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Two women had poppy seed bagels before going to the hospital to give birth. That's when the trouble started.
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‘Everybody’s dropping like flies’: Federal ‘tranq’ warning follows escalating concerns in Mass.
The new warning from the DEA over “the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced” follows escalating concerns in Massachusetts over the dangerous animal tranquilizer.
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Man had toe pain for 5 years. After a shocking diagnosis, he was given 5 days to live
Man had toe pain, leg swelling. A massive kidney tumor blocking his vena cava caused blood to not go to heart. Surgery cured kidney cancer bypass, widow-maker.
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Sam Neill Talks Losing His Famous Beard During Chemo And How His Cancer Was Misdiagnosed At First
Sam Neill opened up about losing his signature beard during chemo and how his cancer was initially misdiagnosed.
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What Are the Symptoms of a Candida Auris Infection?
Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant fungus that is spreading through healthcare facilities. C. auris is often resistant to many antifungal drugs and it can be challenging to diagnose, but it's not yet a threat to healthy individuals. People who are immunocompromised, stay in long-term care facilities, or rely on central venous catheters or feeding tubes are at the highest risk of getting a C. auris infection, according to the CDC.
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Researchers Just Discovered a More Accurate Measure Than BMI—Here's Why They Say It's Better
In terms of heart disease risk, it's a matter of inches, the scientists suggest.
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Woman who survived cardiac arrest at 24 shares the warning sign she dismissed
After surviving a cardiac arrest at just 24, Brittany Williams is on a mission to educate people about heart health and CPR. She also shares the warning sign that she dismissed.
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A Full List of Recalled Eye Drops Linked to Potential Bacterial Infections
A rare bacterium found in artificial tears known is triggering eye drop recalls as investigators try to pinpoint the outbreak source. Here's a full list of products.
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I'm a survivor of a rare cancer. During treatment, my boyfriend left me and a friend ghosted me.
Edward Miskie was found to have a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma at 25. During his treatments, he learned his boyfriend was cheating on him.
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I’m a doctor. Here’s how I lost 100 pounds in my 50s — and kept it off
When Dr. Emi Hosoda sees patients struggling to lose weight, she knows what they’re going through.
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Vaccine injury scheme ramps up staff as claims over Covid jabs keep growing
Increasing demand for Covid vaccine injury payments has seen the number of staff processing claims increase 20-fold, figures show.
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Do You Need to Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home?
Blood pressure readings can vary widely between doctor's visits, new research shows. The findings further suggest that supplemental home monitoring may be helpful for some people with high blood pressure. Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and only one in four have it under control.
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Periods Are Under Attack in America
New legislation in the U.S. is designed to persecute women for managing their reproductive health. But the "Don't Say Period" bill just proposed in Florida is the most dangerous yet.
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This Cancer Drug Candidate Could Be a Hit for Pfizer
The FDA recently accepted the drugmaker's regulatory filing for review of a potential drug to treat a type of blood cancer.
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A doctor told a woman without ovaries she had ovarian cysts. It was appendicitis.
A woman thought she had appendicitis, but multiple doctors disagreed. After enduring three weeks of intense pain, surgery revealed she was right.
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A fire captain says he lost vision in one eye within hours of using over-the-counter eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria
Adam Di Sarro says EzriCare Artificial Tears, which were recalled in February after an outbreak of bacterial eye infections, caused his vision loss.
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A teen thought he was just short. He discovered he had a brain tumor stunting his growth after having a seizure.
Jamie Connolly experienced headaches but put them down to exam stress. He had a seizure and was later diagnosed with an astrocytoma brain tumor.
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Is it safe to work out every day? Yes and no, according to a trainer
Working out every day can support your health, but it depends on factors like intensity, duration and recovery.
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Could This Stock Become the Tesla of Its Industry?
Tesla did that to the automotive industry. CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) potentially offers a new way to treat disease. Here is why CRISPR Therapeutics should at least be on your watch list today.