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Itching study ‘finds chemical that makes us scratch’ – BBC News


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Itching study 'finds chemical that makes us scratch'
BBC News
Researchers have found a chemical that is necessary in order to feel the urge to scratch an itch. They were able to turn off the urge in mice while leaving the animals' other senses, such as touch and temperature, intact. It is hoped that a deeper understanding
NIH Scientists Discover Molecule Associated with ItchNature World News
Itch And Pain Have Separate Brain CircuitsMedical News Today
Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain WhyU.S. News & World Report
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House GOPs Still Oppose Compounding Bill – MedPage Today

House GOPs Still Oppose Compounding Bill
MedPage Today
WASHINGTON — The FDA's push to gain more authority over large-scale compounding pharmacies like those at the center of last fall's fungal meningitis outbreak continues to gain opposition from House Republicans. On Thursday, the day after a Senate
Lawmaker would give FDA more oversight of drug compoundingReuters
Senate panel approves tighter oversight of compounding pharmacies, but bill is Washington Post
Senate Committee Approves Bill on CompoundingNew York Times
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take the test – Telegraph.co.uk


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take the test
Telegraph.co.uk
Scroll down to find out how the test works. The study, published in the Current Biology journal, claims that people with a higher IQ are better at filtering out distractions, allowing them to focus on the task in hand. Dr Duje Tadin, who led the study, said those
Intelligence linked to ability to ignore distractionsBBC News
Visual test linked to high IQUSA TODAY
Visual Test Associated With High IQMedical News Today
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WHO urges information sharing over novel coronavirus – BBC News


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WHO urges information sharing over novel coronavirus
BBC News
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries with possible cases of novel coronavirus to share information. The move comes after Saudi Arabia said the development of diagnostic tests had been delayed by patent rights on the NCoV virus by
WHO warns countries not to hoard secrets of coronavirusReuters
WHO urges coronavirus information be shared among countriesGlobalPost
As Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Continues, WHO, CDC Urge Heightened AAFP News Now
CBC.ca -Wall Street Journal -ABC News
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New bird flu strain may be capable of spreading from human to human – study – Reuters


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New bird flu strain may be capable of spreading from human to human – study
Reuters
By Lavinia Mo. HONG KONG | Fri May 24, 2013 6:58am EDT. HONG KONG (Reuters) – The H7N9 bird flu virus may be capable of spreading from human to human and can be transmitted not only through direct contact but also through airborne exposure,
H7N9 virus can transmit via air-borne exposure among mammals: researchXinhua
H7N9 bird flu can pass between mammals, researchers findLos Angeles Times
H7N9 bird flu spreads much like ordinary fluNBCNews.com
Watching the Watchers.org -AFP -Bloomberg
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Cause of Respiratory Disease Cluster in Alabama Determined – Medscape


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Cause of Respiratory Disease Cluster in Alabama Determined
Medscape
A recent cluster of respiratory illnesses in Alabama was caused by a combination of influenza A, rhinovirus, and bacterial pneumonia, according to a news release issued today by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). "This is good news. Testing
No evidence of new virus says public health departmentMontgomery Advertiser
CDC Investigating Respitory IllnessWTVY, Dothan
Mysterious Respiratory Disease Kills 2 in Southeast Alabama, 5 InfectedScience World Report
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Diners badly underestimate calories in fast-food meals – USA TODAY


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Diners badly underestimate calories in fast-food meals
USA TODAY
Teens underestimated the calories in fast-food meals by 34%; parents of school-age children by 23%; adults by 20%, study shows. Burger. Teens underestimate the calories in fast food, according to a new report. (Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, AP)
How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess AgainHealth.com
You're eating more calories than you thinkCNN (blog)
Do you know how many calories are in your fast food?KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News
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Sports Seem OK For Many With Heart-Zapping Device – NPR


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Sports Seem OK For Many With Heart-Zapping Device
NPR
WASHINGTON (AP) — New research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and soccer in favor of golf or bowling. Lots of patients ignore that take-it-easy advice
ICD May Be No Barrier to Active SportsMedPage Today
Sports participation for athletes with ICDs may be safer than thoughtHealio
Competitive Sports Can Be Safe for Athletes With ICDsDoctors Lounge
HealthCanal.com
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What’s Behind The Drop in US Teen Birth Rates – TIME


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What's Behind The Drop in US Teen Birth Rates
TIME
Teen birth rates in the U.S., which have been declining for two decades, have reached a record low, with significant drops in almost every state. The report, from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that teen birth rates fell at least
Teen birth rates decline in most US statesIdaho State Journal
Teen birth rate drops, especially among HispanicsNBCNews.com
The New Geography of Teen MothersThe Atlantic Cities
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Some statins ‘raise diabetes risk’ – BBC News


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Some statins 'raise diabetes risk'
BBC News
Some drugs taken to protect the heart may increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, according to researchers in Canada. Their study of 1.5 million people, in the British Medical Journal, suggested powerful statins could increase the risk by 22%
People taking statins face an increased risk of developing diabetes: ResearchersIndian Express
Statins May Hamper Workout ResultsU.S. News & World Report
Statin use link to diabetesWebMD.Boots.com
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