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Extreme Hypertension During Pregnancy Can Cause Kidney Disease, Study Suggests

Nearly 10 million women worldwide develop extreme hypertension in pregnancy every year and around 76,000 expecting mothers die due to it.

DR Congo Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 ahead of UN chief's visit

It can be difficult to clinically tell Ebola from malaria, typhoid fever or meningitis

Four European states lose measles eradication status as cases soar: WHO

Measles cases are skyrocketing in Europe and the disease is surging in four countries previously considered to have eliminated it, including the UK, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Thursday, urging countries to step up vaccination efforts."Re-establishment of measles transmission is concerning. If high immunisation coverage is not achieved and sustained in every community, both children and adults will suffer unnecessarily and some will tragically die," warned Gunter Pfaff, the head of the WHO's European Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination.

Flesh-Eating Bacteria So Agressive That Florida Man Loses A Quarter Of His Skin

A 50-year-old Florida man is fighting an aggressive strain of flesh-eating bacteria.

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Migraine During Pregnancy Can Cause Life-Threatening Problems For Mother, Baby, Study Says

Nearly 25 percent of clinically recognized pregnancies end up in miscarriage and migraine can be a reason for it.

Ebola Cure Found: Two New Drugs Significantly Lower Death Rate

Two new monoclonal antibodies slash the date rate from Ebola Virus Disease to less than 35%.

Dementia Risk Increases With Hearing Loss In Middle Age, Study Finds

A study has found that hearing loss in middle age is a modifiable risk factor of dementia.

Women Can Delay Menopause By Up To 20 Years Through Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation

Ovarian tissue cryopreservation was developed in the late 1990 to preserve the ovaries of girls who need to undergo cancer treatments that can leave them infertile. ProFaM now offers the same procedure but for a different purpose and target market: women who want to delay menopause.

Basal cell carcinoma is generally a slow-growing and painless form of skin cancer that starts in the top layer of the skin and develops on areas that are regularly exposed to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation.

Melanoma Nano-Vaccine Effective Against Skin Cancer In Animal Study

After receiving the nano-vaccine, the immune system of the immunized mice will attack the melanoma cells if and when they appear in their body. The research opens door to the vaccine approach for treating the most aggressive form of skin cancer.

Obesity, High Blood Sugar Increase Stillbirth Risk In Pregnant Women With Diabetes, Study Says

The study stated that early and late pregnancies can increase risk of stillbirths in women with diabetes.

Pit Bull Strangled To Death Found Inside Dumpster, Investigation Underway

Richmond Animal Care and Control said the dog appeared to have been strangled with a hunter green slip lead leash that was tightly wound around its neck.

Ohio Woman Loses Arms And Legs Due To Capnocytophaga Infection From Dog Saliva

Marie contracted capnocytophaga, a bacteria commonly found in the saliva of dogs. People with a weakened immune system, like patients with cancer or those taking certain medications, are at greater risk of becoming ill from the bacteria.

Operating Room Is Not The Riskiest Place For Surgery Patients, Study Finds

The findings of a study show that surgery patients need more care for at least 30 days after their operation.

Apple Watch 4 ECG Feature: Some Cardiologists Skeptical About Feature

Apple Watch Series 4 has an ECG app, but cardiologist don't trust it as much.

Deadly Virus Found In Florida, Causes Brain Swelling From Mosquito Bites

The latest U.S. healthcare news warns the rapid spread of a deadly mosquito-borne virus known as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Florida that will cause swelling of the brain.

FBI Finds Buckets Of Chopped Body Parts, Cooler Of Male Genitalia At Arizona Center

An Arizona man chopped-up bodies donated for medical research and sold the parts for profit.

Allergan Global Breast Implant Recall 2019: Textured Breast Implants Recalled Over Cancer Risk

Allergan has recalled all its Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders because they may have the potential to cause a rare form of cancer.

Infectious Outbreaks In 3 States Due To Improper Handling Of Vaccines By Doctor And Wife

A Kentucky doctor and his wife were reprimanded for contributing to a public health crisis.

Consistency In Exercise Timing Can Lead To Successful Weight Loss, Study Says

The secret of a healthy lifestyle is to make exercise a part of the daily routine, like brushing.

Outsmarting Tumors Through New Chemotherapeutics

A study shows how tumors in cancer cells can be effectively treated through a new drug-delivery system that outsmarts these cells.

Gut Bacteria Can Protect Nervous System And Brain From Harmful Viruses

The study stated that disturbances in gut bacteria due to environmental factors, diet or antibiotics may weaken the central nervous system.

Health Officials Confirm Third Measles Case In El Paso

The health officials revealed that the infected toddler was not exposed to the public.

Congo Confirms First Case Of Ebola Outbreak In A Major City

The health ministry in Goma has said the chances of spreading this deadly virus in very low.

Can Lifestyle Change Stop Or Delay Alzheimer’s? Study Gives The Answer

The study suggested that four to five lifestyle changes can protect people against this mental decline even if they have an increased genetic risk.

Opioids May Soon Get Replaced With NSAIDS, Study Suggests

The study stated that NSAIDS can replace opioid usage in post-surgery patients without comprising their comfort level.

Visitors walk along the beach at high tide the day before the expected landfall of Hurricane Irene in Atlantic Beach

Father Drowns After Saving Daughter From Riptide On The Coast Of Florida

The father and daughter got swept out by a sudden riptide, and the father did everything he could to keep his daughter alive while he would pay the ultimate price.