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How Oakland Co.'s Orthodox Jewish enclave became the epicenter for Michigan measles outbreak It was a traveler from Israel, state health officials say, who unknowingly brought the measles to Oakland County in early March, and sparked what has become the largest measles outbreak in Michigan in 28 years. Before he came to visit an Orthodox Jewish ...
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Measles outbreak kills 1200 in Madagascar, where parents want to vaccinate but lack means AMBALAVAO, Madagascar — Babies wail as a nurse tries to reassure mothers who have come to vaccinate their children. They fear a measles epidemic that has killed more than 1,200 people in this island nation where many are desperately poor.
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What is kratom and what's it made from? Increasingly popular herbal drug tied to over 90 fatal overdoses The over-the-counter herbal drug kratom has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths, federal health officials said this week. Kratom was a cause of death in at least 91 fatal overdoses in the United States from July 2016 to December 2017, ...
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Brooklyn's measles epidemic driving bitter divide in Jewish Orthodox community The measles outbreak is tearing the Jewish Orthodox community — and families — apart. Some parents are secretly inoculating their children against the wishes of their spouses, kin are abandoning Passover celebrations this week to avoid unvaccinated ...
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European experts sound alarm as mosquito- and tick-borne diseases set to flourish in warmer climate New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April) shows that the geographical range of vector-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, ...
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Petting zoos could potentially transmit highly virulent drug-resistant bacteria to visitors New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April) shows that petting zoos can create a diverse reservoir of multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria, which ...
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Michigan: Measles case reported in Washtenaw County The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Washtenaw County Health Department have confirmed a case of measles related to international travel. The health departments are alerting the public to potential exposure to measles several ...
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Pollen is getting worse, but you can make things better with these tips from an allergist Blooming spring flowers signal the beginning of spring, but for millions of people, they also signal the onset of the misery: allergy and asthma season. Itchy, watery eyes; sneezing, runny nose; cough and wheezing are triggered by an overreaction of the body ...
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Climate Change Could Worsen Antimicrobial Resistance Threat, Scientists Predict Climate change could worsen the spread of microbes which are immune to drugs and substances we use to kill them, such as antibiotics, scientists have warned. Overusing antibiotics, in both humans and animals, is commonly blamed for the growing threat of ...
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Get Back to Nature to Put Stress at Bay By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). SATURDAY, April 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- A small daily dose of nature may be the perfect prescription for stress. An eight-week study found that people who spent at least 20 minutes a day in places ...
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Petting Zoos May Be Chock Full of Superbugs Those adorably tame goats and other animals you love to touch at your local petting zoo might not be so harmless after all, according to some early research out this weekend. It suggests that many petting zoo animals could harbor and potentially spread ...
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Public health experts urge people to seek prompt medical advice if they suspect rabies exposure There is only a short window of opportunity to seek medical help before rabies becomes almost invariably fatal, but people wait an average of 10 days before seeking medical advice following exposure to potentially rabid animals overseas, according to new ...
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Europe at risk from spread of tropical insect-borne diseases Insect-borne diseases such as dengue fever, leishmaniasis and encephalitis are on the rise and are now threatening to spread into many areas of Europe, scientists have warned. Outbreaks of these illnesses are increasing because of climate change and the ...
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Forcing a smile at work linked to heavy drinking: study Employees who work in the public eye who force themselves to smile for customers or hide feelings of annoyance may be susceptible to heavy drinking after hours, according to a new study. Researchers at Penn State and the University of Buffalo studied the ...
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Woman left with 'four eyebrows' after botched microblading procedure A single mom has revealed that she was dumped after a botched microblading treatment left her with four eyebrows. Jami Ledbetter was born without brows and was excited when her daughters bought her a Groupon voucher to get eyebrows ...
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Forcing smiles at work linked to more after-hours drinking, study finds We've all forced a smile or two in front of clients, customers or co-workers. But according to new research from Penn State and the University at Buffalo, people who regularly fake positive emotions or suppress negative emotions may be at risk for heavier ...
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These researchers found a way to make food salty with less salt, study says Want to maintain your health without compromising tasty foods? A few scientists may have found a solution. » RELATED: Those meatless burgers have more salt than real ones, UK report warns. Researchers from Washington State University recently ...
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Vaccine wars: Social media battle outbreak of bogus claims NEW YORK — Like health officials facing measles outbreaks, internet companies are trying to contain vaccine-related misinformation they have long helped spread. So far, their efforts at quarantine are falling short. The digital scrapbooking site Pinterest ...
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E. coli mystery solved: Ground beef is source of outbreak involving 109 cases in 6 states, CDC says Ground beef is the food responsible for a mystery E. coli outbreak involving 109 cases of illness in six states, according to preliminary evidence, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday . "Ill people in this outbreak report eating ground ...
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Muscle power might be key to long life If you want to celebrate many more birthdays, new research suggests you should speed up your weight-lifting routine. Boosting muscle power, which is different than muscle strength, translated into longer lives, the Brazilian scientists said. What exactly is the ...
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Heavy rains, end of drought could help keep West Nile virus subdued — for now The end of California's drought, announced last month amid one of the rainiest winters in memory, could offer a surprising benefit: reduced transmission of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus. Longer term, however, more severe droughts associated with ...
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'Superbugs' found on many hospital patients' hands and what they touch most often For decades, hospitals have worked to get doctors, nurses and others to wash their hands and prevent the spread of germs. But a new study suggests they may want to expand those efforts to their patients, too. Fourteen percent of 399 hospital patients tested ...
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4 New Flu Deaths in San Diego, But Cases Are Down Four new influenza-related deaths were reported in San Diego County last week, although health officials say, simultaneously, the number of flu cases went down significantly. The County Health and Human Services Agency said earlier this week these ...
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Ground beef responsible for E. coli outbreak in six states, 109 people sick: CDC An E. coli outbreak affecting 109 people in six states has been traced back to ground beef as the likely source, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. "A total of 109 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O103 have been ...
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State Official: Lower Immunization Rates Put Arizona at Risk PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's top health official says increased use of immunization exemptions are putting the state at risk of an outbreak of diseases prevented by vaccines. Health Services Director Cara Christ (krihst) said in a blog post Friday that nonmedical ...
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Milla Jovovich Says the Keto Diet 'Can Be Hard to Sustain,' So She Does This Instead Joining celebrities like Jillian Michaels and Kelly Ripa, Milla Jovovich has taken a stand against the keto diet. The actress told People in a recent interview that the high-fat, low-carb diet "can be hard to sustain." Advertisement - Continue Reading Below.
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UAB patient first in Alabama to get special treatment for epilepsy A Madison man is the first patient in Alabama to receive deep brain stimulation for epilepsy. According to a news release, Xavier Horton is getting treatment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Advertisement. Horton had a small electrical stimulator ...
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Women outliving men around the world because they're more likely to seek health care: WHO iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Women, particularly those living in wealthy countries like the United States, are outliving men around the world according to that latest statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO released its "World Health ...
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Allergy sufferers not likely to get relief anytime soon Metro Atlanta's pollen count hit its highest level in six years on April 5, and experts say allergy sufferers likely won't get relief anytime soon. That news comes as no surprise to the many Cowetans who sniffle, sneeze and cough their way through springtime ...
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People urged to get blood tested even if they have had measles vaccination You may be in the crosshairs of the measles crisis and not even know it. Public officials are urging people to double check their immunization records, even if they believe they've been vaccinated for the measles, usatoday.com reports. Those who have ...
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Ecological study identifies potential association between antimicrobial resistance and climate change New research presented at this week's 29th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13—16 April 2019), identifies a novel association between antibiotic resistance and climate change.
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'If I had known cancer was linked to implants, I would never have gotten them' In 2016, Jennifer Cook, a California schoolteacher who had breast implants in 2010, noticed a change in one of her breasts. So when a school play she attended with her class had a line in it about breast cancer and implants, she got nervous. After a quick ...
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Fentanyl-Laced Marijuana Warning Issued In Upstate New York The Oneida County's Sheriff's Office took to Facebook on Friday to confirm an individual in possession of marijuana laced with fentanyl has been arrested. Sheriff Robert Maciol issued a word of caution to anyone who uses marijuana in Oneida County as it ...
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Heroin use in New York tops national average STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New Yorkers tested positive for deadly opiate use more than the rest of the country in 2018, according to lab results from Quest Diagnostics. The study states that heroin was present in .026 percent of New Yorkers' tests, higher than ...
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Oneida County deputies say fentanyl-laced marijuana found in Sullivan County Fentanyl-laced marijuana has been found in New York State, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. The opioid-laced marijuana was said to have been confiscated in Sullivan County, between Poughkeepsie and the Pennsylvania border, deputies ...
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Keto Diet Menu for Beginners The keto, or ketogenic diet refers to an extremely minimal carb diet being studied by researchers due to its range of health advantages. These include weight loss, life longevity, disease prevention, and energy boosting benefits. It has been suggested by early ...
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Maplewood Organizations Raise Colorectal Cancer Awareness and the Importance of Screening From the Maplewood Department of Community Services, Public Health Division & SOMA Two Towns for All Ages: Photo credits to Joy Yagid Photography. On Wednesday, March 27th, The Maplewood Department of Community Services, Public Health ...
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Arizona Department of Health: Lower immunization rates put state at risk PHOENIX — Arizona's top health official says increased use of immunization exemptions are putting the state at risk of an outbreak of diseases. Health Services Director Cara Christ said in a blog post Friday that nonmedical exemption rates of students have ...
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Connecticut scientists launching new tick monitoring effort NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut scientists are launching a new effort to track and monitor ticks. The Hartford Courant reports the effort by the state Agricultural Experiment Station involves trapping ticks for testing at 40 locations in all 8 counties.
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Ground beef responsible for E. coli outbreak in six states, 109 people sick: CDC ABC News(ATLANTA) — An E. coli outbreak affecting 109 people in six states has been traced back to ground beef as the likely source, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. "A total of 109 people infected with the outbreak strain of E.
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What the Tech? Allergy and pollen apps That tickle in your throat? If you have allergies you know what to expect next. Pollen is in the air and the wind is blowing it around. I haven't been able to find an app to help you feel better, but I've rounded up a few that may help you keep from getting sick.
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Health Advice: Go to the Doctor Before Running a Marathon No media source currently available. 0:00 0:03:46 0:00. Direct link. 128 kbps | MP3 · 64 kbps | MP3. Pop-out player. In July 1984, the famous author and runner Jim Fixx died of a heart attack while running. One lesson from his death: just because you run does ...
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Malaria and other tropical diseases could hit UK because of climate change Malaria, Zika and other potentially fatal tropical diseases could soon be coming to the UK due to climate change, new research has warned. The deadly illnesses are currently found in warmer countries as the mosquitoes that carry them can't survive in cooler ...
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Drug-resistant fungus is sprouting worldwide, and it has health researchers worried Candida auris is a fungus that, when it gets into the bloodstream, can cause dangerous infections that can be life-threatening. X. - A A +. Listen. In April 2015, a hospital patient in London, U.K., tested positive for a potentially deadly fungus — Candida auris.
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Saturday's pollen count is the highest in the last five years Allergy sufferers may have felt a little more run-down than usual on Saturday, thanks to the record high pollen count. Atlanta Allergy and Asthma, the area's largest group of allergists, recorded Saturday's numbers at 6,575 pollen grains per cubic meter of air, ...
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Partnering up key to quit smoking: Study Is addiction not letting you quit smoking? Relax. A new study suggests that kicking the habit works best in pairs. The study, presented at EuroPrevent 2019, showed that couples who attempted to stop smoking together had a six-fold chance of success ...
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Dietary supplements do nothing for you If you're popping dietary supplements in the hope of living longer, a large new study suggests you'd be better off investing that money in nutritious foods. The research found that vitamins A and K, magnesium, zinc and copper were linked to a lower risk of ...
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Ground beef responsible for E. coli outbreak in six states, 109 people sick: CDC Ground beef responsible for E. coli outbreak in six states, 109 people sick: CDC originally appeared on abcnews.go.com. An E. coli outbreak affecting 109 people in six states has been traced back to ground beef as the likely source, the Centers for Disease ...
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Toddler gets tongue reduction to help him talk and breathe A toddler born with a tongue doubled in size has had surgery to help him eat, talk and breathe. Baker Roth, one, has a rare overgrowth disorder that made his tongue so large it could be spotted on pregnancy scans at 27 weeks. His mum Farrah Roth initially ...
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Zamboanga reports doubling of dengue this year Health officials on the Zamboanga peninsula are reporting a doubling of dengue fever cases during the first few months of 2019. Zamboanga map/Howard the Duck. The Department of Health-Region 9 (DOH-9) has recorded 2,577 cases of dengue since ...
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