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Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, expert on diabetes
Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, an internationally known expert on the epidemiology and prevention of type 2 diabetes who was director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, died Tuesday of...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Diseases and Illnesses, Internal Medicine, Research, Stand-up Comedy
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More than 1,000 people may have eaten at Holiday Inn Bordeaux, where salmonella cases reported
The Fayetteville Observer, N.C.More than 1,000 people may have eaten at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux since May 1, the beginning date of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 51 people, health authorities said Friday. "We are still tracking the numbers," said Buck Wilson,...Tags: Symptoms, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Salmonella Infection, Health
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Relay for Life honors cancer Survivors, Caregivers
The Times-News, Twin Falls, IdahoAs music blasted Friday night during the Twin Falls Relay for Life, cancer survivors gathered behind members of the Honor Guard to get ready for their first lap. As survivors headed in one direction, their caregivers went the opposite direction. After...Tags: Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Chemotherapy, Relay for Life, Human Interest, Health Treatments
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Death toll from new bird flu in China rises to 36: WHO
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Four more people in China have died from a new strain of bird flu, bringing the death toll from the H7N9 virus to 36 from 131 confirmed cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. The United Nations health agency said...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, China, Viral Diseases and Infections, Bird Flu, International Organizations
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End of smallpox
Although polio has been reduced to its lowest level in history, three countries still have polio transmission — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year 223 polio cases were reported. So far in 2013 there have been 19 cases, according to the...Tags: National Government, Microsoft Corporation, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Smallpox
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Coronavirus tests for EP pilgrims urged
Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPresident of the Haj and Umrah Committee Osama Filaali called on the Health Ministry to make Eastern Province pilgrims undergo coronavirus testing. He said up until yesterday the committee has not received of contingency plans to deal with a possible...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Symptoms, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Diseases and Illnesses, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Sesame paste sickens two Minnesota infants with salmonella
Star TribuneTwo Minnesota infants have fallen ill with salmonella poisoning after eating a brand of tahini sesame paste that is the subject of a multistate recall, state officials said Friday. Consumers are being directed to not eat Krinos brand tahini from the...Tags: Product Recalls, Tahini, Symptoms, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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UC Davis researchers find swine flu virus in elephant seals
The Sacramento BeeUC Davis researchers have discovered swine flu in California elephant seals, but the marine mammals don't exhibit any large runny noses. The scientists detected the H1N1 virus in free-ranging northern elephant seals off the Central California coast a...Tags: Headaches, Flu, Symptoms, Viral Diseases and Infections, Epidemics and Plagues
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Twin Falls Relay for Life Starts Today
The Times-News, Twin Falls, IdahoFor Pat Brownfield, the Twin Falls Relay for Life is near and dear to her heart. "A big part of what we do is honoring survivors,"she said. "More and more survivors are coming to our event year after year. I think that's exciting." Brownfield -- who's...Tags: Relay for Life, Human Interest, Entertainment, American Cancer Society
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Lifestyle change may ease heart risk from job stress
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Being under stress at work is tied to a higher risk of heart problems, new research confirms - but putting down the beer bottle and going for a walk may help. Researchers found that job strain - defined as having a lot of...Tags: Health and Safety at School, High Blood Pressure, Health and Safety at Work, Diseases and Illnesses, Healthy Diet
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HealthWatch spotlights the reach of autism
One in 110 children is now diagnosed as having an autism spectrum disorder. The numbers have grown to the point where "everyone knows someone affected" by the neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by communication problems and repetitive behaviors,...
Tags: Autism, Television Industry, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Education, Social Sciences
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Virtual team: Falls soldiers in Afghanistan 'join' Saturday's Relay for Life
Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.A group of hometown troops stationed in Afghanistan will participate "virtually" in the Niagara Falls Relay for Life on Saturday, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Two local airmen, who have family members leading Saturday's event...Tags: Music, Human Interest, Relay for Life, Afghanistan, The Happiest News!
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