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Paralyzing Illness Could Become More Common in the U.S.

Paralyzing Illness Could Become More Common in the U.S.

A rare, mysterious paralyzing illness called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) could become more common in the United States, according to the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Latest Infectious Disease News Dr. Anthony Fauci said AFM may bear similarities to polio, which affected tens of thousands of U.S. children a […]

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Severe ‘Mono’ Infection May Raise Risk for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Severe ‘Mono’ Infection May Raise Risk for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, April 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As if having the exhausting “kissing disease” — also known as mononucleosis, or “mono” — isn’t bad enough, about 1 in 10 people with this infection will develop chronic fatigue syndrome in six months, researchers report. To better predict which […]

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Mick Jagger to Have Heart Valve Surgery

Mick Jagger to Have Heart Valve Surgery

Mick Jagger will have surgery to replace a valve in his heart this week. The Rolling Stones singer will have the operation Friday in New York City and is expected to make a full recovery and return to touring this summer, according to the Drudge Report, Rolling Stone magazine said. Latest Heart News The band […]

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How HIV Might Influence HPV Vaccination Rates

How HIV Might Influence HPV Vaccination Rates

Latest HIV News TUESDAY, April 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Does being at high risk for HIV mean you’re less likely to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine? New research suggests that’s so. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, while HPV can cause cervical, anal and other cancers. HPV infection is common, and healthy […]

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Treatment Advances Making Pancreatic Cancer a Less Deadly Disease

Treatment Advances Making Pancreatic Cancer a Less Deadly Disease

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Cancer News TUESDAY, April 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Advances in chemotherapy and cancer monitoring can dramatically extend the lives of almost one-third of pancreatic cancer patients with tumors previously considered inoperable, researchers report. It’s good news for patients with a particularly deadly form of cancer that’s been highlighted by […]

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Brain Scans Spot, Track Alzheimer’s

Brain Scans Spot, Track Alzheimer’s

Latest Alzheimer’s News TUESDAY, April 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Brain scans can improve diagnosis and management of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study claims. Researchers assessed the use of PET scans to identify Alzheimer’s-related amyloid plaques in the brain. The study included more than 11,000 Medicare beneficiaries with mild thinking impairment or dementia of uncertain […]

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Health Tip: Taming Allergies

(HealthDay News) — To prevent allergic reactions — from latex to pollen — having an allergy management plan is essential, says the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Latest Allergies News The AAFA asks people to: Avoid contact with allergens. Take medicines as prescribed. Keep epinephrine with you if you are at risk for anaphylaxis. […]

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Researchers explore ‘completely novel, nontoxic’ IBD treatment

Researchers explore ‘completely novel, nontoxic’ IBD treatment

Gastrointestinal problems — from diarrhea to issues caused by food allergies to inflammatory bowel disease — have one common characteristic. A new study suggests an innovative way of tackling it to both prevent and treat gastrointestinal conditions. New research may have opened up a promising avenue for IBD treatment and prevention strategies. Inflammatory bowel disease […]