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Outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have doubled in recent years at swimming pools and water playgrounds in the United States

CDC: Crypto Outbreaks Linked to Pools Have Doubled Since 2014

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Second report warns of toxic chlorine gas inhalation at public aquatic venues
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of peripheral artery disease

Eating More Fruits, Vegetables May Lower Risk of PAD

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One-on-one dietary assessments and counseling needed in peripheral artery disease, researcher says
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination appears to confer a high degree of protection from oral HPV infections

ASCO: Vaccination Tied to Substantial Reduction in Oral HPV

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Vaccination may help prevent oral HPV infections linked to oral cancers, researcher says
Most routine coagulation tests can be reliably evaluated after storage at room temperature for up to eight hours after blood collection

Most Routine Coagulation Tests Reliable Up to Eight Hours

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PT/INR, aPTT, fibrinogen, FV, D-dimer can be reliably assessed in tubes stored for up to eight hours
Lead tests made by Magellan Diagnostics may yield inaccurate results for some children and adults

FDA Warns of Inaccurate Results From Certain Lead Tests

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But the majority of tests are unaffected, U.S. officials say
The National Diabetes Prevention Program has achieved widespread implementation of the lifestyle change portion to help prevent type 2 diabetes

Promising Start for National Diabetes Prevention Program

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Overall, 35.5 percent of participants achieved weight loss goal; 41.7 percent met physical activity goal
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major global burden

Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Assessed

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Estimated 422.7 million prevalent cases of CVD, 17.92 million CVD deaths in 2015
Taking a short break from an active lifestyle may do more harm than most people might think

Just Two Weeks of Inactivity Can Up Risk of Developing Disease

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Consistent daily activity vital to optimal health, researchers say
Black and Hispanic patients are less likely than white patients to make an appointment to see a neurologist

Blacks, Hispanics Less Likely to See Neurologist As Outpatient

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They more often end up in the ER and face higher medical costs than white patients
Engaging in aerobic and resistance exercise while losing weight enables elderly obese patients to maintain more muscle mass and bone density compared to those who do just one type of exercise or none at all

Weight Loss, Aerobic+Resistance Exercise Best for Obese Seniors

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Best way to improve functional status and reverse frailty in older adults with obesity, researchers say