Zika concerns after Hurricane Matthew
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- Written by Deborah Balzer
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Rochester, Minnesota - Hurricane Matthew has come and gone, but standing water left behind has some along the East Coast worried about the possibility of increased cases of Zika virus. Mayo Clinic internal medicine specialist Dr. Vandana Bhide says, "Immediately following a hurricane, the mosquito population is probably going to be very low, because the wind and waters are going to remove adult as well as larvae mosquito breeding grounds." Dr. Bhide adds, "The problem after a hurricane, especially this recent hurricane, is there was a lot of flooding, so there is a lot of standing water and debris from people's homes. Many of those items can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes."
Pregnancy and deep vein thrombosis
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- Written by Dr. Carl Rose
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Rochester, Minnesota - DVT happens when a blood clot forms in a vein typically located deep within the leg or pelvis. Clots can be caused by anything that prevents blood from circulating normally, as well as from the increased tendency to clot that accompanies pregnancy — a condition known as a hypercoagulable state. DVT is serious, because, if a clot in the leg or pelvis breaks free and travels to your lungs, it can be a life-threatening emergency (pulmonary embolus).
Testosterone therapy?
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- Written by Landon Trost, M.D.
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Rochester, Minnesota - Recent research shows that testosterone therapy can be useful in some cases, but it’s not right for all men. To see if it could be helpful for you, start by making an appointment with your doctor to have your testosterone level checked.
High blood pressure and brain health are linked
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- Written by Darcy Spitz
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Dallas, Texas - High blood pressure, especially in middle age, is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment later in life, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association.
National Meat and Provisions Recalls Beef and Veal Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination
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Washington, DC - National Meat and Provisions, a Reserve, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,349 pounds of beef and veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday.
Eight Health Groups File Suit to Force FDA to Require Graphic Cigarette Warnings as Mandated by Law
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Washington, DC - Eight public health and medical groups and several individual pediatricians filed suit in federal court in Boston to force the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a final rule requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and advertising, as mandated by a 2009 federal law.
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