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Blood test for Down's syndrome 'gives better results' Testing pregnant women's blood for disorders in unborn children promises dramatic advances in medicine, researchers have said.
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Judge won't allow Connecticut teen to return home as she nears end of forced ... (CNN) A Connecticut teen who has been forced to have chemotherapy to treat Hodgkin lymphoma will remain in temporary custody of the state for the time being, according to her attorney, Josh Michtom.
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Fetal DNA tests prove highly accurate but experts warn of exceptions CHICAGO (Reuters) - A Roche blood test to screen fetuses for Down syndrome worked far better than standard prenatal screening tests in younger, low-risk women, U.S.
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BP Targets Loosened in Coronary Disease savesaved. register today. Earn Free CME Credits by reading the latest medical news in your specialty. sign up. author name. by Crystal Phend Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today.
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New research could take the stink out of body odor (CNN) Sweaty people around the world may one day sing the praises of scientists at the University of York. These researchers in England have made a groundbreaking genetic discovery about bacteria called Staphylococcus hominis.
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Avril Lavigne on Her Struggle With Lyme Disease She had a revelation that she's been struggling with Lyme disease. A five-month battle after being bedridden. Sometimes she can't even talk or more and Paula Faris has her story.
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Merck, NewLink Ebola vaccine appears safe, effective in new studies NEW YORK (Reuters) - Early-stage trials of an experimental Ebola vaccine, two in the United States and four in Africa and Europe, have found that it appears to be safe and triggered robust production of Ebola-fighting antibodies, scientists reported on ...
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Rev. Robert H. Schuller, who built Crystal Cathedral, dies at 88 The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, who built the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove as the embodiment of an upbeat, modern vision of Christianity, only to see his ministry shattered by family discord and financial ruin, has died.
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New Test for Down Syndrome More Accurate, Report Finds A newer blood test for DNA defects that cause Down's syndrome and similar conditions is more accurate than older tests, researchers reported Wednesday.
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India to add more AIDS, TB drugs to essential medicines list: sources MUMBAI (Reuters) - India is likely to add more HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis drugs to its list of essential medicines that are subject to price caps, people directly involved in the process said, in a move to improve affordability of drugs to treat the deadly diseases.
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That loud bang that startles you awake: It may be 'exploding head syndrome' It happens in an instant just before you fall asleep. You're startled by a loud noise, a dull thud, like a heavy book slamming to the floor or worse, like a shotgun blast not too far away.
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Newer Test for Down Syndrome Called 'Major Advance' WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A DNA-based blood test appears to be more effective in detecting possible Down syndrome in unborn children than other screening methods for the genetic disorder, researchers say.
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Getty Oil Heir's Death Latest in String of Family Tragedies LOS ANGELES - It's a family name that has long been associated with unimaginable wealth and sometimes unspeakable tragedy. The mysterious death of J. Paul Getty's grandson Andrew Getty is just the latest example of the latter.
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Autism Awareness Day: The fans who find football matches overwhelming April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. (CNN) Bright lights, loud music, an electric atmosphere -- big sports events can be a thrilling experience.
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World Autism Awareness Day 2015: Why People Are Wearing Blue Today Being a little blue never felt so good. You may have noticed there are a lot of people out there wearing blue today and tweeting selfies with the hashtag #LIUB for "light it up blue.
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Silicon Valley start-up targets atypical market: the elderly SAN FRANCISCO, April 2 (Reuters) - Young consumers are often the first audience that technology companies target with new gadgets and mobile apps.
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India likely to add more AIDS, TB drugs to essential medicines list Dec. 1, 2014: A volunteer pins a red ribbon on the blouse of a sex worker, as her child looks on, during an event to mark World AIDS Day in Kamathipura, Mumbai's red light district.
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How Fish Oil Makes Chemo Less Effective It wasn't something Dr. Emilie Voest and his colleagues expected to see, but in their labs, they found a disturbing connection between fatty acids and their effect on chemotherapy drugs.
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Teen who got heart transplant dies in crash during police chase ATLANTA - An Atlanta area teenager who said a heart transplant two years ago gave him a second chance at life died this week when he lost control of the car he was driving while fleeing police, according to police records.
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Patient tests negative for Ebola in Colorado: state health officials DENVER (Reuters) - A patient who was being evaluated for possible Ebola at a Colorado hospital has tested negative for the disease, the state's health department said on Thursday.
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Avril Lavigne reveals she has Lyme disease Avril Lavigne's ailing health left her fans wondering what the hell was going on. Now, the punk princess reveals she suffers from a severe case of Lyme disease.
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Teen denied, then given transplant dies in police chase ROSWELL, Ga. - An Atlanta-area teenager who was first denied a heart transplant then given one two years ago, died this week when he lost control of the car he was driving while fleeing police, according to police records.
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Experimental Ebola Shot Shows Good Response An experimental Ebola vaccine appears to safely protect people against infection and without causing feared side-effects such as arthritis, researchers reported Wednesday.
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10 Ebola Cases Found During Sierra Leone's Shutdown FREETOWN, Sierra Leone - Sierra Leone says it found 10 new Ebola cases during a three-day countrywide shutdown and an official says the West African nation is now at the "tail end" of the epidemic.
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Johns Hopkins Univ. Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit Over STD Study BALTIMORE (WJZ) - Billion dollar lawsuit. Hundreds of people, part of a horrific STD study, sue Johns Hopkins University. Nearly 800 former research subjects infected with sexually transmitted diseases in Guatemala are seeking justice–but Hopkins says it ...
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Serving in Iraq, Afghanistan Not Behind Rising Suicide Rates in Military: Study WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- In a study of almost 4 million American military personnel, serving in Iraq or Afghanistan was not associated with suicide risk, a new study finds.
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More TV Time May Mean Higher Diabetes Risk, Study Finds The increased risk associated with being a couch potato occurred whether or not the study participants were taking diabetes drugs, or whether or not they were eating healthy diets and exercising.
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'I thought I was dying,' Avril Lavigne says of Lyme disease fight (CNN) When singer Avril Lavigne went missing from the music scene, there was tons of speculation. Was she pregnant? In rehab? Going through a split from her husband, Nickelback front man Chad Kroeger?
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Night owls more likely to develop diabetes Night owls are more likely to develop diabetes than early risers, even when they get the same amount of sleep, a new study suggests.
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Heart transplant recipient dies in Ga. police chase ROSWELL, Ga. - A burglary suspect who was killed during a Georgia police chase has been identified as a 17-year-old boy who made national news when he received a controversial heart transplant two years ago, reports CBS affiliate WGCL.
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Down syndrome screen of fetal DNA called more accurate A DNA-based blood test appears to be more effective in detecting possible Down syndrome in fetuses than standard screening methods for the genetic disorder, researchers say.
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Top 10 Quotes From First Episode Of Ken Burns Documentary: 'Emperor Of All ... The first episode in the Ken Burns documentary aired Monday night and is now available through PBS online here. The six-hour, three-night documentary is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Emperor of all Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by ...
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This Boot Exoskeleton Was Made for Walking Efficiently Humans were born to walk and run on two feet, but that doesn't mean we can't use a little help now and then. A new boot-like exoskeleton device created by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University takes a high-tech approach to putting a spring in your step, ...
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Patient being tested for Ebola in Colorado hospital A patient was being tested for Ebola in an isolation unit of a Colorado hospital after displaying symptoms, health officials said.
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'Night Owls' at Greater Risk of Diabetes Despite Late Morning Sleep So-called "night owls," people who stay up late and get up late in the morning, are at increased risk of developing diabetes compared to "larks," or early risers.
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Teen who got heart transplant dies in crash during chase ATLANTA - Police records show an Atlanta area teenager who said a heart transplant gave him a second chance died when he lost control of a stolen car while fleeing police.
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Colorado patient being tested for Ebola virus A member of the UCH high-risk team dons protective equipment in this 2014 preparedness training exercise. (Provided by UCH). UCH Ebola biohazard.
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Night Owls Run Higher Risk of Health Problems WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Night owls are more likely than early risers to develop diabetes and other health problems, even if they get the same amount of sleep.
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Autopsy in Getty oil heir's death expected on Thursday LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Andrew Getty, the grandson of billionaire oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, died from what appear to have been accidental or natural causes, but an autopsy is not expected to be performed before Thursday, the Los Angeles County coroner's ...
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Top US turkey producer Minnesota finds fourth bird flu case: USDA CHICAGO (Reuters) - Minnesota, the top U.S. turkey producing state, has found a fourth turkey flock to be infected with a virulent strain of avian flu, the U.S.
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Teen who got heart transplant dies in crash during chase ATLANTA (AP) - An Atlanta area teenager who said a heart transplant two years ago gave him a second chance at life died this week when he lost control of the car he was driving while fleeing police, according to police records.
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Early Tests of Experimental Ebola Vaccine Show Promise WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say preliminary tests show that people given a single shot of an experimental Ebola vaccine mounted an immune response to the vaccine.
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Six Trials Find Ebola Vaccine Apparently Safe, Effective NEW YORK—. Six early-stage trials of an experimental Ebola vaccine have found that it appears to be safe and triggered robust production of Ebola-fighting antibodies, scientists reported Wednesday.
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'Exploding Head Syndrome' Surprisingly Common Among Young People WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly one in five young people suffers from what's called "exploding head syndrome," a new study suggests.
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Study: Sipping Alcohol May Lead to Later Problems for Kids A new study suggests that kids whose parents let them sip alcohol when younger are more likely to drink or binge drink in high school.
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I thought I was dying: Avril Lavigne on lyme disease Singer Avril Lavigne, who is recovering from lyme disease, says there came a point in her life when she felt she would die because of it.
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Teaching autistic kids to code The software development company has a goal to raise $350,000 through a 45-day crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The money will pay for 3,000 young autistic adults to take a six-month online training course.
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Avril Lavigne 'thought she was dying' Avril Lavigne says she was stuck in bed for five months with Lyme disease and thought she was dying. "I felt like I couldn't breathe, I couldn't talk and I couldn't move," the singer told US celebrity magazine People.
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Fetal DNA tests prove highly accurate but experts warn of exceptions CHICAGO - A Roche blood test to screen fetuses for Down syndrome worked far better than standard prenatal screening tests in younger, low-risk women, U.S.
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High-rises going blue to raise autism awareness Both sides of the Hudson River will be illuminated with blue lights tonight as part of World Autism Awareness Day "Light it Up Blue" campaign.
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