By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2Kjr0t5
Friday, May 31, 2019
FOX NEWS: Alabama woman claims water tainted by PFAS from 3M factory caused cancer, health issues
Alabama woman claims water tainted by PFAS from 3M factory caused cancer, health issues
Over the years, 3M has entangled itself in many lawsuits including one recently settled with an Alabama water authority.
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Alabama woman claims water tainted by PFAS from 3M factory caused cancer, health issues
Over the years, 3M has entangled itself in many lawsuits including one recently settled with an Alabama water authority. 
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Dad loses eye, part of nose after common symptom leads to cancer diagnosis
A dad suffering from a watery eye for six months was horrified after it turned out to be facial cancer.
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FOX NEWS: Dad loses eye, part of nose after common symptom leads to cancer diagnosis
Dad loses eye, part of nose after common symptom leads to cancer diagnosis
A dad suffering from a watery eye for six months was horrified after it turned out to be facial cancer.
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Woman says cheap ‘Mommy Makeover’ surgery abroad nearly killed her, was ‘completely traumatizing’
A 40-year-old woman who opted for a discount tummy tuck, liposuction and breast reduction surgery in Turkey said the decision nearly killed her after she contracted a deadly infection and spent a month in the hospital fighting for her life.
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FOX NEWS: Woman says cheap ‘Mommy Makeover’ surgery abroad nearly killed her, was ‘completely traumatizing’
Woman says cheap ‘Mommy Makeover’ surgery abroad nearly killed her, was ‘completely traumatizing’
A 40-year-old woman who opted for a discount tummy tuck, liposuction and breast reduction surgery in Turkey said the decision nearly killed her after she contracted a deadly infection and spent a month in the hospital fighting for her life.
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FOX NEWS: Woman claims botched acrylic nail job nearly cost her a finger
Woman claims botched acrylic nail job nearly cost her a finger
When Brittany Guyatt decided to treat herself to a manicure at a local nail salon, the small bit of pampering led to a weeks-long ordeal and eventual surgery. Guyatt claims that after the nail technician caught her skin with the nail filer while shaping her acrylics, a growth formed and she sought medical help. Eventually, a doctor was able to cut the growth out of her finger, but she said she has now sworn off fake nails.
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FOX NEWS: Woman allegedly had 11-inch knife in back for over a week
Woman allegedly had 11-inch knife in back for over a week
A woman in Ethiopia reportedly survived for a week with an 11-inch blade embedded in her back that went undetected by doctors.
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Woman allegedly had 11-inch knife in back for over a week
A woman in Ethiopia reportedly survived for a week with an 11-inch blade embedded in her back that allegedly went undetected by doctors.
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FOX NEWS: Woman allegedly had 11-inch knife in back for over a week
Woman allegedly had 11-inch knife in back for over a week
A woman in Ethiopia reportedly survived for a week with an 11-inch blade embedded in her back that allegedly went undetected by doctors.
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FOX NEWS: Number of measles cases in the US in 2019 surpasses previous record set in 1994
Number of measles cases in the US in 2019 surpasses previous record set in 1994
Dr. Marc Siegel says that the outbreak is the direct result of vaccine non-compliance.
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FOX NEWS: Ariana Grande's sudden tomato allergy actually very common
Ariana Grande's sudden tomato allergy actually very common
Your favorite food may soon turn on you.
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Woman claims botched acrylic nail job nearly cost her a finger: 'I'll never get my nails done again'
A woman in England said she’ll never have her nails done again after a trip to the salon allegedly nearly cost her a finger.
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FOX NEWS: Woman claims botched acrylic nail job nearly cost her a finger: 'I'll never get my nails done again'
Woman claims botched acrylic nail job nearly cost her a finger: 'I'll never get my nails done again'
A woman in England said she’ll never have her nails done again after a trip to the salon allegedly nearly cost her a finger.
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Colorado teacher provides home to help foster child, 13, get kidney transplant
When a Colorado boy in foster care was bumped off the list to receive a kidney transplant due to a lack of stable housing, one teacher decided to step in to help his former student. The seventh-grader now expects to receive a new kidney within the next two weeks. 
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FOX NEWS: Colorado teacher provides home to help foster child, 13, get kidney transplant
Colorado teacher provides home to help foster child, 13, get kidney transplant
When a Colorado boy in foster care was bumped off the list to receive a kidney transplant due to a lack of stable housing, one teacher decided to step in to help his former student. The seventh-grader now expects to receive a new kidney within the next two weeks.
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Dr. Drew says LA public health in 'complete breakdown': 'No city on Earth tolerates this'
The public health situation in the nation's second-largest city is in "a complete breakdown," Dr. Drew Pinsky said Thursday night on "The Ingraham Angle."
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FOX NEWS: Dr. Drew says LA public health in 'complete breakdown': 'No city on Earth tolerates this'
Dr. Drew says LA public health in 'complete breakdown': 'No city on Earth tolerates this'
The public health situation in the nation's second-largest city is in "a complete breakdown," Dr. Drew Pinsky said Thursday night on "The Ingraham Angle."
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FOX NEWS: LAPD officer contracts typhoid fever
LAPD officer contracts typhoid fever
Internist Dr. Drew Pinsky reacts to medieval diseases resurging in major cities.
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FOX NEWS: Experts warn US dependence on China for medicine is national security threat
Experts warn US dependence on China for medicine is national security threat
Federal Drug Administration statistics show at least 80 percent of the active ingredients found in America's pharmaceuticals come primarily from China; Bryan LLenas reports.
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With most cases centering on New York City, US measles count nears 1,000, toppling records
U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 971 measles cases so far this year, the highest tally in 27 years. Illnesses have been reported in 26 states, but the vast majority are in New York City.
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FOX NEWS: With most cases centering on New York City, US measles count nears 1,000, toppling records
With most cases centering on New York City, US measles count nears 1,000, toppling records
U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 971 measles cases so far this year, the highest tally in 27 years. Illnesses have been reported in 26 states, but the vast majority are in New York City.
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FOX NEWS: CDC reports a record number of measles cases in the US
CDC reports a record number of measles cases in the US
Centers for Disease Control officials say the U.S. may lose measles elimination status if outbreaks continue.
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New virus infecting people in China, and ticks may be the culprit
A newly discovered virus has been found infecting people in China, and it may be transmitted by ticks, according to a new report.
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FOX NEWS: New virus infecting people in China, and ticks may be the culprit
New virus infecting people in China, and ticks may be the culprit
A newly discovered virus has been found infecting people in China, and it may be transmitted by ticks, according to a new report.
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Alex Trebek's shocking progress shows cancer is not always a 'death sentence': Dr. Nicole Saphier
Revered 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek provided an update on his stage four pancreatic cancer this week, prompting Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier to reveal that technological advances in cancer treatment have allowed the diagnoses to be less threatening than they once were.
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FOX NEWS: Alex Trebek's shocking progress shows cancer is not always a 'death sentence': Dr. Nicole Saphier
Alex Trebek's shocking progress shows cancer is not always a 'death sentence': Dr. Nicole Saphier
Revered 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek provided an update on his stage four pancreatic cancer this week, prompting Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier to reveal that technological advances in cancer treatment have allowed the diagnoses to be less threatening than they once were.
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FOX NEWS: Trump administration faces food fight over nutritional standards for school lunches
Trump administration faces food fight over nutritional standards for school lunches
The White House is rolling back rules that limit sodium and require whole grains in school cafeterias across the country.
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Fisherman says he nearly lost finger after contracting bacterial infection in cut from fish fin
An Oklahoma man’s successful day of fishing nearly turned tragic when a striper’s fin sliced into his finger, leading to an infection that nearly cost him the digit.
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FOX NEWS: Fisherman says he nearly lost finger after contracting bacterial infection in cut from fish fin
Fisherman says he nearly lost finger after contracting bacterial infection in cut from fish fin
An Oklahoma man’s successful day of fishing nearly turned tragic when a striper’s fin sliced into his finger, leading to an infection that nearly cost him the digit.
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FOX NEWS: Experts warn US has become too dependent on medicine from China
Experts warn US has become too dependent on medicine from China
At least 80 percent of the active ingredients found in all of America's medicines are sourced from abroad, according to FDA statistics; Bryan Llenas reports.
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FOX NEWS: CDC ruins appetites with unsettling tick warning
CDC ruins appetites with unsettling tick warning
As the warmer summer months approach, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is using an unusual, some might say unappealing, method to warn the public about tick bites.
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CDC ruins appetites with unsettling tick warning
As the warmer summer months approach, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is using an unusual, some might say unappealing, method to warn the public about tick bites.
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Woman’s painful, oozing lumps on scalp were botfly larvae
A U.K. woman who complained of general illnesses and itchy raised lesions on her scalp after a trip to Argentina likely never guessed her symptoms were stemming from wriggly botfly larvae that were calling her head home for several weeks. 
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FOX NEWS: Woman’s painful, oozing lumps on scalp were botfly larvae
Woman’s painful, oozing lumps on scalp were botfly larvae
A U.K. woman who complained of general illnesses and itchy raised lesions on her scalp after a trip to Argentina likely never guessed her symptoms were stemming from wriggly botfly larvae that were calling her head home for several weeks.
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FOX NEWS: Alex Trebek's 'mind-bobbling' progress against stage 4 cancer explained
Alex Trebek's 'mind-bobbling' progress against stage 4 cancer explained
'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek is cautiously optimistic after learning his stage 4 pancreatic cancer is in near-remission. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier reacts.
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WHO will no longer categorize transgender as mental disorder
The World Health Organization will no longer categorize transgender people as having a mental disorder, according to reports.
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FOX NEWS: WHO will no longer categorize transgender as mental disorder
WHO will no longer categorize transgender as mental disorder
The World Health Organization will no longer categorize transgender people as having a mental disorder, according to reports.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Substance abuse among veterans increasing as mental health issues go untreated, study finds
More U.S. military veterans are struggling with substance abuse and half of returning service members who need mental health treatment don't seek out care, according to newly released data.
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FOX NEWS: Substance abuse among veterans increasing as mental health issues go untreated, study finds
Substance abuse among veterans increasing as mental health issues go untreated, study finds
More U.S. military veterans are struggling with substance abuse and half of returning service members who need mental health treatment don't seek out care, according to newly released data.
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FOX NEWS: San Diego hospital announces birth of world’s tiniest surviving baby
San Diego hospital announces birth of world’s tiniest surviving baby
A San Diego hospital on Wednesday announced the birth of what is believed to be the world tiniest surviving baby at just 8.6 ounces.
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San Diego hospital announces birth of world’s tiniest surviving baby
A San Diego hospital on Wednesday announced the birth of what is believed to be the world tiniest surviving baby at just 8.6 ounces.
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FOX NEWS: Correlation between diabetes and obesity may not be as closely linked as previously thought
Correlation between diabetes and obesity may not be as closely linked as previously thought
A strange paradox is baffling minds in the medical field: While obesity rates in American adults are on the rise, the number of new diabetes cases is dropping.
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