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Xtend Barre sweats it out on FOX Square Xtend Barre owner Andrea Rogers leads the 'Fox & Friends' hosts in a workout. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2oJGEVZ

Milwaukee woman receives rare cancer diagnosis after noticing 'ingrown hair' on intimate body part A Milwaukee woman noticed a bump on her inner labia in March 2018, which was later diagnosed as stage 2 vulvar melanoma. The rare form of cancer accounts for 'no more than two percent of melanomas among women.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nXGwlg

‘Universal’ flu vaccine may be one step closer to reality What if you could skip annual flu vaccinations and get multiyear protection from a single shot? That's the thinking behind a new effort. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nX4Rb3

US government to fund research into universal flu shot National Institutes of Health invests $130 million in development of universal flu vaccine; Jonathan Serrie reports from Atlanta. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mtaIEE

Wisconsin woman diagnosed with rare cancer after noticing 'ingrown hair' on this part of her body A Milwaukee, Wisc., woman was candid when detailing her battle with a rare cancer after noticing what she thought was a harmless ingrown hair on a personal part of her body.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nWlUd8

CVS stops sale of Zantac heartburn drugs over cancer concerns In its announcement this weekend, CVS said customers who bought Zantac products can return them for a refund. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mqUdca

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Deer can pass tuberculosis to humans, CDC says Heads up, hunters: You can potentially contract tuberculosis (TB) from deer infected with the bacterial disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nSaSFZ

Stretch mark removal procedure leaves mom with infected scars "I wish I had just accepted my body." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2oFZ7mj

Girl, 7, with terminal brain tumor completing bucket list after strangers donate thousands She has been given between nine months and one year to live. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2owOfHd

Man's gut bacteria makes him 'drunk' without consuming alcohol, report says Researchers studying a Chinese man with a rare condition that causes him to become drunk without drinking any alcohol discovered a certain type of gut bacteria may be to blame for his inebriation and severe liver damage.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mlZPV5

Medicare glitch double-bills 411,000 senior citizens Centers for Medicare and Medicaid acknowledge a nationwide error affected 411,000 beneficiaries; reaction from Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel, associate professor of medicine at NYU's Langone Medical Center. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nQQvsC

Woman gives birth on side of road after hitting rush-hour traffic en route to hospital The couple was headed toward Burnley Birth Center in East Lancashire, England, but Brooke said her birth plans quickly turned into “the most undignified thing ever.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2n5S5qw

Dad claims Apple Watch detected serious heart condition, saved his life: 'I’m really grateful' A British dad says his smartwatch detected a potentially fatal heart condition — and ultimately saved his life.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2n8iNi6

10 overdose deaths in Ohio county in 26-hour period, coroner says At least 10 people overdosed and died in a one-day span in Ohio over the weekend, medical officials said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mUQGmN

New blood test could detect 20 types of cancer Dr. Nichole Saphier on a new medical development in cancer detection. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nN79t8

Two Ohio counties move forward in opioid litigation Two Ohio counties are suing several opioid manufacturers seeking billions of dollars to pay for drug treatment and health care services. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mEye1z

Why a woman's brain started leaking after Pilates The woman’s symptoms improved with only bed rest and caffeinated drinks. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nyZnDc

Woman born with congenital amputation dresses as Cinderella with glass arm If “a dream is a wish that your heart makes,” one California woman’s wish to celebrate differences as a body-positive congenital amputee has come true. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mvkbvc

States take action to curb vaping related illnesses Molly and Leland weigh in on some of the bans and restrictions taking place around the country to curb vaping related illnesses. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2lRkH6a

Kansas police officer named chief after beating cancer Merriam Police Chief Darren McLaughlin on how he beat his cancer in a year after being told it was terminal. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mrOcMs

Groupons for medical services: What you should know Groupon and other online entities are now offering deals for a variety of medical and dental services. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mATbtZ

Recent deaths reignite debate over regulating kratom Kratom debate: Bans across the nation stir discussion of dangers, benefits via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nns6uh

Scientists say avoid using plastic tea bags for now Researchers say plastic tea bags break down in boiling water and release levels of microplastics that are thousands of times higher than other foods; Jonathan Hunt reports from Los Angeles. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mooo3B

CDC: Vaping-related lung illnesses may be linked to THC products The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that the public refrain from using vaping products, "particularly those containing THC." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mrUKdR

Study: Too much exercise can lead to bad decisions The study published in the journal Current Biology found that 'physical training overload' reduces the capacity to resist temptation of an immediate reward; reaction from Fox News contributor Tyrus, host of 'Nuff Said' on Fox Nation. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nVK2wA

'Dancing with the Stars' judge Carrie Ann Inaba says doctor 'forgot' to tell her about lupus diagnosis ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judge Carrie Ann Inaba was candid this week when describing her life with the autoimmune disease lupus.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nUUkgr

Health officials warn THC products could play a role in vaping-related illnesses The CDC reports that the number of vaping-related illnesses has risen to 805; Jonathan Serrie reports from Atlanta. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nMIvZw

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Indiana mom warns others of common virus after son, 3, hospitalized An Indiana mom is warning others after a common virus hospitalized her 3-year-old son.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nhW9n8

Family warns others about common virus that sent son to hospital An Indiana family is warning others after a virus that began with a minor stomach ache left a 3-year-old boy hospitalized. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2lJVzhS

Woman’s Pilates injury causes her to leak brain fluid Medical Mysteries and Marvels: A 42-year-old woman feels a pop in her neck during a Pilates class and starts experiencing horrendous headaches. Her doctors diagnose her with Spontaneous intracranial hypotension, a condition where fluid leaks from the brain. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nSmbOl

Woman’s mysterious condition caused her to faint multiple times a day: Doctors thought 'it was all in my head' A British woman who claims she once fainted up to six times a day and would often wake up in the hospital without knowing how she got there says she has finally received a diagnosis that explains her symptoms.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nMSGNK

9-year-old double amputee makes history at Paris Fashion Week When Daisy-May Demetre takes the catwalk for the children's wear label Lulu et Gigi she'll become the first double amputee to walk the renowned runway inside the Eiffel Tower. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ndHOZ0

At least 13 people have died due to vaping related illnesses Dr. Marc Siegel says most of the injuries and deaths are occurring because of vaping oils. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nhUSfP

Unvaccinated students at Michigan high school told to stay home following chickenpox outbreak Unvaccinated students at a high school in eastern Michigan were told to stay home following an outbreak of chickenpox at the school.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2m9aZMS

Stem cells from dozens of child cancer patients lost after freezer malfunction, hospital says Stem cells harvested from the blood of 56 Los Angeles-area child cancer patients were lost when the hospital freezer where they were stored malfunctioned, administrators said Wednesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2lZsm2F

Officials search for cause of still-mysterious lung injuries that sent shockwaves throughout vaping industry Some researchers wonder if popular vaping flavors, approved for eating but not breathing, are to blame; Jonathan Serrie reports from Atlanta. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mXlVNF

Cold weather causes New York woman to develop spidery, purple rash all over body A New York woman arrived at a medical clinic with spidery, purple rash all over body. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2m3pSA9

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Florida, Georgia see first vaping-linked deaths, state officials say Health officials in Florida and Georgia this week announced the first vaping-linked deaths in their respective states. The fatalities bring the nationwide total to 11.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ntj3Io

Mom's RSV warning after infant son's hospitalization: 'Don't be selfish' "Don't be selfish. Don't kiss babies. It's not worth it." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2lZAcJi

Dying woman granted wish to see beloved pet horse When she expressed her wishes to spend time with her 17-year-old horse, her care team at St. Luke’s Hospice sprang into action. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2nrJrlW

Massachusetts man dies of EEE; fatality marks 4th in state and 10th in US Another Massachusetts resident has died from the rare dangerous mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, state health officials said this week. The death marks the fourth in the state and the 10th in the nation from the virus. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mYrj2I

Connecticut officials announce second death linked to EEE Eastern Equine Encephalitis is carried and transmitted by mosquitoes and is linked to at least 28 cases in seven states. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2lAVYmJ

Lawmakers, health officials take steps to extinguish vaping use As hundreds of Americans report illnesses related to e-cigarette use, a doctor from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention testified that she expects the number of cases to climb. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mKrzT0