Articles filed under Health Crises
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Flu vaccine doing a relatively good job this seasonFeb 14, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The flu vaccine is doing a relatively good job this season, protecting about half the people who got it, U.S. health officials said Thursday. Preliminary...
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Cancer death racial gap narrows, but still higher for blacksFeb 14, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - For a long time, blacks have died of cancer at higher rates than other Americans. But a new report says the gap is narrowing. Nearly 30 years ago, black ...
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Cleaning routine shows promise in curbing superbug infectionFeb 13, 2019 6:00 am - Think of it as decontaminating yourself. Hospitalized patients who harbor certain superbugs can cut their risk of developing full-blown infections if they swab medicated...
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Counseling urged to prevent depression in at-risk new momsFeb 12, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Doctors already are supposed to screen new mothers for depression, to find those who need prompt care. Now they're also being urged to identify women a...
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What the FDA's actions mean for dietary supplementsFeb 11, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration announced plans Monday to step up its policing of dietary supplements, which it said has mushroomed into a $40 billion i...
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Horseracing to resume in Britain after equine flu containedFeb 11, 2019 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Horseracing in Britain is to resume on Wednesday with strict biosecurity protocols after an outbreak of equine flu. Racing has been shut down since Thursda...
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Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blameFeb 11, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Cigarette smoking rates have stopped falling among U.S. kids, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible. For decades, the percentage of hi...
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New blow to horse racing as more equine flu cases announcedFeb 10, 2019 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Four new cases of equine flu have been reported by the British Horseracing Authority in a blow to the sport's hopes of resuming action on Wednesday. The ca...
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FDA questions Juul, Altria commitment to combat teen vapingFeb 08, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The head of the Food and Drug Administration is questioning whether electronic cigarette maker Juul and its new partner Altria are following through on...
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Horse racing in UK off until Wednesday at earliest over fluFeb 07, 2019 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Horse racing in Britain has been canceled until at least Wednesday over an outbreak of equine flu. The British Horseracing Authority said Thursday that no ...