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FDA Approves Treatment That Modifies Patient's Own Genes To Fight Cancer (Reuters) - Novartis AG on Wednesday won highly anticipated U.S. approval for the first of a new type of potent gene-modifying immunotherapy for leukemia, a $475,000 treatment that marks the start of a potential new treatment paradigm for some cancers.
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Hailing a breakthrough in fighting cancer, FDA approves gene therapy that functions as a 'living drug' The new cancer treatment, called Kymriah, involves reprogramming a patient's T cells in the laboratory so that they are better equipped to fight cancer.
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US clears breakthrough gene therapy for childhood leukemia WASHINGTON - Opening a new era in cancer care, U.S. health officials on Wednesday approved a breakthrough treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells into an army of assassins to seek and destroy childhood leukemia.
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Hurricane Harvey Has Left a Chemical Plant Near Houston Ready to Detonate [Update: Two Explosions Reported] As Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters begin to slowly recede from Houston, leaving behind at least 23 dead, residents and authorities alike are only beginning to assess the surreal extent of the damage throughout the region.
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US clears breakthrough gene therapy for childhood leukemia In this July 9, 2015, photo, provided by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., human T cells belonging to cancer patients arrive at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
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EPA delayed chemical safety rule after industry complaints Richard Rennard, president of the acrylic monomers division at Arkema, talks to the media about the explosion of organic peroxide inside the plant Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Crosby, Texas.
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EPA delayed Obama-era rule on chemical storage after industry objected WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration delayed an Obama-era rule that would have tightened safety requirements for companies that store large quantities of dangerous chemicals such as the chemical plant near Houston that exploded early Thursday.
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Woman delivers own baby still in its amniotic sac in car An American woman was forced to deliver her own baby in a car while rushing to the hospital when her contractions got too much to bear.
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US clears breakthrough gene therapy for childhood leukemia WASHINGTON (AP) - Opening a new era in cancer care, U.S. health officials have approved a breakthrough treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells into an army of assassins to seek and destroy childhood leukemia.
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What happens in the brain to make us 'catch' yawns You may well be yawning just reading this - it's contagious. Now researchers have looked at what happens in our brains to trigger that response.
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Woman posts picture of premature baby born in amniotic sac PITTSBURGH - A Pittsburgh woman gave birth to her premature son in a vehicle on the way to the hospital - with the baby still in its amniotic sac.
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Yawning Is Contagious, But Can You Prevent It? US actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger displays a Terminator-sized yawn. (Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images).
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Antidepressants turning up in Great Lakes fish Human antidepressant drugs are showing up in the brains of fish in the Great Lakes region, an unexpected byproduct of human waste that isn't being removed in the sewage treatment process.
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E-Cigs May Help Smokers Quit, But … THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- E-cigarettes can help smokers quit, but only if they discard tobacco in favor of vaping nearly every day, a new study suggests.
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Older Dads Are More Common Than Ever Before Women aren't the only ones putting off having children in the United States these days. The average age of fathers has also increased—by three and a half years over the past four decades, according to a new study in Human Reproduction.
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Report: Kansas only state to reduce adult obesity rate in 2016 In this Monday, July 13, 2015 file photo, an obese woman, left, walks in New York. The overall obesity rate in Kansas declined to 31.2 percent from 34.2 percent in 2015, while none of the other 49 states or District of Columbia moved the dial in the ...
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Dietary fats: Know which ones to choose Most foods contain several different kinds of fat, and some are better for your health than others. You don't need to completely eliminate all fat from your diet.
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What the Carolinas HealthCare megadeal means for patients, employees – and Charlotte Many details of the arrangement are expected to be worked out over the next six months. But here's some of what we know about what the deal may mean for patients, employees and Charlotte: Patients.
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Slow walkers more likely to die of heart disease: UK study WATCH: Are you a slow walker? Study suggests you have a higher risk of dying from heart-related problems. What is this? Sponsored content is written by Global News' editorial staff without any editorial influence by the sponsor.
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Why it could be risky to find a plastic surgeon on Instagram (CNN) Instagram isn't just for selfies: Many plastic surgeons promote their work on the social media app, and some users search the app to find surgeons.
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US Obesity Rates Start to Level Off After years of soaring to new heights, obesity rates in the U.S. appear to be leveling off, according to a new report. The report found that, from 2015 to 2016, adult obesity rates remained stable in 45 states.
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International Overdose Awareness Day - A Time to Act Louise Stanger is a speaker, educator, licensed clinician, social worker, certified daring way facilitator and interventionist who uses an invitational intervention approach to work with complicated mental health, substance abuse, chronic pain and ...
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Fentanyl drives another record year of overdose deaths in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An average of 11 people died each day of drug overdoses last year in Ohio, officials said Wednesday as they reported yet another grim milestone in the state's addictions epidemic.
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Doctor denies opioid fraud allegations PHOENIX -- One of the three doctors accused of prescribing opioids for money is denying he or the others did anything wrong. Nikesh Seth, the only one of the doctors who returned a call seeking comment about the lawsuit filed Wednesday by Attorney ...
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1 in 3 American Adults Are Obese A report released by two nonprofit group shows 1 in 3 U.S. adults are obese, West Virginia has the highest rate at 37.7 percent. Aug. 31, 2017, at 12:19 p.m.. 1 in 3 American Adults Are Obese. Share. ×. Share on Facebook · Post on Twitter · Post to Reddit.
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Trial raises Parkinson's therapy hope Scientists have restored nerve cells destroyed by a condition similar to Parkinson's disease, in monkeys. The Japanese team hope their work could lead to stem cell trials in human patients before the end of 2018.
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Fentanyl Drives Rise in Opioid-Linked Deaths in US THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Fentanyl, a synthetic narcotic, is a key player in America's continuing epidemic of opioid-related overdose deaths, two new studies report.
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Obese America Report: 1 in 3 US adults are beyond overweight In this Monday, July 13, 2015 photo, an obese woman, left, walks in New York. One-third of American adults and one in six children are now obese, although an annual report released Thursday by two nonprofit groups found that rates could be stabilizing.
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Arizona sues Insys Therapeutics, three doctors over improper marketing and prescribing of synthetic opioid Fentanyl is way more potent than an equivalent dose of morphine. It's designed that way. Video provided by Newsy Newslook. Insys Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company in Chandler.
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On Overdose Awareness Day, Maine communities mourn those lost to drugs About 150 people attend a ceremony in Portland's Monument Square, one of more than 300 across the country and around the world.
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CDC: Heroin laced with fentanyl leading to peak overdose deaths WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 18: Activists and family members of loved ones who died in the opioid/heroin epidemic march in a "Fed Up!
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Arizona sues Chandler opioid company over safety of drug, 'deceptive' practices PHOENIX - The state's top prosecutor is charging a major Arizona manufacturer of opioids of using unfair and deceptive marketing practices designed to pad company profits at the expense of patient safety.
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Fentanyl Drives Rise in Opioid-Linked Deaths in US 'Those are my favorite colors.' How Grace Kelly led to Princess Diana's wearing Eagles gear. Aug 29 - 3:45 PM · Commentary: I was detained for protesting Trump.
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Fatherhood After 40? It's Becoming A Lot More Common If you've put off starting a family, you're not alone. In the U.S., the average age a woman gives birth to her first child has been rising.
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Jumping Gene and Bacterial Gene-Editing System Join Forces Photo: Tn7-like 'jumping genes' that associate with CRISPR-Cas systems was identified in the genome sequences of proteobacteria, pictured above.
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Why HPV Vaccination Rates Remain Low in Rural States The potentially life-saving cancer vaccine has been around for more than a decade, so why isn't everyone getting it? by Emily Mullin; September 1, 2017.
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Skepticism surfaces over CRISPR human embryo editing claims When the first U.S. team to edit human embryos with CRISPR revealed their success earlier this month, the field reeled with the possibility that the gene-editing technique might soon produce children free of their parents' genetic defects.
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Because Of The Drug War, There Is Virtually No Heroin Without Fentanyl In Many Places August 31st is Overdose Awareness Day, and there is a huge disconnect happening right now. Without doing any real analysis of the problem, some lawmakers are rushing to pass new harsh penalties against people who provided fentanyl-laced heroin to ...
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Cutting fatty foods may not be a good idea CHAMPAGIN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Not worrying too much about your fat intake might not be what you're used to hearing when it comes to what you eat, but one study shows cutting fats from your diet could hurt you.
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Nearly half of men can't correctly identify a vagina Most men do not know the difference between the vagina and vulva, nor were comfortable discussing gynecological health issues, according to a new survey.
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Stop kissing pet turtles, CDC warns as Salmonella outbreak hits 13 states We love our pets, but U.S. health officials are urging people stop kissing their turtles as a Salmonella outbreak spreads into at least 13 states.
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How Displaced Texans Who Need Critical Medicine And Care Can Get Help The waters are slowly receding, and the tropical storm warning and flash flood watch has been called off in Houston. Now the hard work of rebuilding begins.
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St. Baldrick's Foundation Leads the Charge to Take Childhood Back from Cancer LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer takes more children's lives than any other disease in the U.S., and nearly 25,000 kids will be diagnosed during the month of September alone.
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Teen Drug Use Is Down, But Fatal Opioid Overdoses Are Up After several years of declines, overdose deaths among teens are on the rise, driven mainly by opioids. opioid overdoses. Drug overdose deaths among older American teens rose in 2015, after declining for several years, a new federal report finds.
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Snap a Selfie, Screen for Pancreatic Cancer BiliScreen provides estimates of bilirubin levels in a person's blood. Elevated levels can be an early warning sign for pancreatic cancer, hepatitis and other diseases.
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Is Climate Change Causing More Road Deaths? After a 35-year downward trend in U.S. road deaths per population, 2015 saw a 7% spike and one researcher believes climate change may be the cause.
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Experts explain the 'CRISPR' practice: A controversial gene editing technology CRISPR edits genes by cutting DNA or placing DNA where one wants it. It takes multiple gene adjustments to change hair or eye color.
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The Latest: Chicago police superintendent gets new kidney CHICAGO - The Latest on Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson's kidney transplant operation (all times local):. 7:30 p.m.. Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson has undergone a successful kidney transplant operation that lasted for several ...
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The dangers of contact with floodwaters after Hurricane Harvey, how to reduce health risks Artpilot/iStock//Thinkstock(HOUSTON) - As the waves of rain and standing waters of Hurricane Harvey continued to swamp parts of Texas and Louisiana, questions have loomed about the safety of water in the affected zones.
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