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Scientists showed growing data on how cranberries can help address recurrent urinary tract infections - the second leading infection in humans - and help combat antibiotic resistance. The fruit is also promoted for its c...

Health and industry officials in Nevada are set to examine the safety and regulation of cryotherapy treatments in the state. Concerns about the safety of such procedures were raised following the death of a local spa emp...

A man from California received the shock of his life upon learning he has a tapeworm larva lodged in his brain. The worm has been blocking the flow of water in his brain, which could eventually lead to death if left untr...

New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.

A new study conducted by researchers at the State University of New York Fredonia has found that brands of sea salt sold in China contain high amounts of microplastics. This raises concerns about the potential effects of...

People in California will soon vote on the fate of a referendum that would require adult film actors to wear condoms during explicit sex scenes. The new measure, which was designed to provide protection for adult film pe...

Tapeworm population in a male HIV patient turned malignant and caused multiple tumors to grow and spread in his body, leading to his death. The scientific community is still in the dark about how the human parasite cells...

Fat people and skinny people eat about the same amount of junk food, a study finds. Researchers say targeting junk food as the main culprit in obesity in America misses other important factors, such as lack of exercise a...

A recent study conducted by the University of Colorado revealed that sleep deprivation can lead to elevated risk for diabetes. Moreover, eating during the wee hours of the night can impair the body's sensitivity to insul...

Genvoya is approved for previously untreated HIV patients weighing at least 77 pounds, and adults whose HIV-1 infection is suppressed at present because of antiretroviral therapy. It is an HIV four-in-one drug following ...

A new study found that doctors who have higher than average charges on diagnosing and treating patients are less likely to face malpractice suits. Whether this means that defensive medicine makes practice safer for docto...

A conference of the Centre for Science and Environment on antibiotic resistance sounded the alarm on large-scale, frequent, and unnecessary use of antibiotics. The human health risks cited include lifelong effects on new...

Experts said that taking daily steps of about 10,000 a day can reduce risks for early death. Through the use of fitness tracking devices or pedometers, a person can track his progress for the day.

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Title: Tapeworm May Have Spread Cancer Cells to Colombian ManCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Title: Poll: Americans Want Bold Action to Keep Health Care Costs DownCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Don't Assume Siblings Will Have Food Allergies, TooCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: People Have Less Faith in Generic Drugs, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Complications From Tummy Tucks Exceed Other Cosmetic SurgeriesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Junk Food Not to Blame for America's Obesity Epidemic: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Doctors Who Order More Tests Sued Less OftenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 AM