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Posted June 13, 2016

Posted June 13, 2016

Posted June 13, 2016

Posted June 13, 2016

Posted June 2, 2016

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Teen births fall again, another drop in decades of decline Washington Post NEW YORK — Teen pregnancies fell again last year, to another historic low, a government report shows. “The continued decline is really quite amazing,” said Brady Hamilton, the lead author of the new report from the Centers for Disease Control and ... Plummeting US teen birthrate hit record low in 2015: CDCReuters Teen birth rate in the US plummets to an all-time lowSTAT all 3 news articles »

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Posted June 2, 2016

UPI.com

New program may cut catheter-associated urinary tract infections UPI.com WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 -- If you find yourself hospitalized, you've got a one in five chance of needing a urinary catheter -- raising your risk for a urinary tract infection. Now, researchers report that a new program shows it might be possible to ... AHRQ Program Reduces Urinary Tract Infections in HospitalsPR Newswire (press release) all 2 news articles »

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Posted June 2, 2016

UPI.com

Brain cancer treatment shows promise in early trial UPI.com WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 -- An experimental viral treatment may extend the lives of patients with a hard-to-treat brain cancer, researchers say. For the phase 1 study, patients with recurrent glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive brain tumor ... Tumor-killing virus nearly doubles survival time of brain cancer patientsArs Technica UCLA, Cleveland Clinic and UCSD Collaboration Demonstrates Potential Treatment Breakthrough for Advanced Brain ...Newswise (press release) Possible brain cancer breakthrough at UCSDCBS 8 San Diego PR Newswire (press release) all 5 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Washington Post

Man who got 1st US penis transplant released from hospital Washington Post BOSTON — A man who received the nation's first penis transplant calls the operation a success and is going home. Thomas Manning left Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday, three weeks after the grueling 15-hour surgery. The 64-year-old ... Health|Recipient of First Penis Transplant in US Is Released From HospitalNew York Times Wise County, Va. deputies searching for missing 14-year-old girlWJHL First American Penis Transplant Recipient Is Heading HomeAllMediaNY all 8 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Montana Standard

Severe Obesity May Boost Infection Risk After Heart Surgery Philly.com WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Severely obese people may have a higher risk of certain complications after heart bypass surgery than normal-weight patients, a new study suggests. The researchers found that severe obesity was linked to ... Post coronary artery bypass infections may be linked to severe obesityEurekAlert (press release) all 2 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

KSDK.com

Feds: Surgery Tech Accused of Stealing Drugs Carries HIV ABC News Federal prosecutors in Colorado say a hospital surgery technician accused of stealing painkiller syringes is a carrier of HIV. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Denver released the information Wednesday about Rocky Allen as part of a plea for patients who ... Former Swedish Medical Center employee tests positive for HIVThe Denver Post Former surgical tech tests positive for HIV, may have exposed patientsFOX31 Denver Surgical tech in needle-swap scandal at Swedish Medical Center has HIV, officials confirmThe Denver Channel KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News -12news.com all 6 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

HealthDay

Exploring the Link Between Estrogen and Migraines HealthDay WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers are getting a better understanding of the link between estrogen levels and migraine headaches in women. A new study finds that for women who get these intense headaches, levels of the ... Are drops in estrogen levels more rapid in women with migraine?Medical Xpress 10 foods to fight migrainesSan Jose Mercury News Migraines Take Toll on SpouseThe Southern gulfnews.com -Daily Mail all 14 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

HealthDay

ADHD Meds May Pose Heart Risks for Some Kids HealthDay WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Ritalin, a popular drug for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), might increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm shortly after a young person starts taking it, a new study suggests ... ADHD medication linked to slightly increased risk of heart rhythm problemsEurekAlert (press release) Ritalin hyperactivity drug linked to heart problems in childrenThe Sun all 5 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Fox News

Researchers discover gene mutation that causes progressive MS Fox News For the first time, researchers have identified a gene mutation that's directly linked with the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), a difficult-to-diagnose neurodegenerative disease that affects about 2.3 million people worldwide. Those findings ... Rare Gene Mutation Linked with High MS RiskLive Science First gene mutation explaining development of multiple sclerosis foundEurekAlert (press release) Genetic Mutation Tied to Multiple Sclerosis Development in StudyGenomeWeb Gizmodo -Voice of America -Healthline -Xinhua all 13 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Live Science

Marijuana Use Linked to Gum Disease Live Science Middle-age people who have smoked marijuana for many years may have a higher risk of developing gum disease, according to a new study. However, the study did not find a link between long-term marijuana use and several other health problems ... Long-term marijuana use linked to periodontal issuesOregonLive.com Smoking weed can make your teeth fall out: Long-term marijuana use is linked to gum diseaseDaily Mail Long-term marijuana use associated with periodontal diseaseMedical Xpress Medical News Today all 7 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Washington Post

Study: Same-sex experiences are on the rise, and Americans are increasingly chill about it Washington Post A rise in bisexuality is driving a sharp increase in same-sex experiences in the United States, according to a new study – and Americans are increasingly open to the idea. Using data from the General Social Survey (GSS), a nationally representative ... More Americans Are Having Same-Sex Encounters — Or At least Admitting ItHuffington Post Same-Sex Hookup Rates Have Doubled in the USTIME Study: More Americans are having gay sexPhilly.com Vocativ -The Guardian -Medical Daily -Daily Mail all 13 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

CNN

Gorilla tragedy: Why are we so quick to blame the parents? CNN Kelly Wallace is CNN's digital correspondent and editor-at-large covering family, career and life. Read her other columns and follow her reports at CNN Parents and on Twitter @kellywallacetv. (CNN) The blame game was almost immediate. As soon as word ... After gorilla shooting, are zoos becoming 'obsolete'?fox8.com all 3 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

CNN

Parents, beware: These are the 100 deadliest days for teens CNN Kelly Wallace is CNN's digital correspondent and editor-at-large covering family, career and life. She is a mom of two. Read her other columns and follow her reports at CNN Parents and on Twitter. This story was originally published in 2014. (CNN) Here ... and more »

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Posted June 1, 2016

EurekAlert (press release)

Study shows that black men with more West African genes have lower risk of obesity University of Alabama at ... EurekAlert (press release) IMAGE: A new study out of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of Arizona shows that obesity affects women and men of every ethnic group in the United States... view more. Credit: UAB News. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Among black men, those ... and more »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Tech Times

BioMarin Withdraws European Application for Kyndrisa Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News BioMarin Pharmaceutical said today it has withdrawn its Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for Kyndrisa™ (drisapersen), the company's drug candidate for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) amenable to exon 51 skipping. BioMarin said it will also ... BioMarin Withdraws Kyndrisa Marketing Application in EUZacks.com Business News Roundup, June 1SFGate BioMarin To Halt Development Of $680M Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy DrugTech Times all 24 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Reuters

FDA Issues New Guidelines on Salt, Pressuring Food Industry ABC News The Obama administration is pressuring the food industry to make foods from breads to sliced turkey less salty, proposing long-awaited sodium guidelines in an effort to prevent thousands of deaths each year from heart disease and stroke. The proposed ... FDA issues draft guidance to food industry for voluntarily reducing sodium in processed and commercially prepared foodPR Newswire (press release) How excess salt is killing us, and the FDA guidance that can change itThe Hill (blog) Obama takes aim at saltPolitico Reuters -Quality Assurance & Food Safety -Food Dive -11alive.com all 29 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Discovery of first mcr-1 gene in E. coli bacteria found in a human in United States Pharmacy Today, American Pharmacists Association, pharmacist.com A coordinated public health response was launched after the discovery of the first <i>mcr-1</i> gene found in bacteria in a human in the United States. The case involves a Pennsylvania woman with no recent travel outside the United States. Researchers ... and more »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Voice of America

WHO Declares Guinea Ebola-Free Voice of America June 01, 2016 8:21 AM. GENEVA—. The World Health Organization Wednesday declared the end of Ebola transmission in Guinea, after the West African country successfully passed 42 days without a confirmed case of this fatal disease. Guinea was first ... Latest Ebola outbreak in Guinea is over: WHOYahoo News UN: Latest Ebola outbreak in Guinea is now overU.S. News & World Report World Health Organization Declares End of Ebola Virus in GuineaABC News Xinhua -World Health Organization -Korea Times -SBS all 21 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

Obama takes aim at salt Politico The Obama administration issued sweeping salt reduction goals Wednesday for foods ranging from French fries to granola — a controversial move aimed at getting Americans to eat healthier. The long-delayed targets released by the FDA are voluntary but ... FDA Issues Voluntary Sodium Reduction TargetsCSPI Newsroom FDA pressuring food industry to make foods less saltyWashington Times US FDA sets out plan for new voluntary targets on sodiumjust-food.com (subscription) all 5 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

CNN

Therapists often discriminate against black and poor patients, study finds CNN (CNN) Minorities and lower-income individuals can face numerous challenges in getting treatment for depression and other mental health problems. They may lack insurance or transportation to a therapist's office; they may experience stigma in their ... Not White, Not Rich, and Seeking TherapyThe Atlantic Discrimination In The Mental Health World: Therapists Less Likely To Offer Services To Blacks And Working ClassMedical Daily Some psychotherapists may choose patients by race or classReuters Fusion -Philly.com -Princeton University all 7 news articles »

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Posted June 1, 2016

NorthJersey.com

Baby born at Hackensack University Medical Center has birth defect due to Zika NorthJersey.com A 31-year-old woman from Honduras, a nation ravaged by the Zika virus, gave birth to a baby girl suffering from the devastating effects of the virus on Tuesday at Hackensack University Medical Center, the first apparent case in the tri-state area, her ... and more »

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