Wednesday, May 18, 2016

New study shows finds startling find on colon cancer survival

According to a new study, patients with advanced colon cancer found on the left side survived longer than those with tumors on the right side of the colon

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Why do some patients with colon cancer survive longer than others?

A new study is helping answer a question about colon cancer that has troubled oncologists for years

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FDA approves new treatment for advanced bladder cancer

Immunotherapy drug is the first new treatment for metastatic bladder cancer in nearly 30 years

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Penis transplant patient glad to be "complete" man

"There is no doubt in my mind that everything is going to work. And I mean everything," said recipient of first U.S. transplant

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Epilepsy Drug Lyrica Linked to Birth Defects Risk

Expectant mothers should probably avoid the drug, experts say, although study didn't prove cause and effect



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Early Palliative Care Seems to Help Caregivers Too

Such programs improve quality of life for folks caring for terminal cancer patients, study finds



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Dad live streams wife giving birth on Facebook -- doesn't tell her

California man live-streamed the birth of his child on Facebook -- and he said his wife didn't know at the time

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Controversial dental restraint used on kids sparks debate

Parent tells CBS Boston station her son was traumatized during trip to the dentist

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Giving Certain Foods Early May Cut Allergy Risk

Study supports turnaround in thinking about peanuts, eggs and milk



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The 10 fittest cities in America

See if your hometown made the cut in the 2016 American Fitness Index

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Three Menopause Facts to Know



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New approaches to pain and addiction amid America's opioid epidemic

CBS News examines the pathway from pain to prescription painkillers and addiction, while opioid related overdose deaths continue to climb

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Small turtles blamed for salmonella outbreak

The CDC has a theory to explain salmonella outbreaks that have hit 26 states since last year

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Experts question study on potatoes, high blood pressure

What should you make of the latest dietary advice? Some experts say it's better to look at the big picture

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Drug May Help Kids With Sickle Cell Breathe Easier

But many patients don't get hydroxyurea because of fears about 'theoretical' cancer risk, experts say



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High HIV Rates for Gay Men in Some Southern Cities

In Jackson, Miss., Columbia, S.C., and El Paso, Texas, rates now exceed or approach 30 percent, report finds



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ADHD Can First Appear in Young Adulthood for Some

Research in adult twins finds many had symptoms but no prior history of the disorder



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What you should know about pollen and seasonal allergies

Find relief from allergies with tips from Dr. Holly Phillips

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Science group weighs in on genetically modified food safety

Report looked at more than 900 studies on the impact of genetically engineered crops and food products

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Court rules on health warnings on sugary drink ads

San Francisco law would require a big warning label on billboards and other advertising for sodas

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How The Fight Against Zika Might Be Funded

The Senate approved an amendment to a must-pass appropriations bill that provides $1.1 billion to combat the virus’s spread. But a separate House proposal, which has drawn a veto threat from the White House, is also pending and it is not clear how they might compromise. But public health advocates say efforts are needed soon to fight the mosquito-based disease.



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USDA Announces $21 Million Available For Bioeconomy Research and Development

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2016 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $21 million to support the development of regional systems in sustainable bioenergy and biobased products, as well as education and training for the next generation of scientists that will expand availability of renewable, sustainable goods and energy.

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Could Potatoes Be Bad for Blood Pressure?

Eating potatoes 4 or more times a week linked to higher readings in study



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What you should know about pollen, allergies and relief

Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, affect more than 25 million Americans each year

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Genetically-engineered crops safe to eat, report finds

A sweeping new report on genetically-engineered crops could take the debate over food to a new level

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Best sunscreen: Understand sunscreen options

Sunscreen is an essential part of any sun protection plan. Here's what you need to know.

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