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CONSUMER REPORTS: Mechanically tenderized beef risk
Before you fire up the grill for some great summer meals, Consumer Reports has a caution. The beef you buy may have been tenderized by machines, and that process can introduce potentially deadly bacteria into your food. The trouble is that sharp...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, E. coli Infection, Consumers
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Southern cities ranked among laziest in U.S.: magazine
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, is also the capital of sloth, according to Men's Health magazine which ranked the Southern metropolis as the least active city in the United States. It was last on the list of 100 cities based...Tags: Lexington (Lexington, Virginia), Physical Fitness and Exercise, Thrombosis , Charleston, Newspaper and Magazine
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India announces development of cheap vaccine against major cause of diarrhea deaths in kids
Associated PressNEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian government announced Tuesday the development of a new low-cost vaccine proven effective against a diarrhea-causing virus that is one of the leading causes of childhood deaths across the developing world. The Indian...Tags: Science and Technology, Drugs and Medicines, Preventative Medicine, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Health Organizations
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It's Lyme season [Editorial]
With some exceptions, any illness can strike anyone at any time. One of the more dangerous to emerge in recent decades is Lyme disease. Harford County, as many of us know either first-hand or because of someone we know, is not immune from the tick-borne...Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diseases and Illnesses, Headaches, Lyme, Symptoms
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Philly abortion doctor Gosnell spared death penalty in deal with prosecutors
(Reuters) — A Philadelphia doctor avoided the possbility of the death penalty for murdering babies during late-term abortions by agreeing not to appeal his convictions, and he was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison, the city prosecutor said....Tags: Justice System, Prosecution, Kermit Gosnell, Social Issues, Trials
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Swim safety program hits milestone
At a pool somewhere in Broward, a young swimmer recently received the 2.5 millionth lesson from SWIM Central. Started in 1999, the county program offers swimming lessons to children to prevent accidental drowning. According to the Centers for Disease...Tags: Sports, Swimming, here! (tv network)
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HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against the sexually transmitted infection were available, says to a new study. Researchers found an increase...Tags: Science and Technology, Drugs and Medicines, Preventative Medicine, Symptoms, Medical Research
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Could vaginal delivery be safer for preemies?
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Very premature babies have fewer breathing problems when they're born through vaginal delivery compared to cesarean section, a new study of more than 20,000 newborns suggests. Based on those cases, researchers found that...Tags: Medical Specialization, Gynecology, Cesarean Section, Science and Technology, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Muchos estadounidenses no se realizan el examen adecuado para la hepatitis C: CDC
ReutersPor Julie Steenhuysen NUEVA YORK (Reuters) - Funcionarios de salud pública de Estados Unidos informaron que sólo la mitad de la población que alguna vez estuvo infectada con el virus de la hepatitis C se realizó la prueba de detección adecuada...Tags: Hepatitis C , Diseases and Illnesses, Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention
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Teen texting at the wheel tied to more driving risks
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers who text while driving are also more likely to engage in other risky activities, such as riding with an intoxicated driver or not wearing a seatbelt, a new study suggests. Researchers from the U.S. Centers for...Tags: Medical Specialization, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Education, Schools, Pediatrics
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Jessamine County Health Department says 40 percent of county homes tested are high in radon
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comIt’s no secret that smoking is the number-one cause of lung cancer in America, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The second-leading cause, according to the CDC, is something that can affect people without them even...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Procedures and Tests, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Lung Cancer
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Could giving newborns formula help with breast-feeding?
One of the first warnings new mothers hear is that offering babies formula soon after birth can lead to problems with breast-feeding. Sating infants' hunger with formula can prevent them from nursing vigorously, interfering with milk production;...
Tags: Medical Specialization, American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Health Organizations
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