Women who are emotionally tormented by a spouse or partner may suffer from more night sweats, painful sex and hot flashes when their periods stop, researchers say.
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Friday 30 November 2018
Polio-Like Illness in Kids Often Misdiagnosed?
Some children diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) actually have some other neurological disorder, a new study suggests.
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Stimulating Brain Area May Ease Tough Depression
People with moderate-to-severe depression saw significant improvement in their mood after electrical stimulation of a brain region called the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), a small study suggests.
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Vaporized Pot Means a Higher High
Marijuana vaporizers heat pot to a temperature just below combustion, allowing people to inhale the intoxicating chemical THC from the plant material without breathing in any smoke.
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What to Expect as a Caregiver
Many Americans are caregivers, bus some aren’t prepared for the job when it falls into their lap. Read advice for caregivers as they embark on their new role.
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Global Spike in Measles a 'Serious Concern'
Due to gaps in vaccination coverage, there were measles outbreaks in all regions of the world, killing an estimated 110,000 people in 2017.
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This Katie Austin Full-Body Workout Only Requires 60 Seconds and 2 Soup Cans
This is the upgrade your living room workouts needed.
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Study: Smoking Relapse Less Likely Among Vapers
In a small new study of people who vape, about half said they had a cigarette occasionally but did not consider it a complete relapse into smoking.
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New Amputation Surgery Eliminates 'Phantom' Effect
A mountain climber from Maine is scaling rock walls again after having a new type of amputation surgery that eliminates the “phantom limb” effect.
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Asian Longhorned Tick Is Invading United States
Americans have unwelcome eight-legged visitors from the East, and they're here to stay. The Asian longhorned tick has already turned up in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, where it's been found on domestic animals and wildlife, and at least two people, the researchers said.
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Two More Valsartan Drugs Make Growing Recall List
All of the recalled products have ingredients manufactured in either China or India. The sudden rush of recalls because of ingredients made overseas has put more scrutiny on these foreign labs and on the FDA’s ability to effectively monitor their products for safety.
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Thursday 29 November 2018
Snoring May Be Bigger Threat to Women Than Men
Evaluating nearly 4,500 British adults who underwent cardiac imaging, researchers also learned that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be vastly underdiagnosed among snorers.
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Hair Growth
New research offers a possible explanation for why hair grows on some parts of your body but not others. Scientists found that hairless skin secretes a protein that blocks a signaling pathway (WNT) that controls hair growth.
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CDC: Opioids, Suicides Drive Life Expectancy Drop
U.S. life expectancy has declined for the third year in a row, largely because of opioid abuse and suicide, new government statistics show.
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China Stops Work on Gene-Edited Babies
In a statement released Thursday, the 14 leaders of the conference said it's irresponsible to attempt gene editing on eggs, sperm or embryos, except in lab research, because not enough is known yet about its risks or safety, the AP reported.
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8 Moves That Will Give You Hardcore Ballerina Abs
We’re coming for you, Misty Copeland.
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Number Of Uninsured Kids in U.S. 'Going Backward'
About 276,000 more children are among the uninsured, a new report finds. Though the uptick is statistically small, it is striking because uninsured rates usually decrease during periods of economic growth.
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It Looked Like a Beer Belly. It Turned Out He Had a 77-Pound Tumor.
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Pregnant Women Face Risk Despite Federal ER Law
Pregnant women are among the groups of patients that may not get adequate care when they go to a hospital emergency room, in violation of a federal law created to protect them. .
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Investigation: Lives Lost Amid ER Violations
An investigation by WebMD and Georgia Health News finds that hospitals are breaking a law that requires them to provide emergency care to patients who need it, sometimes with deadly results.
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Wednesday 28 November 2018
Do Youngest in Class Risk False ADHD Diagnosis?
Age gaps can make a big difference in behavior, and kids who are younger than their classmates have a higher chance of being diagnosed with ADHD, even if they don’t have the disorder, according to a study in the latest New England Journal of Medicine.
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Parkinson's Gene Therapy Wires New Brain Circuits
In a new study, gene therapy did not change the abnormal brain circuitry of Parkinson's disease. Instead, it essentially rewired a small area of the brain, to partially compensate for the faulty circuitry, researchers say.
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Study: Some Women Should Start Mammograms at 30
Women with at least one of three specific risk factors probably would benefit from mammograms starting at 30, new research suggests.
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USDA Ranks Chicken Companies’ Salmonella Safety
The rankings published last week were based on chicken parts producers’ performance during the 52-week window from October 2017 to October 2018.
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More Teens Try Pot Before Booze, Cigarettes
The "gateway pattern" of substance use is changing, Columbia University researchers say. Since 2006, less than 50 percent of teens have tried cigarettes or alcohol before trying marijuana for the first time.
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Another Valsartan Drug Makes Growing Recall List
All of the recalled products have ingredients manufactured in either China or India. The sudden rush of recalls because of ingredients made overseas has put more scrutiny on these foreign labs and on the FDA’s ability to effectively monitor their products for safety.
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Chronically Ill, Traumatically Billed: The $123,000 Medicine For MS
Shereese Hickson’s doctor wanted her to try the infusion drug Ocrevus for her multiple sclerosis. Even though Hickson is trained as a medical billing coder, she was shocked to see two doses of the drug priced at $123,019, with her share set at $3,620.
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Tuesday 27 November 2018
Nerve Zap Might Ease Pain of Herniated Disk
A therapy that has been around since the 1980s, combined with modern CT scan technology, may ease back pain through inflammation-reducing pulses of energy sent down the spine with pinpoint accuracy.
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Battle Against Ebola in Congo Pits Medical Hope Against Local Chaos
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Juul’s New Product: Less Nicotine, More Intense Vapor
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Flu Treatments: What's New and What's for You
During last year’s bad flu season, so many people were trying to get Tamiflu that some areas had shortages.
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Just a Little Weightlifting Can Help Your Heart
Small amounts of “resistance exercise – including weightlifting and pushups -- has definite health benefits and seems to have a direct effect on the heart, new research suggests.
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Study: Donated Kidneys From Pot Users Seem Safe
There were no differences in results among kidney donors or recipients related to the donors' use of marijuana, according to a new study in the Clinical Kidney Journal.
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Some Romaine Safe to Eat Again, But Warnings Remain
If you do not know where your romaine came from do not eat it, the CDC says.
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Monday 26 November 2018
Only Romaine From Central and Northern California Is Unsafe, F.D.A. Says
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Chinese Scientist Claims to Make First Genetically Edited Babies
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Study: Donated Kidneys From Pot Users Seem Safe
There were no differences in results among kidney donors or recipients related to the donors' use of marijuana, according to a new study in the Clinical Kidney Journal.
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Newly Mapped Genes May Hold Keys to ADHD
Researchers have identified 12 gene regions linked with ADHD. The discovery might help scientists develop new treatments for ADHD, which affects more than 9 percent of American children.
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Many With Polyps Delay Follow-Up Colonoscopy
People whose colonoscopies find adenomas – polyps that can become cancer -- are routinely asked to come back for another colonoscopy in three years, but a surprisingly high percentage fail to get the follow-up, a new study reports.
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Report: Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 40 Children
A new U.S. government study has found a huge jump in the estimate of how many children have autism.
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Gene-Edited Baby Claim Brings Questions, Concerns
The claim has not been independently confirmed and has not been published in a journal, where it would be reviewed by other experts.
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Social Security Runs Short of Money and Ideas Fly on How to Repair It
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ADHD Rising in the U.S., but Why?
A new study published Aug. 31 finds ADHD diagnoses in children between the ages of 4 and 17 increased from 6.1% in 1997-1998 to 10.2% in 2015-2016
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Sunday 25 November 2018
This City’s Overdose Deaths Have Plunged. Can Others Learn From It?
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Wednesday 21 November 2018
Federal Ban on Female Genital Mutilation Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge
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E. Coli-Tainted Romaine Threatens Frail, Sick Most
Healthy people usually recover from E. coli within five to seven days, but it can last longer -- and even be deadly -- for already-vulnerable people who are elderly or have chronic disease.
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Study: As More Kids Vaped, Teens Smoked Less
Smoking among teens dropped off dramatically after e-cigarette use became more widespread in 2013, according to one new study. This is counter to previous arguments that electronic cigarettes could be a gateway to smoking.
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What Are This Year's Most Dangerous Toys?
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund’s annual "Trouble in Toyland" report highlights a number of dangers, including data-collecting toys that may violate children's privacy.
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A Yoga Instructor Explains How to Fix 3 Floor Poses You Might Be Doing Wrong
Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who has trouble with these moves.
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Tuesday 20 November 2018
New Drug Approved for Traveler's Diarrhea
Traveler's diarrhea is the most common travel-related illness, the FDA says, affecting up to 40% of travelers worldwide annually.
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Families Push Officials to Tackle Mystery of AFM
As of mid-November, the CDC says it had confirmed 430 cases of AFM in 46 states since 2014. Of those, 106 are from 2018.
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Do Not Eat Romaine Lettuce, Health Officials Warn
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