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China expands curbs on fentanyl, blames U.S. for its abuse

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China will expand the range of fentanyl-related substances it defines as controlled narcotics, a Chinese security official said on Monday, blaming U.S. culture for abuse of the drug. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2FN5om6

China to add fentanyl-related substances to controlled narcotics list

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China will add fentanyl-related substances to a supplementary list of controlled narcotic drugs from May 1, the government said on Monday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2WyqcmZ

25 Mind-Blowing Tweets About Therapy That'll Make You Say, "Damn, That's True"

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"You don't have to say yes to every argument you're invited to." View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2uE1R3b

Will "Medicare for All" divide Democrats in 2020?

Ed O'Keefe, Jamal Simmons, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Jamelle Bouie discuss the role of "Medicare for All" in 2020 Democratic platforms for president. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2OAaZPD

Rick Scott says Medicare for all will "ruin our health care system"

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his role in preparing a plan to replace Obamacare. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2FMVbGg

First cholera death recorded since cyclone hit Mozambique port, cases double

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The number of cholera cases has almost doubled in Mozambique in the past 24 hours and the port city of Beira has recorded its first death from the disease since a massive cyclone struck, health chiefs said on Sunday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2JXm5Q2

How Awful Is Your Period?

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Bloody hell. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2UcvMPv

FOX NEWS: 'Unplanned' star responds to celebrity boycott threat over Georgia's heartbeat bill

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'Unplanned' star responds to celebrity boycott threat over Georgia's heartbeat bill Ashley Bratcher says the film 'Unplanned' exposes the lies that Planned Parenthood perpetuates. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OyGedK

Overweight under-50s have a 25% higher risk of dying from pancreatic cancer in later life

Smoking, a known cause of pancreatic cancer, has reached an all-time low in the US, yet rates of the disease have climbed. An American Cancer Society study suggests the obesity epidemic is to blame. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2I1FHjj

New immnotherapy can shrink otherwise untreatable breast, lung and mesothelioma tumors

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering have deveoped the world's first immunotherapy that can shrink treatment-resistant lung, breast and mesothelioma tumors in some two million patients. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2uyBT1c

New lung cancer drug combination treats up to 25% of resistant cases

Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital found that more than half of patients with two forms of treatment resistance saw their lung tumors shrink with a new pairing of targeted drugs. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2I190md

All pregnant women will be tested to see if they or their partners smoke, as part of NHS drive

The routine screening will come into effect in July, in a bid to cut down the one in 10 women who smoke throughout their pregnancy in the UK, and the countries number of smokers. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2uy8hky

FOX NEWS: Arizona police breakdown the door to retrieve a sick 2-year-old after parents refuse to take their child to the ER

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Arizona police breakdown the door to retrieve a sick 2-year-old after parents refuse to take their child to the ER Parents refuse to take their unvaccinated child to the emergency room after he displays signs of meningitis. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OBl8f5

Ebola treatment center in Congo reopens after attack

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An Ebola treatment center located at the epicenter of the current outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resumed operations after it was attacked last month, the country's health ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2CM70uF

FOX NEWS: Salmonella outbreak linked to pet hedgehogs continues; 6 additional people sickened, CDC says

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Salmonella outbreak linked to pet hedgehogs continues; 6 additional people sickened, CDC says Six additional people have been sickened as a result of a salmonella outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says is likely tied to pet hedgehogs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2UqfRvU

Cholera cases increase to 271 in Mozambique's cyclone-hit Beira

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The number of confirmed cases of cholera in Mozambique's cyclone-hit port city of Beira has nearly doubled to 271 in the last 48 hours, the southern African nation's government said on Saturday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2VdX1VW

Nearly 5,000 students get shots at university amid mumps outbreak

The outbreak on the campus of Temple University has reached the triple digits from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2OxwDUN

How Pain Tolerance and Anxiety Seem to Be Connected

An article about the case of a woman who feels little pain or anxiety raised many questions, such as: Do low-anxiety people seem to feel less pain? from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2U4BDWY

FOX NEWS: Number of American adults not having sex reaches all-time high, report says

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Number of American adults not having sex reaches all-time high, report says A Washington Post analysis of the latest General Social Survey stated the number of U.S. adults not having sex in 2018 has reached a record high. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2V9Buhi

How Pain Tolerance and Anxiety Seem to Be Connected

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By HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2I2aa0S

FOX NEWS: Matthew West performs his new song 'Unplanned'

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Matthew West performs his new song 'Unplanned' Four-time Grammy nominee Matthew West on the story behind his song 'Unplanned.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2uC8GlP

FOX NEWS: 'Unplanned' hits theaters telling the story of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson's change of heart

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'Unplanned' hits theaters telling the story of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson's change of heart Former director of a Planned Parenthood turned pro-life advocate Abby Johnson tells her story behind the movie 'Unplanned.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2V1tQWa

Why Are Female Runners Faster Than Ever?

A panel discussion with elite women runners the week before the Boston Marathon. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2OBxN1p

FOX NEWS: How does New York plan to contain the largest measles outbreak in decades?

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How does New York plan to contain the largest measles outbreak in decades? Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the nationwide measles outbreak. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Uf9E6d

Med Students Get an Extra Match on ‘Match Day’

Across the country, couples are escalating the day they learn where they’ll will go for their residencies by using it as an opportunity to propose. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2uB1giN

Factbox: Cyclone Idai's death toll rises to 746, hundreds of thousands displaced

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Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of food, water and shelter after Cyclone Idai battered Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2YD9sgu

FOX NEWS: This is the most expensive prescription drug in US

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This is the most expensive prescription drug in US The good news: There's a drug to treat your condition and maybe even prolong your life. The catch? It costs more in one month than a new car. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2FMvPIM

Patients ‘Hit the Call Bell and Nobody Comes.’ Hospital Nurses Demand ‘Safe Staffing’ Levels.

Thousands of nurses at three big hospital systems in New York City have threatened to strike, saying they are stretched too thin to fully support patients and their families. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2uxn7rz

7 Reasons Progressives May Want To Avoid A Joe Biden Candidacy

The former vice president is "very close" to deciding whether or not he'll join a crowded race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. from Health https://ift.tt/2FJzPcW

Sackler Family Tries To Intimidate Media With 'Legal Notice' After Opioid Settlement

The billionaire family, which owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, distanced itself from the addiction crisis in a letter of warning. from Health https://ift.tt/2UkUgoP

Contact lenses that reduce eye itch may become a reality

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(Reuters Health) - Experimental contact lenses that not only improve vision, but also ward off itchiness due to allergies, got a boost with the completion of two late-stage studies, according to a new report. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2YzejPz

Researchers: Woman's gene mutation prevents pain sensation

A woman from Scotland has an extremely rare condition that doctors have not understood, until now. In her 71 years, she has felt no pain, and has had no need for medications. Roxana Saberi explains. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2YAPBOQ

Georgia lawmakers pass heartbeat abortion ban, joining four other U.S. states

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Georgia's Republican-controlled legislature on Friday passed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the United States, outlawing abortion if a doctor is able to detect a heartbeat. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2OxM0wk

The robots that learned to reproduce: Scientists teach AI-powered bots to 'mate' by combining code

The process would work with two robots that are able to combine their code and produce 3D-printed offspring. Researchers say this could become commonplace within about 20 years. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2CHCZvU

What's bad for the heart is also bad for the brain

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(Reuters Health) - People who have risk factors for heart disease like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity may also be more likely to develop structural changes in the brain that can lead to dementia, a recent study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2HLg4E9

FOX NEWS: FDA proposes mammogram guideline changes for the first time in decades

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FDA proposes mammogram guideline changes for the first time in decades For the first time in two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed an update to its national mammogram regulations in an effort to modernize breast cancer screenings for women -- especially for those with dense breasts. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2WAvuyt

Georgia lawmakers pass heartbeat abortion ban, latest in U.S

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Georgia's Republican-controlled legislature on Friday passed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the United States, outlawing abortion if a doctor is able to detect a heartbeat. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2CKXvMh