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25th of June 2018
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ABC News: Health
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Federal study: Chemicals toxic at levels EPA thought safe2018-06-22 12:06:00
A previously blocked federal study says the chemicals used by a West Virginia factory to make non-stick products are dangerous at levels the U.S. Envi -
Summer camp illness sends 33 kids, 3 adults to hospital2018-06-22 11:09:36
Authorities say 33 children and three adults were hospitalized after falling ill during a summer camp in Florida -
Where pot is now legal, no-longer-criminals seek forgiveness2018-06-22 10:30:17
No longer criminals: Places that have legalized pot look for ways to erase old convictions -
Another US worker confirmed hurt by mystery Cuba incidents2018-06-22 09:20:43
Medical tests have confirmed that one additional U.S. Embassy worker has been affected by mysterious health incidents in Cuba, bringing the total numb -
Confirmed 2018 West Nile Virus cases: What to know about the mosquito-borne disease2018-06-22 07:21:57
What to know about West Nile virus -
First cases of human West Nile virus in 2018 confirmed2018-06-22 07:08:14
A Chicago resident has been confirmed to have contacted West Nile virus which is a mosquito-borne virus found throughout the United States, according -
There’s a new mosquito-borne virus in town, and you may have it2018-06-21 18:28:41
The list of viruses infecting humans through pesky mosquito bites continues to increase: Keystone virus has joined the ranks. -
WATCH: What is the Keystone virus?2018-06-21 16:50:51
The mosquito-borne disease that has recently been found to make humans sick. -
WATCH: Survivors of pancreatic cancer bring their fight to Capitol Hill2018-06-21 16:48:49
Members of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network are lobbying for more research in Washington, D.C. -
Preschoolers with depression benefit from therapy that helps regulate emotions: Study2018-06-21 15:36:23
The study was a randomized, controlled trial. -
WATCH: What is West Nile virus?2018-06-21 15:09:58
This virus, spread to people by mosquitoes, can lead to a fatal illness in 1 out of every 150 people infected. -
Caffeine could protect the heart by helping it make energy, mouse study finds2018-06-21 14:00:11
The research builds on human studies that showed coffee has health benefits.
NYT > Health
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Phys Ed: For Survivors of Childhood Cancer, Walk2018-06-22 19:01:07
Regular exercise, such as brisk walking for an hour, improved long-term survival in those who had childhood cancers. -
She Wanted You to See a Family, Not Just a Pregnant Man2018-06-22 18:36:31
The photographer Jackie Molloy followed Tanner and David for a year and a half, during which time she took some 20,000 pictures. -
Global Health: New York Confronts Rampant Smoking Among Chinese Men2018-06-22 17:01:10
Worldwide, Chinese men consume one-third of all cigarettes. With lung cancer rates soaring, the city’s health department has launched a Chinese- -
When a Health Insurer Also Wants to Be a Hospice Company2018-06-22 16:56:02
Humana is teaming up with two investment firms to become the nation’s largest provider of hospice care, dominating a rapidly growing — and -
Diana King, a Leading Teacher in Overcoming Dyslexia, Dies at 902018-06-22 16:46:37
An author of 15 books, Ms. King founded a summer camp and school to help children with learning disabilities that had often gone undiagnosed. -
James Gips, Who Extended Computer Use to the Disabled, Dies at 722018-06-22 15:35:30
He helped develop two technologies that allowed people who could not use a mouse to communicate with a computer, and thus with the world. -
Diabetes Patients at Risk From Rising Insulin Prices2018-06-22 13:16:16
A Yale study found that one in four patients admitted to cutting back on insulin use because of cost. The consequences can be deadly. -
The New Old Age: Breathing Tubes Fail to Save Many Older Patients2018-06-22 09:30:01
One-third of patients over age 65 die in the hospital after they are put on ventilators. Doctors are beginning to wonder if the procedure should be us -
Ask Well: Can a Bar of Soap Transmit Infection?2018-06-22 08:42:37
And would a jar of liquid soap be a better bet than bar soap? -
(Mis)communicating Sex: Leave Us a Voice Mail With Your Story2018-06-21 17:55:20
We ask readers to share their stories on sex and intimacy. -
One in Three Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction Have Complications2018-06-21 15:05:00
One in five requires more surgery, and in 5 percent of cases, reconstruction fails. -
A Common Virus May Play Role in Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds2018-06-21 11:30:21
The research did not find that viruses cause Alzheimer’s. But it showed that two types of herpes interact with Alzheimer’s-related genes a
Scientific American: Health
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Facebook Redirects Users Searching for Opioids to Federal Crisis Help Line2018-06-20 12:00:00
Tech giants are grappling with questions about illicit sales on their platforms -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Colorectal Cancer Is on the Rise in Young Adults2018-06-20 07:00:00
They're reluctant to have invasive colonoscopies, but a simple blood test could improve compliance -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
New Human Gene Tally Reignites Debate2018-06-19 13:00:00
The controversy over how many genes are contained in the human genome continues to simmer -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
To Prevent Alzheimer's, We Must Study Differences between the Sexes2018-06-19 07:00:00
The disease can present, progress, and respond to treatments differently in men and women -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
AI, Robotics and Your Health2018-06-18 20:12:00
At the second Science on the Hill event, AI, Robotics and Your Health, experts from academia and the private sector talked with Scientific American Ed -
Controversial Alcohol Study Cancelled by U.S. Health Agency2018-06-18 15:00:00
An investigation by the U.S. National Institutes of Health finds missteps that put the industry-funded project’s credibility in doubt -- Read mo -
Volcanic "Pele's Hair" Could Contaminate Drinking Water in Hawaii2018-06-18 07:30:00
The glassy shards from Kilauea’s eruption may be dangerous to humans and animals if consumed -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Dengue Vaccine Maker Struggles to Find a Diagnostic That Will Make Its Product Safe to Use2018-06-17 08:00:00
Right now, each child would need to be tested prior to receiving the shot -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
World Cup Ban on Radioactive Chemicals Frustrates Russian Biochemistry Labs2018-06-16 08:00:00
Security measures implemented in advance of the event have affected some scientists -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Puerto Rico's Water System Stutters Back to Normal2018-06-14 15:00:00
Service is supposedly restored to most customers, but some say water is now unclean -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
"Ghost" Cytometry May Improve Cancer Detection, Enable New Experiments2018-06-14 14:30:00
This new cell-sorting method could offer more options in the lab and clinic -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Could Artificial Intelligence Take the Art out of Medicine?2018-06-14 08:01:00
As health care becomes more complex, technological and data-driven, there’s a risk physicians will lose some of their autonomy -- Read more on S
MedicineNet Daily News
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More Body Fat Might Lower Odds of Breast Cancer in Younger Women2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: More Body Fat Might Lower Odds of Breast Cancer in Younger WomenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/21/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/ -
Health Tip: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: Health Tip: Managing Rheumatoid ArthritisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AM -
TB Vaccine Linked to Better Type 1 Diabetes Control2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: TB Vaccine Linked to Better Type 1 Diabetes ControlCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/21/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 -
Pot Still a Drug of Choice for Many U.S. Adults2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: Pot Still a Drug of Choice for Many U.S. AdultsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/21/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Many With Severe Allergies Don't Carry an EpiPen: Study2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: Many With Severe Allergies Don't Carry an EpiPen: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/21/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2018 12: -
Picking an Exercise Boot Camp2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: Picking an Exercise Boot CampCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Raise the Bar on CPR, Heart Group Says2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: Raise the Bar on CPR, Heart Group SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/21/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Could Herpes Virus Play a Role in Alzheimer's?2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: Could Herpes Virus Play a Role in Alzheimer's?Category: Health NewsCreated: 6/21/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water More Toxic Than Thought2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water More Toxic Than ThoughtCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/21/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/20 -
Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AM -
2.5 Million U.S. High School Students Had a Concussion in Past Year2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: 2.5 Million U.S. High School Students Had a Concussion in Past YearCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/21/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/ -
Police Killings Harm Well-Being of All Blacks: Study2018-06-23 03:00:00
Title: Police Killings Harm Well-Being of All Blacks: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/22/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2018 12:00:0
FOXNews.com
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Is 'pregnancy brain' real?2018-06-25 12:03:00
If you've ever found yourself at a real loss for words while pregnant, or you feel like you just keep forgetting to book appointments during those ni
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Mom's diabetes may increase child's autism risk, study claims2018-06-25 11:06:00
A mom’s diabetes can raise her child’s risk for autism, according to new research at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. -
Retailers experiment with blue lights to deter drug use2018-06-25 10:23:00
The blue lights are meant to discourage people from using drugs in store bathrooms by making it more difficult for them to see their veins. -
Woman's home infested with ticks after 85 are found on family dog2018-06-25 10:10:00
A mom claims her home became infested with blood-sucking ticks after she took her dog for a walk. -
Man's throat began to rot after he mistakenly swallowed bleach tablet2018-06-25 09:05:00
Thinking he picked up paracetamol the man swallowed the tablet and felt an immediate burning sensation in his throat and mouth, followed by severe cou -
Girl, 6, diagnosed with mystery neurological condition after struggling to walk, talk2018-06-25 08:56:00
A fundraising campaign has been launched for a 6-year-old girl who is believed to be the only child in the world suffering from a rare and unknown neu -
Walgreens pharmacist allegedly denies Arizona woman prescription to preempt miscarriage over his personal beliefs2018-06-24 18:15:00
An Arizona woman who was told she was going to lose her baby was denied medication by a Walgreens pharmacist who said it went against his personal bel -
Should people with drug addictions be forced into rehab?2018-06-24 07:00:00
Mandatory drug treatment programs are on the rise. But can a person truly recover when forced into treatment? -
This family learned tick bites can transmit more than Lyme disease2018-06-23 07:00:00
How one mother’s persistence and perseverance helped doctors properly treat her son’s complicated Lyme disease diagnosis. -
Mom left brain-damaged from stroke caused by infection she allegedly caught after giving birth2018-06-22 12:38:00
A new mom was left brain damaged after suffering a stroke caused by an infection she reportedly caught at hospital following the birth of her daughter -
Dying New Jersey man gets wish to gamble at casino one last time2018-06-22 11:27:00
Before a stroke prevented him from driving himself, John Mudry, of New Jersey, would visit Atlantic City up to eight times a month. -
Scientists piped music into women's wombs to see if fetuses like Freddie Mercury2018-06-22 11:01:00
When Freddie Mercury sang, "Mama, life had just begun," in the second verse of "Bohemian Rhapsody," he probably didn't have an audience of fetuse
