NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of New Yorkers who die of cocaine overdose appears to go up when the temperature surpasses 75 degrees, a new study suggests.
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More cocaine-overdose deaths seen on hotter days
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Canadian vaccination study proves 'herd immunity'
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Inoculating children against flu protects more people of all ages in the larger community, probably because young people tend to spread viruses through physical play, Canadian researchers said on Tuesday.
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FDA approves Botox to treat wrist, finger spasms
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved the use of Allergan Inc's wrinkle smoother Botox to treat spasms of the elbow, wrist and fingers in adults.
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Medication fears lead to worse side effects
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - It may not be surprising, but a new study offers some proof that patients who are worried about their medications are more likely to have side effects from them.
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Senators probe Select Medical after report
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is seeking information from long-term care hospital operator Select Medical Holdings Corp after a New York Times report raised concerns about patient care, the committee said on Tuesday.
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Canadian vaccination study proves 'herd immunity'
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Inoculating children against flu protects more people of all ages in the larger community, probably because young people tend to spread viruses through physical play, Canadian researchers said on Tuesday.
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Circumcision may not cut HIV spread among gay men
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although studies in Africa have shown that circumcision can lower the spread of HIV among heterosexuals, it may not do much to prevent infections among gay and bisexual men in Western countries, a new study suggests.
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Experiment seeks blood test for breast cancer
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An experimental approach that looks for the DNA leaking out from dead and dying cells may provide a route to a blood test for breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
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High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who eat few high-fiber foods, a new study finds.
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