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Younger Adults Who've Had Shingles May Face Higher Stroke Risk

People who've had shingles -- a viral infection also known as herpes zoster -- before age 40 may have a higher risk of stroke years later, a large new study suggests.

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Study authors suggest that nations triple tobacco taxes.

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Modest improvements in violent behavior noted with addition of antipsychotic drug.

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Study found an association, but researchers said such infections are common and most don't lead to problems.

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Drivers engaged in other tasks about 10 percent of the time

Drivers eat, reach for the phone, text, or otherwise take their eyes off the road about 10 percent of the time they are behind the wheel, according to a study using video technology and in-vehicle sensors.

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Sledding, skating, skiing and other cold weather activities all carry a potential risk of harm.

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Despite widespread ad campaigns, testosterone replacement isn't a panacea, but can help some men, experts say.

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Internal Displaced People in South Sudan are at great risk of disease outbreaks

The humanitarian situation in South Sudan has further deteriorated in the past 2 weeks. Since the outbreak of violence in South Sudan on 15 December 2013, the humanitarian needs have quickly been growing with a total of 195 416 persons have been...

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looks back at 2013 health challenges, ahead to 2014 health worries

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s job is to detect health threats, stop outbreaks, and prevent illness and injury. As 2013 comes to a close America’s health protection agency looks back at top five health concerns in 2013 and previews...

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Mideast Turmoil Prompts Worries of Long-term Mental Trauma

The violent aftermath of the Arab Spring is taking a toll on the mental health of people in the Middle East. And with no end in sight to turmoil, some psychiatrists warn that the numbers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorders and severe...

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