Health
German hospital uses graphic image to promote safe fireworks
A German hospital is using a graphic picture of a mangled hand to warn people against buying or using illegal firecrackers.
Dec 28, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Historian on Zika's ethical, moral and social complexity for women
The Zika virus, like Ebola and other public health issues before it, bring up a variety of complex issues for women, says a Purdue University expert who studies the history of medicine and women's health.
Jun 28, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rubella is gone from the Americas: global health authorities
Improved vaccine campaigns have led to the elimination of rubella—an infectious disease that can cause birth defects—from North, Central and South America, global health authorities said Wednesday.
Apr 29, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tanzania launches giant measles vaccination drive
Tanzania on Saturday launched its biggest ever campaign against measles and rubella aimed protecting 21 million children from the potentially fatal diseases.
Oct 19, 2014
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Health
Suspect Danish meat also sold in Germany
German authorities say meat products from a Danish firm that has been closed over a listeria outbreak also were sold at a store in Germany.
Aug 14, 2014
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Medications
Brazil to export vaccine against measles, rubella
Brazil will produce a combined vaccine against measles and rubella exclusively for export to poor countries, mainly in Africa, its health minister said Monday.
Oct 28, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When scared goes beyond Halloween: Phobias are fears that overwhelm, affect behavior
What started out as a quiet evening at home last fall turned into a nightmare when Orianah Fast discovered an intruder in her Grand Forks, N.D., apartment.
Oct 18, 2013
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Medical research
Amino acid with promising anti-diabetic effects
New experiments conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen show that the amino acid arginine – found in a wide variety of foods such as salmon, eggs and nuts – greatly improves the body's ability to metabolise ...
Sep 9, 2013
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Health
Poll explores sleep differences among six countries
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released its first international poll today, the 2013 International Bedroom Poll, comparing sleep times, attitudes, habits and bedtime routines of those in the United States, Canada, Mexico, ...
Sep 3, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Discovered a genetic biomarker that detects Lewy body dementia
The Germans Trias i Pujol Health Sciences Research Institute (IGTP) and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have discovered the first genetic biomarker to detect Lewy body dementia (LBD), a disease that can be confused ...
Jul 26, 2013
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