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From 2009 to 2017

Increase Seen in Cryptosporidiosis Outbreaks From 2007 to 2019

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Exposure to treated recreational water accounted for 35.1 percent of outbreaks, 56.7 percent of cases
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that some high-tech insulin pumps made by Medtronic are being recalled for potential cybersecurity risks that could leave them vulnerable to hacking.

Medtronic Recalls Some Insulin Pumps Over Cybersecurity Concerns

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The company and FDA say certain pumps are vulnerable to hacking
Patients with psoriasis frequently use complementary and alternative medicines because traditional medications failed or caused side effects

Psoriasis Patients Often Use CAMs When Traditional Meds Fail

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41, 39.5 percent use alternative, complementary therapies; higher use seen with severe psoriasis
High body mass index and weight gain are associated with reduced long-term risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

High BMI, Weight Gain Linked to Lasting Decrease in ALS Risk

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Link found between high BMI, weight gain and lower risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis decades later
First-trimester blood pressure category is associated with development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

First-Trimester BP Category Linked to Hypertensive Disorders

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Blood pressure trajectory between first, second trimesters tied to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
The recommended maximum age for male HPV vaccination should be raised from 21 to 26 years

ACIP: Men as Old as 26 Should Get HPV Vaccine

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Panel also no longer advises that healthy Americans ≥65 routinely receive Prevnar 13 vaccination
Lowering blood pressure

Three Interventions Could Cut Cardiovascular Deaths

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High impact possible with worldwide efforts to lower blood pressure, cut sodium, eliminate trans fat
Disordered eating to bulk up is common among young men and may be a warning sign of future health problems

More Than 1 in 5 Young Men Use Disordered Eating to Bulk Up

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Having a skinny self-image, exercising to gain weight may be risk factors for disordered eating
Current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for lung cancer screening eligibility may be too conservative for African American smokers

USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Too Conservative for Blacks

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Lowering smoking pack-year eligibility criteria would up screening eligibility for African American smokers
The percentage of U.S. adults undergoing HIV testing nationwide is less than 40 percent

Less Than 40 Percent of All U.S. Adults Have Ever Had HIV Testing

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In the 50 local jurisdictions with concentration of most new HIV infections, testing was 46.9 percent