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Think twice before starting to take daily aspirin

Think twice before starting to take daily aspirin

September 20, 2018

The study involved more than 19,000 people ages 65 and older in the United States and Australia. So yes, don't pop aspirin if you are healthy. Contrary to popular belief, an aspirin-a-day may not quite work as a preventive in older people who have not had a heart attack.

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What $52B Cigna-Express Scripts deal means for healthcare

What $52B Cigna-Express Scripts deal means for healthcare

September 20, 2018

The companies continue to expect the deal to close by the end of the year, subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions. Cigna closed up 1.40% yesterday; Express Scripts rose 3.71%. "The Justice Division overview of CVS's deliberate snatch of Aetna is wrapping up and might per chance per chance moreover produce this month, but will take longer due to the divestitures compulsory to resolve aggressive issues", a offer familiar with the matter immediate Reuters .

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2 dead after van is swept away in S. Carolina

2 dead after van is swept away in S. Carolina

September 20, 2018

Asked how the women were restrained in the back of the van, Fox told CNN they were "seat belted". Hurricane Florence's torrential rains have flooded much of the area and washed over sections of numerous roads, including the interstate. Authorities confirm two detainees drowned when a van was swept away in rising flood waters in SC. "I know for many people this feels like a nightmare that just won't end", he said.

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Household cleaners may alter kids' gut flora, contribute to being overweight

Household cleaners may alter kids' gut flora, contribute to being overweight

September 19, 2018

Scientists examined the data from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) birth cohort on microbes in infant fecal matter. When those children with higher levels of Lachnospiraceae were 3 years old, their body mass index (BMI) was higher than children who do not live in homes that frequently use disinfectants, the study also showed.

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An Aspirin a Day Won't Make Healthy Adults Live Longer, Study Shows

An Aspirin a Day Won't Make Healthy Adults Live Longer, Study Shows

September 18, 2018

Over a four-year span starting in 2010, the trial enrolled more than 19,000 people in Australia and the United States of America who were 70 and older, or 65 for African-American and Hispanic participants because their risks of dementia or cardiovascular disease are higher.

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How to Find an Apple Watch 4 In Stock

How to Find an Apple Watch 4 In Stock

September 18, 2018

Only certain Apple Watch models support cellular calls , but those that don't can still make emergency calls when near a paired iPhone or Wi-Fi service. In order to get FDA clearance for the inclusion and marketing of the watch's ECG features, Apple and Stanford University conducted a study of a little less than 600 people, the results of which were submitted to the FDA for review.

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Ground-breaking research finds daily aspirin dose doesn't lead to longer life

September 18, 2018

After nearly five years, the researchers did not perceive a contrast between two groups as far as disability-free survival was concerned. "Unless the cardiovascular risk is very high ( 20% over ten years), prophylactic aspirin results in more harm than good".

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Apple Watch announcements proved more exciting than new iPhones, again

Apple Watch announcements proved more exciting than new iPhones, again

September 14, 2018

There are new software camera tricks, too, such as the ability to adjust the blur in bokeh shots after the shot has been captured, and "smart HDR " that uses the A12 chipset to identify shadows during photography in real time to enhance dynamic range.

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The new iPhones are sickeningly expensive in Europe

The new iPhones are sickeningly expensive in Europe

September 14, 2018

In the past, Apple has released its new iPhone alongside a "Plus" model - since the Max is "bigger than Plus size", Apple's calling it something different. It shares numerous same features as the Xs - including the processor, Face ID and no home button. Both the iPhones will be available for pre-order starting September 14 and will ship starting September 21.

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FDA takes ‘historic action’ on youth e-cigarette ‘epidemic’

September 13, 2018

Juul owns about 72 percent of the USA market for e-cigarette sales, according to Wells Fargo. "The FDA will not tolerate a whole generation of young people becoming addicted to nicotine as a trade-off for enabling adults to have unfettered access to these same products", he said.

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Seriously, wash your hands before you go through airport security

Seriously, wash your hands before you go through airport security

September 08, 2018

Pandemic experts also found evidence of viruses on 10% of airport surfaces tested - which also included shop payment terminals, staircase rails, passport checking counters and children's play areas. Comparatively, none of the samples taken from the public toilets - the toilet bowl lid, the flush and the lock - contained any detectable respiratory viruses.

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Launch of new global estimates on levels of physical activity in adults

Launch of new global estimates on levels of physical activity in adults

September 08, 2018

People who do not meet this guideline are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease , Type 2 diabetes , dementia and some cancers , research shows. It has been reported that among other countries, it is the high-income ones like the United Kingdom where people are most inactive. In comparison, east and southeast Asia recorded the largest decrease in insufficient activity, from 26 percent in 2001 to 17 percent in 2016, which was largely influenced by uptake of physical ...

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Common painkillers linked to heart attack and strokes

Common painkillers linked to heart attack and strokes

September 08, 2018

Controversial pill diclofenac also increases rates of heart failure and irregular heartbeat or flutter among men and women of all ages, according to the study. Researchers have found that diclofenac is associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke . Starting diclofenac was also associated with an increased rate of cardiac death compared with those taking no NSAIDs.

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Theranos bleeds dry, company to dissolve

Theranos bleeds dry, company to dissolve

September 07, 2018

The unraveling of Theranos came after reports alleged it was not using its own technology in numerous blood tests it performed. That was until a 2015 Wall Street Journal story, when the first cracks in the story started to appear. Theranos attracted more than $700m worth of backing from a glittering line-up of investors and recruited some of America's most powerful statesmen, including former secretaries of state Henry Kissinger and George Shultz and the current defence secretary ...

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Plane with sick passengers quarantined at JFK

Plane with sick passengers quarantined at JFK

September 07, 2018

Kennedy International Airport in New York City when a number of passengers fell ill. The CDC, Philadelphia Health Department and the Philadelphia Fire Department personnel performed medical evaluations on the passengers. Flight 717 from Munich Airport and Flight 755 from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris both arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, she said.

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Pediatric experts call for flu shots over AstraZeneca's nasal vaccine this year

Pediatric experts call for flu shots over AstraZeneca's nasal vaccine this year

September 06, 2018

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending children be vaccinated with injectable flu vaccine this season, rather than the nasal spray vaccine FluMist , STAT reported . That said, parents who have concerns about allergies or possible reactions to the shot should talk with their doctors, she said. The importance of vaccines is underscored by a recent measles outbreak that has affected more than 100 people in 21 states; measles is easily prevented with a vaccine the CDC ...

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Take a First Look at Brie Larson as 'Captain Marvel'

Take a First Look at Brie Larson as 'Captain Marvel'

September 06, 2018

As any Marvel comics fan knows, the Skrulls are especially risky due to their unparalleled ability to shape-shift. " Avengers: Infinity War " ended with Nick Fury making a call right before he was snapped. We'll also get to see Jude Law play her galactic mentor, Mar-Vell, as the commander of Starforce who admires Carol for her ability to handle her gained Kree powers.

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Indian state battles ‘rat fever outbreak after worst floods in a century

Indian state battles ‘rat fever outbreak after worst floods in a century

September 06, 2018

The two deceased in Kozhikode district were Anil, 54, of Eranjikal and Narayani, 80, of Vadakara. The three died of suspected rat fever are Prakashan (43) of Puthanur, Ezhakkad, Mundur, who died in Coimbatore Medical College; Nirmala (50), daughter of Kuttan and Janu of Chempakkara, Ezhakkad of Mundur.

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Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi clarifies the end of Listeriosis outbreak - Part 2

Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi clarifies the end of Listeriosis outbreak - Part 2

September 06, 2018

To date, R12 million was spent during the response period to deal with the Listeriosis outbreak. South Africa's health minister declared an end to the listeriosis outbreak caused by ready-to-eat (RTE) deli meat. The health minister also addressed the recent allegations of "fake food" being sold by some food retailers in parts of the country, saying that his department has not yet received any evidence of this.

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Blood-testing firm Theranos to dissolve

September 06, 2018

The company did not immediately respond to Ars' request for comment. The biotech company, which was once valued at $ 9 billion , built its reputation on the claim that it had come up with a cheaper, more efficient alternative to traditional medical tests.

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Captain Marvel breaks the internet with magzine cover

September 05, 2018

In comic books, Monica Rambeau is a member of the New Orleans Harbor Patrol who gains the power control energy of different wavelengths after being exposed to an experimental weapon. But how will Captain Marvel set up our eleventh-hour Avenger? However, this Nick Fury hasn't been through the wringer yet, as we see that both of his eyes are still in place (though he does have an injury over the eye he'll eventually lose).

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VP Mike Pence Speaks on Trump's Behalf at McCain's Funeral

VP Mike Pence Speaks on Trump's Behalf at McCain's Funeral

September 04, 2018

John McCain is being laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy after a five-day procession that served as a final call to arms for a nation he warned could lose its civility and sense of shared objective. Pence delivered an executive wreath in front of McCain's casket on behalf of the executive branch. "And we gather here remembering a man who knew how he wanted to be remembered".

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Legionella bacteria detected in Sands Resort water system

Legionella bacteria detected in Sands Resort water system

September 04, 2018

Three people in Surrey, B.C. have been hospitalized with Legionnaires' Disease , a severe form of pneumonia that develops after being infected by the Legionella bacteria . Legionnaires' disease symptoms are very similar to other types of pneumonia and can include a cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches, and headaches.

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Labeling mix-up recall for blood pressure medicine

Labeling mix-up recall for blood pressure medicine

August 31, 2018

Instead of containing blood pressure medication, a bottle was found to contain spironolactone tablets, which are used to treat illnesses like congestive heart failure and cirrhosis of the liver. No injuries have been reported, the FDA said. The Hydrochlorothiazide tablets are light orange to peach colored and round with H on one side and 1 on another side.

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Yellowstone County man died after contracting West Nile Virus

Yellowstone County man died after contracting West Nile Virus

August 31, 2018

The stadium, surrounded by residential areas, is ready for a Friday night football game. KCHD wants to again remind residents to take precautions by wearing bug spray that contains DEET and to drain any standing water where mosquitos can breed.

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Andrew Gillum: His victory and the road ahead

Andrew Gillum: His victory and the road ahead

August 30, 2018

Rep. Ron DeSantis rode a robust endorsement from President Donald Trump to victory Tuesday in Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary. Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) is a Fox News regular who really, really wants to build Trump's proposed border wall.

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STDs hit all-time highs in United States for fourth straight year, CDC reports

STDs hit all-time highs in United States for fourth straight year, CDC reports

August 30, 2018

Nearly half of chlamydia cases were in girls and women ages 15 to 24. The total surpassed the previous record in 2016 by more than 200,000 cases and marked a larger trend of "sharp increases" in these STDs since 2013. Diagnoses of primary and secondary syphilis rose 76 percent from 17,375 to 30,644. Poverty, stigma and drug use may contribute to the increases, the CDC said.

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Coconut oil is pure poison, says professor

Coconut oil is pure poison, says professor

August 29, 2018

If you're anything like us you've been slathering coconut oil pretty much everywhere recently. Last year, the American Heart Association released a report , advising that consumers should avoid excessive coconut oil consumption. Dr. Walter C. Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health , agrees with his colleague Michels, saying there is no actual evidence of coconut oil's health benefits.

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Days After McCain's Death, Arizonans Head To Polls In State Primary

Days After McCain's Death, Arizonans Head To Polls In State Primary

August 29, 2018

Dr Tipirneni, 50, who was born in Mumbai but came to the United States at the age of three, shot to prominence when, in a special election in April to replace a Republican who resigned after a scandal, she contested as a complete unknown but came very close to defeating her Republican rival Ms Debbie Lesko, whom she will face again in November.

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Andrew Gillum to face Ron DeSantis in Florida governor race

Andrew Gillum to face Ron DeSantis in Florida governor race

August 29, 2018

Rick Scott is expected to easily clinch the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, which would put him against longtime Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson in the November 6 general election . Gillum has said he is not a target in the investigation. Gillum has called on the man he is hoping to replace, outgoing Republican Gov. Rick Scott, to suspend the state's controversial " Stand Your Ground " gun law, and he supports a ban on assault weapons.

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John McCain's farewell letter: 'Do not despair of our present difficulties'

August 29, 2018

Instead, both the president and vice-president offered their condolences to the senator's family via Twitter. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of Sen. Joe Lieberman, Graham and McCain were often referred to as the " three amigos " due to their close relationship.

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Trump Orders Flags Lowered: 'I Repsect Senator John McCain's Service'

Trump Orders Flags Lowered: 'I Repsect Senator John McCain's Service'

August 29, 2018

He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1982 and the Senate in 1986. "In our moment of need, we turned to Sen". He said that McCain, who survived five years as a prisoner of war, became "the statesman who forgave and healed". In May, CNN reported McCain did not want Trump at his funeral. President Obama ordered flags at the White House be flown at half-staff for almost five days after Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy of MA died in 2009.

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There is 'no safe level of alcohol,' says huge new global study

There is 'no safe level of alcohol,' says huge new global study

August 27, 2018

Alcohol can negatively impact the body's organs, lead to injuries and cause alcohol poisoning, the study found. The study's authors indicate that the links between alcohol and cancer, injuries, and other diseases far outweigh any positive benefits associated with reducing heart disease or other ailments.

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DR Congo approves four new Ebola treatments to contain outbreak

DR Congo approves four new Ebola treatments to contain outbreak

August 27, 2018

Two more people have perished from the virus, bringing the death toll to 63, and the number of suspected cases has jumped to 13. Insecurity, coupled with local inexperience at confronting Ebola, means that volunteers from affected communities are playing an even more important role, with many people in the region believing that the illness is sent by spirits or ancestors, Baggio said.

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Remembering John McCain: ‘America came first with him at all times’

August 27, 2018

While Ducey has been elusive about who he's considering for McCain's successor, The Arizona Republic , reported possible appointments include McCain's wife, Cindy McCain-a philanthropist, businesswoman, and active supporter of her husband's career.

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Franklin County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Franklin County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

August 27, 2018

The City of Hamilton continually assesses the risk for human illness as part of a comprehensive West Nile Virus surveillance and prevention program. Last year, the virus infected 48 people, of which six died. Symptoms usually begin three to 14 days after infection. The disease is typically transmitted to humans through mosquitoes and is most common in August and September.

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Just one drink a day ‘can increase risk of premature death’

Just one drink a day ‘can increase risk of premature death’

August 26, 2018

Low levels of alcohol consumption have previously been thought to be protective against heart disease , diabetes , and other health conditions . According to a new study by researchers studying the effects of alcohol , there's actually no safe amount of those tasty intoxicating beverages.

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Hawaii News Now: John McCain, 'maverick' senator, dead at 81

August 26, 2018

He was a giant. "He truly is an American hero , there's no doubt about it ..." Our thoughts and prayers go out to Senator McCain's family and friends in these turbulent times. At the same time, Arizona Sen. He taught me how to live. Ellen DeGeneres wrote, "I was honored to have met John McCain ". Everyone knows launching and landing a jet aircraft from a ship in the middle of the ocean is famously hard.

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Coconut Oil Is 'Pure Poison'

August 25, 2018

The YouTube video titled " Coconut Oil and Other Nutritional Errors " has successfully garnered the attention of more than 400,000 viewers. Referring to coconut oil as " pure poison " and labelling it "one of the worst things you can eat" has predictably put the spotlight on professor Karin Michels .

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1st case of flesh-eating STD reported in England

1st case of flesh-eating STD reported in England

August 25, 2018

Chemist 4 U pharmacist Shamir Patel was quoted by the Lancashire Post as saying: "This is a very rare and nasty condition and it could be one of the first times it has been recorded in the UK. If untreated, it can cause scarring, discoloration and permanent damage to the genital tissue. Donovanosis is also a risk factor for HIV transmission.

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Cave Girl's Mom and Dad Were From Different Human Species

Cave Girl's Mom and Dad Were From Different Human Species

August 25, 2018

Paleogeneticists Dr Viviane Slon and Professor Svante Paabo, at Germany's Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, carried out genome analysis on a bone taken from the cave. According to CBC, there are only half a dozen Denisovan fossils and a few hundred Neanderthal fossils found so far. The researchers sequenced the girl's genome from a 2.5-cm-wide bone fragment originally found in 2012 within the Denisova cave-the only place where evidence of Denisovans has been found-of ...

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Former CDC director accused of groping woman in NY

Former CDC director accused of groping woman in NY

August 25, 2018

In that job, he fought against trans-fats in NYC restaurants and instituted other policies that drew ire from civil libertarians such as scrapping written consent for HIV testing and establishing an involuntary diabetes database. "In all of my experiences with him, there have never been any concerns or reports of inappropriate conduct", he said. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the charity run by Facebook ( FB.O ) co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, said in a statement ...

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UBC researchers have found a way to make donated blood universal

UBC researchers have found a way to make donated blood universal

August 25, 2018

People with type A or B blood can't receive blood with differing antigens , because their body will create antibodies to attack the mismatching red blood cells . " If you can remove those antigens, which are just simple sugars, then you can convert A or B to O blood ", he said. In each group, there is a protein called the Rh factor, which is either positive or negative, resulting in eight blood types .

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Measles cases hit record high in EuropeNaija247news

Measles cases hit record high in EuropeNaija247news

August 24, 2018

The WHO said the highest annual total for measles cases since 2010 was recorded in 2017 when 23,927 cases were identified. The MMR vaccine can prevent infection but discredited research 20 years ago that erroneously linked MMR to autism has stopped some people from trusting the vaccine.

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No alcohol safe to drink - global study confirms

August 24, 2018

There is no safe level of alcohol, a new study concludes - upending previous guidance that low levels of consumption can be safe, and even beneficial to health. Aveek Bhattacharya, policy analyst at the IAS and the lead author of the paper, said: "Alcohol causes 24,000 deaths and over 1.1 million hospital admissions each year in England, at a cost of £3.5bn to the NHS".

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New Guidelines Further Simplify Cervical Cancer Screening

New Guidelines Further Simplify Cervical Cancer Screening

August 24, 2018

There's some evidence the HPV test is better than the Pap test at detecting a less common form of cervical cancer, adenocarcinoma, she says. 2018-2023 Global and Regional Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Tests Industry Production, Sales and Consumption Status and Prospects Professional Market Research Report by ResearchStore.biz provides a holistic view of the Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Tests market across the globe.

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68 hospitalized with West Nile fever; teenager in critical condition

68 hospitalized with West Nile fever; teenager in critical condition

August 23, 2018

The virus is spread to humans who are bitten by an infected mosquito. There is no evidence that people can get the virus from a horse that has the disease. Prevent mosquito breeding around your home . Install screens on all windows. Anything that can hold water can be a mosquito breeding area. Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn.

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West Nile Virus confirmed in Spokane County Mosquitoes

West Nile Virus confirmed in Spokane County Mosquitoes

August 22, 2018

The West Nile Virus has been a problem in IL. Humans, horses and other mammals can be infected. - Health officials are investigating a reported case of West Nile Virus in Gwinnett County. Scrub and refill pet water dishes and bird baths regularly. Stagnant backyard pools can be a big source of mosquitoes and should be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth.

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Measles cases hit record high in Europe

Measles cases hit record high in Europe

August 22, 2018

The WHO's regional director for Europe, Zsuzsanna Jakab said in a statement , "We are seeing a dramatic increase in infections and extended outbreaks". While European childhood vaccination rates increased slightly to 90 percent in 2017, large disparities remain at the local level, according to the WHO.

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Fitbit announces Charge 3 fitness tracker, coming this October for $150

Fitbit announces Charge 3 fitness tracker, coming this October for $150

August 22, 2018

Fitbit isn't giving up on fitness trackers just yet. It's also waterproof to 50m and has swim tracking built in too, so it can be the single wearable you use for most of your workouts. But also because the hardcore runners that want Global Positioning System on-board are going to get the Ionic instead. Apart from tracking heart rate, calories burnt, and sleep, the Fitbit Charge 3 can also comes with female health tracking .

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