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Texas Boy Speaks Clearly for First Time After Dentist Discovered He Was Tongue-Tied For years, parents of a Texas boy believed he was mostly nonverbal because of a brain aneurysm he had when he was 10 days old. The boy, Mason Motz, 6, of Katy, Tex.
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Doctors make shocking discovery about boy who was believed to be 'non-verbal' A five-year-old boy, thought to be "non-verbal", began speaking hours after a dentist discovered the simple solution his speech therapists missed.
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Last year the flu was deadly. Here's how you can fight it MIAMI - "The flu" was "everywhere" last year. A Centers for Disease Control doctor cautioned that the last flu season proved to be one of the deadliest.
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Flu Season Is Here, But How Effective Is the 2018 Flu Shot? The 2018-2019 flu season has officially arrived, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week. And after last year's flu killed 80,000 people—the highest U.S.
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The FDA Just Approved a Third Migraine Drug—and It's Free (At Least for Now) Migraine sufferers have gone from having no migraine-specific treatments to three new ones this year as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug from Eli Lilly for treating the debilitating headaches.
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Brain-eating amoeba detected in south Bossier Parish water system South Bossier Parish residents near Sligo Road could have been exposed to brain-eating amoebas. Tests by the Louisiana Department and of Health and Hospitals at the Sligo Water System were positive for naegleria fowleri, a type of amoeba that can be ...
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New flu vaccine has local doctors hopeful for a better flu season The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says last year had the highest flu death toll in at least four decades as roughly 80,000 people died from the flu.
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80000 people died of flu last winter in US NEW YORK - An estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter - the disease's highest death toll in at least four decades.
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High blood pressure symptoms: Blood in urine is a WARNING sign – what to do next High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, is when the pressure of blood in the body is too high. This is a problem as the pressure places extra strain on the blood vessels, which can lead to strokes and heart attacks.
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Cancer Patient Marks Herself 'Terrorist' on Visa Waiver Form, Forced to Shell Out Rs 75000 A 29-year-old cancer patient accidentally ticked herself as a 'terrorist' on a visa waiver form, forcing her to postpone her trip to New York.
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Editorial: Help keep New Mexicans healthy; get your flu shot "We encourage New Mexicans to get their seasonal flu vaccination - the sooner the better." - N.M. Health Secretary Lynn Gallagher.
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Doctors say get flu shot now after CDC reports 80000 flu deaths last winter ROCK ISLAND, Illinois - The CDC reported last winter was the worst flu season in decades. About 80,000 deaths were reported after the last spike was in 2013 when 56,000 people died.
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Cancer Patient Pays $1000 In Airline Fees After She Accidentally Marks Herself As 'Terrorist' On Travel Form Mandie Stevenson, 29, alleges that U.S. Embassy officials in London were largely unsympathetic and unhelpful when she admitted her mistake, telling her it was the 'worst box you can tick.
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China HIV/AIDS cases surge by 14% The number of people living with HIV/AIDS in China has surged by 14 percent, with most cases transmitted through sex rather than blood transfusions, state media said Saturday.
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Hypertension: The silent killer What is elevated blood pressure? When your heart pumps blood into your arteries, the pressure of the blood against the artery walls is called your blood pressure.
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HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases China has announced a 14% jump in the number of its citizens who are living with HIV and Aids. More than 820,000 people are affected in the country, health officials say.
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Some contraceptive pills may cut ovarian cancer risk: Study New types of combined oral contraceptives -- containing both oestrogens and progestogens -- may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in young women, a study has found.
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Father Transmits HIV to Newborn Son in Rare Case: How Did It Happen? After a 4-year-old boy in Portugal was diagnosed with HIV, the biggest question was how he got the infection. His mother, for example, didn't have it (women with HIV can pass the virus to babies).
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County declares meningococcal disease outbreak at SDSU The county public health department declared a meningococcal disease outbreak at San Diego State University Friday, citing three cases among undergraduates since June.
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The threat of West Nile Virus from Tennessee mosquitoes is not over yet Before 1999, West Nile Virus was unheard of in the United States. Then, a case appeared in New York. Then, a few more, in a few other states.
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Schools address e-cigarette use with new signs Tobacco-free signs that include e-cigarette products have been displayed in Cleveland County public schools since spring of last school year.
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Clearing the smoke: 5 interesting findings from a deep dive into cannabis studies Despite being consumed by humans for thousands of years, cannabis remains a somewhat mysterious plant. The same joint that may ease one person into a soothing state of euphoria could jolt another into a hellish panic attack.
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Rat hepatitis E virus can cause disease in humans: Hong Kong researchers Rat hepatitis E virus (rat HEV) was first discovered in 2010 and circulates in house rats (Rattus rattus) and sewer rats (Rattus norvegicus).
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Ebola Risk Elevated to 'Very-High" in the DRC by the WHO September 29th, 2018 - The response to the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is at a critical juncture.
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Reader's View: Rensselaer County Legislature should vote 'yes' on Tobacco 21 When I was in high school, cigarettes were cheap, easily available, and considered cool. People smoked all around us, in restaurants, at home, in the movies and on TV, in magazine ads and even in school.
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E-cigarettes are a rising trend among youth and young adults with health risks Originally introduced as a safe alternative to traditional combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes gained recognition in 2011. While relevant health risks are still being discovered, one thing is for certain: That is, youth and young adults tend to be its ...
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Limited screen time linked to improved cognition in children, study suggests Previous research has shown that excessive screen time may damage the brain, especially regions responsible for emotional processing, decision-making, attention and cognitive control.
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Ask Dr. Nandi: Limiting children's screen time linked to better cognition, study says (WXYZ) - If your child spends too much time in front of a screen, it could be affecting their brain development. Scientists have now revealed a link between screen activity and a child's intelligence.
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DuPage County resident dies from West Nile Virus Officials said a DuPage County resident died from the West Nile virus, the first to do so this year. The person who died was over the age of 65 and became ill in early September, according to a news release issued Friday by the DuPage County Health ...
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World's first human case of rat disease discovered (CNN) -- For the first time, a case of rat hepatitis E has been discovered in a human in Hong Kong. A 56-year-old man has been diagnosed with the disease, researchers from the University of Hong Kong said.
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Gamers meet IRL when one of them falls terminally ill Six online gamers have finally met in real life, but under tragic circumstances, after one of their group fell terminally ill [VIDEO].
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Children Who Get Less Screen Time Think Better, Study Finds Keeping your kid's mind sharp might involve making sure they don't spend all day on their smartphone or other screen devices, suggests yet more research published this week.
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Gamers meet in real life at bedside of terminally-ill friend When a member of their friendship group was in hospital receiving treatment for cancer, six men who have been friends for years came together.
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Being kind really does give us a warm glow inside, finds new study LONDON, Sept 30 - New UK research has found that the warm glow we feel after helping others is real, with brain scans showing that the reward centre in the brain is activated after an act of kindness.
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First Human Case Of Rat Hepatitis E Detected In Hong Kong Man A Hong Kong man was diagnosed with the rat version of Hepatitis E, making it the world's first case of the rat version of the disease in humans.
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Personalized cancer vaccine represents new approach to treating HER2-positive tumors More than a decade ago, scientists at the National Cancer Institute began investigating the idea of using patients' own immune cells to treat their HER2-positive cancers.
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Insmed's treatment-resistant lung disease drug gets FDA approval Sept 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Insmed Inc's lead drug to treat a rare, chronic lung disease, making it the first approved treatment in the United States for the condition.
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Heart attacks are striking people in 30s, 40s! Know why How do most of us picture a heart attack victim? A slightly old man, probably in his 50s or 60s, tightening his grip on his chest, wincing in pain.
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Moms fight child's cancer in distinct ways Editor's Note: Final in a series of stories for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month featuring local families battling cancer. Childhood cancer is certainly tragic news, but it can bring out the best in some people.
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Fun Day at Women's and Children's hospital benefits young cancer patients Battling cancer can be a sad time in anyone's life, but especially when the patient is a child. On Saturday, Dr. Morad at Womens and Children's Hospital invited cancer patients and their families to enjoy a day together to celebrate life.
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After 'Champions Of Earth', India Wins UN Awards For Combating Non-Communicable Diseases Recently, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was awarded United Nations' highest environmental honour, 'Champions of Earth' award for his leadership in International solar alliance and pledge to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022.
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World Heart Day 2018: Some Functional Foods For Heart Health You Should Know Functional foods are foods that have physiologically active components and hence provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer hence scientists have researched about the potential benefits of various ...
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Colo. Deer Hunters Must Test For Chronic Wasting Disease: State ACROSS COLORADO - Hunters check your mailboxes. Along with deer hunting licenses this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be sending out notices about mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease during the 2018 season.
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World Heart Day 2018: 7 habits that will keep your heart healthy World Heart Dayis celebrated every year on September 29, and aims to raise awareness about heart disease. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart attack and stroke, are a serious concern as they cause 17.5 million deaths each year.
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Smoking still the problem – not vaping As of May 23, 2018, when the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act received royal assent, it became federally illegal to furnish or deliver vaping products to any person in Canada under the age of 18 (TVPA Part II, Sect.
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Vitamin B supplements may protect kidney function in children with diabetes Vitamin B supplements have a protective effect on kidney function in children and adolescents with type-1 diabetes, according to research presented today at the 57th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting.
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WHO launches initiative to prevent, reduce alcohol-related deaths ANI | Updated: Sep 29, 2018 05:20 IST. New Delhi [India], Sep 29 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday released a new initiative and technical package outlining five high-impact strategies that can help governments reduce the harmful use ...
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