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Forbes Prescription Pain Killers May Worsen And Lengthen Chronic Pain Forbes News from a research team studying the effects of opioids may help explain the explosion in prescription pain-killer addictions of the last several years. A University of Colorado-Boulder study has found that opioid use increases chronic pain in rats ... Narcotic painkillers prolong pain in rats, says CU-Boulder studyEurekAlert (press release) Narcotic painkillers prolong pain in rats, study saysUPI.com Why taking morphine, oxycodone can sometimes make pain worseScience Magazine ABC Online -Pain News Network -Ten Eyewitness News -The Australian all 13 news articles » Google

610kvnu How Researchers Are Using Google to Find Chickenpox Seasons ABC News Researchers have found that the chickenpox virus may actually be a seasonal disease, with more cases reported in the spring, according to a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. To identify chickenpox rates, the ... Drop in Google searches reveals success of chickenpox vaccineNew Scientist all 2 news articles » Google

How Researchers Are Using Google to Find Chickenpox Seasons ABC News Researchers have found that the chickenpox virus may actually be a seasonal disease, with more cases reported in the spring, according to a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. To identify chickenpox rates, the ... and more » Google

York Dispatch World No Tobacco Day is Tuesday York Dispatch Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in America, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), causing more than 1,300 deaths each day. Loading… Post to Facebook. World No Tobacco Day is Tuesday Smoking is the No. Ottawa's plan for plain tobacco packaging could ignite legal showdownToronto Star Beware: For the umpteenth time, smoking kills!Khaleej Times The message behind World Smokefree DayNew Zealand Herald South China Morning Post -Winnipeg Free Press -Otago Daily Times -Plattsburgh Press Republican all 119 news articles » Google

whnt.com Study reignites concern about cellphones and cancer whnt.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – A new study by federal scientists finds evidence that exposure to cellphone radiation may increase the risk of certain cancers in rats. While the federal scientists behind the study stand by their findings, some, including ... Dr. David Agus: Cell phone cancer risk not "cause for alarm"CBS News Phones and cancer... don't believe hypeIndependent Online Experts refute US Govt. study finding linking cancer to cell phone useFirstpost The Conversation AU -WAND -Digital Trends -The Inquisitr all 34 news articles » Google

Xconomy Intercept Pharma (ICPT) Granted Accelerated Approval to Ocaliva in PBC StreetInsider.com News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 2-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Late Friday, Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICPT) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ... Intercept's (ICPT) Liver Dug Ocaliva Approved by the FDAZacks.com FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Ocaliva™ (Obeticholic Acid) for the Treatment of Patients with PBCForexTV.com Intercept Wins FDA Approval for Drug to Treat Liver DiseaseBloomberg Xconomy -Mid-Day Daily -FierceBiotech -ValueWalk all 17 news articles » Google

HealthDay Lifestyle May Be Key to Improving ADHD in Kids HealthDay MONDAY, May 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often treated with medications, such as Adderall or Ritalin. But a new study suggests that parents can also help their kids by promoting healthy ... Study Finds a Rising Trend of Co-Morbid Chronic Conditions Among Poor ChildrenAJMC.com Managed Markets Network all 2 news articles » Google

Maine News Online Minnesota health department warns people of illness caused by blue-green algae Maine News Online Blue-green algal blooms that normally start in June may have already started growing due to warm spring this year. Last summer, the blooms were reported across lakes in Minnesota and had reportedly sickened two people and caused deaths of many dogs. Avoid Blue-Green Algae in Lakes and PondsFood Poisoning Bulletin Toxic Blue-Green AlgaeWorld Report Now State warns of toxic algae forming on Illinois lakes, riversfox2now.com Jacksonville Journal Courier -FOX Illinois all 11 news articles » Google

CNN Firing up the grill? Look for this on the label of your steak CNN A new label on some of the steaks in your grocery store highlights a production process you may have never heard of: mechanical tenderizing. This means the beef has been punctured with blades or needles to break down the muscle fibers and make it ... and more » Google

Huntington Herald Dispatch Red Cross seeks more blood donors Huntington Herald Dispatch Donors give blood for the Red Cross during the annual WSAZ Donorama Blood Drive on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the Huntington Donor Center. prev. next. ×. 9 remaining of 10. Welcome! We hope that you enjoy our free content. HUNTINGTON - The ... Give life: Memorial Day brings time to consider blood donation.The Garden City Telegram Upcoming American Red Cross blood drives in JuneMDJOnline.com What you're saying: Cathy Canzanella, Jim FullerNews & Observer Franklin Home Page -WMTW Portland all 9 news articles » Google

WIBW CDC warns public about public pool dangers WIBW TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -- The beginning of summer for many families means the sound of children splashing around at their local pool, and for many Topekan's this means taking their families to the Shawnee North Family Aquatic Center. “So far, here at ... CDC finds health problems are common at public pools; state requires health department inspectionsKyForward.com Your health: Make sure your pool isn't a health hazardChicago Daily Herald In Hot Water: Thousands of Public Pools Fail Health InspectionsLive Science Patch.com -WUFT -NewsQuench -Salina Post all 18 news articles » Google

KHOU.com Great Heimlich save: 5 brilliant things this week KHOU.com Heimlich Maneuver Inventor Uses It Himself: A woman at a Cincinnati nursing home began choking on her food, but it just so happens that one of her fellow residents happens to be Dr. Henry Heimlich. Yes, that Heimlich, the 96-year-old surgeon who ... Dr. Henry Heimlich, 96, uses his namesake maneuver to save choking womanLas Vegas Review-Journal At 96, Henry Heimlich finally got the chance to use his own maneuverWPTV.com Inventor of Heimlich maneuver, 96, saves choking victim at retirement homeThe Daily Gazette East Idaho News -FOX 11 Los Angeles -uInterview.com (blog) all 8 news articles » Google

The Boston Globe NY lawmakers consider limit on opioid drug prescriptions The Boston Globe ALBANY, N.Y. — New York lawmakers are considering legislation to limit the amount of prescription opioid drugs patients can get after an initial visit to the doctor's office, part of an effort to reduce the amount of pills that accumulate in medicine ... New Legislation Would Limit Number Of Painkiller Pills Prescribed To First-Time PatientsCBS Local Most Patients Don't Think Opioids Are RiskyPain News Network Frederic H Pollock: What I've learned about opioids while treating broken bonesCharleston Gazette-Mail (subscription) all 5 news articles » Google

The Hill Local health departments brace for funding loss amid Zika standoff The Hill Health departments in all 50 states are scrambling to make up for the combined $45 million they will lose this summer if Congress fails to address a massive federal funding shortfall fighting the Zika virus. With Congress locked in a billion-dollar ... Two travel-related Zika cases confirmed in region that includes CulpeperFredericksburg.com Doctors researching Zika ahead of Olympics9NEWS.com World Health Organization Dismisses Calls To Move Or Postpone Rio OlympicsKTOO YourWestValley.com -whotv.com -Outbreak News Today -Medical Xpress all 126 news articles » Google

TAPinto.net Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights Another Huge Success TAPinto.net MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Despite the rain, nearly 900 participants packed the loop playground at the Watchung Reservation for the American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life, held Saturday, May 21 into Sunday morning. Participants from Berkeley Heights, ... ​Relay For LifeNewnan Times-Herald Church donates $1500 to American Cancer SocietyWTVM Relay for Life of Marion County hosting 20th annual event Friday-SaturdayQuincy Herald Whig InsideHalton.com -West Kentucky Star -Union News Daily -The Exponent Telegram (press release) (registration) all 22 news articles » Google

Forbes Supporting Mental Health Efforts Beyond The Month Of May Forbes May is mental health awareness month, and there's no hiding that this has been a hot topic of discussion this year. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), over 43 million adults suffer with a mental illness every year, or ... George Danby | BDNBangor Daily News Oklahoma Veterans' Mental Health StrugglesKOKH FOX25 Many suffer with improper mental health treatmentLas Vegas Sun News8000.com - WKBT -Vanguard -KTAR.com -Stuff.co.nz all 23 news articles » Google

NBCSports.com LSU's Mike the Tiger begins radiation treatment at cancer center NBCSports.com The cancer center has a long history of working with LSU's School of Veterinary Medicine and has long assisted in consulting about animals receiving radiation treatment at LSU. Basically, LSU trusts this cancer center to take care of their favorite tiger. LSU's Mike VI begins cancer treatment SaturdayNOLA.com Mike the Tiger has LSU police escort as doctors perform run-through on cancer treatmentThe Advocate Mike VI is prepared for cancer treatment at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer CenterKATC Lafayette News KSLA-TV -Campus Sports -KLFY -WBRZ all 11 news articles » Google

CBC.ca MI Health Officials Urge Residents To Avoid Mosquitoes News/Talk 94.9 WSJM With Memorial Day weekend and the kickoff to summer now upon us, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Serves is reminding residents of the importance of preventing mosquito bites. Spokesperson Jennifer Eisner says there are two diseases, ... Warm weather brings out mosquitoes in Fox ValleyChicago Tribune West Nile mosquito seasons beginsJerusalem Post Israel News West Nile virus descends upon IsraelArutz Sheva Washington Times -WSPA.com -Columbus Telegram -Greenville News all 70 news articles » Google

West Nile mosquito seasons begins Jerusalem Post Israel News There have been four cases -- one diagnosed and one highly suspected -- of West Nile fever in Israel this year, but the actual “season” begins now, as the weather heats up. Last year, there 149 reported cases of West Nile reported. Although there have ... and more » Google

With Memorial Day and summer travel coming up, it's time to get serious about Zika Sharonherald Ahh, Memorial Day! For generations of Americans the holiday has marked the beginning of the season of sunscreen, barbecues and chlorine. It's when you start putting sticky notes all over the guidebooks for that exotic trip abroad. And when you start ... and more » Google

Edmond Sun With Memorial Day and summer travel coming up, it's time to get serious about Zika Edmond Sun Ahh, Memorial Day! For generations of Americans the holiday has marked the beginning of the season of sunscreen, barbecues and chlorine. It's when you start putting sticky notes all over the guidebooks for that exotic trip abroad. And when you start ... Preparations for Zika are slowArkansas Online Congress leaves town with no Zika resolutionReading Eagle CDC chief: 'Three months in an epidemic is an eternity'MSNBC ATTN -News-Medical.net -Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper -WUSF News all 25 news articles » Google

With Memorial Day and summer travel coming up, it's time to get serious about Zika Rockwall County Herald Banner Ahh, Memorial Day! For generations of Americans the holiday has marked the beginning of the season of sunscreen, barbecues and chlorine. It's when you start putting sticky notes all over the guidebooks for that exotic trip abroad. And when you start ... and more » Google

4029tv Mills speaks to Rotarians about CWD Harrison Daily (subscription) Trevor Mills, a private lands biologist with the AGFC delivered a program on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) at the Thursday, May 19 Harrison Rotary meeting. He defined the disease and gave an update on AGFC's progress in monitoring the disease. John Wetzel and Marc Schultz: Wisconsin must do more to stop deer diseaseLa Crosse Tribune Arkansas' cases of CWD in deer could affect TennesseeKnoxville News Sentinel State must do more to combat CWD -- Kenneth W. KickbuschMadison.com AmmoLand Shooting Sports News -KTTS -Magnolia Banner News all 30 news articles » Google

ABC News New Maine Midwifery Rules Reflect Licensure Drive Around US ABC News In this Friday, May 27, 2016 photo, Jill Breen, a midwife, examines 10-week-old Maggie Dickson while her parents Jamie and Shannon Dickson look on, at their home in Waterville, Maine. New rules will require midwives to be licensed by the state while ... and more » Google

CapitalGazette.com Fight against Zika virus reaches Anne Arundel CapitalGazette.com Aedes aegypti mosquitos sits inside a glass tube at the Fiocruz institute where they have been screening for mosquitos naturally infected with the Zika virus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, May 23, 2016. As opposed to artificially infected mosquito ... Order of protectionGillette News Record Zika politics makes strange bedfellows: Rubio, ObamaMyPalmBeachPost Protect yourself from mosquitoes amid Zika fearsGreensboro News & Record Your Houston News -San Angelo Standard Times -The Philadelphia Tribune -Mohave Valley News all 62 news articles » Google