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Florida could still see West Nile Virus in cooler months
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelWest Nile Virus has hit the nation hard this summer, with nearly 2,000 cases to date. While parts of the country can relax as cooler months set in, local health department officials say Floridians are still not in the clear. Twenty-eight cases of the... -
Two dead from West Nile virus in L.A. County this year
L.A. NOWTwo people have died in Los Angeles County this year of West Nile virus, and 54 cases of the illness have been reported locally, public health officials say.... -
Summer can mean swimmer's itch
PETOSKEY — While the crisp, blue waters of Northern Michigan may be a welcome relief from the summer heat, that swim may leave you itching for some relief. Cercarial dermatitis, commonly called “swimmer’s itch,” is a skin...
Tags: Sports, Swimming, Itching, Beaches
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CHILDREN'S CHATTER: Be prepared for life's emergencies
Contributing WriterNo matter how closely you watch your child, accidents are going to occur, so it’s very important for you to be prepared for life’s little emergencies. If you have a child under the age of 5 in your home, make sure your medicine cabinet is...Tags: Allergies, Vomiting
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A summer survival guide for health emergencies
Ah, summer. A time for all sorts of fun activities — hikes, cookouts, pool days, bike rides and more. And ow, summer. A time for all kinds of seasonal injuries and health emergencies. such as burns from the grill, tick bites, heat stroke and...
Tags: Blisters, Abdominal Pain, Ear Infection, Headaches, Symptoms
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Nailing down the truth about shingles
County coronerAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of every three people in the United States will develop shingles, or herpes zoster. While the risk of this disease is greatest in the elderly population, anyone who has had...Tags: Chemotherapy, Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Health Treatments, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The basics of newborn skin care
First-time parents may not always know how to care for their newborn's skin or recognize common conditions. Most problems resolve themselves, and the basic rule of thumb for washing and choosing products is to go with what's simple, says Dr. Kate B....Tags: Waste Management and Pollution Control, Pediatrics, Environmental Issues, Skin Conditions, Johns Hopkins University
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Julie Bowen wants people to know more about anaphylaxis
![Julie Bowen was on the set of the television show "Boston Legal" four years ago when she got the call from her husband, who was on his way to the hospital with their then-infant son Oliver.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-10/72928153-17102604.jpg "Julie Bowen was on the set of the television show "Boston Legal\" four years ago when she got the call from her husband, who was on his way to the hospital with their then-infant son Oliver.")
Julie Bowen was on the set of the television show "Boston Legal" four years ago when she got the call from her husband, who was on his way to the hospital with their then-infant son Oliver.
While hanging out in the backyard of their California home,...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Lifestyle and Leisure, Symptoms, Modern Family (tv program), Foods and Beverages
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Calling Dr. Smartphone
The digital doctor will see you now. Just pull out your smartphone. Want to track your blood pressure? Make checking your pulse as easy as saying "cheese"? Figure out your eyeglasses prescription or diagnose an ear infection? "The smartphone is...
Tags: Apple iPhone, Ear Infection, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New Products, Science and Technology
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Lyme Disease at its height in June
Weekend Anchor/ReporterIt's a pesky problem that can make you really sick. One area doctor is seeing more and more patients with Lyme Disease, and June tends to be an especially busy month, with the highest number of cases. According to the Virginia Department of Health,...Tags: Flu, Symptoms, Lyme Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Salem (Salem, Virginia)
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West Nile virus cases come early across North Texas
CW33 NewsOfficials in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties say human cases of West Nile virus are present. They also say batches of disease-carrying mosquitoes tested positive in areas across North Texas. “State health experts say West Nile...Tags: Lymphatic System, Headaches, Symptoms, West Nile Virus, Health
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Second Death in LA County from West Nile Virus
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES - Public health officials announced Tuesday that a second person in Los Angeles County has died of West Nile virus. Both of those who died were adults in their 80s who lived in the southeastern part of the county, according to health...Tags: Disease Prevention, Meningitis, Headaches, Symptoms, Diseases and Illnesses
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