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Smoking during pregnancy doubles risk of sudden death for baby, study says (CNN) - Smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your baby, according to a new study analyzing over 20 million births, including over 19,000 unexpected infant deaths.
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Family upset after 'robot' doctor informs patient he doesn't have long to live A California man's family is upset after his life-threatening diagnosis was delivered to him by a doctor, via a robot. On March 3, a nurse wheeled a robot into the ICU of 78-year-old Ernest Quintana at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center emergency ...
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Virginia woman wins the lottery 30 times in the same day Some people have all the luck, the saying goes. On Feb. 11, that person was Deborah Brown. The Richmond resident won the Virginia lottery 30 times that day after she bought 30 Pick 4 tickets with the exact same number combination of 1-0-3-1.
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Smoking during pregnancy doubles the risk of sudden unexpected infant death, study warns The first findings to result from a collaboration between Seattle Children's Research Institute and Microsoft data scientists provides expecting mothers new information about how smoking before and during pregnancy contributes to the risk of an infant ...
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It cost over $AU1 million to save boy's life after he contracted tetanus An unvaccinated six-year-old Oregon boy was hospitalised for two months for tetanus and almost died of the bacterial illness after getting a deep cut while playing on a farm, according to a case study published on Friday by the US Centres for Disease ...
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Facebook steps up fight against vaccine misinformation NEW YORK (AP) - In a story on March 7, about Facebook fighting vaccine information on its platform, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Facebook would remove groups and pages that spread misinformation about vaccinations.
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Israeli study: Home births 3x riskier than in hospital 'Childbirth is still traumatic for both the mother and child and it is critical to prepare for any scenario,' says Soroka physician.
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New flu strain revives warnings INDIANAPOLIS - By this time last year, flu was on a steady decline in Indiana, but while health officials say there's a strong chance this winter's flu season has peaked, a recent wave of illnesses from a nastier flu strain is keeping officials alert ...
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Cosmetic surgery is on the rise NBC - An increasing number of Americans are turning to plastic surgery to shape their bodies. A new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveals the number of cosmetic procedures has continued to rise reaching 17.7 million last year.
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Smoking during pregnancy doubles risk of sudden death for baby, study says (CNN) Smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your baby, according to a new study analyzing over 20 million births, including over 19,000 unexpected infant deaths.
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It's not just measles: Tetanus, Mumps and other vaccine-preventable diseases are still in the US She walked into the emergency room with an infant in her arms. "My baby, please help my baby," she said between sobs. I followed her into the room and asked what her baby's name was and whether I could hold her.
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Measles vaccination rates increase in Bay Area children Despite concern over recent measles cases, the deadly virus is confronting high vaccination rates in Bay Area children due to a 2016 law that ended most options for parents to avoid immunizing their kids.
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Broken bones from falls on the rise among older dog walkers Broken bones from falls while dog walking are on the rise among older U.S. adults and hip fractures are among the most common injuries.
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Study finds that parents often permit e-cigarette use in homes and cars with children A study led by MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) researchers is the first to examine parents' rules about prohibiting both electronic cigarette and regular cigarette use in homes and cars.
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Measles outbreak in New Zealand's Canterbury widens to 20 MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Thousands of vaccines are being delivered to health centers in New Zealand's Canterbury district as a measles outbreak has widened to 20 confirmed cases with health officials warning the number is expected to rise over the ...
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Warning over use of standard but 'ineffective' hydration tests Standard tests used to identify dehydration do not work for older people in care homes, according to a new study which says health professionals should stop relying on them.
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Kentucky vaccination rate for cancer-causing HPV on the rise, but still lags compared to rest of nation "Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the nation . . . but Kentucky children remain among the least vaccinated in the U.S.
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Expert calls measles vaccine 'very, very, very safe' Measles can pack a serious punch, landing as many as one in four infected people in the hospital and killing one in 1,000. The peak season in temperate climates starts about now, in late winter and early spring.
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"I'm a person living with HIV and Aids," Local Reverend Helps Others Infected with HIV/AIDS. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA) - Approximately 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and that number continues to grow.
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Research: Key gene behind breast cancer identified Sydney: Australian researchers have tracked an elusive cancer-promoting gene that appears to be behind aggressive breast cancers, paving the way for crucial therapeutic drug treatment for the deadly disease.
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Congo's Mai Mai militiamen attack Ebola treatment centre GOMA, Congo, March 9 (Reuters) - Mai Mai militiamen attacked an Ebola treatment centre at the heart of an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Saturday, killing a policeman and wounding health workers before being repelled by security forces.
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Life is getting better and better for people with HIV While the idea of a vaccine for HIV has been a decades-long goal for public health researchers, recent advances in HIV research mean that the future is brighter than ever for those who are HIV positive.
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Did you know? Migraine can lead to dry eye disease A new study has revealed that people with migraine can be at an increased risk of suffering from dry eyes. Particularly, women due to menopause or hormonal changes during pregnancy.
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Ebola treatment center in Congo is attacked again; 1 dead KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Heavily armed assailants again attacked an Ebola treatment center in the heart of eastern Congo's deadly outbreak on Saturday, with one police officer killed and health workers injured, authorities said, while frightened ...
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Doctor reminds: Have your breathing difficulty checked MANILA, Philippines - Before he succumbed to pulmonary edema and heart attack last Saturday, comedian Chokoleit was seen having difficulty in breathing during his last performance in Abra.
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UN health chief visits DRC Ebola treatment center after attacks UNITED NATIONS, March 10 (Xinhua) -- The UN health chief visited an Ebola treatment center in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after it had been attacked by militants, calling for protection of these centers amidst a deadly epidemic outbreak.
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Vegan festival VeggieWorld promotes plant-based lifestyle in meat-loving Hong Kong Despite Hongkongers having been outed as the world's most meat-hungry citizens by a University of Hong Kong study last year, there are encouraging signs that the city is starting to pay more attention to vegetables: a quarter of its inhabitants now ...
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5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Step up your colon cancer prevention game with these five strategies, proven to minimize your susceptibility to the disease from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
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Why the future of gene-edited foods is in the balance Gene editing is the biggest technical advance in bioscience since the discovery of "recombinant DNA" technology - artificially mixing genetic material - in 1973.
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A New Experimental Drug Shows Promise In Curing The Flu The drug targets shared parts of the virus, potentially making it effective against more strains of the flu. Image of a woman in a laboratory jarmoluk / Pixabay Health.
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Injections Better Than Pills At Treating HIV Two international research confirmed that getting monthly shots is as effective as taking two pills a day to control the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV.
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