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 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 MoreWould you Travel for Robotic Surgery?
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International patients seeking medical expertise and treatment in the United States is a growing part of the U.S. healthcare landscape.
Read MoreWhat is Zika virus?
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Zika virus is a disease that is spread from person to person through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Read MoreStudy in England Reveals Wide Variations in Disease Diagnosis
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An alarming new study released in England showed that an early cancer diagnosis depends on where you live, meaning the level of care you have direct access too. Some patients across the country were even shown to have an early diagnosis of the disease more than 4 times other patients. It also showed that insurance companies specifically have carried 25 times more scans for tumor detection. Why is this an issue? Let's explore.
Read MoreAspirin Now Recommended for Patients at High Risk for Heart Disease
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A U.S-backed panel of independent medical experts are not recommended a daily low-dose of aspirin for people between the ages of 50-59 at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. In addition to preventing heart attack and stroke, some people may also reduce their risk of colon cancer if they take aspirin for at least 10 years. This was stated by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This recommendation is more narrow than the group's previous recommendation which segmented out the guidelines based on gender.
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 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.
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