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A Mysterious Infection, Spanning the Globe in a Climate of Secrecy Last May, an elderly man was admitted to the Brooklyn branch of Mount Sinai Hospital for abdominal surgery. A blood test revealed that he was infected with a newly discovered germ as deadly as it was mysterious. Doctors swiftly isolated him in the intensive ...
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Belfast doctor tells of fighting Ebola in African war zone Imagine being a doctor fighting to contain an outbreak of one of the world's deadliest diseases. Then imagine doing so in a war zone where more than 100 armed groups are operating. Belfast-born doctor Stacey Mearns has just returned from North Kivu in the ...
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1st Living HIV-Positive Organ Donor Wants To Lift 'The Shroud Of HIV Related Stigma' Nina Martinez just became the world's first living HIV-positive organ donor. In a medical breakthrough, surgeons at Johns Hopkins Hospital late last month successfully transplanted one of her kidneys to a recipient who is also HIV positive. "I feel wonderful," ...
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Pancreatic cancer is often deadly, but a new approach is raising hope Bill Bastian was caught completely off-guard when a doctor told him that he had pancreatic cancer and would only have 15 months to live. It was August 2015 and Bastian had thought the pain in his belly was due to something he ate. "One of the things I ...
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Why Do Older Heart Attack Patients Get Worse Care? By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). SATURDAY, April 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- If you're over 65 and have a heart attack, your care may be compromised, a new study finds. In fact, you're less apt than younger patients to receive a timely ...
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NY county measles outbreak spotlights vaccine religious exemptions Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, the health commissioner of an outlying New York suburban county, is feeling "overwhelmed." Since October she has been waging an uphill fight to quell one of the worst US measles outbreaks in 20 years. Among her daily battles: ...
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Patients resistant to breast cancer therapy show epigenetic differences According to a new study, breast cancer patients who don't respond to targeted therapy have different patterns of epigenetic modifications than patients who do respond. Epigenetic modifications change gene expression without altering the DNA's genetic ...
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'A creature from the black lagoon:' Experts seek solutions for lethal fungus NEW YORK — In May, an elderly man was admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital for abdominal surgery. A blood test revealed that he was infected with a newly discovered germ as deadly as it was mysterious. Doctors swiftly isolated him in the intensive care unit.
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Iowa man awarded $12 million after clinic misdiagnoses cancer, removes prostate An Iowa man has been awarded more than $12 million after a jury found that he wrongfully underwent surgery when a medical center gave him an erroneous cancer diagnosis. The Iowa Clinic was ordered by a Polk County jury on Friday to pay 65-year-old ...
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Just 1 drink a day might increase risk of stroke: Study While it's well known that drinking too much alcohol can cause both physical and psychological damage, the pros and cons of moderate alcohol use are still heavily debated, with the latest study on the subject finding that moderate drinking can increase a ...
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Being in Nature for 20 Minutes Can Reduce Stress Hormones Allowing yourself a 20-minute nature experience can significantly lower your stress hormone levels, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology. "We know that spending time in nature reduces stress, but until now it was unclear ...
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Dozens have fallen ill during a five-state E. Coli outbreak, and nobody knows where it's coming from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday it has yet to determine the source of an E. coli outbreak that has infected 72 people in five states — an admission one expert in foodborne illness called "perplexing," considering how many have ...
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Capsaicin, the Chemical That Makes Chili Hot, Could One Day Be Used to Treat Lung Cancer Scientists believe the chemical which gives chili its spicy kick could one day be developed into a drug to treat lung cancer. The study focused on the effects of the compound capsaicin on the lung disease adenocarcinoma, which accounts for around 40 ...
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Fresh guidance to fill 'information vacuum' on new cannabis products for medicinal use A clinical review, published today (Saturday 6 April 2019) for the BMJ, provides new interim advice for doctors and clinicians in prescribing cannabis-based products and cannabinoids to treat certain conditions. Since a policy change in November 2018, ...
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New insights into how fatty liver disease progresses to cancer The buildup of fat in the liver known as fatty liver disease sometimes leads to hard-to-treat liver cancer. Scientists don't understand why the cancer risk is higher for fatty liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption than for non-alcoholic fatty liver ...
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Ebola toll tops 700 in DR Congo Some 100 people have died in the Ebola epidemic in DR Congo over the past three weeks, taking the overall death toll in the latest outbreak past 700, according to health ministry data. Local people are now at least receiving vaccines on a large scale for the ...
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Scientists find new therapy target for drug-induced liver failure Acetaminophen—a commonly used pain reliever and fever reducer—is the leading cause of quickly developing, or acute, liver failure in the U.S. Findings from a new mouse study suggest that treatments that increase levels of the protein thrombospondin-1 ...
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Spicy compound from chili peppers slows lung cancer progression Findings from a new study show that the compound responsible for chili peppers' heat could help slow the spread of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Most cancer-related deaths occur when cancer spreads to distant ...
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Year's 1st measles outbreak in state sounds alert: Get vaccinated WORCESTER - The virus could lurk at a Starbucks in Waltham, the Framingham service plaza on the Massachusetts Turnpike, a Dunkin's in Waltham or even the salubrious Whole Foods in Hyannis. Places traveled by the public every day. The Massachusetts ...
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Moderate Drinking May Not Be Healthy At All, New Study Suggests The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text. Color. White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan.
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Study Finds Peppers Might Slow Down Spread of Cancer Cells (CN) – Spicy chiles can make the difference between a good curry and a terrific one and now researchers say the active ingredient found in salsa and other spicy foods may also slow down tumor growth. While some chile lovers may crave the burning ...
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Fungus immune to drugs secretly sweeps the globe In May, an elderly man was admitted to the Brooklyn branch of Mount Sinai Hospital for abdominal surgery. A blood test revealed that he was infected with a newly discovered germ as deadly as it was mysterious. Doctors swiftly isolated him in the intensive ...
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Real cost of heart attacks and strokes: Double the direct medical expense The full financial cost of a heart attack or stroke is twice as much as the medical costs when lost work time for patients and caregivers is included. That's the finding of research published today, World Health Day, in the European Journal of Preventive ...
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Flu fighters' work is never done Public health officials warn that spring weather's arrival doesn't mean infamous illness is gone for the year. By JOEL MILLS Of the Tribune; 7 min ago. Facebook · Twitter · SMS · Email. Flu fighters. Flu season is never fun and it can be deadly. Experts caution ...
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CDC seeks source of 72 E. coli cases The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that it has yet to determine the source of an E. coli outbreak that has infected 72 people in five states -- an admission one expert in foodborne illness called "perplexing," considering how many have ...
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Before you take melatonin, know these risks, Consumer Reports says TUCSON, Ariz. — A Consumer Reports survey finds 80 percent of adults in the U.S. struggle with sleep at least once a week. And everyone has their own way of dealing with it. Melatonin is a sleep hormone that is naturally produced by the body and it's also ...
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E. coli outbreak spreads. Other states have cases after illnesses reported in Kentucky The federal government is investigating an E. coli outbreak affecting more than 70 people in Kentucky and four other states. The outbreak was first reported in late March in Kentucky where Fayette County was among the hardest hit counties. Six people had ...
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DR ELLIE CANNON: Is my sore back a result of IBS? I've suffered with IBS for many years, causing constipation, bloating and cramps. I also have back pain which is worse when my IBS is bad. Are they connected? Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, is very common. As many as one in five people ...
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Preeclampsia treatment for mothers also benefits offspring An estimated six to 15 million people in the U.S. are children born of a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia. New research performed in rats reveals that treating preeclampsia with sildenafil citrate (Viagra) may help protect the cardiovascular health of the ...
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Study Shows Taking a 20-minute Walk in Nature Is All You Need to Cut Stress One helpful trick to keep yourself from getting burned out may actually be as simple as taking a short walk in nature, according to a study by the University of Michiganthis link opens in a new tab. The study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, suggests that ...
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Why Good health is a Key Factor for Meaningful Life? Good health is a key factor in leading a meaningful life. Today on World Health Day, experts say that non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as obesity, are still the leading cause of ill health. The World Health Organisation (WHO) - in its World Health ...
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Gujarati celebs share their fitness mantras For a healthy lifestyle, it's crucial to stay healthy both physically and mentally. At a time when stress and anxiety are an integral part of our daily routine, things like healthy meals, regular gym sessions and other regular physical activities can do wonders to our ...
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April is Autism Awareness Month By Sheri Willrodt. Director of Special Services. The 12th annual World Autism Awareness Day was April 2, and hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world will sport light blue in recognition of people living with ...
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CDC sounds alarm on resistant superbug fungus after NYC outbreak A resistant superbug fungus that can kill people within 90 days is creeping into countries across the globe, with more than 587 cases confirmed in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC recently added the Candida Auris fungus to a list ...
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Express Medical Supply's Guide to Living with a Urinary Tract… UTIs are extremely common, but if not treated promptly, they can spread and cause a serious kidney infection. If you have – or suspect that you have – a urinary tract infection, schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional as soon as possible. ST.
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Health Department Warns of Hepatitis A at South Philadelphia Acme Market Health officials are asking people to get vaccinated after a worker at a South Philadelphia grocery store was found to have "acute" Hepatitis A. The employee, who is not being identified, works at the Acme market at 1400 E. Passyunk Ave., the Philadelphia ...
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Ebola toll tops 700 in DR Congo Butembo (DR Congo) (AFP). Some 100 people have died in the Ebola epidemic in DR Congo over the past three weeks, taking the overall death toll in the latest outbreak past 700, according to health ministry data. Local people are now at least receiving ...
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Stomach bloating: Three signs your bloated stomach pain is a symptom of cancer Most people experience a bloated stomach from time-to-time. It usually happens after eating a big meal or foods which are hard to digest. Stomach bloating is also a common symptom of food intolerances or bowel conditions like IBS. Even more seriously ...
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What you need to know about flu WITH the island being on an Influenza Alert status as well as recent public concerns about influenza A, caused by the H1N1 virus, check out these frequently asked questions about flu which were taken from the Ministry of Health's website. Influenza A H1N1 is ...
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Autistic people see, hear and feel words differently Living a life diagnosed with Autism involves challenges in every step. The most valuable aspect that needs to be accepted is that they possess a unique set of skills and perspectives; hence they are just differently abled. Who they are as a person is not ...
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Conversations with my bipolar best friend I've known Violet* since we were 12. I have always considered her a non-negotiable in my life. When we were going through the angsty teenager phase, and whenever we're feeling "emo"—yes, even past that phase—we turn to each other, and there was ...
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5K kicks off Autism Awareness Month SEELEY — Groups of friends and family members from throughout the Valley gathered at Sunbeam Lake Park to celebrate World Autism Awareness Month during the Fourth Annual 5K Fun Run or Walk event Saturday morning. "One in 58 kids in the Imperial ...
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Study Finds Screen Time — Even Before Bed — Has Little Impact on Teen Well-Being Research by Oxford University academics has found little evidence of a relationship between screen time and well-being in adolescents. Based on data from more than 17,000 teenagers, the study casts doubt on the widely accepted notion that spending time ...
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Express Medical Supply's Guide to Living with a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) ST. LOUIS, April 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common condition that affects the urinary tract. The urinary system is made up of the urethra, ureters, bladders, and kidneys. Urinary tract infections most commonly occur ...
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Experts: Venezuela Sees Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. scientists warn that a growing number of patients in Venezuela are getting vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, diphtheria and polio. One of the main hospitals at the Colombia-Venezuelan ...
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Preeclampsia treatment for mothers also benefits offspring Date: April 6, 2019; Source: Experimental Biology; Summary: An estimated six to 15 million people in the US are children born of a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia. New research performed in rats reveals that treating preeclampsia with sildenafil ...
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World Health Day 2019: Keep harmful air pollutants at bay with these anti-pollution masks Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution can lead to chronic respiratory disease as well as acute respiratory infection in case of children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 29% of all deaths worldwide are linked to air pollution. So, why not ...
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Breast cancer patients unresponsive to therapy show epigenetic differences: Study Breast cancer patients who do not respond to targeted therapy show epigenetic differences, a new study has revealed. According to the study, presented at the Experimental Biology 2019, breast cancer patients who don't respond to targeted therapy have ...
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Study finds an innovative and non-invasive way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE has revealed that Alzheimer disease can now be diagnosed in a new and non-invasive way. Reduced blood capillaries in the back of the eye may be a new and non-invasive way to diagnose early cognitive ...
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April is Autism Awareness Month You have read 1 of 10 articles. Log In or Subscribe. By Sheri Willrodt. Director of Special Services. The 12th annual World Autism Awareness Day was April 2, and hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world will ...
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