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WHO says no new Ebola cases in Goma, vaccinates over 1300 GOMA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said it has vaccinated over 1,300 people who potentially came into contact with the Ebola virus in the Congolese city of Goma, helping contain what many feared would be a rapid spread in an urban center.
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HRT: UK faces shortage for menopausal women Women going through the menopause are facing a national shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Many of the most commonly prescribed forms of HRT, which helps deal with the symptoms of the menopause, are out of stock in some pharmacies.
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West Nile Virus Confirmed In Adams County ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The first mosquito confirmed to have West Nile virus was reported in Adams County. No human cases have been reported. Health officials tested Thornton, but did not specify where the sample came from in the city.
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Vaginal Steaming Could Burn You, What Happened To This Woman Your vagina is not a tea pot. It is not designed to handle hot steam. If you expose your vagina to hot steam, you could get burned, literally. That's what happened to a woman in a case report published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada.
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| Hepatitis B Virus: Who Is at Risk, and What Can We Do? The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is spread through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids. The virus usually passes into a host via damaged skin (eg, lesions, needlesticks) or mucous membranes, such as the eyes or genitalia. HBV is viable for at least 7 days ...
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Tick encounters on the rise, could worsen with climate change Deer ticks shown at the Erie County Department of Health office in Buffalo in 2017. (Mark Mulville/News file photo). By T.J. Pignataro Published 2:30 a.m. August 11, 2019. They're coming in greater numbers seeking to suck your blood. Tick populations are on ...
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Two experts on why new Alzheimer's studies are encouraging Many people who have problems with their memory, especially if they are elderly, worry that they have Alzheimer's disease, which afflicts at least 5.5 million people in the U.S. and brings tremendous burdens to families as well. This concern is paramount ...
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Psychology can help prevent deadly childhood accidents Injuries have overtaken infectious disease as the leading cause of death for children worldwide, and psychologists have the research needed to help predict and prevent deadly childhood mishaps, according to a presentation at the annual convention of the ...
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Massachusetts: 1st human case reported since 2013 By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. For the first time in six years, Massachusetts state health officials report a confirmed Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus infection in a human. The patient is a male over 60 from southern Plymouth County.
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Massachusetts has first human EEE case in 6 years, state health officials say A human case of Eastern equine encephalitis has been confirmed in Massachusetts, the first in the state in six years, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The DPH said laboratory testing confirmed the EEE virus infection in a man ...
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Why Short-Term Stress and Anxiety Can Actually Be Good for You Researchers say short-term stress can be beneficial by boosting performance as well as bolstering our immune system. They add that anxiety can be useful when it jolts us into finishing a task or warns us of danger. Stress and anxiety can add adrenaline to ...
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Too Much Caffeine May Trigger Migraine in High-Risk People Three or more servings of caffeinated beverages may be linked to a greater risk of migraine occurrence on that day or the following day among episodic migraine (EM) patients (those who have up to 14 headache days per month), according to a new study ...
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Massachetts gets first case of EEE since 2013 State health officials have identified the first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in a resident since 2013 and have raised the EEE risk level in nine Southeastern Massachusetts communities to critical, the state Department of Public Health said Saturday.
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Yellow fever update: 20 deaths in Ebonyi State, Nigeria By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. In a follow-up on the suspect yellow fever outbreak in Izzi Local Government Area (LGA) in Ebonyi State in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports between May 1 and August 7, 2019, there had ...
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Maricopa County, AZ: 107 human West Nile virus cases, 7 deaths By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. In a follow-up on the West Nile virus situation in Maricopa County, Arizona, county health officials are now reporting 107 human WNV cases and seven deaths through Aug. 9. Maricopa County/ David Benbennick.
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Long Beach Restaurant Shut Down For Salmonella Outbreak The Nassau County Department of Health shut down Brixx and Barley restaurant in Long Beach on Friday after numerous people became sick with salmonella after dining there. According to the Department of Health, there were a "cluster of cases" of ...
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Eat more plants and less meat to live longer and improve heart health, study suggests (CNN) — Eating more plants and less meat has been tied to a longer life and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in a new study. Sticking to an overall plant-based diet or a diet that includes more plant foods than animal foods could be associated with a ...
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Reduced carbohydrate intake improves type 2 diabetics' ability to regulate blood sugar Patients with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to regulate blood sugar levels if they eat food with a reduced carbohydrate content and an increased share of protein and fat. This is shown by a recent study conducted at Bispebjerg Hospital in collaboration ...
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Miracle baby survives sepsis and meningitis after sibling died A newborn baby who was rushed to hospital after her breathing stopped 'defied the odds' by surviving sepsis and meningitis. Six-week-old Elli-Grace Wainwright was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital on April 4 last year after her temperature ...
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Health officials urge vaccinations before school Kids entering or returning to school this week need to be up to date on their vaccinations, health officials said. "Children are very good transmitters of illnesses," said Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, medical director of immunizations at the Arkansas Department of Health.
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State health officials announce first human EEE case in 6 years BOSTON (WHDH) - State public health officials announced the first human case of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, known as EEE, in the Bay State on Saturday. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health says that laboratory testing confirmed EEE ...
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Speaking of Your Health: Bat with rabies found in Good Hope Township Bats are flying mammals and found in nearly every habitat throughout Ohio. They are an important part of our ecosystem. In one night, a single bat can eat thousands of mosquitoes and flying insects. Like all other mammals, they are susceptible to the rabies ...
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Advanced sleepers with early-rising body clocks more plentiful than previously thought There's a body clock quirk that gets folks up bright and early without all the struggle to meet the day, and it turns out there's more of you out there than previously thought. Researchers at the University of California-San Francisco, the University of Utah and the ...
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A Virginia man died after taking a cheaper form of insulin LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — Josh Wilkerson was alone, in sleeping quarters above the Northern Virginia dog kennel where he worked, when he suffered a series of strokes that would prove fatal. He had aged out of his stepfather's health insurance plan on his ...
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Brit in hospital for two weeks with a painful erection that won't go away Danny Polaris initially put off seeking help and went to a Pride festival with a wine cooler wrapped around his erect penis - but the condition almost killed him. Share. Comments. By. Chris Kitching. 11:47, 10 AUG 2019; Updated 13:53, 10 AUG 2019. News.
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A-listers praise the cannabis drug but can CBD really transform your health? OVER the past two years, CBD (AKA cannabidiol) oil has gone from mistrusted to mainstream in the health world. While the concrete scientific evidence behind CBD – a chemical compound found in cannabis – might still be in its infancy, it hasn't stopped ...
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Study links bone strength to timing of puberty A new study from the University of Bristol has linked bone strength to the timing of puberty. Published today (Friday 9 August) in JAMA Network Open researchers looked at six repeated bone scans from 6389 children in Bristol's Children of the 90s study ...
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New Hampshire officials worry oak disease may reach state CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Forestry officials in New Hampshire are asking the public to keep an eye out for signs of an oak tree disease that has the potential to reach the state. Oak wilt disease has been in the Great Lakes region for decades but recent ...
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Australia's childhood educators are being trained to spot mental health issues in young children A new national program is focusing on helping educators support the young people in their care and encourage children to talk about how they feel. Updated Updated 14 mins ago. By Phillippa Carisbrooke. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter.
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Do you have type 2 diabetes? Follow these simple dietary tips Eating foods low in carb and rich in protein can help you manage type 2 diabetes. This is what a recent research has revealed. Read on know more about it. Juhi Kumari | Published: August 11, 2019 12:05 pm. Facebook share; Twitter share · Share on ...
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Nanoparticles' movements reveal whether they can hit intended cancer targets Targeted drug-delivery systems hold significant promise for treating cancer effectively by sparing healthy surrounding tissues. But the promising approach can only work if the drug hits its target. A Northwestern University research team has developed a new ...
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Lyme disease surge in Scotland sparks call for specialist clinic Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can devastate the life of victims, has reached its highest level in Scotland in recent years. The health service disclosed that in 2018 it recorded 238 cases of the condition, caused by a bite from an infected tick.
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Cancer stem cells can form blood, lymph vessels within tumours The study informs management of cancer because a tumour needs both blood and lymph to grow and spread. The role of cancer stem cells in maintaining and spreading a tumour has remained a hypothesis until recently. Now, a group of researchers from ...
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Severe Dengue Turns Deadly in Mexico August 11th, 2019 – Severe Dengue cases in Central American countries, including Mexico, have reached 10,335 in 2019. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) data on August 10, 2019, this type of dengue fever has been related to ...
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'Dengvaxia will not help solve epidemic' — doctors MANILA, Philippines — The controversial dengue vaccine Dengvaxia will likely not help stop the ongoing national epidemic and Filipinos should instead focus on prevention and timely recognition in management. Government and private physicians made ...
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Plants on your plate will protect your heart Pile those vegetables and fruits high when you sit down to eat, and your heart will thank you. A diet rich in plant-based foods translated into fewer heart problems in a new study. For the study, the researchers analysed data collected from more than 10 000 ...
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Gross find hiding in woman's 'pimple' A mum who spent a decade trying to hide her tail-like growth has finally had it removed. Heather, 32, first noticed a small bump under her bottom when she gained weight during her pregnancy with her first child.
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The NCDC is Aware of A Suspected Outbreak of Yellow Fever in Ebonyi State 10 August, 2019 | Abuja – THE NIGERIA CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL (NCDC) IS AWARE OF A SUSPECTED OUTBREAK OF YELLOW FEVER IN EBONYI STATE. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is aware of a suspected outbreak of ...
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Weight Loss: This 3-Ingredient Juice Could Help Speed Up Your Weight Loss When it comes to weight loss, there's a mix of information around. The internet, magazines, and newspapers are oozing with easy tips and tricks that could help you lose those extra kilos in a jiffy. But if you are really looking for something more long-lasting and ...
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Acne scars: 5 natural removes that can get rid of it Acne scars can be difficult to get rid of. A new process called micro-needling can help in rejuvenation and decrease the inflammation and scarring that often follows an outbreak of acne. In a new study, researchers reviewed all the scientific studies done on ...
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Gross find hiding in woman's 'pimple' A mum who spent a decade trying to hide her tail-like growth has finally had it removed. Heather, 32, first noticed a small bump under her bottom when she gained weight during her pregnancy with her first child. The mum-of-two, from Kissimmee, Florida, said ...
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Stem Cells Could Provide New Method of Tooth Repair One of the first things people notice about you is your smile. You probably have had it drilled into your head to take care of your teeth. Even more so, on that occasion that your teeth are damaged or need to be "fixed", in most places, that can get very costly, ...
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Gene linked to tooth healing identified toothResearchers have identified the gene called Dlk1 that enhances stem cell activation and tissue regeneration to help in tooth healing. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, found a mechanism that could offer a potential novel ...
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Gene linked with tooth healing identified Researchers have identified the gene called Dlk1 that enhances stem cell activation and tissue regeneration to help in tooth healing. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, found a mechanism that could offer a potential novel solution for ...
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Children Who Enter Puberty Early Have Stronger Bones in Adulthood, Says Study A new study by the scientists at the University of Bristol now finds that children who enter puberty early have the strongest bones as adults. Researchers studying thousands of children from Britain, taking bone scans over a span of 15 years to come to the ...
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Scientists Are Now Using Viruses to Treat Cancers And, Other Diseases In spite of the various infections directly linked to viruses, different groups of scientists have been able to reprogram them to improve human health. This new research industry is known as oncolytic virotherapy and lots of major institutions are reportedly ...
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Air pollutants can hinder fertility in both sexes Ho, Aug. 10, GNA - Professor Simon Fishel, Founder and President of the CARE Fertility Group has affirmed suggestions that air pollutants could directly affect fertility in both sexes. "It has been shown for some time that pollution has devastating effects on ...
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Ipswich Hospital blackout: Probe into why power failed Ipswich Hospital bosses have said they have been investigating why a back-up generator failed to kick in during a power cut. Patients were affected and sirens went off as the hospital was hit during a 15-minute UK-wide power outage. Nick Hulme, chief ...
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Adjust your child's sleep schedule for school Attention, parents: It's 8 p.m. Do you know where your children are? If they're not in bed, you may be overlooking one of the most important things you can do to prepare your kids for school. In the summer, bedtimes can become more fluid, with youngsters ...
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Teens late to puberty may end up with weaker bones, finds new study Teens who hit puberty late may end up with weaker bones, a new study finds. In the study, which included more than 6,000 British children, researchers found that kids who experienced their growth spurts — which occur around the age of puberty — late had ...
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