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Health Agency Investigating Link Between Measles Cases and California’s Disney Theme Parks
Officials from the Department of Public Health in California are currently looking into the strange case of measles infections tied to the one of the country’s most popular theme parks. According to health officials, a total of nine individuals who contracted the disease were at Disneyland or Disn… 
Johnson & Johnson Begins Human Testing of Ebola Vaccine
American pharmaceutical and consumer goods manufacturer Johnson & Johnson announced on Tuesday that it has already started clinical testing program for a newly developed vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus. As part of the programs initial stage, the vaccine and a placebo drug will be administered… 
Study Proves Healthy Obesity is a Myth
A new medical study has debunked the idea that obese people have smaller chances of developing various types of illnesses than their lighter counterparts. The notion of healthy obesity stems from previous reports claiming that certain overweight individuals do not suffer from usual health problems t… 
Health Officials Call for Stricter Anti-Drinking Efforts to Lower Alcohol Poisoning Cases
Officials from Atlanta’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging various organizations to step-up their campaigns against excessive drinking to curb deaths related to alcohol poisoning. The move comes after the federal agency released a report indicating a spike in mortality ra… 
Smartphones in Bedrooms Worse than Televisions in Disrupting Children’s Sleep
A new study revealed that smartphones and other mobile devices in the bedroom are worse than television sets in delaying a child’s sleep schedule. According to their findings, researchers discovered that these devices are more effective in distracting kids who are about to go to sleep than tuning … Conjoined Twins Recovering After Going Through First Part of Separation Surgery
The conjoined twins Conner and Carter Mirabal survived the first part of their operation on Friday at Florida’s Wolfson Childrens Hospital. The operation, which lasted for more than three hours, was conducted to separate the boys’ small intestine, which they shared. 
American College of Sports Medicine Release Fitness Trends for 2015
The major exercise science organization American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has listed weight training as the top fitness regimen for 2015. This is according to the 2015 Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends, the latest installment of the ACSM’s annual exercise report. 
Indianapolis to Impose Stricter Restrictions on E-Cigarettes
A state lawmaker has proposed a bill aimed at restricting the sale and use of e-cigarettes in Indianapolis. The legislation, drafted and submitted by State Representative Ed Clere, includes imposing cigarette taxes on the electronic devices. Cancer Deaths in the U.S. Decrease by 22 Percent
The American Cancer Society confirmed that deaths because of cancer in the U.S. have decreased by about 22 percent. The health organization cited advances in medical technology, smoking cessation programs, healthier lifestyles and early detections of the disease as the primary factors behind the dec… 
Cases of Severe Flu in the U.S. Increasing
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that the number of reported cases of flu in the U.S. is rapidly increasing. The government agency noted that this year’s flu season started early and is dangerously close to becoming an epidemic. 
Red Meat’s Sugar Molecule Linked to Cancer
A recent medical study revealed that a sugar molecule found in red meat contributes to the development of cancer. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the San Diego School of Medicine of the University of California. CDC Confirms Lab Technician Not Showing Signs of Ebola Infection
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta confirmed that the laboratory technician who might have been infected by the Ebola virus has not shown signs of the disease. The unnamed female technician is currently in her second week of incubation after an accident occurred in CDC’s faci… 
Study Reveals How Reading E-Books from Mobile Devices Disrupts Sleep
A recent study revealed that reading e-books, instead of traditional books, using mobile devices such as laptops and tablets before going to bed can have negative effects on a person’s sleeping habit. According to the researchers, those who prefer to use their gadgets to read have a harder time fa… 
Number of Shigellosis Infections Among San Francisco’s Homeless People on the Rise
The San Francisco Department of Health confirmed that the number of individuals infected with the shigellosis disease in the city has increased. According to health officials, most of those who have been infected are homeless people. In December alone, there have been 65 reported cases of shigella. 
Fighting the Temptation to Eat Junk Food Through Emotions
A new study claims that people can fight the temptation to snack on unhealthy food items through their emotions. According to the researchers who conducted the study, people can avoid eating junk foods by removing the positive feelings they have associated with them.
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