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26th of April 2018
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No Criminal Charges in Prince’s Overdose Death2018-04-19 13:10:43
The authorities in Minnesota said that no one would be prosecuted in the musician’s 2016 death from a fentanyl overdose, though a doctor will pa -
What #MeToo Means to Teenagers2018-04-19 12:40:32
While the “Me Too” movement has largely focused on adults, sexual harassment can leave deep and lasting scars on children and teens too. -
Nazi Links of Hans Asperger, Autism Research Pioneer, Prompt Consternation2018-04-19 12:20:03
The Austrian doctor collaborated with the Third Reich and actively assisted in the killing of disabled children, a new report says. -
Matter: Bodies Remodeled for a Life at Sea2018-04-19 12:02:04
The Bajau, who spend most of their time on the ocean, are among the best divers in the world. Evolution is remaking them, a new study finds. -
E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce Expands to 16 States2018-04-19 11:39:37
At least 53 people have been infected so far, and more than half have been hospitalized. -
As Opioid Prescriptions Fall, Prescriptions for Drugs to Treat Addiction Rise2018-04-19 11:05:58
New data suggests progress in efforts to curb the epidemic but raises questions about whether tightened prescribing may be leading some people to hero -
Concussions May Increase the Risk for Parkinson’s Disease2018-04-19 10:13:43
Traumatic brain injuries may lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests. -
Frenchman Is First in World to Get 2 Full Face Transplants2018-04-19 09:16:15
Jérôme Hamon, a bookseller who has a genetic disease, underwent a second transplant after his body rejected the first because he had take -
Mind: Antidepressants and Withdrawal: Readers Tell Their Stories2018-04-19 07:51:43
Nearly 9,000 readers wrote to The Times to talk about their use of antidepressants. Here’s what we learned. -
Chinese Doctor Arrested, Then Applauded, for Criticizing a Popular Elixir2018-04-19 06:40:09
A doctor who suggested an alcohol-based tonic was dangerous was detained for 3 months, and then freed as a public hero. -
Married People Less Likely to Die From Melanoma2018-04-18 14:37:18
People who were married were more likely than single people to have melanoma detected in the earlier, more treatable, stages. -
We’re Bad at Evaluating Risk. How Doctors Can Help.2018-04-18 11:03:31
What to do when we don’t know what to do.
ABC News: Health
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Cooking classes aim to restore health after addiction2018-04-02 19:31:13
Nutrition plays many roles in the healing process. -
Science Says: What we know about cancer risk and coffee2018-04-02 19:01:14
Trouble is brewing for coffee lovers in California, where a judge just ruled that sellers must post scary warnings about cancer risks -
Medical ethics: UK uses data from doctors to find migrants2018-04-02 18:53:55
It wants to track down people in Britain who may have broken immigration rules. -
Court: government can't block immigrant teens from abortion2018-04-02 18:13:56
A federal court in Washington is telling the Trump administration it can't interfere with the ability of pregnant teens in the country illegally and -
Feds asks to join settlement talks over opioid lawsuits2018-04-02 18:03:47
The U.S. Department of Justice wants to join settlement talks in federal court involving hundreds of lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors o -
Gloria Allred to represent 3 women in Ohio fertility case2018-04-02 17:42:37
Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred has agreed to represent three women who lost eggs when an Ohio fertility clinic storage tank malfunctioned -
Siberian governor resigns after devastating mall fire2018-04-02 17:04:06
The Kremlin says the governor of the Siberian region where a shopping center fire killed 64 people has resigned -
5th day of water shortages in Greece's second-largest city2018-04-02 16:23:30
Large sections of the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki continue to be without water for a fifth day because of damage to an old pipeline -
Studies link legal marijuana with fewer opioid prescriptions2018-04-02 14:05:37
New studies suggest that legalizing marijuana might help the fight against opioid addiction and fatal overdoses -
Brothers complete remarkable weight transformation to win $150K bet2018-04-02 11:41:26
Once 170 pounds apart, Jamie and Matt Staples now weigh the exact same amount. -
Antacids, antibiotics for infants linked to later allergies2018-04-02 11:05:51
A new large study suggests infants who are given antacids or antibiotics are more likely to develop childhood allergies -
WATCH: Poker-playing brothers win $150K after a weight transformation bet2018-04-02 08:47:39
Jamie and Matt Staples used to weigh 304 pounds and 135 pounds, respectively, but now the brothers each weigh 188 pounds after a bet offered by a fell
Scientific American: Health
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NYC Mice Are Packed with Pathogens2018-04-18 22:20:00
Mice trapped in New York City apartment buildings harbored disease-causing bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes. Christopher Intagliata reports. - -
Evolution Research Could Revolutionize Cancer Therapy2018-04-18 09:00:00
Evolutionary studies indicate that the genetic changes enabling a cancer to develop arise shockingly early within the primary tumor. This discovery po -
Should You Eliminate Oil from Your Diet?2018-04-18 08:30:00
Is an oil-free diet healthier? What are the arguments for and against eliminating oil from your diet? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Mine Social Media Posts to Predict Flu2018-04-17 19:02:00
Researchers used Twitter searches for nonflu words associated with behavior to predict flu outbreaks two weeks in advance. -- Read more on Sc -
Miniature Human Brains Grow for Months When Implanted in Mice Skulls2018-04-17 09:00:00
The lab-grown cerebrums are about the size of a lentil -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
The Spice of Death: The Science behind Tainted "Synthetic Marijuana"2018-04-17 06:45:00
Experts describe how rat poison linked to a recent bleeding outbreak does its damage -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Ebola Vaccine Appears to Provide Long-Lasting Protection2018-04-16 11:30:00
Researchers are now optimistic about combating the virus with this inoculation -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
How Can Science Combat the Opioid Crisis?2018-04-14 08:30:00
What opioid addiction treatments are more effective and can we vaccinate against addiction? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
The Public Doesn't Take Flu Seriously Enough2018-04-11 13:00:00
A century after the catastrophic pandemic of 1918, too many people still aren’t getting vaccinated -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Expanding Global Access to Essential Heart Medications2018-04-11 07:00:00
Modernizing the World Health Organization's official list of vital medications -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
State of the Union for Life Expectancy Is Positive, but Some States Lag Behind2018-04-10 11:00:00
Newly published data highlights health trends throughout the country -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com -
Change Your Mind-Set, Reduce Your Chronic Pain2018-04-10 07:00:00
Psychological approaches can help control the agony and lessen the need for drugs -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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Electric Cars Don't Jolt Implanted Heart Devices: Study2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: Electric Cars Don't Jolt Implanted Heart Devices: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2018 12: -
Avoid 'Text Neck' From Your Cellphone2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: Avoid 'Text Neck' From Your CellphoneCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/24/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Measles Warning in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: Measles Warning in New York, New Jersey and ConnecticutCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2018 12:0 -
For Soccer Players, Heading May Pose Bigger Risk Than Collisions2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: For Soccer Players, Heading May Pose Bigger Risk Than CollisionsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/24/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/ -
Injured U.S. Vet Receives World's First Penis/Scrotum Transplant2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: Injured U.S. Vet Receives World's First Penis/Scrotum TransplantCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24 -
Aging Brains Gain More From Exercise With Good Hydration2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: Aging Brains Gain More From Exercise With Good HydrationCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2018 12: -
Could Caffeine During Pregnancy Spur Weight Gain in Kids?2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: Could Caffeine During Pregnancy Spur Weight Gain in Kids?Category: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2018 12 -
CDC Broadens Romaine Lettuce Warning as E. Coli Outbreak Continues2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: CDC Broadens Romaine Lettuce Warning as E. Coli Outbreak ContinuesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/2 -
Too Much Drinking May Be Tied to PMS: Study2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: Too Much Drinking May Be Tied to PMS: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2018 12:00:00 AM -
Meditation Can Soothe the Anxious Soul in Just One Session2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: Meditation Can Soothe the Anxious Soul in Just One SessionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/24/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2018 1 -
Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Rocky Mountain Spotted FeverCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/24/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2018 -
George H.W. Bush Hospitalized Due to Blood Infection2018-04-25 03:00:00
Title: George H.W. Bush Hospitalized Due to Blood InfectionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/24/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/24/2018 12:00:0
FOX News
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Mom has foot amputated after discovering cancerous tumor during pedicure2018-04-25 12:35:00
A North Carolina mother’s decision to amputate her right foot in hopes of preventing a cancerous tumor from spreading did not come easy, but she
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Florida mom gets 'blood boiling' letter from neighbors regarding 'hefty' teen with autism2018-04-25 12:13:00
When Leah Solomon's husband forwarded her a letter he found under their front door, the Florida mother was shocked. -
Former classmate donates life-saving kidney to man nearly 50 years after graduating2018-04-25 11:38:00
A pair of former classmates who hardly knew each other while in school 50 years ago reunited recently, but it wasn’t to reminisce or catch up -- -
7-year-old boy recovering after 5-organ transplant surgery2018-04-25 10:47:00
A seven-year-old boy is one of the youngest patients in Britain to undergo a multi-transplant operation to successfully replace five organs. -
Chicago baby fitted with world's tiniest mechanical heart valve2018-04-25 10:26:00
A Chicago baby is thriving after she became one of the first to receive a mechanical heart valve. -
Alfie Evans' parents to appeal ruling that barred terminally ill British boy from traveling to Rome2018-04-25 06:29:00
Alfie Evans’ parents will appeal to overturn a ruling Wednesday that barred the terminally ill child from being taken to Rome for care. -
Alfie Evans' dad giving toddler mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to 'keep him alive'2018-04-24 20:15:00
Alfie Evans' parents are tonight giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in a desperate bid to keep him alive after a court ruled he cannot be flown -
Sorority grants World War II vet's final wish to dance with a beautiful woman2018-04-24 15:30:00
A bedridden 92-year-old World War II veteran had a dying wish fulfilled thanks to a Mississippi sorority-- to dance with a beautiful woman. -
Alfie Evans' family loses appeal to transport terminally ill British toddler to Rome2018-04-24 15:26:00
The family of Alfie Evans, the terminally ill British toddler who was taken off life support Monday, lost their legal challenge Tuesday to transport t -
1 dead, another recovering after 2 men suffer heart attacks at same train station2018-04-24 13:25:00
Officers called to a medical emergency at an Atlanta train station last week were called back to the same station an hour later, for the same emergenc -
Florida girl, 4, fighting for her life after drinking pool water2018-04-23 18:23:00
A Florida girl is fighting for her life days after she swallowed pool water in an incident her mother has described as a "freak accident." -
Veteran who survived blast receives first complete penis transplant2018-04-23 14:23:00
A veteran who lost his genitals from a blast in Afghanistan has received the world's most extensive penis transplant, and doctors said Monday he is r
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Cognitive behavioral therapy helps control autistic kids' emotions, study says2018-04-24 16:17:26
Autistic children's emotions can be managed with cognitive behavioral therapy, according to new research in Canada. -
Asthma, hay fever, eczema linked to higher psychiatric disorders risk in study2018-04-24 14:55:14
Asthma, hay fever and eczema are linked to an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders, according to a new study in Taiwan. -
Light effectively relieves chronic pain in study with mice2018-04-24 14:41:27
Scientists have developed a light-sensitive chemical that provides chronic neuropathic pain relief from touch, based on a study of mice. -
FDA cracks cracks down on JUUL e-cigarette sales to minors2018-04-24 13:18:21
The Food and Drug Administration is attempting to reduce underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand called JUUL, including warning retail and online -
Researchers develop non-addictive pain reliever2018-04-24 13:03:14
A new pain-relieving compound may eventually be as effective as the properties of opioids-based drugs, such as morphine and oxycodone, but not be addi -
Childhood weight gain linked to caffeine levels in womb2018-04-24 10:59:14
A child's excess weight gain has been linked to at least moderate caffeine levels while in the womb, according to a study in Norway. -
Half of people with diabetes never screened, researchers say2018-04-24 06:35:38
Current screening criteria miss more than half of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes cases even though a $5 blood test can diagnose the condition, resear -
New technique helps injured hearts regenerate via stem cells2018-04-23 14:57:49
Engineers have developed a new way to help injured hearts regenerate using cells derived from human stem cells. -
Despite false positives, most patients get future screenings: Study2018-04-23 14:23:50
Men and women who receive a false-positive breast or prostate cancer screening are likely to obtain future recommended cancer screenings, a new study -
Survey links insomnia to workplace incivility2018-04-23 13:12:18
Workers' difficulty sleeping was linked to rude behavior by others on the job, including verbal abuse, according to a survey of U.S. Forest Service -
Study: Heart patients who walk briskly hospitalized less2018-04-23 11:49:13
Heart patients who walked briskly were hospitalized less often, according to a study in Europe. -
Artificial sweeteners linked to obesity, diabetes in study2018-04-23 09:42:19
Artificial sweeteners could be linked to diabetes and obesity, according to a study of rats and cell cultures.
