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Papayas: Here Is The Latest Food With A Salmonella Outbreak If you like papayas, this news may make you go papay-no. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have just announced a Salmonella Uganda outbreak linked to papayas. But it's not papayas from Uganda that should make you worry.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh papayas sickens at least 62 people in 8 states, CDC says Dozens of people in eight U.S. states have been infected with a strain of salmonella after eating fresh papayas imported from Mexico, according to federal health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that 62 people have so far ...
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Pink Noise Can Boost Deep Sleep, Memory in Mild Cognitive Impairment Patients New research has found that gentle sound stimulation — known as pink noise — played during specific times during deep sleep enhances deep or slow-wave sleep for people with mild cognitive impairment, who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
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Lone Star tick, known to cause red meat allergy, found in northern Wisconsin: report The Lone Star tick, a type of tick that's known to cause some people it bites to develop an allergy to red meat, has reportedly been found in northern Wisconsin — a rare occurrence as these small arachnids aren't typically found in the state. The tick was ...
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Salmonella outbreak linked to papayas imported from Mexico: CDC Salmonella linked to papayas imported from Mexico have infected dozens of people in at least eight states in the last six months, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The 62 cases stem from a strain called Salmonella Uganda, which were reported ...
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Florida woman dies from flesh-eating bacteria A Florida woman died on Thursday after contracting flesh-eating bacteria at a beach two weeks ago. Lynn Fleming of Ellington, Fla., was walking along Coquina Beach with her son, Wade, and his wife, Traci, when she cut her leg. Advertisement. "There was a ...
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Teens who can describe negative emotions are better protected against depression, study suggests According to new research from scientists with Emory University and the University of Rochester, teens who can describe negative emotions "in precise and nuanced ways" are more likely to stave off increased depressive symptoms after stressful life events ...
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Woman dies from flesh-eating infection she got at the beach A Florida woman died after getting a flesh-eating bacteria from an innocent-seeming cut on her leg at the beach, according to her family. Lynn Fleming was not initially concerned about the wound she got two weeks ago after falling into a small dip in the water ...
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Woman, doctor warn about meat allergy from tick bite SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Tick bites are more common in the summer months, but a particular bite could cause a severe allergy to mammal meat, like beef, pork and venison. Female lone star tick (Source: CDC). Four years ago, Kristie Downen was dealing ...
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Skin safety: this summer and year-round You might not think about protecting your skin when you head out the door for work each day, but you should. With a few changes to your routine, you can easily make sun safety part of your healthy lifestyle every day. While attention is given to skin cancer ...
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West Nile Present in State but No Infections Reported Yet No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in 2019, and the California Department of Public Health hopes to keep it that way as warmer weather arrives amid the spring drizzle. "West Nile virus activity in the state is increasing," said State Public ...
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10th confirmed measles case in Puget Sound outbreak, exposure at Seattle Children's King County public health officials announced another confirmed case of measles on Friday and warned that anyone who visited Seattle Children's emergency room or a Fred Meyer in Kent, Wash., on certain days may have been exposed. The child who was ...
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Two federal grants will go toward reversing San Antonio's high HIV rate San Antonio is among 10 metropolitan areas nationwide that will receive federal money over the next two years to combat the spread of HIV. Two $100,000 grants will support a new outreach campaign to connect people who have HIV or AIDS with health ...
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Flesh-eating bacteria kills woman. She was infected on Anna Maria Island, family says Cases of flesh-eating bacteria — or necrotizing fasciitis — are considered rare, but cases are on the rise and the latest victim is Ellenton resident Lynn Fleming. Fleming's son, Wade Fleming, told the Bradenton Herald Saturday, that he, his wife, and mother ...
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Breast milk is teeming with bacteria — that's good for the baby NEW YORK — In the earliest days after birth, millions of bacteria make their home in a baby's body — in the skin, mouth and especially the gut. These immigrants come from the birth canal and the mother's faeces (during a vaginal birth), the mother's skin and ...
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For vitiligo patients, new treatments offer hope NEW YORK — Ms Stella Pavlides has vitiligo. It's an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks the cells, called melanocytes that give skin its color. She was 22 years old and studying to be a court reporter when she first developed unsightly white ...
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Mad cow disease timebomb as doctors fear second wave of deaths Doctors fear there could be people in the UK who are 'silently infected' with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Share. Comments. By. Nicola Small. Martyn Halle. 07:29, 30 JUN 2019. News. (Image: Daily Record). Get the biggest daily news stories by ...
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Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity? SCIENTISTS from the University of Nottingham have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate 'brown fat', the body's own fat-fighting defences which could be the key to tackling obesity and diabetes. The pioneering study, published last week in ...
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Medically unnecessary ambulance rides soar after ACA expansion Date: June 28, 2019; Source: University of Colorado Denver; Summary: A researcher discovered that medically unnecessary ambulance rides have drastically increased due to the expansion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Dispatches for minor injuries like ...
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Beauty problem solver: how can I use sunscreen without clogging pores and causing spots? Suncream season is upon us, and whether you are a sun shirker or worshipper, skipping SPF is a mistake. Given that we all need to use sunscreen, it is unfortunate that it can be challenging to navigate — breakouts, congestion and that dreaded white greasy ...
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Experts weigh in on sunscreen amid new warnings Now that summer has arrived, outdoor activities have officially been kicked into high gear for millions of people across the country, which means lathering up with sunscreen. However, according to data provided earlier this year by the U.S. Food and Drug ...
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Third-hand smoke can damage one's respiratory system: study A worker uses a blow torch to light a cigarette at Cilincing district, along the Jakarta coastline, Indonesia, April 5, 2019. (REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan). WASHINGTON, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The hazards of second-hand smoke are well-known. Now, scientists ...
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Do you know how does our brain process colour and shape? We are surrounded by so many colours and shapes that we can distinguish visually but have you ever wondered how our brain interprets them? A recent study has shown that there are neurons that respond selectively to particular combinations of colour and ...
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Nevada ranked among states with lowest rate of skin cancer LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A recent report from QuoteWizard Insurance looked at each state's rate of skin cancer among its population. Contrary to what one might expect, the report found that many of the hottest, sunniest states in the country had some of the ...
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| Opioids study shows high-risk counties across US CHICAGO, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of counties in the Midwest and South are at the highest risk for opioid deaths in the United States, according to a study of the University of Michigan (UM). UM researchers looked at opioid overdose mortality rates in ...
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Third-hand smoke can damage one's respiratory system: study WASHINGTON, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The hazards of second-hand smoke are well-known. Now, scientists found even third-hand smoke could do harm to one's respiratory health by changing gene expressions. The study published in the latest edition of JAMA ...
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Moments of clarity in dementia patients not always a good sign According to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's & Dementia, dementia patients can suddenly wake up and exhibit unexpectedly normal behaviour, only to pass away shortly thereafter. ANI | Published: June 30, 2019 2:58 pm. Facebook share ...
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Philippines rabies: Western Visayas human deaths, Legazpi City 'state of calamity' By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Western Visayas. The Philippines Department of Health in the Western Visayas reported 17 human rabies deaths during the first five months of the year, the second most of any province in the country behind only ...
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Launch of new HIV drug milestone HIV/AIDS has been ravaging our nation for some time now. It is not an exaggeration that every Zambian has lost at least a relative due to HIV infection. Although there have been a number of interventions to prevent the spread of the virus, there are still 1.3 ...
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American Diabetes Association Honors Qatar Diabetes Association Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), a member of Qatar Foundation, has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association through a six-minute film broadcast at the 79th annual American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.
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High uptake of HPV vaccine can lead to elimination of cervical cancer: Study A study has found that the uptake of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among schoolgirls in Britain has led to plummeting cervical cancer risk. All schoolgirls in Britain have been offered the HPV vaccine at the age of 12 or 13 since 2008 and later this ...
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Thirdhand smoke affects cells in humans Thirdhand smoke results when exhaled smoke and smoke emanating from the tip of burning cigarettes settles on surfaces such as clothing, hair, furniture, and cars. ANI. Leave a comment. June 30, 2019 14:59 IST. The inhalation altered pathways associated ...
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Mosquito pool near Polo tests positive for West Nile virus OREGON — The Ogle County Health Department has confirmed the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus reported in Ogle County for 2019. A pool of mosquitoes found near Polo tested positive for West Nile Virus. With this being the first positive ...
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Third-hand smoke affects cells in humans: Study According to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, cells in humans are affected by third hand smoke. ANI | Published: June 30, 2019 10:30 am. Facebook share · Twitter share · Share on Whatsapp. Tags: Smoking Thirdhand smoke.
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'Viagra for Women': FDA Approves Controversial New Drug to Boost Sex Drive For the second time in five years, another female version of Viagra is on its way. Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a second drug option designed to boost low sex-drive. The new drug, Vyleesi, comes in the form an injection, ...
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Moments of clarity in dementia patients not always a good sign Washington D.C. [USA], June 30 (ANI): People who lose their memory to the ravages of dementia can one day suddenly wake up exhibiting surprisingly normal behaviour, but according to recent findings, this is not necessarily a positive sign. Dementia ...
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I cannot get it up! Q Dear Doc, I am a middle-aged man and I am diabetic and I have been on insulin for 10 years. I must admit, I have not had the best sugar control over the years; however, I have a bigger problem now. I cannot get it up! I recently met someone, and I am very ...
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Thirdhand smoke affects cells in humans: Study Washington D.C. [USA], June 29 (ANI): People often think that thirdhand smoke is not harmful, however, it does affect us negatively. Thirdhand smoke can damage epithelial cells in the respiratory system by stressing cells and causing them to fight for survival, ...
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Brain health supplements 'a waste of money', say global experts Dietary supplements which claim to boost brain health are a "waste of money" and a good diet is the best way to keep the mind sharp, a team of international experts has said. Tablets, capsules and powders marketed to improve brain health, memory and ...
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Freezing Embryos Doesn't Actually Increase IVF Success Rates, Experts Say It has been thought previously that freezing embryos and then using them a few weeks later will be more successful in IVF treatment. The "freeze-all" process is growing in popularity and about a quarter of all IVF treatments use the frozen embryos. During an ...
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New Research Suggests IVF May Increase The Risk Of Breast Cancer Many women try to get pregnant and then are unable to get pregnant naturally. Some women turn to adoption, surrogacy, and IVF treatments in order to help them become mothers. IVF is a treatment that includes medicine and surgical procedures to help ...
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Global research findings trigger new approach to oral health care Accra, June 29, GNA - Dentists in Ghana are adopting new approaches to handling oral health after a global research engineered by Pepsodent showed that children with poor oral health are less likely to perform and participate in class. The research ...
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Alison Rowat: Why we love our dogs – even if we don't always deserve them THREE women in a veterinary surgery are crouched over a dog, tickling her belly as she squirms on the floor with delight. Their yelps of joy ("Look at her gorgeous eyes, it's like she's wearing eyeliner for a night out!") are pitched high enough to divert a pod of ...
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