Health
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Radiation treatments for younger girls raises breast cancer risk
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Women treated with chest radiation for cancer when they were girls have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than previously thought, doctors warn.
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New cancer revelations made
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New research shows a sharp escalation in the weapons race against cancer, with several high-tech approaches long dreamed of but not possible or successful until now.
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Salmonella outbreak traced to Ohio chicken
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A new salmonella outbreak that sickened nearly 100 people has been traced to mail-order chicks from Ohio, health officials said Thursday.
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New York to ban sale of large sodas
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New York City plans to ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in an effort to combat obesity.
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Free Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms health screening offered
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NFL legend Joe Theismann is urging people to get tested for a potentially fatal condition.
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Counterfeit Adderall being sold over the Internet, FDA warns
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The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that a counterfeit version of the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drug Adderall is being sold over the Internet.
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Bluefin tuna carried radioactive contamination to U.S. from Japan
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Bluefin tuna carried radioactive contamination that leaked from Japan's crippled nuclear plant to the shores of the United States 6,000 miles away — the first time a huge migrating fish has been shown to carry radioactivity such a distance.
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New autism testing reveals breakthrough
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There’s been a major breakthrough when it comes to Autism. The Kennedy Krieger Institute found in a study of six-month-olds… a simple task at that age may predict an infant’s risk of autism.
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Injury prevention report card: Metro region ranks above average
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A new report found that 24 states received scores of five or lower on a set of steps states can take to prevent injuries.
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Prostate screening changes spark controversy
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Controversy is brewing in the medical community. Monday evening, a government panel recommended men to skip a common test used to detect prostate cancer.
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POM juice deceptively made health claims
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A federal administrative judge ruled Monday that POM Wonderful used deceptive advertising when claiming that its pomegranate juice could treat or prevent heart disease, prostate cancer and other illnesses.
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Overweight teens at greater heart attack risk
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Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says.
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D.C. hosts EMS Week events
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The District will mark National Emergency Medical Services Week with a ceremony and education and awareness activities to keep residents safe and healthy.
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Virginia hosts National Kids to Parks Day
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Virginia's state parks system is partnering with the National Park Trust to get more young people enjoying the outdoors.
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Should menu items at restaurants be regulated? (poll)
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A new study finds 96 percent of main entrees sold at top U.S. chain eateries exceed daily limits for calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Should menu items at restaurants be regulated by the government? Take our poll.
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Flesh eating bacteria hospitalizes South Carolina mother
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Days after giving birth to twins, a South Carolina mother has been hospitalized for what doctors say is a rare flesh-eating infection.
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Women's health a priority for Obama administration
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The Obama administration on Tuesday worked to further establish women’s health as a priority.
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Z-pack antibiotic linked to increase in heart problems
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Zithromax, the antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study.
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