Measles scare at Chicago’s O’Hare airport reminds us of vaccine importance
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The Illinois Department of Public Health stated that both patients upon arrival were infected and contagious with measles.
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HEALTH POLITICS
Dr. David Samadi: Trump’s right – Diet “trumps” exercise for weight loss
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No matter how many medical experts have chimed in that President Trump would benefit from more exercise to lose weight, Trump has declared he already gets plenty.
Read MoreDr. David Samadi: Trump gets “excellent bill of health” both physically and mentally
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The final report from President Trump’s annual physical is in and for being 72 years old, the news is remarkably good – White House doctor Rear Admiral Ronny L. Jackson declared Trump in “excellent health” and that he had no reason to believe the president had any issues whatsoever with his thought processes.
Read More2018 flu season more dangerous and deadly
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A particularly nasty flu bug has hit every corner of the country hard so far in 2018. This year’s flu season is now widespread in every state across the United States with the exception of Hawaii. I
Read MoreThe dilemma of prostate cancer screening recommendations
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The main concern was that PSA screening for prostate cancer leads to the detection of indolent, low-grade prostate cancer that is not life threatening even in the absence of any treatment action
Read MorePolitically correct medical schools Dangers of government's heavy involvement in your healthcare
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Premed students’ biggest fear is taking the MCAT. After 25 years, the MCAT is being revised, becoming longer (by three hours) and covering a broader range of topics than simply chemistry, physics and biology.
Read MoreHealth insurers seek big premium hikes for Obamacare in 2016
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Dozens of health insurers selling plans under ObamaCare have requested hefty premium increases for 2016. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreU.S. Military Accidentally Sends Live Anthrax
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U.S. lab workers were surprised when inactive spores they expected to receive was actually samples of live anthrax. The mistake may have affected 9 labs across the U.S.
Read More#Freethesunscreens Calls President Obama to Help Fight Against Skin Cancer
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The hashtag campaign #FREETHESUNSCREENS on Twitter has created a lot of awareness around May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month and even called on President Obama to join the fight against this very common and aggressive cancer.
Read MoreUnderinsurance Equals Less Prevention for Common Diseases
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Some might say we've come a long way when it comes to health insurance. Almost 84% of the American population has coverage, still leaving 17% without. But issues for those who have coverage is still a huge problem. New findings from the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that studies health care, are shining a light on the realities of underinsurance.
Read MoreFDA warns about new class of diabetes drugs
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Friday that a widely used new class of type 2 diabetes drugs may cause high levels of blood acids dangerous enough to put people in the emergency room.
Read MoreObama Administration Mandate: Insurance Must Cover Contraception and Preventive Screening Methods
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On Monday, the Obama administration released statement that Barack Obama’s Health Care Law requires insurance companies to cover every type of birth control approve by the FDA, without requiring patients to have a co-pay or deductible.
Read MoreColombia Stops Use of Anti-Coca Herbicide Over Health Concerns
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Colombia suspending use of anti-coca herbicide, glyphosate, over health concerns after scientists identified that it is a known carcinogen.
Read MoreMedicare will pay for Lung CT Scans
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the U.S. In 2014 it was estimated that there were more than 224,000 new cases and 159,000 deaths from lung cancer. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreIs vaping the new smoking? Here's Samadi's Take
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Welcome to the eCig generation. A troubling new survey release by the CDC lead us to think so. Parents need to be concerned about the unknown health risks of e-cigarettes. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreState Attorney Rules Freddie Gray's Death as Homicide
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Baltimore's state attorney ruled Freddie Gray's death as a homicide. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreNepal Earthquake Brings Risk of Disease Outbreaks
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UNICEF and other organizations are working to make sure major diseases don't start and manifest after the tragic earthquake that hit Nepal, India this week.
Read MoreLawmakers Continue to Face Hurdles for Vaccine Bill in California
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Should children be required to get vaccinated? Legislators in California are fighting to pass a bill that says so. Is this public health issue more important than the rights of parents. We explore.
Read MoreTo the future Mr. or Madame President: You ready for that gray hair?
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No one can argue that the presidency is the most demanding job in the world. But what are the long term health effects of all that stress? We explore.
Read MoreCalifornia Lawmakers Advance Bill Requiring Vaccinations Among School Children
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Many parents debate whether or not to vaccinate their children, due to rumors it may cause autism. With the recent outbreak of measles at Disneyland in California, lawmakers have passed a new mandate. Get Samadi's take.
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