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Fish-Related Food Poisoning in Florida Under-Reported

Survey finds many more fishermen sick after eating barracuda, grouper than previously thought.

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UNICEF, WHO: Lack of sanitation for 2.4 billion people undermining health improvements

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A woman washes a pot in a river in Sharisha Bari Upazila, Jamalpur District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, 2014.

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More than 100,000 refugees vaccinated against cholera in Tanzania

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Burundian refugee child receives cholera vaccine.

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Umbilical cord ‘milking’ improves blood flow in preterm infants

For preemies delivered by C-section, technique increases blood pressure, finds NIH-funded study

A technique to increase the flow of blood from the umbilical cord into the infant’s circulatory system improves blood pressure and red blood cell levels in preterm infants delivered by cesarean section, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

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Overuse Injuries More Common in High School Females

Track, field hockey and lacrosse linked to repetitive use problems in girls, study says.

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UK's launch of innovative HIV prevention fund

UK new national funding for local voluntary-led HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) prevention projects to target groups at higher risk of HIV.

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Common Antidepressants Linked to Higher Fracture Odds in Menopausal Women

Drugs like Celexa, Prozac could undermine bone, research suggests.

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New Rapid Ebola Test Shows Promise in African Clinics

Researchers say speedy detection would dramatically improve containment efforts.

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Many Doctors Underestimate Risks of Prescription Painkillers: Survey

Nearly half questioned were misinformed about potential for abuse.

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Losing Weight May Ease Asthma in Obese People

Researchers also saw improvement in quality of life.

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