PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Pyeongchang Winter Olympics organizers said on Saturday that 11 new cases of a virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea had been confirmed at the Games, bringing the total to 139.
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Hand-me-down plastic toys may not be good for kids
(Reuters Health) – Children who play with second-hand plastic toys may be exposed to unsafe levels of chemicals like lead and cadmium that have been linked to developmental problems and organ damage, a UK study suggests.
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U.S. budget deal grants $1.5 billion for drug-affected babies, families
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. budget deal adopted by Congress on Friday includes what advocates call a landmark compromise to provide an estimated $1.5 billion over 10 years to try to keep struggling families together, including those with babies born dependent on opioids.
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Even without nicotine, e-cigarettes can still damage lungs
(Reuters Health) – E-cigarette liquids sweetened with flavorings like vanilla and cinnamon may harm the lungs even when they don’t contain nicotine, a U.S. study suggests.
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U.S. flu outbreak worsens, likely to linger for weeks: CDC
(Reuters) – One of the worst flu outbreaks in the United States in nearly a decade worsened last week and will likely linger for several weeks, causing more deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.
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Migraine tied to higher risk of cardiovascular diseases
(Reuters Health) – People with a history of migraines may be more likely to develop cardiovascular problems like heart attacks, stroke, and an irregular heart beat than individuals who don’t experience these headaches, a Danish study suggests.
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Trump administration proposes ways to lower some U.S. drug costs: WSJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration is proposing ways to curb the cost of prescription drugs for seniors and other Americans, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, acting on repeated pledges by President Donald Trump to tackle rising prices.
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‘Bug bombs’ used by consumers continue to cause sickness
(Reuters Health) – Insecticide foggers, also known as “bug bombs,” are still causing illnesses in the U.S., even after manufacturers were ordered to change the products’ labels to make them safer, researchers say.
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Roche wins UK watchdog's nod for lymphoma drug after initial snub
ZURICH (Reuters) – Britain’s healthcare watchdog (NICE) recommended Roche’s medicine Gazyvaro for previously untreated advanced follicular lymphoma patients after initially rejecting the Swiss drugmaker’s medicine last year as too expensive.
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U.S. okays medical isotope system not based on bomb-grade uranium
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. federal government on Thursday approved a device made by a private company in Wisconsin that will allow the first domestic production of a medical imaging isotope in 25 years, a move the government said would enhance national security by reducing the need to transport weapons-grade uranium.
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