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Summer camp is newest front in battle with measles outbreak

Summer camp is newest front in battle with measles outbreak

Summer camp is newest front in battle with measles outbreak

New York state requires summer camps to keep immunization records for all campers, but doesn't bar children from attending if they haven't gotten a measles shot.

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Group in Boulder drinks their own pee for 'health benefits'

Medical experts say it's harmful and full of bacteria, but this group says when western medicine didn't work, their own urine did.

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Researchers convert Type A blood to universal donor blood in scientific breakthrough

The new study could double the amount of universally accepted blood available for transfusions.

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Nevada bans pre-employment marijuana testing

The law makes it illegal for an employer to refuse to hire someone who tests positive for marijuana.

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'I’m so hurt, embarrassed and ashamed' | Video shows officer ordering breastfeeding mom to leave pool

A Texas City police officer's bodycam was rolling when he ordered Misty Daugereaux to leave the pool. (Warning: Police officer uses sensitive language)

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Researchers test vaccine they hope could stem Alzheimer's

University of New Mexico researchers say they've apparently found way to prevent formation of brain protein instrumental in disease's development.

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That strip mall ER may cost more than you think: Are freestanding ER's good for Texas?

There's no wait. The rooms are big. But some patients are getting huge bills from freestanding emergency rooms, and the legislature is cracking down.

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Weight loss, energy supplement ingredient could cause miscarriage, FDA warns

Supplements for enhanced memory may also have this ingredient, which pregnant women are urged to avoid.

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Veterans get access to urgent care, more doctors starting Thursday under new law

The Department of Veterans Affairs will pay for treatment from non-VA doctors under certain conditions.

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US measles count surpasses 25-year-old record

Measles cases have been reported in 26 states, but the vast majority are in New York City.

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World Health Organization says video game addiction is now a mental health disorder

The new gaming disorder classification means doctors can diagnose and offer treatment to someone affected.

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Burnout recognized as 'occupational phenomenon' by World Health Organization

The World Health Organization has updated its definition for 'burn-out.'

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U.S. measles outbreak grows with 60 new cases

The largest U.S. measles outbreak in the last 25 years has now soared past 900 cases.

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FDA okays $2 million medicine, most expensive ever

The medication treats spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, which rapidly destroys a baby's muscle control.

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Bob's Weather Whys: Why is the heat index important

Meteorologist Bob French explains why the heat index is important and how humidity is related.

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A substance so strong it's used in bulletproof glass: The hidden danger behind acrylic nails

It’s something many people might not even know about, despite FDA warnings.

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