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Early Signs of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that may be acquired from the bite of an infected tick. Left untreated, the infection can spread throughout the body and cause serious complications.
Here's How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Health
Tainted food, trash-filled parklands and even hungry kids: Public health could be increasingly at risk as the U.S. government shutdown drags into its 21st day.
FDA Approves a New Flu Medication
This year, for the first time in two decades, health care providers will have a new drug to prescribe to patients sick with influenza. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xofluza in October.
Could Eating a Hot Pepper Send You to the ER?
A new case report suggests that eating some of the hottest peppers may hurt more than just your mouth.
Scientists Say They Discovered a 'New Organ' That Might Affect Major Diseases
The human body is full of surprises. The latest: A newly identified "organ" that might affect major diseases.
'One-Stop' Blood Test for Cancer Shows Early Promise
In an early step toward "one-stop" screening for cancer, researchers report they've developed a blood test that can detect eight types of the disease.
Feeling Sexually Harassed? You're Not Alone
Before the #MeToo movement and the fall of numerous powerful men accused of sexual harassment, researchers surveyed thousands of women and found the problem to be widespread.
Even Light Drinking May Raise Your Cancer Risk
Maybe you should skip that glass of wine tonight, because even light drinking increases your risk of cancer, warns a new statement from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Who's Likely to Fall for Fake News?
Folks who rely on their "gut feelings" to form opinions are more likely to believe fake news than others, researchers report.
Higher Cigarette Taxes May Mean Fewer Infant Deaths
A new European study finds that when the price of cigarettes rises, infant deaths decline.
Harvey's Wrath Still Poses Risks to Children
Safety measures must be a priority for children returning to Houston and other communities affected by flooding from Hurricane Harvey, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Harvey's Floodwaters Harbor Many Health Hazards
Texans trapped in the unprecedented flooding wrought by Hurricane Harvey now face untold health hazards, officials say.
Medical Reality Catches Up to Science Fiction
Average folks may one day be able to use a Star Trek-inspired home medical device to diagnose a dozen different ailments and track five major vital signs, all without needing to draw blood or visit a doctor's office.
Is This Why You Overeat?
People whose brains are wired to produce a more muted response to food may ultimately compensate by eating more.
New Health Care Bill Clears House Committees
Two key House panels on Thursday cleared the Republicans' plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, amid growing backlash from consumer and medical groups that oppose the GOP plan.
Have Americans Given Up on Losing Weight?
More Americans are overweight or obese, but many have given up on trying to lose those excess pounds, a new study shows.
Spotting Eating Disorders in Loved Ones
It can be difficult for family and friends to detect these problems, a doctor warns. Meta Keywords: family, anorexia, bulimia, weight loss, eating disorders, binge eating disorder, family members, eating disorder specialist, signs of binge eating disorder
Colon Cancer on the Rise Among Gen Xers, Millennials
Americans in their early 50s and younger—Gen Xers and millennials—are experiencing significant increases in colon and rectal cancer, a new study reports.
10 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies a Recipe for Longevity
If you want to add years to your life, 10 daily servings of fruits and vegetables may be the best recipe you can follow, a new analysis suggests.
U.S. Life Expectancy On the Rise
By 2030, American women will live an average of more than 83 years, while men may reach an average of 80, a new study estimates.
Skin Cancer Cream Linked to 5 Dog Deaths
Five dogs have died from exposure to a skin cancer cream prescribed for people, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Sushi Lovers, Beware: Tapeworm Now Found in U.S. Salmon
In bad news for sushi lovers, scientists have confirmed that a tapeworm known to infect salmon from the Asian Pacific is also present in fish from U.S. waters.
