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Nail polish remover was the single biggest culprit
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The study was conducted by the Center for Injury Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Lyme disease isn't the only thing to worry about
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The tick that carries Lyme can also transmit the rare but serious powassan virus believed to have killed one man and sickened another in New Jersey
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It sounds like good news – but health officials aren't so sure
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Health officials are not celebrating even though new diabetes cases seem to be on the decline
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Russian trolls aren't just tweeting about politics – they're spreading some dangerous misinformation about health
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Study by George Washington University found trolls ramped up controversy by inflating different viewpoints
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If these outbreaks continue, the United States may lose its measles elimination status
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The tally is so high that measles could lose its status as an officially eliminated disease
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One doctor sums it up as: "The longer the shelf life, the shorter your life"
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Study finds health risks not only in "junk food" but also the breads, processed meats, jarred sauces and frozen meals that many people consider staples
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What is "mind-boggling"? This good news from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek
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"The doctors said they hadn't seen this kind of positive result in their memory," Trebek says
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"This is not a drill. This is not a warning. This is a real public health crisis," said Planned Parenthood's @DrLeanaWen
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"This is not a drill," said Planned Parenthood president Dr. Leana Wen
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"Trans people shouldn't be subjected to mandatory diagnoses or medical procedures just to get their basic rights"
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Decision by the World Health Organization is seen as a win for transgender rights worldwide
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"Something that happens to half the population once a month shouldn't be a taboo subject," says @BusyPhilipps
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Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
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At the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, many face another danger as well
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Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
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While some states pass new abortion restrictions, California lawmakers are going in the opposite direction
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The bill would require all 34 public university campuses in California to offer no-cost medical abortions to students
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"There are certain things we cannot control about breast cancer... but the very interesting thing about this study is that this shows us there are things we can control"
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Doctors say the results show a way women might improve their odds of survival
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More than 20 million babies each year are born with low birthweight. "These most vulnerable babies must not be left behind," report says
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"High-income countries have seen virtually no progress," the study finds
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Before you jump into the water, beware: a new report exposes some bad habits that contribute to dirty swimming pools
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A new report exposes some bad habits in America's swimming pools
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If you want to save your brain, focus on keeping the rest of your body well with exercise and healthy habits rather than popping vitamin pills
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Although age is the top risk factor, "dementia is not a natural or inevitable consequence of aging," new report from the World Health Organizations says
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"They looked at me and shrugged their shoulders and said, 'We don't do rape kits here'."
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Bipartisan bill would establish national standards of care for survivors of sexual assault and expand access to services, including the specialized nurses who administer rape examinations
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A quarantine has been ordered while the dogs undergo testing
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State veterinarian says several cases of canine brucellosis have been confirmed at a commercial breeding facility for small dogs
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It seems like #CBD is in everything these days
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Spas are promoting the benefits of CBD, but experts say the trend is taking off faster than science can keep up
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About 700 women in the U.S. die from complications of pregnancy or childbirth each year – and it doesn't have to be that way
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