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By Web MD - Jun 22, 2018
DOCTORS DISCOVER PARASITIC WORM IN WOMAN'S FACE

The woman had recently been bitten several times by mosquitoes. The lump itched, but otherwise, it didn't bother her.
Face
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By Web MD - Jun 22, 2018
POT STILL A DRUG OF CHOICE FOR MANY U.S. ADULTS

Daily marijuana use was highest among adults aged 18 to 34. Adults aged 50 to 64 were the only age group with increases in non-daily...
Drugs
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By Web MD - Jun 21, 2018
10% OF DOCTORS SEXUALLY HARASSED IN LAST 3 YEARS

Among doctors who had been harassed, 47% said another doctor harassed them; 16% said they were harassed by nurses.

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By Web MD - Jun 21, 2018
STUDY: SAME GENES DRIVE MANY PSYCHIATRIC ISSUES

Overall, the current study found, psychiatric disorders shared many of the same underlying genetic factors. Some of the greatest genetic...
Depression
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By Web MD - Jun 21, 2018
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR TICK PREVENTION

The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Stroudsburg says that many people have requested opossums to release into...

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By Web MD - Jun 21, 2018
LASER POINTER BURNS HOLE IN BOY'S RETINA

Vision in the 9-year-old boy's injured left eye is 20/100 and doctors who treated him said it's not possible to restore normal vision...
Eye
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By Web MD - Jun 21, 2018
COULD HERPES VIRUS PLAY A ROLE IN ALZHEIMER'S?

Human herpes virus 6 and 7 were found in Alzheimer's-affected brains at levels up to twice as high as in those without Alzheimer's,...
Herpes, Brain, Alzheimer
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By Web MD - Jun 21, 2018
TB VACCINE TIED TO BETTER TYPE 1 DIABETES CONTROL

A little more than three years after getting two tuberculosis shots four weeks apart, about 50 people with type 1 diabetes saw their...
Vaccination, Drop, Diabetes
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By Web MD - Jun 21, 2018
MANY WITH SEVERE ALLERGIES DON'T CARRY AN EPIPEN

While 89 percent of people surveyed did fill their prescription for the auto-injector, "almost half said they didn't have with them...
Allergies
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By Web MD - Jun 21, 2018
FLORIDA TEEN FIRST HUMAN CASE OF MOSQUITO-BORNE VIRUS

The first confirmed human case of Keystone virus has been diagnosed in a Florida teen, but it's likely that infection with the mosquito-borne...

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By Web MD - Jun 20, 2018
OBESITY PLAGUES RURAL AMERICA

People that live in rural areas are being hit harder by the U.S. obesity epidemic than city dwellers, two new government studies show.
Obesity
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By Web MD - Jun 20, 2018
SMARTPHONE-OBSESSED PARENTS MAY MEAN CRANKY KIDS

Parents who take refuge in their smartphones when their kids throw a tantrum may, in the long run, make matters worse, a new study...

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By Web MD - Jun 20, 2018
SEVERE STRESS MAY SEND IMMUNE SYSTEM INTO OVERDRIVE

Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Stress
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By Web MD - Jun 20, 2018
WHO CALLS ‘GAMING DISORDER' MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION

The World Health Organization will recognize “gaming disorder” as a diagnosable condition, a decision that has sparked controversy...

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By Web MD - Jun 20, 2018
HOW MUCH DRINKING IS HEALTHY - OR NOT?

People who have a few drinks a week tend to live a bit longer than teetotalers do - but even moderate drinking may raise the risk of...
Cancer
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By Web MD - Jun 20, 2018
WHEN THE HEART STOPS, DRUGS OFTEN TO BLAME

"Hidden" drug overdoses account for nearly 1 in 7 sudden cardiac deaths, a new study says.
Drugs
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By Web MD - Jun 20, 2018
WHY OBESE PEOPLE FIND IT SO TOUGH TO SLIM DOWN

People who overweight and obese hold starkly different views on diet and exercise than their normal-weight peers, making it difficult...
Overweight, Obesity, Diet
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By Web MD - Jun 19, 2018
SEVERE STRESS MAY SEND IMMUNE SYSTEM INTO OVERDRIVE

Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Stress
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By Web MD - Jun 19, 2018
MARRIAGE IS GOOD MEDICINE FOR THE HEART

Add protection from heart disease and stroke to the health benefits of marriage.
Stroke
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By Web MD - Jun 19, 2018
WHAT IS A 'GOOD DEATH'?

This story talks about the idea of having a "good death" and what that means.

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DOCTORS DISCOVER PARASITIC WORM IN WOMAN'S FACE

The woman had recently been bitten several times by mosquitoes. The lump itched, but otherwise, it didn't bother her.

POT STILL A DRUG OF CHOICE FOR MANY U.S. ADULTS

Daily marijuana use was highest among adults aged 18 to 34. Adults aged 50 to 64 were the only age group with increases in non-daily...

10% OF DOCTORS SEXUALLY HARASSED IN LAST 3 YEARS

Among doctors who had been harassed, 47% said another doctor harassed them; 16% said they were harassed by nurses.

STUDY: SAME GENES DRIVE MANY PSYCHIATRIC ISSUES

Overall, the current study found, psychiatric disorders shared many of the same underlying genetic factors. Some of the greatest genetic...

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR TICK PREVENTION

The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Stroudsburg says that many people have requested opossums to release into...

LASER POINTER BURNS HOLE IN BOY'S RETINA

Vision in the 9-year-old boy's injured left eye is 20/100 and doctors who treated him said it's not possible to restore normal vision...

COULD HERPES VIRUS PLAY A ROLE IN ALZHEIMER'S?

Human herpes virus 6 and 7 were found in Alzheimer's-affected brains at levels up to twice as high as in those without Alzheimer's,...

TB VACCINE TIED TO BETTER TYPE 1 DIABETES CONTROL

A little more than three years after getting two tuberculosis shots four weeks apart, about 50 people with type 1 diabetes saw their...

MANY WITH SEVERE ALLERGIES DON'T CARRY AN EPIPEN

While 89 percent of people surveyed did fill their prescription for the auto-injector, "almost half said they didn't have with them...

FLORIDA TEEN FIRST HUMAN CASE OF MOSQUITO-BORNE VIRUS

The first confirmed human case of Keystone virus has been diagnosed in a Florida teen, but it's likely that infection with the mosquito-borne...

OBESITY PLAGUES RURAL AMERICA

People that live in rural areas are being hit harder by the U.S. obesity epidemic than city dwellers, two new government studies show.

SMARTPHONE-OBSESSED PARENTS MAY MEAN CRANKY KIDS

Parents who take refuge in their smartphones when their kids throw a tantrum may, in the long run, make matters worse, a new study...

SEVERE STRESS MAY SEND IMMUNE SYSTEM INTO OVERDRIVE

Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.

WHO CALLS ‘GAMING DISORDER' MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION

The World Health Organization will recognize “gaming disorder” as a diagnosable condition, a decision that has sparked controversy...

HOW MUCH DRINKING IS HEALTHY - OR NOT?

People who have a few drinks a week tend to live a bit longer than teetotalers do - but even moderate drinking may raise the risk of...

WHEN THE HEART STOPS, DRUGS OFTEN TO BLAME

"Hidden" drug overdoses account for nearly 1 in 7 sudden cardiac deaths, a new study says.

WHY OBESE PEOPLE FIND IT SO TOUGH TO SLIM DOWN

People who overweight and obese hold starkly different views on diet and exercise than their normal-weight peers, making it difficult...

SEVERE STRESS MAY SEND IMMUNE SYSTEM INTO OVERDRIVE

Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.

MARRIAGE IS GOOD MEDICINE FOR THE HEART

Add protection from heart disease and stroke to the health benefits of marriage.

WHAT IS A 'GOOD DEATH'?

This story talks about the idea of having a "good death" and what that means.

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Adequate selenium in pregnancy can protect mothers' health later in life...

Adequate selenium levels can help babies get the best start in life, but they are critical to a motherâs long term health, too, a supplier says.

‘I Really Care' Clothing Exists - And It's Selling Out

“I really care” clothing is in response to Melania Trump's “I really don't care” jacket Melania Trump's tone-deaf fashion statement as she boarded a plane to visit detained...

Nitric Oxide Lowers Risk of Kidney Complications from Heart Surgery

Inhaled nitric oxide may reduce kidney complications from heart surgery when used during and for 24 hours following heart surgery. This is the first study to show that a...

Chronic opioid use is higher among Trump voters, study finds

University of Texas researchers found that votes for Trump and long-term opioid use were both more common among low-income areas in poor mental and physical health.

Eating fish once a week cuts risk of sudden cardiac death by half

Heart disease remains among the world's top killers, causing one in every four deaths in the U.S. alone. A paper suggests that to reduce your risk of succumbing to the disease...

White Colorant in Food and Paints may Cause Type-2 Diabetes

Possible link found between diabetes and the most common white pigment in everyday products ranging from paint to candies. More than 200 million titanium dioxide crystallites...

Elevated Blood Sugar Characteristic may Aid in the Diagnosis of Pancreatic...

Pancreatic cancer tests can be done when a patient is suspected to have elevated blood sugar levels, as patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer can develop high blood sugar...

Melania Wears ‘I Really Don't Care' Jacket On Trip To Visit Detained Migrant...

Melania Trump trolls us all by using her position of privilege to do a crappy thing While boarding a plane en route to Texas before visiting immigrant children being detained...

Damage from Brain Injuries may be Reversed with Antifreeze Molecules

Antifreeze molecules called N-acetylaspartate may stop and reverse damage from brain injuries. NAA has been viewed as simply a marker of injury when in fact it could be a part...

Flamingo: High-powered Microscope Ready for Researchers' Use

Flamingo microscope a portable, shareable light sheet microscope provides biologists with excellent imaging and great amount of data quickly using technology that could track...