California pediatrician placed on probation for exempting child from all vaccines A Southern California pediatrician was placed on probation Friday after penning letters four years ago that exempted a toddler from all childhood vaccinations. But the doctor maintains he did “nothing wrong.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2IEM74G

National Ocean Month: NSF's role in ocean science spans the globe This month marks the annual celebration of oceans and all that they contribute to our planet, the surface of which is more than 70 percent water. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has a long history of support for ocean-related fundamental research, and so joins with public and private partners in marking new frontiers in exploring this critical global resource. "Ocean research, infrastructure and education advance our understanding of oceans and ocean basins and their ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=295899&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published June 29, 2018 at 11:21PM Read more at nsf.gov

Remarks at the AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/speeches/cordova/18/fc180622_aaaspolicyforum.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published June 29, 2018 at 11:58PM Read more at nsf.gov

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Lone Star tick bites triggering red meat allergies in more people across US, physician says An allergist and associate professor of medicine University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is warning that the Lone Star tick can cause an allergy to red meat. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Kwd5Ah

New concerns over marijuana addiction Dr. Marc Siegel examines the effects of the drug. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MzsT2y

Why death of your pet is difficult to bear For some people, the death of a pet can be more difficult than the loss of a relative. Here’s why. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2yVVugM

Family of baby treated at hospital with bottle of formula gets $18G bill: report A bottle of formula and a nap costs $18,000, according to a family whose son was treated at a San Francisco hospital after a head injury. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ySgxka

Doc blames hotel mattress after Brazil's Marcelo exits World Cup game with back issue Brazil’s team doctor said a soft mattress may to be blame for star Marcelo’s back spasms. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KsNGro

Siblings diagnosed with brain tumors 2 weeks apart A California family devastated over their 6-year-old daughter’s brain tumor diagnosis were gutted to discover just two weeks later that their 4-year-old son was also suffering from the same illness. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tCR2hW

Probiotics can help clear up your skin problems, dermatologist says Probiotics, the “good” live bacteria that helps keep your gut healthy, has been shown to support a healthy immune system, boost weight management and even improve your mental health. But dermatologist and author Dr. Whitney Bowe explains there's also a connection between a healthy gut and clear, radiant skin. She sits down with Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez to show how we can incorporate these “helpful” bacteria into our lives to get great skin from the inside out and outside in. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KwUB2E

70,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in US unaccounted for since 1999, study says The opioid crisis plaguing the U.S. may be even worse than health officials previously thought, with tens of thousands of opioid-related deaths possibly going unreported from 1999 to 2015. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2IzajWa

Girl, 6, in critical condition after suffering electrical shock near MGM hotel water fountain A 6-year-old girl is in critical condition after she suffered a severe electric shock late Tuesday night that left her in cardiac arrest at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2N42vz4

Teen who died on overnight school trip suffered from toxic shock syndrome, coroner says A coroner’s report has confirmed that a Canadian teen who died during an overnight school trip suffered from toxic shock syndrome (TSS). via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2N7XmpK

Mom claims she's going blind after using 20-year-old eye makeup An Australian mom is warning others about the dangers of old makeup as she suffers the dire consequences of using 20-year-old eye makeup. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KpWnCK

Teen who died on overnight school trip contracted toxic shock syndrome A coroner’s report has confirmed that a Canadian teen who died during an overnight school trip had contracted toxic shock syndrome (TSS). via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tAvIJS

Previously unsuspected volcanic activity confirmed under West Antarctic Ice Sheet at Pine Island Glacier Tracing a chemical signature of helium in seawater, an international team of scientists funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the United Kingdom's (U.K.) Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has discovered a previously unknown volcanic hotspot beneath the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS). Researchers say the newly discovered heat source could contribute in ways yet unknown to the potential collapse of the ice sheet. The scientific consensus is that ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=295861&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published June 27, 2018 at 05:00PM Read more at nsf.gov

Dying man's final wish to find homes for beloved dogs A terminally ill man said his one wish is to find a loving home for his dogs before he dies. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KdNXiI

Photo captures moment toddler's leg broke while on slide with mom A New York mother is using a photo of the exact moment her daughter’s leg broke as a dire warning to others about the dangers of a seemingly harmless playground ritual. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Kmhrdk

Woman says agonizing condition has left her unable to have sex A 25-year-old filmmaker whose work explores issues of gender and identity is opening up about her personal experience with a painful pelvic floor condition that has prevented her from ever having sex. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Kv95jw

NJ man dies week after taking final trip to casino A terminally ill New Jersey man who fulfilled one of his last wishes by making a trip to his favorite Atlantic City casino last week has died. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Mp4Yms

Girl bullied over hair loss condition shaves head A 9-year-old girl who was taunted at school after her hair started falling out bravely rose above her bullies and had it all shaved off. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Kq0uif

Modified polio vaccine extends lives in US brain cancer study Some 21 percent of patients with advanced brain cancer treated with a modified polio vaccine were alive after three years, compared with 4 percent of patients with similar tumors who received standard therapies, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2IuFUrV

Washington State football player had brain damage at suicide The family of the Washington State University football player who died of suicide in January said the 21-year-old quarterback had extensive brain damage that's been linked to concussions from playing the sport. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2lBgEY9

Surgeons reattach teen's severed arm after UTV accident A 13-year-old North Carolina boy is working on gaining full feeling back in his arm after a UTV accident severed his left limb above his elbow. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Knv4c5

Poison control centers report spike in kids' exposure to addiction drug From 2007 to 2016, more than 11,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. were exposed to buprenorphine, a drug that's used to treat opioid-use disorders, a new study finds. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KlSWgq

Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MmlHXG

Is 'pregnancy brain' real? If you've ever found yourself at a real loss for words while pregnant, or you feel like you just keep forgetting to book appointments during those nine months of expecting, you're not the only one. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ttiBdw

Mom's diabetes may increase child's autism risk, study claims A mom’s diabetes can raise her child’s risk for autism, according to new research at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2yGqy3V

Community College Innovation Challenge Many real world problems can be solved with STEM-based solutions. NSF invites teams of community college students to identify key problems and propose innovative solutions in this national contest. More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/communitycollege/?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published June 25, 2018 at 03:27PM Read more at nsf.gov

Retailers experiment with blue lights to deter drug use The blue lights are meant to discourage people from using drugs in store bathrooms by making it more difficult for them to see their veins. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tCP0NZ

Woman's home infested with ticks after 85 are found on family dog A mom claims her home became infested with blood-sucking ticks after she took her dog for a walk. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2lwk9Pt

Girl, 6, diagnosed with mystery neurological condition after struggling to walk, talk A fundraising campaign has been launched for a 6-year-old girl who is believed to be the only child in the world suffering from a rare and unknown neurological condition. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MjXG3w

Girl, 6, suffering from mystery neurological condition after struggling to walk, talk A fundraising campaign has been launched for a 6-year-old girl who is believed to be the only child in the world suffering from a rare and unknown neurological condition. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2K5gbfn

Walgreens pharmacist allegedly denies Arizona woman prescription to preempt miscarriage over his personal beliefs An Arizona woman who was told she was going to lose her baby was denied medication by a Walgreens pharmacist who said it went against his personal beliefs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2txyLS4

Man's throat began to rot after he mistakenly swallowed bleach tablet Thinking he picked up paracetamol the man swallowed the tablet and felt an immediate burning sensation in his throat and mouth, followed by severe coughing via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ip5qim

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Should people with drug addictions be forced into rehab? Mandatory drug treatment programs are on the rise. But can a person truly recover when forced into treatment? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tF09hp

Should marijuana be used to address the opioid crisis? Some push to provide pot as a substitute for painkillers; pain management specialist weighs in on 'Fox & Friends.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2IkjOZj

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This family learned tick bites can transmit more than Lyme disease How one mother’s persistence and perseverance helped doctors properly treat her son’s complicated Lyme disease diagnosis. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2luHFw0

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Mom left brain damaged from stroke caused by infection she allegedly caught after giving birth A new mom was left brain damaged after suffering a stroke caused by an infection she reportedly caught at hospital following the birth of her daughter. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2yyyUdN

Dying New Jersey man gets wish to gamble at casino one last time Before a stroke prevented him from driving himself, John Mudry, of New Jersey, would visit Atlantic City up to eight times a month. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2lqx05J

Scientists piped music into women's wombs to see if fetuses like Freddie Mercury When Freddie Mercury sang, "Mama, life had just begun," in the second verse of "Bohemian Rhapsody," he probably didn't have an audience of fetuses in mind. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ihn1Zn

Teen facing cancer relapse racing to raise $350G for crucial bone marrow transplant An Indiana 14-year-old has raised just under half of the $350,000 she needs to cover a bone marrow transplant that doctors say is critical to her cancer treatment. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Kc9FiX

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Childhood cancer survivor reconnects with favorite nurse 30 years later A child cancer survivor has been reunited with her "life-changing" nurse 30 years after she was told she was dying. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2K6S7Vj

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'Migrating' bumps on woman's face discovered to be parasite Tourists headed to the World Cup may want to pack an extra can of bug spray after one woman who recently traveled to a rural area outside of Moscow discovered random bumps on her face was actually a migrating worm, which she likely picked up from a mosquito bite. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MbmwCv