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Mitt Romney's Prostate Cancer: What's a Good Prognosis?Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was treated for prostate cancer last summer, according to news reports.
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How Do You Survive Nuclear War? The CDC Is About to Tell YouDo you know what to do in the event of a nuclear detonation? If not, don't worry: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is giving a talk next week on just that topic.
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Woman Develops Rare Cesarean Scar Condition, 5 Timesreproductive-health -
Compound in Marijuana Appears Safe and Nonaddictive, WHO SaysA compound in marijuana appears to be relatively safe and nonaddictive, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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John Mayer's Emergency Surgery: How Common Is Appendicitis?Singer-songwriter John Mayer went to the hospital this morning (Dec. 5) for an emergency appendectomy, or surgery to remove his appendix.
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Raw Milk Contaminated with Bacteria in Up To 4 States, CDC WarnsIf you consumed raw milk in past six months, you may need antibiotics.
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How Did an Opera Singer Hit the Highest Note Ever Sung at the Met?It's a note so high it may register as more of a squeak to some: a high A above high C.
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Why a Woman's Wrists Glowed with Gold Filaments on an X-RayIt's a medical treatment that Louis XIV, the French king who presided over the gold-drenched Palace of Versailles, might have liked.
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Outbreak in Uganda: What Is the Marburg Virus?Three people in Uganda and Kenya have died from an extremely rare and deadly disease caused by the Marburg virus, the World Health Organization reported today (Nov. 7). What is the Marburg virus?
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Lay Off 'Pot Cures Cancer' Claims, FDA WarnsMedical marijuana may help with several health conditions, but it's certainly not a cure for cancer.
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Woman Sues Sephora — Can You Get Herpes from Lipstick?A California woman is suing the makeup store Sephora because she claims that she contracted oral herpes from a "tester" tube of lipstick, TMZ reported yesterday (Oct. 30).
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Yes, You Really Can 'Overdose' on Candy — or at Least One TypeThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a message for candy-lovers: "As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy — or, more precisely, black licorice."
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'Dancing with the Dead' Ritual Could Help Plague SpreadThe current plague outbreak in Madagascar has killed more than 100 people, and officials say that a centuries-old tradition may increase the risk of further spread, according to news reports.
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Don't Stick Magnets in Your Nose: Boy's Case Shows RisksMagnets can be dangerous toys for children — if swallowed, they can stick together, creating holes in the body, and lead to a medical emergency.
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Woman's Scalp Was Torn from Her Head in Horrifying AccidentIn an awful accident, a woman in Japan had her entire scalp pulled off her head, according to a new report of the woman's case.
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Summer Shedding: 'Hair Loss' Searches Peak in Warmer MonthsDo humans have a shedding season? According to an analysis of Google searches for "hair loss," that may be the case: A new study finds that these searches spike in the summer and fall.
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'Eye' Can't Look: 9 Eyeball Injuries That Will Make You SquirmInjuries to eyeballs might make you want to squirm and cover your eyes, but these icky accidents and odd occurrences can also be illuminating.
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Low-Fat Bacon? Scientists Use CRISPR to Breed Petite PigletsA group of scientists in China has successfully modified the genes of pigs to create a slimmer swine.
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California Bill: What Is Water Cremation?People in California no longer need to decide between being buried or cremated when they die. On Oct. 15, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that will allow for new option called "water cremation."
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Cancer Linked to Breast Implants Is on the RiseCases of a rare type of cancer that is linked to breast implants appear to be on the rise, according to a new review.
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Infection with Rare Virus Traced to Teen's Pet RatsA mother and her daughter in Tennessee were infected with a virus rarely seen in the United States, and the culprit seems to be pet rats.
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Monsters and Zombies? Nope, Americans Are Most Afraid of the GovernmentThis year, the scariest Halloween costumes could be corrupt government officials or polluted water — at least according to a new survey ranking the top fears of Americans.
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Frankie Muniz's Ministrokes: What Are Transient Ischemic Attacks?In an interview on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Monday (Oct. 9), actor Frankie Muniz revealed he's had "a fair amount of ministrokes."
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One Direction Concert Goer Screamed So Hard She Ended Up with Collapsed LungsWhen the boy band One Direction sang about trying to "scream out my lungs," in their ballad "Moments," they likely weren't expecting anyone to take the lyrics literally.
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