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Northeast Congo Insecurity Hampers Response to Measles Outbreak
Insecurity in northeast Congo has hampered a measles vaccination drive and forced people to flee their homes, local responders said on Wednesday, complicating efforts to...
1 hour ago - Medscape
Ebola virus disease - Democratic Republic of the Congo
This week saw a continued, gradual decrease in the number of new Ebola virus disease cases from the hotspots of Katwa and Butembo compared to the previous weeks. However, these...
1 hour ago - WHO
CDC says E. coli outbreak ‘over' with 209 patients and counting
Declaring that the outbreak “appears to be over,” the CDC today reported that multiple suppliers, distributors and or brands of ground beef are likely behind an E. coli O103...
1 hour ago - Food Safety
Biologics in IBD: More Thoughtful Use Could Improve Outcomes
The marketplace introduction of infliximab for the treatment of IBD did not reduce hospitalization or surgery rates in a large population of patients with Crohn disease and...
1 hour ago - Medscape
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Just Squashed Divorce Rumors With a Hilarious Video
"Babe what's happening?"
1 hour ago - Mens health
Women Have More Sleep Problems, Brazilian Researchers Find
More women than men have trouble sleeping, and people of both sexes with insomnia have a lower perception of quality of life, according to a study done in Sao Paulo...
2 hours ago - Medscape
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Ranks 8 in Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has been ranked 8 among the best hospitals in the nation. Learn more. Nearly 200 children's hospitals from across the United States were...
2 hours ago - UPMC - 2 articles
Teens Are Rapidly Losing Trust In Both Police And The Justice System
High schoolers trust social institutions, like their schools and churches, but they're wary of law enforcement and the courts It's totally normal for teenagers to start...
2 hours ago - Scary Mommy
Science Says We Should Let Older Kids Nap - Yes, During School
Naps aren't just beneficial for babies, it turns out big kids benefit big time too Ah, naps. The greatest gift in parenthood - for those that are lucky enough to have kids who...
2 hours ago - Scary Mommy - 2 articles
Interleukin-17 Edges TNF Inhibitor in Psoriatic Arthritis
Early outcomes for the combined end point of skin clearance and disease activity in a comparison of biologics can give physicians confidence in the IL-17 inhibitor, SPIRIT-H2H...
3 hours ago - Medscape
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15 Low-Carb Breakfast Foods That Will Help You Crush Your Weight-Loss Goals
If you're trying to lose weight, don't skip meals if you're hungry. We're huge breakfast fans, and eating breakfast can actually help you lose weight. Start your day on the...
Long Workdays Could Raise Your Stroke Risk
The researchers found a strong association between working long hours and stroke risk, for men and women alike. The link seemed stronger for people under the age of 50.
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Ranks 8 in Best Children's Hospitals...
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has been ranked 8 among the best hospitals in the nation. Learn more. Nearly 200 children's hospitals from across the United States were...
Unpopular Opinion: I Don't Like Trader Joe's
I have a confession: I don't like Trader Joe's. I buy all of three products there. I stop in once a month, sometimes less. I know. Take a moment. Wrap your head around it. I...
Science Says We Should Let Older Kids Nap - Yes, During School
Naps aren't just beneficial for babies, it turns out big kids benefit big time too Ah, naps. The greatest gift in parenthood - for those that are lucky enough to have kids who...
Eating eggs several times a week can be good for people with diabetes - study
Harvard researchers weighed in on the question of whether or not the consumption of eggs makes it more likely for a person to develop Type 2 diabetes. They reported that eating...
Could plastic bags be upcycled into parts for lithium-ion batteries?
Indiana-based researchers found a way to upcycle disposable plastic bags into raw material for making valuable products. Their process turned polyethylene plastic into carbon...
As Much As It Broke My Heart, I Needed To Quit Breastfeeding
It was New Year's Eve when I was sitting in a patient intake room at a mental health treatment facility and my boobs were leaking through my shirt. As tears rolled down my...
Blood test that detects ovarian cancer could save thousands of women from...
Researchers from Uppsala University, Sweden, claim that for every one ovarian cancer case that is detected, five women are operated on, putting them at risk of pain, infection...
U.S. Suicide Rate Rose 33% Between 1999 and 2017
Significant increases were also seen in suicide rates among boys and men in all racial/ethnic groups except for Asian or Pacific Islander.