Friday, 29 January 2016

Lung-Irritating Chemical Found in Flavored E-Cigs

Highest levels seen in cherry versions, but levels still far below federal safety standards



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Social Media Beefs, Australian Batman & Robin and a New Guitar Hero



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Where the Candidates Stand on Health Care Issues

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WebMD looked at where presidential hopefuls from both parties stand on various health care issues -- including the health care reform law (the Affordable Care Act, also called "Obamacare"), Medicare and Medicaid, the price of prescription drugs, and abortion.



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U.S. Weighs Blood Donation Changes Over Zika Virus

Temporary ban might be imposed on travelers returning from countries where the virus had taken hold



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Lead Poisoning Risk From Cosmetic Clay: FDA

Agency tells users of Bentonite Me Baby to stop using product, get checked by their doctor



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Resistance to HIV Drug Growing, Study Finds

Problem affects almost two-thirds of those taking tenofovir in sub-Sahara Africa



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Mom's Diabetes, Obesity Tied to Higher Autism Risk

Combination may nearly quadruple risk, researchers say, but their review did not prove cause-and-effect



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Boys Victims of Dating Violence, Too

Survey of 'at risk' teens finds males as likely as females to suffer abuse



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Immunity Genes for E.Coli Found

Scientists see DNA as key factor in why illness

Scientists see DNA as key factor in why illness strikes randomly



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Too Few Older Adults Tell Docs About Memory Loss

Experts believe it's often a taboo subject due to fears of dementia



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Iggy Azalea Kinda Agrees With Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' "White Privilege II"



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Insomnia May Raise Women's Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Insomnia can disrupt hormones, and may play a role in developing the blood sugar condition, expert says



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Higher Fiber Intake May Improve Lung Function

Best outcomes seen when eating more than 18 grams a day, study finds



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Famous Last Words Release Acoustic Track Ahead of New Record



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Watch Coldplay and Beyonce's "Hymn for the Weekend" Video



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Watch Zayn Malik's Steamy "Pillowtalk" Video



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This is Also to Blame for Rising Middle-Age Deaths

Commonwealth Fund also cites stalled progress against killers like heart disease, diabetes



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Top 5 Tour Announcements of the Week



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8 Best Sia-Penned Songs (For Other Artists)



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Thursday, 28 January 2016

Exercise: Is More Always Better?

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If a little exercise is good, then more is better in terms of calorie burn and weight loss, right? That's what most of us tend to believe. WebMD has the details.



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Zika Vaccine Efforts Get Boost From Prior Research

U.S. health officials say valuable lessons were learned during battles against other mosquito-borne viruses



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Martin Shkreli Threatens Ghostface Killah in Diss Video



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As Zika Virus Spreads, Doctors Try to Calm Fears

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Public health officials said Thursday they're concerned about the fast-spreading Zika virus, and they're racing to understand its relationship to the troubling rise in birth defects seen in Brazil and other countries. WebMD has the details.



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Hepatitis C Reported at 19 Dialysis Clinics: CDC

Health officials blame lapses in infection control practices



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Beachwood Coyotes Is Your New Favorite Indie Pop Band



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Wearable Electric Patch May Ease PTSD

Researchers found symptoms decreased in civilians

Researchers found symptoms decreased in civilians who tried the device; vets are now being tested



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Most Consumers Satisfied With Health Plans: Poll

The survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that 71 percent of people with insurance believe their services are excellent or good.



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Certain Fruits, Veggies May Aid Weight Control

Study found those who ate apples, pears, berries, peppers had better weight management in long run



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Studies Lacking Youth Antidepressant Effects Data?

New analysis finds much greater risk of aggression, self-harm



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MS Drug Tied to Higher Risk for Brain Virus

Patients taking Tysabri were more prone to show signs of exposure to JCV, which can cause a brain disease



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HIV Can Persist in Body Despite Drug Therapy

Scientists find virus replicates in lymphoid tissue and see a possible target for a cure



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Former NFL Player Tyler Sash Had Brain Disease CTE

Former NFL Player Tyler Sash Had Brain Disease CTE



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Michael Jackson Never Wanted to Be Played By a White Actor



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Dominic Monaghan: "I Saw David Bowie Audition for 'Lord of the Rings'"



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Listen to Rihanna's New Album 'ANTI'



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Study Finds No Proof of 'Seasonal' Depression

Rates of mood disorder don't vary by time of year or sunlight exposure, researchers say



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Bedbugs Biting Back Against Insecticide

Researchers find a strong resistance to the most widely used pesticide group



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Matt Costa is Releasing 5 Different EPs Instead of an Album



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10 Things You Should Know About Beacon



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Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Soy May Counter BPA Effects in Women Having IVF

Soy-rich diet combats harmful chemical in those undergoing in-vitro fertilization, researchers report



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Clues to Schizophrenia's Origins Uncovered

Analysis found gene variant prompts too much 'pruning' in brain during teen years



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Wiz Khalifa Calls Out Kanye West for Album Name Change



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Excess Weight: 'Unexpected' Boys' Puberty Effect

Sexual maturity slowed in obese kids, but sped up in those who were only overweight, study found



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Zika Virus Travel Broadened for Pregnant Women

U.S. agency says those at risk should avoid U.S. Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic



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Cancer's Financial Burden Tied to Poorer Survival

Economic stress may force patients to forgo vital treatments, experts say



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Parents May Lack Food Allergy Emergency Know-How

Many don't know how, when to use epinephrine, study finds



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Family, Friends of Suicide Victims at Higher Risk

Social stigma can isolate those who are grieving, researcher explains



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BMX Punk Rocker Rick Thorne Embraces the Music World with the 'Stay Rad LP'



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Watch the Debut Trailer for 'The Angry Birds Movie'



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Kanye West's Album Is No Longer Called 'Swish'



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Listen to Rihanna's New Song "Work," Featuring Drake



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5 ‘Royal Rumble’ Stumbles



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Lily James Goes From Prim and Proper to Badass in ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’



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Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Smoking Lowers Breast Cancer Survival

Smoking after diagnosis tied to 72 percent higher risk of death from the disease versus never smoking



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Prenatal Vitamin D and Baby's Asthma Risk

But since the nutrient can help ease other ills, supplementation may not be a bad idea, experts say



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No Clear Winner Seen Among Stop-Smoking Aids

Whether you use the nicotine patch, lozenges or Chantix, strong desire to quit is key, experts say



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Depression Screening During, Post-Pregnancy: Panel

As many as 1 in 10 shows signs of mood disorder after birth, says task force



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Chickenpox, Shingles Shot Tied to Rare Eye Problem

But study doesn't prove cause-and-effect



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10 Things You Should Know About Amtrac



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Renowned Tattooer Lucky Bastard Talks '80s Punk and Japanese Travel



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Electropop Act Pillar Point Finds Solo Groove



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B.o.B. Continues "Flat World" Theory With New Song



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Adele Wins Most Popular "Carpool Karaoke" Episode



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Look Back on One Direction's Career in "History" Video



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Many Chronic Pain Sufferers May Overuse OTC Meds

They run risk of stomach bleeds, ulcers, liver damage from meds, doctors say



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Weight May Influence Lung Cancer Surgery Outcome

Study found the very thin or very obese had the highest odds for complications



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Daily Caffeine Doesn't Seem to Jolt the Heart

Coffee lovers don't appear to risk extra heartbeats



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Monday, 25 January 2016

Study Finds Stool Test Effective for Detecting Colon Cancer

Colonoscopy still preferred screening, but this offers less invasive option, researchers say



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Women's Heart Attacks Are Different Than Men's, Experts Stress

American Heart Association points out critical differences in new scientific statement



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Kombucha Tea/Alcohol: Is It Safe?

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Some say kombucha tea is good for your health, but the government says some kombucha products have too much alcohol. WebMD explains the issue as well as what's in kombucha tea and any health claims.



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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D and Calcium?

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for bone health. How to know if you're getting enough.



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Cystic Fibrosis Drug Seems OK for Preschoolers

Finds treatment works and is well-tolerated in 2- to 5-year-olds



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B.o.B. Thinks The World is Flat



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5 Games Looking to Break into eSports in 2016



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Zika Expected to Spread North Through U.S.: WHO

Common mosquito spreads infection; Americans have no immunity



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Free Mailed Nicotine Patches May Help Smokers Quit

Intervention helped boost success rates a bit, even when counseling wasn't included, study found



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Justin Bieber and Pitbull to Perform at 2016 Grammy Awards



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Is Your Beard Packed With Germs?

It’s an age-old debate: Are beards clean or a magnet for germs and bacteria? WebMD takes a look.



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Electronic Rock Music Trio Savoy Are Pioneering a Genre



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10 Things You Should Know About Natalie Prass



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Zayn Malik Reveals Release Date of New Single, "Pillow Talk"



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5 Coolest Things We Saw at NAMM 2016



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The Chemical Brothers and Beck Team Up for "Wide Open"



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Death Reported in Dole Salad Listeria Outbreak

Death Reported in Dole Salad Listeria Outbreak



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Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Tied to Newborn Death Risk

Infant deaths related to premature delivery are doubled in obese women, researchers say



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