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CDC: Suicide Rate Up 24 Percent in the United States Since 1999
Rates climbed the most among middle-aged men and girls aged 10 to 14
CDC, OSHA Issue Guidance on Occupational Exposure to Zika
One advisory: Don't make travel to endemic areas mandatory for employees
Stomach CA Risk Up With Alcohol, Processed Meat Consumption
Excess weight also seems to increase chances of disease, and risk increases as three factors increase
Ten Cases of Rare Bloodstream Infection Reported in Illinois
Cases of infection from the bacterium Elizabethkingia included six deaths
ACOG Responds to CDC Update on Zika Causing Microcephaly
Recommendations on prevention and avoiding Zika remain in place after CDC update on Zika
CDC: Zika Link to Microcephaly, Brain Damage Confirmed
Evidence confirms infection during early pregnancy leads to severe form of microcephaly
FDA: Makers of Corn Masa Flour Can Fortify With Folic Acid
Corn masa is a staple for many Latinos; may help prevent neural tube birth defects
Coalition Calls for Changes to Hospital Pain Assessments
Petition asks government to release proposal for a new pain questionnaire for hospital patients
Increase in Number of Patients Being Treated for Alpha-Gal
Increase attributed to improved understanding of presentation, and improved diagnostic testing
FDA Approves Venclexta for CLL With 17p Deletion
Drug sanctioned for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in patients with a specific chromosomal abnormality
