U.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.
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HEALTH POLITICS
#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 MoreContaminated Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements: Can we trust them?
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The supplement industry is considered big business In the US. In 2013 they made $32 billion. and is projected to increase to $60 billion by 2021. But what's really in these vitamins? We explore this major issue in healthcare.
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 MoreGeorge Bush's 100K Bike Ride for PTSD Awareness
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President Bush is raising awareness about PTSD – an injury that affects between 50-60% of all soldiers.
Read MoreHealth Plans Fail to Provide Free Coverage for Women's Health
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The Affordable Care Act brought more awareness of the issue women were seeing in their insurance plans and claimed to have fixed it. Now 4 years later, it's not being enforced. We explore.
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.
Read MoreFirearm-Related Hospitalizations Linked to U.S. Stock Market Performance
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The overall fatality rate for hospitalization following firearm-related injury has been stable at about 8%, with suicide responsible for more than 30% of those deaths. Surprisingly, this affects the U.S. stock market. We explore.
Read MoreAustralia to Withhold Payments from Parents Against Vaccines
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To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? This debate is not only in America but also around the world. Now the Australian government is taking action. We explore.
Read MorePhysicians urge Columbia University to cut ties with Dr. Oz
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News broke today that a group of 10 doctors are urging Columbia University to cut ties with Dr. Oz after claiming that much of his advice is without scientific backing. We explore.
Read MoreVitamin Shoppe to Stop Sale of 11 Controversial Supplements
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A new study has revealed some supplements contain a powerful stimulant, BMPEA. What does this mean? Can you trust vitamins? We explore.
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