises 12 inches off in two weeks? How to Lose Weight Well on Channel 4 tonight is in its fourth series. The programme follows Britons as they try out a number of diets.
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