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U.S. Better Able to Tackle Health Emergencies
While there were gains in two-thirds of states, there were also inequities. The highest-scoring state (Maryland, 8) was rated 25 percent higher than the lowest-scoring states (Alaska and Nevada, 6.4), according to the foundation's report, which was released Tuesday.
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Gene Therapy May Be Cure for Rare Blood Disorder
There are an estimated 288,000 cases of beta-thalassemia across the world, making it one of the most common genetic diseases, according to an editorial accompanying the study.
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Sen. John McCain Stable After Intestinal Surgery
Since December, the longtime Republican senator and 2008 GOP presidential candidate has been receiving physical therapy related to brain cancer treatment.
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The Poop on House Mice: They Carry 'Superbugs'
Overall, the researchers found that between 3 percent and 14 percent of the mice carried bacteria that cause human gastrointestinal infections, depending on the specific bug.
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Organs From Opioid OD Victims Are Saving Lives
Overdose donors were also more likely to have had hepatitis C or be tagged with an "increased infection risk" label. Specifically, 18 percent and 56 percent had hepatitis C or were labeled risky, respectively, over the study period.
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Barbara Bush in 'Failing Health'
She's received treatment for decades for the thyroid condition Graves' disease, had heart surgery in 2009, and had surgery in 2008 for a perforated ulcer, the AP reported.
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Doctor Salaries Show Modest Rise, Report Says
The Medscape Physician Compensation Report is the most comprehensive and widely used doctor salary survey in the United States for the eighth year in a row.
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Zika May Not Linger in Semen for as Long as Feared
The CDC currently recommends that men who have traveled to a Zika-active region either use condoms or abstain from sex for at least 6 months.
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Eyebrow-Raising Finding on Communication Evolution
The research adds to a long-running debate about why other hominins had huge brow ridges, while modern humans evolved flatter foreheads.
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Who Do City Mosquitoes Bite Most?
Meanwhile, higher-income neighborhoods had fewer mosquitoes buzzing around. But human residents accounted for a much bigger proportion of the pests' meals, compared to lower-income areas.
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One Man Got a Nasty Surprise From World's Hottest Chili Pepper
A young man landed in the ER after taking part in a hot chili pepper eating contest.
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All That Overtime Could Be Killing You
Researchers said they found that working 61 to 70 hours a week increased the risk of coronary heart disease by 42 percent, and working 71 to 80 hours increased it by 63 percent.
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More Baseball Fans Getting Hit By the Ball
Each year, about 1,750 fans are hurt by foul balls at MLB games. That works out to about two injuries for every three games -- more common than batters getting hit by wayward pitches, according to Indiana University researchers.
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Phone-Using Drivers Knowingly Ignore the Danger
Nearly 58 percent said talking on a cellphone while driving is a very serious threat to their safety, while 78 percent said texting is a significant danger.
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Medical E-Records Not Without Risks: Study
The analysis of more than 1.7 million reports from the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and another mid-Atlantic health system found 557 cases of possible patient harm in which problems using electronic record systems were a factor.
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Infection Disease Deaths Highest in Poorest Areas
Between 1980 and 2014, just over 4 million Americans died from infectious diseases.
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Newly Discovered Human Organ May 'Drive Advances'
This discovery, his team said, could also lead to new ways to treat a wide range of health issues, including cancer and age-related conditions.
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AIDS Researcher Robert Redfield to Lead CDC
Redfield's appointment was announced Wednesday by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, who said in a statement that Redfield's scientific and clinical background was "peerless."
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Recall: Kidde Smoke Alarms May Fail to Detect Fire
A yellow cap that can cover one of two smoke sensors was left on when the alarms were made. No injuries have been reported.
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Self-Driving Uber Car Kills Arizona Pedestrian
The incident occurred overnight, but police did not say whether it was late Sunday or early Monday and did not release any details about the woman.
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Recall: Johnsonville Smoked Pork Sausages
The problem was discovered when the Sheboygan Falls, WI, company received three complaints that sausages were found to have pieces of hard, green plastic.
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Recycled Toilet Water Aces Its Taste Test
Although research has shown that recycled wastewater is safe, people are often repulsed about things such as taste.
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Why Does America Spend More on Health Care?
The investigators found that the United States spends nearly twice as much of its wealth on health care -- 17.8 percent of its gross domestic product, compared with between 9.6 percent and 12.4 percent in other countries.
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People Aren't as Safe From Lead as Thought: Study
The findings revealed a link between low-level exposure and increased risk of premature death. Lead exposure has been associated with hardened arteries, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease, according to the researchers.
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Thousands of Cheerleaders Exposed to Mumps
There have been no reports of mumps in Texas or any other states in connection with the National Cheerleaders Association All-Star National Championship held Feb. 23-25, according to health department spokesman Chris Van Deusen.
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