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After 15 years in vegetative state, man responds to nerve stimulation A car accident at 20 years old left a French man in a vegetative state for 15 years. But after neurosurgeons implanted a vagus nerve stimulator in his chest, the man, now 35, is showing signs of consciousness, according to a study published Monday in ...
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Treatment restores signs of awareness in brain-injured man NEW YORK - French researchers say they restored some signs of consciousness in a brain-injured man who hadn't shown any awareness in 15 years.
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Graham, Cassidy revise Obamacare repeal bill, appealing to holdouts Senate Republicans have updated their last-ditch Obamacare repeal bill in an effort to win over skeptical party members ahead of a key deadline this week, according to a copy obtained by POLITICO on Sunday night.
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After 15 years in vegetative state, man responds to nerve stimulation (CNN) A car accident at 20 years old left a French man in a vegetative state for 15 years. But after neurosurgeons implanted a vagus nerve stimulator in his chest, the man, now 35, is showing signs of consciousness, according to a study published ...
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Doctors in three countries tried to save the 'world's heaviest woman.' Now they mourn her. An Egyptian national believed at one point to be the "world's heaviest woman" died Monday at a hospital in the United Arab Emirates, putting a tragic end to a months-long campaign - spanning three countries - to save her life.
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Woman previously named 'heaviest in the world' dead at 37 An Egyptian woman once believed to be the "heaviest in the world" has died at the age of 37. Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, who at one point reportedly weighed more than 1,100 pounds, died early Monday at a United Arab Emirates hospital, where she was being ...
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This Test Can Determine Whether You've Outgrown A Food Allergy An estimated 4 percent of Americans have food allergies, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has concluded that allergies are a growing public health concern.
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This Test Can Determine Whether You've Outgrown A Food Allergy Food allergies are tricky to diagnose, and many kids can outgrow them, too. A test called an oral food challenge is the gold standard to rule out an allergy.
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Officials Say Swine Flu Detected in 11 Pigs at Maryland Fair Officials are investigating after detecting influenza in 11 pigs recently exhibited at a fair in Frederick. Sept. 24, 2017, at 6:26 p.m.. Officials Say Swine Flu Detected in 11 Pigs at Maryland Fair. Share. ×. Share on Facebook · Post on Twitter · Post ...
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Should states ban abortions when Down syndrome diagnosed? In this undated photo, Kelly Kuhns holds her son, Oliver, in Plain City, Ohio. Kuhns is advocating for an Ohio bill that would ban abortions based on the type of pre-natal Down syndrome diagnosis she received for her son, Oliver.
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States debating whether to ban abortions after Down syndrome diagnosis PLAIN CITY, Ohio -- Kelly Kuhns rejected Down syndrome testing the first three times she got pregnant; the 36-year-old nurse from Ohio always knew she'd never terminate a pregnancy.
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How the CDC could use Google, AI, and even Twitter to forecast flu outbreaks As summer gives way to fall, flu season is about to be upon us. Proper preparation is essential if there's to be enough medical professionals and vaccinations to go around.
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Ban tackling in school rugby for safety, experts demand The UK's chief medical officers (CMOs) are being urged to protect children from the risks of rugby injuries by removing contact from the school game.
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There's a 'catastrophic sleep-loss epidemic,' and it's cutting lives short, expert says Yawning may be a symptom of a host of problems more severe than a bad night's sleep. That's because losing shut-eye doesn't just make it hard to get through the day without a nap - it can also heighten the risk of heart attacks, strokes, cancer and ...
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Kentuckiana doctors recommend flu shot ahead of flu season Dr. Winner says if you're older than six months, you should get the flu vaccine. Brooke Hasch, WHAS 5:50 AM. EDT September 25, 2017.
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Flu Scan for Sep 25, 2017 State and county health officials in Maryland are investigating influenza in 11 pigs that were recently shown at a fair in Frederick County, the second time flu has been detected at the state's county fairs in as many weeks.
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Two men infected with West Nile virus in Spokane County FILE - Mosquitoes are sorted at a lab in Dallas on Aug. 16, 2012. The insects can carry West Nile virus, which has infected at least three Spokane County residents this year.
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Ban 'harmful contact' from school rugby games to reduce injury risk, say experts Most injuries in youth rugby occur due to the collision elements of the game, say academics from Newcastle University's Institute of Health.
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Pregnant Women Should Still Get The Flu Vaccine, Doctors Advise The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists calls the flu vaccine an "essential" part of prenatal care, for protection of the newborn as well as the woman.
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Wanted: 1 million people to study genes, habits and health In a quest to end cookie-cutter health care, U.S. researchers are getting ready to recruit more than 1 million people for an unprecedented study to learn how our genes, environments and lifestyles interact - and to finally customize ways to prevent ...
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Pregnant Women Should Still Get The Flu Vaccine, Doctors Advise Flu symptoms can be more severe when you're pregnant, landing women in the hospital, threatening their lives and even leading to preterm birth or miscarriage.
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Immune response prognostic for prostate cancer survival, recurrence and response to radiation therapy SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study finds that immune response in prostate cancer may be able to forecast how patients will respond to radiation therapy, as well as their likelihood of disease recurrence and survival ...
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Biomarker blood test predicts survival following localized lung cancer treatment SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study demonstrates that a blood test to detect cancer may predict treatment outcomes for patients with localized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and afford physicians additional lead time ...
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A quarter of cancer patients use cannabis to feel better, where it's legal Three-quarters of cancer patients would like to hear more about cannabis from their doctors. Martha Henriques. By Martha Henriques.
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Brits spend more time on the loo than they do on exercise, says survey Experts say lack of activity is a "silent killer" but people claim busy working lives and family commitments make them inactive.
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Adding radiation to chemotherapy may dramatically improve survival for advanced-stage NSCLC patients SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Combining radiation therapy with chemotherapy for patients with limited metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may curb disease progression dramatically when compared to NSCLC patients ...
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FDA conducts major global operation to protect consumers from potentially dangerous prescription drugs sold online The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, recently took action against more than 500 websites that illegally sell potentially dangerous, unapproved versions of prescription ...
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Radioimmunotherapy Active in Advanced Cancers SAN DIEGO -- A "cutting edge" strategy of radioimmunotherapy led to clinical benefit for a majority of patients with advanced cancers and lung metastases, results of a preliminary clinical trial showed.
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Breast Cancer Radiation 'Less Scary' Than Thought MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Radiation therapy for breast cancer is actually "less scary" than anticipated, nine out of 10 patients say after treatment.
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Childhood obesity remains a national problem Right now, one in every six children in America qualifies as overweight or obese, which puts them at risk for poor physical, as well as mental, health.
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Memory problems not just limited to Alzheimer's disease Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, they don't remember information as well as they ...
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Susan G. Komen MD hires new executive director to lead breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen Maryland named Michael Jessup as its new executive director Monday. Administrators of the breast cancer organization cited his strong fundraising and non-profit management background as part of his appeal.
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Roanoke area business educating locals on Alzheimer's disease ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ7) - Caring for people with Alzheimer's and Dementia can be difficult, but a group in our region is trying to equip caregivers with advice and information for their journey.
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Even Babies Can Learn Hard Work Pays Off A new study has discovered that babies try harder after seeing adults struggle to achieve a goal. The study shows that babies as young as 15 months who watched an adult struggle at two different tasks before succeeding tried harder at their own ...
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CRISPR gene-editing technology could lower risk of miscarriages This information could help us to determine why some women have more miscarriages than others. British scientists offered some new insight into the early stages of human development recently.
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Smartphone App Treatments Effective In Easing Depression Symptoms: Study Smartphone-based mental health interventions were found to be effective in treating the depression symptoms of half of the participants.
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WHO: The world needs new antibiotics The World Health Organisation has confirmed in a report that there's a lack of new antibiotics under development. Picture: pixabay.
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New St. Lawrence County department head wants to improve client access to mental health, substance abuse services Jay S. Ulrich is looking forward to his job as director of the St. Lawrence County Community Services Department. ARTICLE OPTIONS.
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