Monday, 13 May 2019

U.S. Measles Cases in 2019 Reach 839: CDC

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Measles have been reported in 23 states so far this year. Many of the cases have been among unvaccinated people in Orthodox Jewish communities in New York, the CDC said.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JEKF6r

Stem Cell Treatments Flourish With Little Evidence That They Work


By DENISE GRADY and REED ABELSON from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2JiHCSc

Study: Injured Lungs Can Be Repaired for Transplant

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In the new study, researchers created a way to keep the donor organs in shape for transplant and functioning, and the recipients stable for 36 to 56 hours.



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Study: Body May Recover From Bursts of Overeating

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If you’re overeating once or twice a year, you'll probably be just fine, one expert said. But if it's a few times a week, that's a problem, and at some point, it will catch up with you.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2LEzFss

Iowa-Bred Dogs Have Disease That Can Pass to Humans

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While the threat to pet owners is low, human symptoms include fever, sweats, headache, joint pain and weakness, the state health department said.



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