The outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa is hitting many African economies where they are most vulnerable—the tourism…
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More than 8 in 10 US homes forbid smoking, study finds
NEW YORK – Health officials say smoking is banned in more than eight out of 10 U.S. homes — nearly…
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Experts concerned over FDA approval of potent new pain pill
A coalition of experts is pushing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke its approval of a new,…
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Puppy with no front legs gets custom 3D-printed cart
What has two legs and is too cute? Nine-week-old Teacup Chihuahua TurboRoo was born without front legs. His breeder dropped…
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Are seniors at risk for enterovirus D68?
While health officials have warned parents to watch for possible symptoms of enterovirus D68, a respiratory illness that has sickened…
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Hundreds of babies possibly exposed to TB at Texas hospital
More than 700 newborns and 40 employees of a Texas hospital may have been exposed to a worker who had…
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Las Vegas goes healthy, sort of
I feel obliged to say at the onset of this piece that though I travel to Las Vegas once or…
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Nigerian doctor with Ebola treated patients, left dozens at risk
A Nigerian doctor with Ebola carried on treating patients and met scores of friends, relatives and medics before his death,…
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5 tips for raising a healthy eater
While it’s important for parents to keep an eye on how much food their child eats, here are some ways…
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Brisk walking may improve Parkinson’s symptoms
For patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease, moderate exercise in the form of walking may improve disease symptoms, according to a…
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