Health
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Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant, putting patients at risk
C. difficile has shown antibiotic resistance in people. Now it's shown to be resistant to efforts...
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AOC proposal calls for safer cleanup efforts in Vieques, Puerto Rico
The House passed an amendment introduced by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that would limit the use of...
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As Juul grapples with teen vaping 'epidemic,' CEO tells parents 'I'm sorry'
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These five habits may delay Alzheimer's even in people with genetic risk
Following four out of five lifestyle behaviors can protect against mental decline, even in people...
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20 million children miss out on lifesaving vaccines
"Vaccines are one of our most important tools for preventing outbreaks and keeping the world safe."
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Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
Doctors are hoping for something to use during routine exams, where most dementia symptoms are...
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Ebola spread to east Congo's Goma massively raises risk
"The case in Goma could potentially be a game changer in this epidemic," the WHO director-general...
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Oklahoma's multibillion-dollar case against Johnson & Johnson rests in hands of judge
The 7-week trial came to a close Monday. The case could provide a blue print for the nearly 2,000...
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'13 Reasons Why' edits controversial suicide scene
The Netflix show had been criticized that scene from season one may have contributed to copycat...
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New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's
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The link between broken heart syndrome and cancer
The mechanism linking the two conditions should be explored, experts say.
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U.N. wants more urgency in AIDS fight as gains and funding fade
Globally in 2018, some 770,000 people died of AIDS and almost 38 million people were living with...
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Want to keep your brain sharp in old age? Go back to school
"Just playing Scrabble is not enough. It doesn t push hard enough," one study participant said.
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Ebola outbreak in Congo declared global health emergency
Still, the World Health Organization says the risk for worldwide spread is low.
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Reports of sexual harassment wane at work
The #MeToo movement has motivated women to speak out against sexual harassment.
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Why contact lenses and water don't mix
Doctors say that, though rare, the case is a stark reminder of the importance of contact lens...
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For healthy blood pressure, both numbers matter
The study analyzed more than 36 million blood pressure readings from more than 1 million adults.
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Medical mistakes harm more than 1 in 10 patients, and half are preventable
At least 12 percent of preventable errors caused permanent disability or death, according to a...
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What is a healthy blood pressure?
Lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure, including losing weight, exercising regularly,...
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A growing number of pregnant women are using marijuana
Doctors say there's no evidence marijuana is safe during pregnancy.