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Half of Kids Don't Get Epinephrine Until They Get to the ERWhen a person has a severe allergic reaction, an injection of epinephrine is absolutely essential, and the sooner, the better.
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How much pee is in swimming pools?Before you take a dip, know this: There is definitely pee in the swimming pool. But, it's probably not that much.
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Why ER Doctors Want to Banish the Term 'Dry Drowning'Some emergency-medicine doctors want to banish the phrase "dry drowning" because the term doesn't actually refer to any medically accepted conditions.
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Sandbox Sickness: Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria Found in PlaygroundsWhat's lurking in the playground sandbox? According to a new small study from Spain, the answer may confirm a parent's worst fears: dangerous germs.
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How Opioid Prescriptions Have Changed Recently: New ReportToo many Americans are prescribed too many opioids for too long, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Adults with ADHD May Face Higher Risk of DementiaAdults with ADHD may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from Taiwan finds.
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Common Heartburn Meds Linked to Increased Risk of DeathTaking a popular type of heartburn drug may increase a person's risk of death, a new study finds.
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Maria Menounos' Brain Tumor: 5 Things to KnowTV host Maria Menounos had surgery to remove a brain tumor last month, according to People magazine.
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Soap Ingredient May Be Linked to Antibiotic ResistanceScientists in England have uncovered a possible link between an antibacterial ingredient and antibiotic resistance.
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This Is What Happens When a Firecracker Explodes in Your EyeA man in India suffered severe eye injuries after lighting a firecracker, according to a new case report.
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No, There Isn't Poop in Your Iced CoffeeIs there an unwanted add-in in your iced coffee?
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Photos: How 'Microneedles' Can Deliver the Flu VaccineResearchers in Georgia have developed a "microneedle patch" that can deliver the flu vaccine through a person's skin.
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'Microneedle' Patch Promises Painless Flu VaccineWould you be more likely to get your flu vaccine if, instead of getting a shot, you could simply apply a bandage-like patch to your skin?
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Many Women (and Docs) Are in the Dark on No. 1 Killer ― Heart DiseaseCan you name the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S.? Nearly half of women can't, a new study finds — and that's a problem.
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How Many Teens Are Really Having Sex These Days?The percentage of teens in the U.S. who have had sex had ticked down since the 1980s, a new report finds.
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Sky-High Doses: Taking Large Amounts of Vitamin D Is on the RiseThe number of people taking sky-high doses of vitamin D has increased dramatically in recent years, a new study finds.
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Downward Dog, Doctor's Order: Yoga Could Ease Back PainTo ease low back pain, you may want try a downward dog: A new study suggests that doing yoga may be as effective as physical therapy for reducing low back pain.
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Here's Why You Get Diarrhea When You're SickNobody likes diarrhea. But is the icky and uncomfortable experience actually the body's way flushing bad stuff out of your system?
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Facial Fractures Increase: How Older Adults Hurt Themselves ExercisingFor older adults, it's important to stay active, but recreational activities come with a risk of injury: A new study finds that facial injuries are on the rise in adults ages 55 and up.
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Mom with Rare Blood Disorder Adopts 3 Kids with Same ConditionA Massachusetts mom recently spoke to People magazine about the rare genetic disease that she shares with the three daughters who she adopted from China.
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Man's 29 Lbs. of Poop Removed: What Is Hirschsprung's Disease?When doctors in China removed 30 inches of a young man's colon, they also removed nearly 29 lbs. (13 kilograms) of his feces.
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New Selfie Danger? Camera Flash May Trigger Seizure-Like ResponseSnapping a selfie may come with an unwanted side effect, at least for one teen.
