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15th of November 2018
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Basics: How Teeth Became Tusks, and Tusks Became Liabilities2018-09-11 02:45:08
Humans, mice, narwhals — most mammals rely on ancient genes to produce teeth and tusks. But the tuskless elephants of Africa show that nature ca -
Lasker Awards Given for Work in Genetics, Anesthesia and Promoting Women in Science2018-09-11 00:01:05
The coveted prize was awarded to a Scottish veterinarian, two scientists who championed an overlooked protein and a pioneering researcher who helped a -
Most Doctors Are Ill-Equipped to Deal With the Opioid Epidemic. Few Medical Schools Teach Addiction.2018-09-10 14:26:42
It’s one of the biggest, most expensive American health crises in memory. But the field of addiction medicine is fairly new. -
The New Health Care: It’s Hard for Doctors to Unlearn Things. That’s Costly for All of Us.2018-09-10 10:20:32
Procedures live on even after they’ve been proved ineffective. It can lead to harms and wasted resources. -
A Conversation With: A Battle Plan for a War on Rare Diseases2018-09-10 05:00:08
Dr. Matthew Might is developing a strategy for people seeking treatments for little-known ailments. -
The Checkup: The Health Impact of Undescended Testicles2018-09-10 05:00:07
In a large Australian study, researchers found that baby boys born with undescended testes had a higher risk of health problems like infertility and c -
Personal Health: Using Tai Chi to Build Strength2018-09-10 05:00:01
Tai chi moves can be easily learned and executed by people of all ages and states of health, even elderly people in wheelchairs. -
MSK Cancer Center Orders Staff to ‘Do a Better Job’ of Disclosing Industry Ties2018-09-09 16:18:27
In an email to staff members, chief executives at Memorial Sloan Kettering responded to news that a top doctor had failed to report links to companies -
Top Cancer Researcher Fails to Disclose Corporate Financial Ties in Major Research Journals2018-09-09 16:17:27
A senior official at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has received millions of dollars in payments from companies that are involved in medical r -
Victims of Sexual Violence Often Stay in Touch With Their Abusers. Here’s Why.2018-09-09 15:52:35
Asia Argento stayed close with Harvey Weinstein. Jimmy Bennett stayed in touch with Ms. Argento. The dynamic is not uncommon, the National Domestic Vi -
Trilobites: Hundreds of Seals Are Dying on the New England Coast2018-09-08 12:49:04
Deaths of gray and harbor seals, in much greater numbers than usual, have been attributed to viruses related to distemper and the flu. -
How to (Maybe) Avoid Sticker Shock at the Emergency Room2018-09-07 17:22:53
Knowing whether to use an urgent care center, a retail clinic, virtual care or the emergency room can make a big difference in cost.
Scientific American: Health
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We Need New Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease2018-09-11 07:00:00
They're essential to coming up with better treatments, and a new initiative could provide them -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
RNA Expert Wins "American Nobel"2018-09-11 06:00:00
Interview: Joan Argetsinger Steitz weighs in on #MeToo and working with James Watson -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
What Is a Fecal Transplant?2018-09-08 08:30:00
What is a fecal transplant and who would want one? It all boils down to your gut microbiota -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Exercise, Eat Well, Help Others: Altruism's Surprisingly Strong Health Impact2018-09-07 07:00:00
The benefits of giving rather than receiving are more than just spiritual -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Researchers to Release Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes in Africa for First Time2018-09-05 12:00:00
Up to 10,000 bugs could be deployed -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Going Barefoot and 8 Other Ways to Improve Balance2018-09-05 10:00:00
Balance is something we don’t think much about after we learn it (as a child) or start to lose it (as a senior), but balance is crucial to healt -
Too Good to Be True? A Nonaddictive Opioid without Lethal Side Effects Shows Promise2018-09-05 06:45:00
A still-experimental drug demonstrates the qualities of an ideal painkiller in a test in monkeys -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold Yet?2018-09-04 07:00:00
Researchers think they’re close to a cure for the common cold, but they first need to solve a complex problem that’s perplexed scientists -
From Fish to Humans, A Microplastic Invasion May Be Taking a Toll2018-09-04 06:45:00
Tiny bits of plastic have seeped into soil, fish and air, posing a threat to animal and human health -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
The So-Called Right to Try Law Gives Patients False Hope2018-09-01 09:00:00
A new law to let dying patients access unapproved drugs raises false hope -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Hearing Aids Are Finally Entering the 21st Century2018-09-01 09:00:00
This outdated, expensive tech is getting a big makeover -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Is Drinking Milk Unnatural?2018-09-01 08:30:00
Some claim that drinking the milk of other animals is both unnatural and unhealthy. How do the arguments for and against consuming milk stack up? -- R
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1 in 4 Seniors Who Take Xanax, Valium Use Them Long Term2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: 1 in 4 Seniors Who Take Xanax, Valium Use Them Long TermCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12: -
As Hurricane Florence Targets U.S., Experts Urge Safety2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: As Hurricane Florence Targets U.S., Experts Urge SafetyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:0 -
Talking to Baby Might Boost Middle School Success2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: Talking to Baby Might Boost Middle School SuccessCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 A -
Health Tip: Understanding Mouth Issues During Cancer Treatment2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: Health Tip: Understanding Mouth Issues During Cancer TreatmentCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/20 -
An Ancient Art May Work Best to Prevent Falls in Old Age2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: An Ancient Art May Work Best to Prevent Falls in Old AgeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12: -
Going Vegetarian to Cut Colon Cancer Risk2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: Going Vegetarian to Cut Colon Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Can Teen Drivers Be Scared Into Safe Driving?2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: Can Teen Drivers Be Scared Into Safe Driving?Category: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Want to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes? Eat More Whole Grains2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: Want to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes? Eat More Whole GrainsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:00:0 -
New Treatment Approved for Opioid Dependence2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: New Treatment Approved for Opioid DependenceCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Health Tip: Suggestions for Excessive Sweating2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: Health Tip: Suggestions for Excessive SweatingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Chronic Pain May Drive Some to Suicide2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: Chronic Pain May Drive Some to SuicideCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Juuls Pack Same Nicotine Punch as Cigarettes2018-09-12 03:00:00
Title: Juuls Pack Same Nicotine Punch as CigarettesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AM
FOX News
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Calling teen vaping 'epidemic,' officials weigh flavor ban2018-09-12 15:15:00
U.S. health officials are sounding the alarm about teenage use of e-cigarettes, calling the problem an “epidemic” and ordering manufacture -
Lab test may identify dangerous gene mutations, study finds2018-09-12 13:12:00
Scientists say they've found a new way to help determine whether specific genetic abnormalities are likely to make people sick. -
FDA mulls ban on flavored e-cigarettes2018-09-12 12:53:00
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on flavored e-cigarettes in response to an “epidemic” of young people using e-c -
18 million new cancer cases this year: WHO2018-09-12 11:43:00
The World Health Organization's cancer research arm estimates there will be about 18 million new cases of cancer globally this year and more than 9 m -
Football player with cerebral palsy scores first touchdown against rival team2018-09-12 10:16:00
It’s every pee-wee player’s dream to score a touchdown in a big rivalry game, but for one Georgia 10-year-old, his rushing drive had extra -
Man's painful bacterial infection linked to pet cat2018-09-12 09:37:00
A Missouri man’s rare bacterial infection that left him with three extremely swollen lymph nodes on the right side of his face and neck was actu -
Second monkeypox case recorded in England: report2018-09-11 14:35:00
Health officials in England are warning after a second case of monkeypox was reportedly discovered just days after the first-ever case was confirmed i -
New York girl, 12, has ankle reattached backward to create new knee after bone cancer diagnosis2018-09-11 13:19:00
A 12-year-old who was diagnosed with bone cancer has been able keep up with her love of dancing after doctors created a new knee joint for her using h -
Missouri boy, 10, survives being impaled in the face by a metal meat skewer2018-09-11 11:27:00
A Missouri father said his 10-year-old son is lucky to be alive after the child was impaled by a 12-inch metal meat skewer when he fell from a tree ho -
Mom claims hospital sent daughter home with 'virus' hours before meningitis death2018-09-11 11:17:00
The distraught mom of a 4-year-old girl who died from a meningococcal infection hours after she was sent home from hospital told a coroner: "I took h -
Moment ultra-marathoner breastfeeds baby 16 hours into 107-mile race2018-09-10 11:14:00
A British ultra-marathoner is getting kudos from athletes and parents around the world after photos of her breastfeeding her 3-month-old while pumping -
Mom diagnosed with incurable breast cancer claims lump was dismissed as blocked milk duct: report2018-09-10 10:18:00
A 32-year-old mother of two who was reportedly diagnosed with incurable breast cancer just two months after giving birth is preparing to file a compla
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Cell-killing ability of viruses shows promise for cancer treatment2018-09-13 15:02:55
Certain cell-killing viruses, with help from white blood cells, have shown promise in treating cancer in a recent study. -
New methods speed up disease diagnoses in newborns2018-09-13 12:36:09
Researchers have developed new sequencing techniques and machine learning to more quickly diagnose diseases in newborns and cut down false-positives. -
WHO: 9.6 million cancer deaths, 18 million new cases this year2018-09-13 10:20:47
Cancer will kill an estimated 9.6 million people in the world this year and 18.1 million new cases will be diagnosed, according to WHO's cancer rese -
Study: Individualized treatment would reduce melanoma cells2018-09-12 14:34:52
Individualized treatment for melanoma would reduce the number of cancer cells, based on a study in lab dishes and animals. -
Study: Primary care doctors can do better job of depression screening2018-09-12 11:58:52
Primary care physicians rarely package depression assessments with patient screenings for hazardous alcohol use, according to a study. -
FDA to e-cig makers: Address 'epidemic' teen use or products will be banned2018-09-12 11:39:28
U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued stern warning to electronic cigarette makers: control "epidemic" use by teens or products will be banned f -
Study: Caffeine may lower risk of death from kidney disease2018-09-12 11:30:15
Consuming greater amounts of caffeine may help reduce the risk of death for people with chronic kidney disease, according to a study. -
Daily milk consumption linked to lower cardiovascular rates, mortality2018-09-12 10:07:37
Consuming three daily servings of milk has been associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality, according to a study in 21 count -
Protein tricks muscle into burning more energy during exercise, cold2018-09-11 15:45:54
Researchers have figured out why people burn fat when they exercise or are cold: A small protein only found when muscles heat up. -
HIV genome helps determine antibodies formed in people with the virus2018-09-11 14:53:38
Researchers found that HIV itself plays a major role in determining which antibodies are formed in people, which may be important for developing a va -
Elevated blood sugar during pregnancy boosts obesity risk for kids2018-09-11 14:37:06
If a woman has elevated glucose levels during pregnancy, the child is at a greater risk of obesity 10 to 14 years after birth, according to a study. -
Antibiotics for children's cough don't reduce hospitalization risk, study says2018-09-11 13:09:49
If a child is prescribed antibiotics to treat coughs and respiratory infections, the chances of being hospitalized are not reduced, according to a Br
