Monday 10 December 2018

Brain-Eating Amoeba Tied to Tap Water in Neti Pot

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This a rare case that serves as a reminder for people to follow the directions when using a Neti pot, and to use only boiled or distilled water, said Dr. Charles Cobbs, a neurosurgeon at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle who treated the woman, CBS News reported.



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Supreme Court Declines Key Planned Parenthood Case

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Abortion opponents have say Planned Parenthood -- the nation's largest abortion provider -- should not receive any government money.



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Study: Statins’ Benefits Solid, Side Effects Rare

The benefits of statins are clear, and side effects from the cholesterol-fighting drugs are rare, according to a new analysis of decades of scientific research.



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Autism, ADHD Tied to Raised Risk in Siblings

Younger siblings of children with autism have a 30-fold increased relative risk they'll be diagnosed with autism themselves. They're also nearly four times as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, researchers report.



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Electronic Health Records Bogging Docs Down

Managing electronic health records is creating “technology-related stress” for physicians, and primary care doctors are most at risk, according to a new survey.



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