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Chickenpox is a lifelong herpes virus that comes with a serious side effect The Kentucky teenager who caught chickenpox after refusing to be vaccinated for religious reasons may not realize there can be lifelong consequences from being infected with a herpes virus. The attorney for the family of Jerome Kunkel, 18, told NBC News ...
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28 to remain on Scientology ship in Curacao in measles scare The Freewinds cruise ship is docked in the port of Willemstad, Curacao Saturday, May 4, 2019. Authorities in Curacao on Saturday boarded the ship that arrived in the Dutch Caribbean island under quarantine, to start vaccinating people to prevent a measles ...
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91% of people on Scientology cruise ship immune from measles and 'free to move' (CNN) Ninety-one percent of passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship belonging to the Church of Scientology that is quarantined off the coast of Curacao are now immune to measles and are free to leave the ship, local health officials say. Cruise ship ...
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Insomnia sufferers battle sleepless nights A third of the UK population struggles to get a good night's sleep. For some, insomnia can take over their life, leaving them increasingly desperate to drift off. Amid concerns over access to sleep disorder services in Wales, three people share their stories of ...
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Measles case aboard Church of Scientology-owned cruise ship quarantines 28 people A case of the measles was confirmed aboard a Church of Scientology-owned ship in Curacao, leaving 28 people quarantined. Health officials in Curacao, an island country in the Dutch Caribbean, announced Saturday that the group of 17 crew members and ...
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Roll up a sleeve, Minnesota — we know how to stop measles There have been zero cases of measles in Minnesota this year, no thanks to me. Measles is back in a big, dumb way. We've seen more than 760 cases across 23 states this year. It's in Iowa and it's on airplanes and it's on that cruise ship full of Scientologists ...
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'I felt like I was dying': The scare of panic attacks Heart palpitations. Dizziness. Nausea. Numbness. Trouble breathing. Chest pains. An all-encompassing feeling of dread. Heart attack? No, for many people these are the unpleasant symptoms of something much more mundane, a panic attack. They often ...
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Texas Counties Named in Most At Risk List for Measles Outbreaks Tarrant County is one of 25 counties across the country that have been identified to be most at risk for a measles outbreak. According to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and Johns Hopkins University, more than 700 confirmed measles cases in ...
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New FDA Guidelines on Sunscreen: How to Best Protect Your Skin This Summer People planning on spending a lot of time in the summer sun might want to pay attention to the new suggested regulations for sunscreens. Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposed rule that would update regulation ...
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Officials Probe Alarming HIV Outbreak in Southwest Pakistan Officials in Pakistan and the United Nations are investigating causes of a new outbreak of HIV infections in a southern district where 337 people have been diagnosed in less than two weeks. Officials confirmed Saturday that 270 children were among the ...
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Political polarization has fueled the measles outbreak "Seizing our newborn infants,. Blighting their lives with pain;. Filling their veins with poison,. Tainting each tender brain". So go the lyrics of the Anti-Compulsory Vaccination Hymn, circulated not by the modern-day anti-vaccine band the Refusers but by the ...
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28 to remain on Scientology ship in Curacao in measles scare WILLEMSTAD, Curacao — Authorities in Curacao announced Saturday that 17 crew members and 11 passengers must stay aboard a ship owned by the Church of Scientology that is under quarantine following a confirmed case of measles. Dr. Izzy ...
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Older fathers put health of partners, unborn children at risk, study finds Men who delay starting a family have a ticking "biological clock"—just like women—that may affect the health of their partners and children, according to Rutgers researchers. The study, which reviewed 40 years of research on the effect of parental age on ...
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Campaign to buy frame for boy, seven, to stand at home The family of a seven-year-old-boy with cerebral palsy are campaigning for a specialist frame to help him stand and to play while at home. Maks Butrym has a frame at school which allows him to stand, stretch and keep his hands free for activities. But it is not ...
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28 to remain on Scientology ship in Curacao in measles scare Authorities in Curacao announced Saturday that 17 crew members and 11 passengers must stay aboard a ship owned by the Church of Scientology that is under quarantine following a confirmed case of measles. Dr. Izzy Gerstenbluth said the group is ...
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'The very word HIV or AIDS terrifies people': Research owes debt to HIV-positive advisers, conference hears From new scientists starting their careers to researchers working towards a cure, more than 600 people are in Saskatoon for an AIDS and HIV research conference this weekend. But Knighton Hillstrom, one of the presenters, said all the science in the world ...
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Cardiac nurse starts program to donate used pacemakers to dogs in need More than 20 years ago, Terri Mattula's dog Gator passed out while her husband was walking him. They took Gator to the vet and learned he had a third-degree heart block and needed a pacemaker. However, they were both students at the time and couldn't ...
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California's tightened rules pay off against measles LOS ANGELES — Four years ago, a public health nightmare unfolded in California: A person with measles visited Disneyland during the holiday season, likely exposing thousands to the highly contagious disease. Over the next few weeks, more than 145 ...
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County Monitoring Return of Measles Cases in Missouri — No Cases Reported Here Franklin County Health Department Director Angie Hittson says news reports of a measles outbreak in Missouri aren't true and no enhanced response has been directed. In fact, since Jan. 1, only one measles case has been reported in Jefferson County, and ...
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UMass hosts public forum on ticks, tick-borne disease With tick season here, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is hosting a public forum on how to avoid Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday evening at UMass' Mount Ida campus in Newton. Featured speakers ...
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Study sheds new light on urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women DALLAS - May 10, 2019 - A UT Southwestern study suggests why urinary tract infections (UTIs) have such a high recurrence rate in postmenopausal women - several species of bacteria can invade the bladder walls. UTI treatment is the most common reason ...
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Vaccines protect you, your family and your community Pockets of our country are experiencing a significant uptick in the number of measles. Measles is not just a harmless childhood illness. It is actually a highly contagious, dangerous disease that can even be deadly. But measles is also easily preventable with a ...
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DPH Updates School Vaccination Rate Data; 109 Schools Below CDC Standard for Measles Vaccine HARTFORD, CT — As promised, the state Department of Public Health has revised the data it released for last year's school-based immunization rates. The revised data, based on feedback from school districts, shows that 109 schools had kindergartens or ...
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Letters: Herd Immunity proven to be effective With 11 confirmed cases of measles in Butte County, there has been discussion about vaccine safety and efficacy. The diseases vaccines prevent are dangerous. Measles can be a deadly disease. The State Schools for Deaf and Blind were much busier in the ...
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New Washington Law Limits Exemptions For Measles Vaccine Washington parents will no longer be able to claim a personal or philosophical exemption to avoid giving their children the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill to limit such exemptions Friday morning during a visit to ...
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Good sleep quality and good mood lead to good working memory with age RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A team of psychologists has found strong associations between working memory -- a fundamental building block of a functioning mind -- and three health-related factors: sleep, age, and depressed mood. The team also reports that each of ...
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Letters to the Editor for Sunday, May 12, 2019 Mental health resources for the community. To the editor: In America today, approximately 45-47 million, or 1 out of 5 Americans, is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately 1 in 25 adults is currently experiencing a serious mental illness that ...
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Juul's 'switch' campaign for smokers draws new scrutiny WASHINGTON—The young models and the candy-colored graphics that helped propel Juul to the top of the e-cigarette market are gone. In their place are people like Carolyn, a 54-year-old former smoker featured in new TV commercials touting Juul as an ...
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Health officials say test shows infant didn't have measles MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama health officials say subsequent testing shows an Alabama infant did not have measles. The Alabama Department of Public Health announced Friday that the final test results from the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Blood clots are one of the UK's biggest killers — one in every four affected die Study finds that every year blood clots cause heart attacks and strokes — and for one in every four people it is fatal. Share. Comments. By. Antonia Paget. 17:46, 11 MAY 2019. Lifestyle. Blood clots, which can be fatal, occur when the blood coagulates forming ...
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Measles vaccines still important 5 years after local Amish community outbreak MANSFIELD - It's been five years since a measles outbreak in the Amish community put North Central Ohio in the national spotlight, and healthcare professionals say the importance of receiving measles vaccines is as strong now as ever. It's a virus that once ...
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Today's sun protection is tomorrow's freedom from skin cancer One of the biggest reasons people choose to live in these parts is because of the magnificent glory of the sun. But as wonderful as Sol can be, it packs a powerful punch if we don't protect ourselves from its dangerous rays. (Photo by Vanessa Espinoza/Daily ...
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6 Things to Start Doing Today to Prevent a Stroke Stroke is one of the most debilitating conditions and can lead to speech loss, paralysis, memory loss and even death. Unfortunately, most people don't realize they can take steps to conquer this condition proactively. Research shows that making healthy ...
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Sunscreen Chemicals Enter Bloodstream After One Day Of Use, Study Says (CNN) — It took just one day of use for several common sunscreen ingredients to enter the bloodstream at levels high enough to trigger a government safety investigation, according to a pilot study conducted by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, ...
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Facebook bans breast cancer campaign of survivors showing scars 'as it's an ad' The Pink Bun campaign hoped to raise over £1million for breast cancer sufferers and those who have taken part are furious. Share. Comments. By. Matt Roper · Jane Lavender. 12:21, 11 MAY 2019; Updated 12:31, 11 MAY 2019. News. Breast Cancer ...
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Worldwide, obesity rising faster in rural areas Obesity worldwide is increasing quickly in rural areas than in cities, a study reported Wednesday, May 8 challenging a long-held assumption that the global epidemic of excess weight is mainly an urban problem. Data covering 200 countries and territories ...
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Ebola could spread if 'violent attacks' continue in Congo, WHO warns WATCH: Congo death toll from Ebola about 1,000 and it's expected to spread, World Health Organization says. X. - A A +. DAKAR, Senegal — The World Health Organization warned Friday that it may not be possible to contain Ebola to the two affected ...
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Norwegian woman dies of rabies after rescuing Filipino puppy A 24 year-old Norwegian woman died this week of rabies, after she was bitten by a puppy she rescued while on vacation in the Philippines, her family announced. In February, while on holiday with friends, Birgitte Kallestad found a "helpless" puppy on the ...
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Hundreds of Douglas County students would be affected by state vaccination bill A bill tightening school vaccination requirements is making progress in the state legislature. House Bill 3063 would remove parents' ability to use philosophical or religious exemptions to decline or slow the administration of required vaccinations for their ...
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More creative approach Maybe it's about time that our government accept the fact that Filipinos are not about to give up smoking and that the only way to help them is to support more practical approaches. A study by the World Health Organization (WHO) has shown that the ...
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Star-studded event held in San Francisco to raise awareness about Lyme disease SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- At the 7th Annual Bay Area Lyme Disease Foundation dinner, actor and musician Jeff Bridges -- along with scientists and Lyme disease patients -- joined forces to raise awareness about the disease. "A tough disease and it's often ...
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Mental health issues and disabilities behind youth detention crisis LAST week Police Minister Mark Ryan said that he does not have a crystal ball and cannot see a solution to the youth detention crisis (C-M May 9). Strangely, criminologists, forensic psychologists, and other people who study youth justice have been seeing ...
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Mosquito Awareness Week: Control Measures The average mosquito lives for only 21 days, but in that time, can lay between 560 to 700 eggs, at a rate of 80 to 100 every three days. Related articles. Mosquito Awareness Week · 27 samples sent to be tested for... Vacant lots 'not to blame'. Given the danger ...
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Broccoli sprout extracts may help manage schizophrenia A chemical derived from broccoli sprouts can be used to manage schizophrenia symptoms, scientists have found, paving the way for treatments that reduces unwanted side effects of traditional medicines. Scientists from Johns Hopkins University in the US ...
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This pill may help curb 2.7 lakh HIV cases in India The once-a-day pill, called pre-exposure prophylaxis, can reduce the risk of HIV acquisition by over 85 per cent when taken consistently. Share Via Email. Published: 11th May 2019 08:16 PM | Last Updated: 11th May 2019 08:40 PM | A+A A-. HIV AIDS.
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Machine learning could predict death or heart attack with over 90% accuracy: Study A study claimed that machine learning, modern bedrock of artificial intelligence, could predict death or heart attack with more than 90 per cent accuracy. The study was presented at The International Conference on Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT (ICNC) ...
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Six or more cups of coffee in a day could be dangerous: Study In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the researchers revealed that if you drink more than 6 cups of coffee in a day then you are 22 per cent more likely to develop cardiovascular problems. ANI | Published: May 12, 2019 5:31 pm.
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Adherence to DASH diet can lower heart failure risk in people under 75 A diet proven to have beneficial effects on high blood pressure also may reduce the risk of heart failure in people under age 75, according to a study led by researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine, part of Wake Forest Baptist Health. The observational ...
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High blood pressure: Six surprising foods that could help lower your reading High blood pressure can cause a person's arteries to thicken and harden, increasing the risk of serious health complications such as heart attack and stroke. The condition can be difficult to spot because symptoms are rarely noticeable. The best way to find ...
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2019 Boise Race for the Cure: Thousands gather to support breast cancer treatment, research BOISE, Idaho — Thousands gathered Saturday at the Albertsons headquarters for the Boise Race for the Cure. The 2019 race marked the 21st year for the event, which raises millions for breast cancer research and treatment programs. PHOTOS: 2019 Boise ...
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