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Esophageal Cancer Risk Raised by Alcohol Intake, Obesity
Third of cases may be avoided if people maintain a healthy weight and limit alcohol consumption
Two More Possible Cases of Non-Travel-Related Zika in Florida
If all four are confirmed, they would be first instances of infection in continental United States
FDA Approves Adlyxin for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Once-daily injection to improve glycemic control, along with diet and exercise
FDA Strengthens Safety Warnings for Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin should be reserved for life-threatening infections
American Red Cross Says Blood Donations Needed Urgently
There's currently less than a five-day supply, group says
CDC Updates Guidelines on Sexual Transmission of Zika
Any sex partner, male or female, has potential to pass the virus on, agency says
AAFP Objects to Plan to Expand VA Nurses’ Scope of Practice
VA plan would remove provision that nurses need to be supervised by physicians
Another Non-Travel Related Case of Zika in Florida
If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States
Possible Local Transmission of Zika Virus in Florida
If confirmed, it would be first case of local spread of the virus in continental U.S.
ACOG Addresses Obstetrical Services and Zika Transmission
New case of Zika linked to high viral load highlights importance of research into Zika transmission
