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Flu cases keep rising in NY state, hospitalizations down

There were 22 people who died of flu-related illnesses across the state last week, bringing the total number of deaths to 185 in California among those age 64 a...

Pakistan to station troops in Saudi Arabia

These statements 'seem destined to justify the sending of Pakistani troops to Saudi Arabia for an active engagement in the conflict, ' he said. "The Matters o...

CDC: Flu vaccine just 25 percent effective against leading strain

A total of 20 influenza-related deaths were reported last week in San Diego County, bringing this flu season's total fatalities in the region to 251, the coun...

SC reduces Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water

Further it also stated that the 1892 and 1924 agreements on Cauvery river water allocation were not "political arrangements" but based on public interest....

Alzheimer's brain plaque buildup reversed in study with mice

Researchers were able to reverse the formation of amyloid plaques , which gradually kill neurons in patients with Alzheimer's disease , in the brains of mice ...

Nick Foles talks Eagles' Super Bowl win on 'Ellen'

The NFC West also went through a transformation this season as the Seahawks had a slow start to the season, which ultimately kept them out of the playoffs, but ...

Kim competes for halfpipe gold at the Pyeongchang Olympics

White dismissed the allegations as "gossip" before apologizing for his "poor choice of words" later in the day. But in 2014 in Sochi, the committee took serious...

Metro health centers offers free flu shots daily

This year, vaccines are preventing 36% of those illnesses, the new report said. "Influenza-related illness is identified and responded to using best practices"....

State Health Dept. investigates 100 possible flu-related deaths

Those seeking flu shots can do so by setting up an appointment at the Myrtle Beach Health Department or Horry County Health Department by calling 1-800-868-0404...

Pennsylvania's First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open This Week

The dispensary opened the doors of its modern, patient-focused facility Thursday morning with over 100 patient consultations scheduled for their first week in...

United Nations reports record number of Afghan civilian casualties in 2017 attacks

The Taliban have not claimed responsibility for either of the two attacks. The Taliban militants who control large parts of the countryside responded to the...

Trump suggests Florida school shooting suspect is mentally ill

Nikolas Jacob Cruz was booked into the Broward County Jail early Thursday, still wearing the hospital gown he was given after being treated for labored breathin...

What we know about Florida school shooting suspect Nikolaus Cruz

Authorities spoke to the media Thursday morning and said there will not only be an investigation into Wednesday's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas H...

Processed food linked to 12 per cent rise in cancer risk

Ultra-processed foods, such as pre-made cakes, fizzy drinks , or nuggets, may be associated with a higher risk of cancer , a new study concludes. For thos...

Three dead, several feared trapped as building collapses in Karnataka's Bellandur

Earlier in 2016, at least three persons were killed when a muti-storey under-construction residential building collapsed at Bellandur in south-east Bengaluru ....

Transgender woman becomes first in the world to breastfeed her baby

ISTOCK, SWEETLEMONTEATwo New York physicians report that, for the first time, a transgender woman has been able to breastfeed her child, and did so for six ...

Former MLB star suspected of cocaine distribution faces judge

Deputy District Attorney Ryan Karkenny successfully pushed for Loaiza's bail to be increased to $250,000, saying the 46-year-old is a flight risk with ties to M...

AAP govt seeks more administrative control over Delhi on its third anniversary

Kejriwal spoke about his government's achievements in the last three years, saying, "We have done a lot of work in various fields". He said once the ACB retur...

Blood test detects concussions without X-rays

Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration said in a statement during the Wednesday's news release that, "Helping to deliver in...

U.S. woman first to be infected with 14 eye worms

A close-up of a Thelazia gulosa worm taken out of Abby Beckley's eye. She had been horseback riding and fishing in Gold Beach, Oregon, a coastal, cattle-far...

Former Pitcher Esteban Loaiza Arrested

It was not immediately known if Loaiza has hired a lawyer. When deputies searched the auto, they noticed a "sophisticated after-market" hidden compartment in ...

Tonga parliament constructing flattened by Cyclone Gita

The cyclone was so severe that it ripped off the roof of the Tongan Meteorological Office and taking the national broadcaster off air for some time. Tonga's g...

Nanorobots successfully kill cancerous tumours

The worldwide team of researchers started with the goal of "finding a path to design nanorobots that can be applied to treatment of cancer in human [s]", writ...

Indian Mujahideen second top leader arrested within days in Delhi Police op

Khan had, however, managed to escape from Jamia Nagar. Delhi Police claimed at least 165 people were killed and 535 injured in blasts in which Junaid was suspec...

Priya Varrier robs hearts with her expressions

Her co-star Roshan also shared more details of the upcoming film, revealing that he and Priya have significant roles. Who doesn't know Priya Prakash Varrier ...

Eating slowly could be the key to you losing weight

We don't need to tell you that the crisis in the United States is dire; everybody knows that. According to a recent survey, over of overweight or obese US...

Antibiotics family discovered in soil could be the answer to antibiotic resistance

The class, called malacidins, can kill a number of superbugs, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), without triggering resistance. Whe...

Mother suffering from rare disease wakes up with British accent

FAS is extremely rare and usually appears as a outcome of a stroke, brain damage, and in Meyers' case, underlying medical issues. This condition is a disease th...

6 flu deaths reported in DE over last week

The number of people who have been sick or who have died is topping the numbers from 2009 when swine flu ran rampant in the country. On Monday, officials with...

Pence says 'no daylight' between United States and allies on North Korea

Pence avoided public criticism of Moon, congratulating South Korea on hosting the Olympics and pledging continued support in addressing the North's nuclear th...

Sri Lanka ruling alliance faces humiliation at local elections

Focusing on the message delivered by the people to the government through the Local Government Elections held Saturday (10) during the meeting, Prime Minister R...

Detained Iranian-Canadian Activist Reportedly Dies In Tehran Prison

Seyed Emami was one of the founders of the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation , an Iran-based environmentalist group. Seyed Emami's son Ramin said in socia...

Purdue Pharma says it will stop promoting opioids to doctors

As reported by the Wall Street Journal , Purdue will continue selling the drug, but will no longer send salespeople to doctors' offices to promote it. The laws...

Dozens dive into cold Deschutes for Bend's Polar Plunge

Chattanooga Police Chief Roddy says the department is about to begin their fundraising efforts for this year's Special Olympics. Sokenu commended the teams' con...

Red Gerard Wins First US Medal At Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Red Gerard competes during the Olympic men's slopestyle final at Bogwang Snow Park on Sunday morning in Pyeongchang. Inside at curling, the third day of mixed...