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The sun and surf aren’t the only things that are contagious in California. Not with the recent measles outbreak in the state reaching 68 cases, according to state officials. Forty-two cases in the growing measles outbreak in Califorina have been linked back to an initial outbreak at Disneyland, which started in December, after park-goers and […]
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A new campaign from England’s Public Health organization is urging the public to take heartburn seriously. Why? Because it could indicate the presence of stomach or oesophageal cancer. According to data from Public Health England, the “Be Clear on Cancer” campaign, will focus on educating the public regarding the early signs of oesophageal or stomach […]
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A new study shows that your morning cup of Joe might also protect you from the deadliest type of skin cancer—melanoma. The study conducted by doctoral student, Erikka Loftfield, at Yale University School of Public Health as part of her dissertation work for the U.S. National Cancer Institute, discovered that drinking coffee decreases the risk […]
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If you took the time to get the flu vaccine this year, you’re probably expecting to enjoy a flu-free winter. But that may not be the case, as physicians across the country are finding that this year’s vaccine is proving ineffective, leaving many vaccinated Americans with a flu infection. Overall, it’s estimated that getting this […]
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A new study shows that teenagers who fail to get enough sleep are more likely than their peers to deal with serious drinking problems. The study, which was led by Idaho State University psychologist Maria Wong, was based on an examination of data collected from 6,500 teenagers. Researchers discovered that teens aged 14 to 16 […]
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