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Tips to protect yourself from spring allergies
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- Written by Ian Roth Ian Roth
- Published: 24 April 2018 24 April 2018
Scottsdale, Arizona - Springtime brings warmer temperatures and blooming trees. But, for close to 1 in 3 Americans, it also brings annoying seasonal allergies.
Irritable bowel syndrome
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 24 April 2018 24 April 2018
Scottsdale, Arizona - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition that you'll need to manage long term.
Boots on the Ground: Reports from CDC’s Disease Detectives
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 23 April 2018 23 April 2018
Washington, DC - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold its 67th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference April 16-19, 2018 in Atlanta. The annual gathering of disease detectives showcases cutting-edge investigations and often life-saving outbreak responses by EIS officers and their laboratory counterparts, the Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) fellows.
Germs with Unusual Antibiotic Resistance Widespread in U.S.
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 23 April 2018 23 April 2018
Washington, DC - Health departments working with CDC’s Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Lab Network found more than 220 instances of germs with “unusual” antibiotic resistance genes in the United States last year, according to a CDC Vital Signs report released.
Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye
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- Written by National Eye Institute National Eye Institute
- Published: 22 April 2018 22 April 2018
Washington, DC - Omega-3 fatty acid supplements taken orally proved no better than placebo at relieving symptoms or signs of dry eye, according to the findings of a well-controlled trial funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Dry eye disease occurs when the film that coats the eye no longer maintains a healthy ocular surface, which can lead to discomfort and visual impairment. The condition affects an estimated 14 percent of adults in the United States.