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Bayer-drug Xarelto, or rivaroxaban, a standard blood thinning therapy, reduced the rate of heart attacks, strokes, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular death in a study involving acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients, the company said late Thursday.
Big Tobacco Concealed Harmful Radiation in Cigarettes for Years: Study
Research from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) found that Big Tobacco was aware of the presence of carcinogenic radiation in cigarettes decades before it was announced to the public.
Transgender Surgery May Be Covered Under Medicaid in NY
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Listeria Cantaloupe Expected to Continue Infecting Through October
Listeria-based illnesses that first spread in early September linked to tainted cantaloupes are already being called the deadliest outbreak in over ten years will likely rise higher in the next month, health officials said on Wednesday.
Rare, Deadly Listeriosis Outbreak: Factsheet
As of Sept. 27, 72 people from 18 states have been infected with a rare illness called listeriosis stemming from Listeria monocytogenes bacteria linked to Colorado-grown cantaloupes, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Diabetes Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk: Study
People suffering from diabetes mellitus are at greater risk of contracting colorectal cancer, a new study by researchers at the University of California claims.
'Magic Mushrooms' May Impact Your Personality in Several Ways
A single, strong dose of hallucinogenic mushrooms may alter a person’s personality for more than a year and perhaps permanently said researchers of a Johns Hopkins study published Wednesday.
13 Dead, 72 Infected: What is Listeriosis, How Serious is it?
The deadliest foodborne outbreak in the U.S. in a decade has killed 13 people, infected 72 and is spreading through the country, with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention saying that cases have been reported from 18 states.
'High Normal' Blood Pressure Raises Risk of Stroke, Studies Suggest
Prehypertension, which is blood pressure at the higher end of the normal range, appears to be associated with a greater risk of stroke, according to a meta-analysis.
Women Have Genetically Stronger 'X-Factor' Than Men – Study
Scientists have given a new meaning to the X chromosome factor makes the female of the species more robust than their male counterparts. The new study says that women are also less likely to develop cancer.
Soviet-Era Pill From Bulgaria is a Cheap Way to Help Smokers Quit
Cytisine, a plant-based drug discovered by the Soviet Union more than 40 years ago, may be the key to lowering cigarette smoking rates in the developing world.
Listeria Found in Spinach Dip as Well as Cantaloupes
As officials scramble to stop a growing listeria outbreak from contaminated cantaloupes, a supermarket chain has also found the bacteria in spinach dip.
Listeria Outbreak: Cantaloupes Lead to Deadliest Outbreak in a Decade
A listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupe has sickened 72 people and killed between 13 and 16, making it the deadliest food-borne outbreak in the United States in more than a decade -- and the toll is expected to rise in October.
Cheap Cessation Pill Tabex from Europe Can Help Smokers Quit
Forget patches or placebos, new research shows a pill used to quit smoking in Europe for years is not only more effective than other cessation routes, but is a cheap, more cost efficient alternative as well.
Teens More Likely to Drink The Way Their Romantic Partners' Friends Drink: Study
Teenagers are more likely to copy the drinking patterns of their romantic partners' friends than those of their own friends or romantic partners, a new study shows.
Drink Up! Caffeine Linked to Lower Depression Risk in Women
Coffee drinkers may have Folgers to thank for their joyful days as women who drink two or more cups of coffee each day are less at risk of depression, according to a team of researchers at the Harvard Medical School.
Listeria Cantaloupe: Which States Could Be Next For the Infectious Path?
Seventy-two people from 18 states, so far, are confirmed to have been infected with the deadly Listeria bacteria linked to Colorado-grown cantaloupes as of Monday. Here are nine more states that may be in danger of suffering listeria infections or possible deaths.
Listeria Outbreak Deemed 'Deadliest in a Decade'; 13 Dead
Seventy-two people from 18 states are confirmed to have been infected with the deadly Listeria monocytogenes bacteria linked to Colorado-grown cantaloupes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.
NHS Opens Clinic For 'Club Drug' Users As Fake Ecstasy Surfaces
The UK-based National Honor Society (NHS) opened the first-ever clinic targeted to helping users of so-called 'club-drugs,' such as ecstasy, which has grown higher in recent years, in London.
Listeria Kills 16 in U.S., Number Likely to Increase
The death toll caused by Listeria increased to 16, reports CBS News.
Healthcare Costs More Than Workers' Wages: Study
The cost of health insurance in the U.S. has exceeded worker's monthly wages, according to a new study carried out by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Coffee Lowers Chances of Depression in Women: Study
Women who regularly consume coffee are less likely to suffer from depression according to a new study.
Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Deaths Rise; 18 States Report Infections
At least 13 people in eight U.S. states have died as a result of a listeria outbreak from contaminated cantaloupes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
13 People Dead in the U.S. Following Listeria Outbreak
The outbreak of listeria linked to cantaloupes has resulted in the death of 13 people in the U.S. according to an announcement from health officials.
Many Americans Skip Medical Care to Save Money
According to a survey conducted by Consumer Reports, the percentage of people who reported skipping medication and other forms of health care this year rose nine percentage points to 48 percent.
Cantaloupe Listeria Deaths Continue to Rise
Cantaloupe Listeria Deaths Continue to Rise
Vinegar May Be Key to Fighting Cervical Cancer in Developing World
The World Health Organization recently endorsed a cervical cancer detection method using vinegar that can diagnose precancerous spots and remove them in minutes.
Crib Bumper Pads May Face Ban Due to Suffocation Risk
Maryland on Tuesday became the first state to propose a ban on the sale of crib bumper pads because they may pose unnecessary risks for infants.
Singer Jennifer Hudson Opens A Weight Loss Center in Southside Chicago
Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson teams up with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to open a new weight loss center in the city in effort to show a commitment to healthy living.
Teens Turn to Other Vices As Result of Sleep Deprivation
Grumpy teens who are not getting the recommended amount of sleep tend to engage in more risky, unhealthy acts, say researchers from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Coffee Reduces Depression Risk in Women: Study
A new study by Harvard University researchers found that coffee acts as an antidepressant among the people who consume caffeinated products on a regular basis.
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