Tuesday, 6 August 2019

Surgical Procedure Aims to Delay Menopause

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Ten British women have undergone a first-of-a-kind surgery that could delay menopause by up to 20 years.



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Routine Test for Pancreatic Cancer Not Warranted

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Tuesday reaffirmed its prior recommendation against routine screening for pancreatic cancer.



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Experts Slam Trump for Post-Shooting Comments

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Discussing the need for new legislation for dealing with mass shootings, Trump said that coming up with solutions is "not up to mentally ill monsters, it is up to us."



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Too Few U.S. Opioid Users Are Getting OD Antidote

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The new CDC report finds that too few doctors are prescribing naloxone as recommended to patients taking high-dose opioids or opioids plus benzodiazepines (such as Valium and Xanax), or to those with a substance use disorder.



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Over 500 Tiny ‘Teeth’ Removed From Boy’s Mouth

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A 7-year-old boy in India arrived at a dental school hospital with a swollen jaw. Days later, he left with 526 fewer teeth, so to speak.



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