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What is Bell's palsy? Symptoms to look out for, treatment and when to call 999

From symptoms to treatment and when to call 999, here is what we know about Bell's palsy....

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Covid shots: Parents seek vaccine courts to ensure 'swift' justice

Parents of children who allegedly died from COVID-19 vaccine side effects are demanding justice and transparency in publ...

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Now carrots too? Expert discusses why there have been so many food recalls lately

It seems like every day there is a new food recall. This time, it's carrots....

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Study investigates impact of oxygen therapy on oxidative stress in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia

Severe COVID-19 pneumonia often requires high concentrations of oxygen, which can potentially lead to oxidative stress a...

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Manhattan DA: Trump's Case Can't Be Dropped

New York prosecutors said Tuesday they'll oppose any effort to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's hush money convict...

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My First Contortion Class Was Humbling - Here's What It Taught Me

When most people see contortionism for the first time, their reaction is often one of shock or disbelief: how is that ev...

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Nystrom & Associates Now In-Network with Chorus Community Health Plans

Coverage extends to more than 136,000 CCHP members MILWAUKEE and MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nystrom & As...

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California health officials report possible bird flu case in Bay Area child

Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said they have identified a possible bird flu case in a...

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Study uncovers diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in skin cancer

A study at MedUni Vienna's Department of Dermatology provides insights into the diversity of cancer-associated fibroblas...

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Blue health: How the sea benefits our physical and mental well-being

Have you ever gazed out at the sea and felt the world become smaller? Perhaps you have swum in its waters and felt that ...

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New research links sphingolipids to heart disease and atherosclerosis

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and...

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Dozens are sick in E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Here’s what to know about symptoms and how it spreads

(CNN) — An E. coli outbreak connected to several recalled brands of bagged organic carrots led to one death and over a...

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Study provides insight into how low-dose ketamine alleviates symptoms of major depression

University at Buffalo neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight ...

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Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

Treatment with the Type 2 diabetes medication metformin, lifestyle changes, or a combination of both did not improve atr...

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5 Disturbing Signs of Mineral Deficiencies You Must Not Ignore

While it is not always easy to get adequate nutrition, deficiency of key nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B12, iron, an...

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Watercrest Myrtle Beach Provides Hurricane Relief to North Carolina Residents

VERO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of devastation after Hurricane Helene, the residents and ass...

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Australia's new anti-vaping program in schools is a good step—but education is only part of the puzzle

Last week, the federal government announced a plan to roll out an anti-vaping program in schools across the country....

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Prochant Launches New Engagement Services Offering to Optimize Revenue Cycle Management Through Patient and Referral Calling

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prochant, a leader in revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions for the ho...

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Park Visitors on Ride Stuck in Midair for Two Hours

More than 20 riders were suspended in midair for hours after a Knott's Berry Farm ride malfunctioned Monday afternoon. G...

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Advancing Stargardt Disease Treatments: 20+ Companies Poised to Accelerate the Therapeutic Pipeline | DelveInsight

Advancements in gene therapy is a key market driver for Stargardt disease as it offers the potential to target the under...

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The sex lives of elves and fairies? Welcome to the world of ‘romantasy’

This popular book genre is taking readers into magical worlds and earning the authors millions of dollars....

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Nominations open for Inland Empire Health Plan's Living the Mission Awards

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The nomination window for the 2025 Living the Mission Awards, pr...

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After failed IVF and miscarriages, I don’t want to see babies in the office

Asking your boss to promise no more babies will be near your desk is understandable, but it’s not a simple request, sa...

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MPs and farmers among the tens of thousands of protesters in Westminster

MPs and farmers amongst tens of thousands of people that protested in Whitehall today over the government’s proposed c...

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Groundbreaking Indiana State Resource Pool reaches new milestone

New partnership aims to strengthen program connecting healthcare facilities with local clinicians DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 19,...

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Promising results from phase 1 gene therapy trial for Danon disease

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced encouraging results from the first ever gene therapy...

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Major disparities in smoking rates based on ethnicity, income, sexual orientation: Surgeon general

Despite progress the United States population has made in reducing its cigarette smoking, the measure of that progress h...

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Study finds equal safety in home and birth center births

In low-risk pregnancies, mothers and children are just as safe with a planned home birth as they are with a planned birt...

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Doctor warns having a wash and blow dry could trigger a deadly STROKE - and reveals vital tips to avoid 'beauty parlour syndrome'

Resting your neck over the basin can be enough to trigger a stroke, Dr Arun Naik, a neurosurgeon based in India , told h...

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Daredevil Brits to embrace their inner Eddie The Eagle this winter

A third of daredevil Brits are looking to embrace their inner Eddie the Eagle and learn how to ski or snowboard - with G...

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England Lionesses star Beth Mead to judge Whitby Boxing Day dip fancy dress again

Hinderwell’s England Lionesses footballer Beth Mead is once again going to be judging the fancy dress competition at W...

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Doctor reveals 'five signs of diabetes' you may experience when you go to bed

A doctor has sounded the alarm over five symptoms you may experience when you go to bed that could be warning signs of d...

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Biocon Biologics looks to trim $300 million debt in 1 year

Biocon Biologics plans to reduce its acquisition debt by $300 million over the next year. The company recently refinance...

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Stress, diet, and vascular health: Can cocoa flavonols help?

Incorporating flavonol-rich foods may counteract stress-induced vascular impairments, offering a dietary strategy for im...

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Vladimir Putin's BIG decision on nuclear weapons, threatens to use nukes against West if...

It follows US President Joe Biden's decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with US-supplied longer-range m...

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In Canada's universal health system, mental health care is not so universal: report

About 2.5 million people — nearly the populations of Manitoba and Saskatchewan combined — aren't getting adequate ca...

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Detroit Free Press Names AmeriCare Medical Top Workplace for 2024

DETROIT, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AmeriCare Medical has once again been recognized by the Detroit Free Press as one...

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NoblestitchTM Suture-Mediated PFO Closure Yields Zero Recurrent Strokes in the largest cohort with Four-Year Study presented at the TCT cardiology conference in Washington D.C.

ROME, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A comprehensive study led by Professor Dr. Achille Gaspardone was presented at the 2...

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Stilla Technologies with Source BioScience brings advanced genomics solutions to the UK market

Stilla Technologies, a global leader in digital PCR (dPCR) solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Source ...

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Get up, Stand up: How sitting at your desk all day increases heart risk

According to new research, sitting for prolonged hours could significantly raise the risk of heart disease. This is beca...

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UQ swimming program reverses motor decline in young people with severe cerebral palsy

A competitive swimming program developed by University of Queensland researchers for young people with severe cerebral p...

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‘I suffered from incontinence during exercise for 10 years but finally found a solution'

A Hampshire mum's decade-long battle with incontinence led her to a revolutionary device which allowed her to reclaim he...

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Toxicologist shares chilling reason you should 'never' microwave plastic containers

Dr Yvonne Burkart took to Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO Podcast to explain why you should never put plastic container...

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Frontline mpox responders aren’t getting the support they need

More donations should go directly to local organizations in Africa to prevent mpox from becoming the next pandemic...

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Exposure to everyday chemicals during pregnancy may raise asthma risk in children

A new study from researchers at Kumamoto University sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday...