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FOX NEWS: How fighting with your spouse can make you sick

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How fighting with your spouse can make you sick Constant confrontation with your partner isn’t just bad for your relationship, it’s bad for your health. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ndhe9z

FOX NEWS: Whole Foods issues recall of tortilla chips due to 'undeclared milk,' FDA says

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Whole Foods issues recall of tortilla chips due to 'undeclared milk,' FDA says If you’ve recently purchased 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips and have a milk allergy, beware: Whole Foods this week announced a recall of the chips because the product may contain “undeclared milk,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2xO1ghE

FOX NEWS: Massachusetts fire department welcomes 9 babies in 1 year

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Massachusetts fire department welcomes 9 babies in 1 year These adorable pictures show a baby boom at a U.S. firehouse after nine firefighters welcomed babies in the space of a year. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NdhcOZ

FOX NEWS: Boy Scouts neckerchief sliders recalled due to high levels of lead

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Boy Scouts neckerchief sliders recalled due to high levels of lead Approximately 110,000 Boy Scouts neckerchief sliders have been recalled over lead content, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Wednesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2xQ7MV4

FOX NEWS: High school football player sidelined as he waits for kidney

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High school football player sidelined as he waits for kidney A high school football player’s dreams were dashed last year when a rolled ankle led to the discovery of chronic kidney disease. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NcfAFu

FOX NEWS: Flu season last winter killed the most people since the 1970s, CDC says

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Flu season last winter killed the most people since the 1970s, CDC says Tens of thousands of American deaths last winter are believed to have been caused by the flu and its related complications, according to government officials, making it the most severe in at least four decades. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2xKgG6r

FOX NEWS: Mom's warning about public bathroom changing tables goes viral

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Mom's warning about public bathroom changing tables goes viral A mother in Indiana is hoping to catch the attention of parents nationwide with her message about the importance of cleaning infant changing areas in rest stops and public areas. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NaFrxz

Surfer dies from brain eating amoeba after visiting Texas resort

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating BSR Cable Park's Surf Resort, where 29-year-old man picked up rare, highly deadly amoeba from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2DGxGj9

North Carolina Has A Massive Mosquito Problem After Hurricane Florence

The governor ordered $4 million for mosquito control as residents battle giant-sized insects that can reportedly bite through two layers of cotton. from Health https://ift.tt/2DJA2xO

Jim Gaffigan on his emergency appendectomy

The comedian discusses a recent medical emergency, and no way was his three-cheeseburger-a-day habit to blame. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2xYPHmV

Introducing HuffPost Life

A new design and a new mission for HuffPost’s “no-B.S. guide to modern life” from Health https://ift.tt/2QkNFF3

This Is Your Ultimate Guide To Aging, Whether You're 20 Or 70

Breaking down everything you need to know about growing older so you can embrace it. from Health https://ift.tt/2NcBDMj

The Medical Tests You Should Schedule ASAP, Based On Your Age

Stay on top of those appointments with this handy guide. from Health https://ift.tt/2QmxhnL

I Use CBD For My Chronic Pain, Here Are The Products That Have Worked For Me

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I've had chronic pain for over a decade now, and nothing has helped me as much as CBD has. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2NUsu00

Can You Successfully Go Through Puberty?

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Welcome to your changing body. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2xOlW8Z

What People Who've Suffered Miscarriages Want You To Know

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"No matter what your viewpoint is about children in the womb, have compassion and understanding." View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2N9wRiB

Turn up the volume: The latest in hearing aids

Two out of three people over age 70 have trouble hearing, but only about 20% of adults who have hearing loss actually use a hearing aid, for the most part because of costs related to the devices themselves and to testing and consultations with a doctor or audiologist. David Pogue checks out the latest advances in hearing aid technology that have reduced size and added unique features, and finds out what changes consumers can anticipate after Congress passed a bill allowing hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2Rcszdd

China to lift restrictions where second African swine fever outbreak found

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China is set to lift restrictions on an area in central Henan province, where the country's second African swine fever outbreak occurred last month, the agriculture ministry said on Sunday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2IuwWNa

34 Sex Horror Stories That Will Make You Cry From Laughing So Hard

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I have...no words. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2xLntNk

Preview: Hearing aids

Only about 20% of adults with hearing loss actually use hearing aids. In this preview of a story to air on "Sunday Morning" September 30, David Pogue talks with Frank Lin, an ear surgeon, professor, and director of the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health at Johns Hopkins, about why so few people who could benefit from hearing aids get them. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ql0JKR

NEWS ANALYSIS: More Evidence That Nutrition Studies Don’t Always Add Up

A Cornell food scientist’s downfall could reveal a bigger problem in nutrition research. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2P0mSO6

Sloan Kettering Executive Turns Over Windfall Stake in Biotech Start-Up

With the cancer center’s corporate ties under scrutiny, the hospital told employees that no one should profit personally from representing MSK on outside boards. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2IpPvlz

Sloan Kettering Executive Turns Over Windfall Stake in Biotech Start-Up

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By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2xOKzCv

FOX NEWS: Florida mom claims newborn mistakenly breastfed by another woman

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Florida mom claims newborn mistakenly breastfed by another woman A new mom in Orange Park, Florida claims her newborn son was mistakenly breastfed by a different woman. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NSvPfW

FOX NEWS: How fighting with your spouse can make you sick

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How fighting with your spouse can make you sick Constant confrontation with your partner isn’t just bad for your relationship, it’s bad for your health. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2N8YyIk

Judge rules 5-year-old can bring marijuana-based drug to school

Marijuana in our schools is a disturbing idea to most people, but for a five-year-old girl and her parents in Santa Rosa, California, it's a welcome relief. John Blackstone reports on how it’s making it possible for one kindergartener to stay in school and perform at her best. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2zEUJa2

Boy Who Was Tongue-Tied Speaks for First Time

Mason Motz, who suffered a brain aneurysm when he was a baby, was mostly nonverbal for years until his dentist noticed that Mason had an issue with his tongue and corrected it with a quick operation. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2xOwntd

Boy Who Was Tongue-Tied Speaks for First Time

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By STORYFUL from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2xMm1dr

This Is What No One Tells You About Having A Baby With Cancer

A childhood cancer diagnosis is life-changing on so many levels ― and not just for the child. from Health https://ift.tt/2QcTwMO

China removes restrictions where first African swine fever outbreak found

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China has removed restrictions on an area in Shenyang, Liaoning province, where the nation's first African swine fever outbreak was found last month, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2xKjPTE

China reports H5N6 bird flu case on poultry farm in Guizhou province

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China has reported a case of H5N6 avian bird flu on a poultry farm in southwestern Guizhou province, the nation's agriculture ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2NNT0bb

FOX NEWS: North Carolina residents should avoid Florence-affected waters, officials say

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North Carolina residents should avoid Florence-affected waters, officials say In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the North Carolina Coastal Federation on Thursday issued a strong warning for residents hoping to take a swim: Stay out of ocean and intracoastal waters. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Nct3gB

FOX NEWS: How fighting with your spouse can make you sick

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How fighting with your spouse can make you sick Constant confrontation with your partner isn’t just bad for your relationship, it’s bad for your health. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2R9Aw2Q

Can playing sports extend your life?

A recent study by the Mayo Clinic has shown people who play sports like tennis, badminton and soccer tended to live longer. Tom Holland, founder and CEO of TeamHolland, joins CBSN to discuss. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2IrmHZC

Judge's ruling enables Kentucky's last abortion clinic to stay open

Judge Greg Stivers, in a long-awaited rulin​g, said Friday that the two-decade-old law violates constitutionally protected due process rights from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2zDjPGs

Pam Henry, the Last Poster Child for Polio, Dies at 68

Ms. Henry was part of the last March of Dimes publicity campaign against the disease. She later became one of the first female TV reporters in Oklahoma. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2Ipb5q7

Body brokers and doctors swindled $6.8 million from insurers for unapproved addiction surgery

Five California doctors, four body brokers and two administrative assistants have been charged with fraud after they tricked insurers for dangerous, untested surgery to 'treat' addiction. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2xXMBzr

Stoptober 2018: Public Health England Campaign to quit smoking revealed

The Stoptober campaign to help people quit smoking in the UK will soon get underway. Here's all you need to know about it, plus information about the dangers of smoking, reasons to quit and how. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2OjxvhY

Global Health: Ebola Likely to Spread From Congo to Uganda, W.H.O. Says

Local fighting and fleeing patients led the organization to increase its alert level. The disease has appeared in a Congolese fishing village near Uganda. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2Ip7sAy

U.S. Drops To 27th In The World For Education And Health Care

In 1990, the U.S. was ranked sixth in "human capital," based on a person's expected productive years of work. Now it's 27th. from Health https://ift.tt/2IpAlg4

PCBs threaten to wipe out half the world's killer whales within decades

Whales near heavily contaminated areas around Brazil, the U.K., Japan, Hawaii and the Strait of Gibraltar are at the greatest risk of disappearing from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2IrKCIM

Insmed's treatment-resistant lung disease drug gets FDA approval

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Insmed Inc's lead drug to treat a rare, chronic lung disease, making it the first approved treatment in the United States for the condition. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2ItzRFT

Ebola Likely to Spread From Congo to Uganda, W.H.O. Says

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By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2NKYQKx

Gender Letter: Damaging a Man’s Good Name Versus Damaging a Woman’s Life

What often seems an afterthought is that for millions of women, and men, who have endured sexual violence, the toll is life-altering. It’s trauma that doesn’t have a term limit. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2IpRqqj

Sanofi, Regeneron skin cancer drug gets FDA nod

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Sanofi SA said on Friday its skin cancer drug, made in partnership with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2R8iKNC

Brits Battle Brexit Frustrations With 'BrexFit' Workout

The 30-minute "Brexfit" classes have punching bags featuring the mugs of Britain's most hated politicians. from Health https://ift.tt/2DF6q4M

Today, Be Kind to Yourself

The Kavanaugh-Blasey testimonies have stirred up painful memories for many. Here’s what you can do about it. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2xLkB2E

FOX NEWS: Actress Cheryl Hines on the awkwardness of menopause

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Actress Cheryl Hines on the awkwardness of menopause Painful sex due to menopause isn’t the most comfortable topic to talk about, but actress and "Curb your Enthusiasm" star Cheryl Hines is opening up about the “painfully awkward conversation” to help educate more women about the possible treatments. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OWXEjC

Whole Foods recalls tortilla chips over undeclared milk

A customer got in touch, saying their pack - sold in the US and Canada - contained other snacks, besides chips. On further inspection, investigators found the rogue snacks contain dairy. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2y068ze

Too few children go flu shots last year - driving the death toll to 80,000, Surgeon general warns

The flu vaccination rate among American kids fell by 1.1% last year. Going without the shot led to most of the 180 children's deaths from the virus, the Surgeon General warned, calling for more shots. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2xSdlT1

FOX NEWS: Actress Cheryl Hines says it’s ‘OK’ to talk about painful sex

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Actress Cheryl Hines says it’s ‘OK’ to talk about painful sex Painful sex due to menopause isn’t the most comfortable topic to talk about, but actress and "Curb your Enthusiasm" star Cheryl Hines is opening up about the “painfully awkward conversation” to help educate more women about the possible treatments. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2QlBNmz

Childhood secondhand smoke exposure tied to arthritis in adulthood

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(Reuters Health) - Women exposed to secondhand smoke as children may be more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than people who didn't breathe cigarette fumes growing up, a French study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2IoPWfM

Dr. Lois Jovanovic, 71, Dies; Helped Diabetic Women Have Babies

A third-generation diabetic herself, she upset conventional wisdom in finding that women whose blood sugar level was controlled could safely give birth. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2R938Jz

FOX NEWS: Whole Foods issues recall of tortilla chips due to 'undeclared milk,' FDA says

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Whole Foods issues recall of tortilla chips due to 'undeclared milk,' FDA says If you’ve recently purchased 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips and have a milk allergy, beware: Whole Foods this week announced a recall of the chips because the product may contain “undeclared milk,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2xX0a28

The New Old Age: In the Nursing Home, Empty Beds and Quiet Halls

Fewer patients are winding up in nursing homes, and hundreds of the facilities are closing each year. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2OlUfxY

What Men Should Know About #MeToo: It’s About Them

Women “are laying themselves bare to awaken us, so we can do better,” said Wade Davis, a former N.F.L. player. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2zDymSG

In the Nursing Home, Empty Beds and Quiet Halls

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By PAULA SPAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2DFhTBk

Man diagnosed with world's first human case of rat disease

Scientists say the discovery should be a "wake-up call" from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2R7VIpW

Drinking Your Own Blood May Help Diagnose Bowel Problems: Study

Half the participants in the "vampire study" suffered painful nausea, and about 30 percent suffered diarrhea or constipation after ingestion. from Health https://ift.tt/2NQTQnB

Amazonian plant has 'tremendous' potential in treating liver cance

Researchers from the University of the Basque Country found that the extract of the indigenous Vismia baccifera leaf kills liver tumours in the lab by triggering them to 'into suicide'. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2zCOiUU

Teens aren't just smoking marijuana - 62% of users are eating and vaping it too

Marijuana comes in more forms than ever, and some of them may make it more tempting to teens. A University of Southern California study found two thirds of young users are eating and vaping it, too. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2DFaEcw

Broke your arm? Exercise the other one to strengthen it!

A new study published recently in the Journal of Applied Physiology, conducted in Canada, suggests an effective strategy to offset muscle weakness might be to exercise the other. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2zDgSph

Is it green or blue? Baffling colour illusion tests users

On the back of the quiz, opticians have said if you can’t spot the subtle difference, it does not mean you have a colour vision deficiency, which affects almost three million Britons. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2DF5ptl

Mother shares heartbreaking photo of herself kissing her baby son after he died of SIDS

Krystyn Johnson, 21, gave birth to Mayson on August 22 last year. The baby boy died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome on April 16 this year. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2zD0uFg

What is CBD oil and will it relieve my anxiety?

EXCLUSIVE: Doctors explain that because CBD does not contain the psychoactive ingredient THC, it is entirely legal to buy and take CBD supplements in the UK. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2DF8ppC

Man who lost all his limbs to bacteria from his dog's saliva reveals he couldn't wait to see her

Greg Manteufel, 48, first arrived at the Milwaukee-area hospital in June, and was discharged last week. Thanks to more than a dozen operations he is alive and home, and insists he still loves dogs. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2zDoBnz

The pill-popping rules EVERYONE needs to know

New research shows mixing herbal remedies with prescription drugs can lead to bleeding if it's a risky combination. Here, Dr Sarah Brewer explains what combinations to look out for. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2DF4zgt

Back pain may be in your DNA: Spinal discomfort is caused by mutations in three genes 

The twists in three genes - SOX5, CCDC26/GSDMC and DCC - are thought to affect the backbone's development, according to scientists at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2zCOe7C

How to lose 10 TIMES more weight by changing how you think

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth found that those who visualise what it would feel, smell, look and taste like to be thinner lose more weight after a year than those who just diet. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2DOX1rB

Hospital privacy curtains may harbour MRSA and other dangerous bugs

Research led by the University of Manitoba, Canada, took bacterial swabs of curtains at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg and found they all harboured MRSA at some point over 21 days. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2zCO5RC

Children are eating more fast food with more fat than in 2010

In 2010, former first lady Michelle Obama called on fast food restaurants to add healthy sides and drinks to their kids' menus. Six years later, children are eating more, worse fast food, a UConn study finds. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2DF9HRA

Heart scans on NBA stars show 1 in 5 have abnormal results

Basketball players are 30 times more likely than any other athlete to suffer a sudden cardiac death, and this new research by NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia attempts to look at why. from Health | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2zCO1RS

FOX NEWS: Dad's apology to parents of hospital-stricken kids goes viral

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Dad's apology to parents of hospital-stricken kids goes viral A dad’s heartfelt message to parents of children battling illnesses has gone viral after the hospital where his son has been treated shared it. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2R4vTHD

Ted Turner reveals he's battling dementia

"It's a mild case of what people have as Alzheimer's. It's similar to that," Turner said from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2R72hZW

Peer support tied to fewer repeat mental health hospitalizations

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(Reuters Health) - Adults who have been hospitalized for psychiatric problems may be less likely to be readmitted when they get support from other patients who went through similar experiences, a UK study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2OWVgcO