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Amazon Rainforest Fires: Effects on Health, Weather
The Amazon rainforest fires that have been blazing out of control in Brazil for weeks could have far-reaching effects on our health, experts warn.
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Georgia Investigates Toxic Gas Leak at Smyrna Plant
Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division launched an investigation Tuesday of a previously undisclosed leak of toxic gas at a Smyrna medical sterilizing facility.
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Teens Exposed to 'Secondhand' Vaping Fumes
The danger to teenagers' lungs from e-cigarettes isn't only occurring in those who vape: A new report finds many young bystanders are breathing in "secondhand" fumes.
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Test All U.S. Adults for Hepatitis C, Panel Says
Routine screening for hepatitis C -- which can destroy the liver over time -- should occur in all American adults, a key government panel recommended Tuesday.
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Any Drinking While Pregnant Ups Miscarriage Odds
Just small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can increase the risk of miscarriage, researchers warn.
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Pinterest Limits Sources of Vaccine Content
From now on, if you do vaccine-related searches on Pinterest, you'll only get results from public health organizations.
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Could Red Wine Boost Your 'Microbiome'?
A little pinot noir now and then might help keep the bacteria in your tummy healthy and happy, a new study suggests.
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Recall: Brutus & Barnaby Pig Ear Treats for Dogs
All package sizes of Brutus & Barnaby pig ear treats for dogs have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, the Florida-based company says.
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Surgeon General: Marijuana Bad for Developing Brain
Marijuana use is risky for young people and pregnant women, a U.S. Surgeon General health advisory warns.
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There Is No 'Gay Gene,' Major Study Concludes
There's no such thing as a single "gay gene" that drives a person's sexual behavior, concludes the largest genetic study ever conducted on the issue.
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Posting All Those Selfies Online Could Backfire, Study Finds
Posting selfies on social media won't do you any favors in terms of likability.
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Labour Day — it’s responsible for an extra day off of work, it’s the last long weekend of the summer, and it’s a last chance for barbecues and camping trips before the school year begins again. But do...
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Alex Trebek Back On 'Jeopardy!' After Chemotherapy
Long-time "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has finished chemotherapy -- aimed at beating back pancreatic cancer -- and is returning to host the popular game show.
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Mumps Outbreaks Hitting Migrant Detention Centers
A new government report finds more than 900 cases of dangerous and highly contagious mumps have occurred at 57 U.S. migrant detention facilities over the past year, with nearly half of cases occurring...
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Transgender People Pressured on ‘Conversion Therapy’
More than one in 10 transgender people say they've been pressured by a professional counselor to accept their birth sex.
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Even Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising
A new study found that men in their 70s and 80s who had never followed an exercise regimen could build muscle mass as well as "master athletes" -- those of the same age who had worked out throughout...
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FDA Warns of Problems for Some Taking Hep C Drugs
Taking the hepatitis C drugs Mavyret, Zepatier or Vosevi can trigger rare cases of severe liver problems or liver failure in patients who already have moderate-to-severe liver impairment, the FDA...
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CDC Says 'Don't Vape' As Lung Injury Cases Rise
The number of people who've developed a severe form of lung disease potentially tied to vaping has now risen to 215 cases across 25 states, and federal health officials are recommending that Americans...
View ArticleOne School, One Hospital, One Million, One Day
123Dentist and one of our member clinics, South Point Dental Centre, were pleased to be a sponsor at the 2019 Village Church Golf Tournament on August 28, and are thrilled to announce that over $1...
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'Rhoda' Star Valerie Harper Dies
Harper had an illustrious stage and dance career before she was hired in 1970 to play Rhoda, an earthy bohemian to Mary Tyler Moore’s uptight, guileless career woman.
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