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New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.get more >> New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.get more >> Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.get more >> Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.get more >> Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.get more >> Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.get more >> The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.get more >> The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.get more >> Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.get more >> Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.get more >> The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.get more >> The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.get more >> Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.get more >> Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.get more >> When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.get more >> When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.get more >> Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.get more >> Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.get more >> The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.get more >> The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.get more >>
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People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.get more >> People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.get more >> New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.get more >> New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.get more >> Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.get more >> Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.get more >> As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.get more >> As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.get more >> Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.get more >> Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.get more >> New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.get more >> New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.get more >> There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.get more >> There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.get more >> Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.get more >> Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.get more >> People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.get more >> People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.get more >> Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.get more >> Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.get more >>
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan health officials are reporting seven more infections linked to contaminated steroids supplied by a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company.
The Michigan Department of Community Health said Monday that at least 256 people have been infected with illnesses including fungal meningitis that are part of a national disease outbreak. That's up from 249 two weeks earlier.
The steroids are used in injections to treat neck and back pain.
The department reports that at least 16 people have died in the outbreak. It says there have been 68 cases of fungal meningitis, 161 epidural abscesses, one stroke and 26 peripheral joint infections in Michigan tied to the steroids.
