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FOX NEWS: Former NFL player Devon Still continues inspiring legacy of daughter's cancer battle

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Former NFL player Devon Still continues inspiring legacy of daughter's cancer battle Leah Still inspired countless people when she started the fight for her life against a rare stage-4 childhood cancer. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OV7ILk

FOX NEWS: What is the 'Iron Lung' machine used for?

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What is the 'Iron Lung' machine used for? Dr. Manny explains what the iron lung is used for. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35Q4TBU

FOX NEWS: China reports fourth plague case in a month

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China reports fourth plague case in a month Could the plague spread to the U.S.? Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel reacts. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35NNV7n

Dr. Janette Sherman, 89, Early Force in Environmental Science, Dies

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By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2rC3T5S

FOX NEWS: New research raises concerns about screen time for toddlers

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New research raises concerns about screen time for toddlers Research shows 3-year-olds average more than 2 1/2 hours of screen time per day; reaction from Angela Santomero, executive producer of 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' and author of 'Radical Kindness: The Life-Changing Power of Giving and Receiving.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2rFxues

FOX NEWS: Baby born at Charlotte airport after mom's water broke midflight

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Baby born at Charlotte airport after mom's water broke midflight The mother was 11 days out from her due date when her water broke midflight. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2qWFdF7

FOX NEWS: Florida woman loses nipples, nearly dies after botched plastic surgery abroad

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Florida woman loses nipples, nearly dies after botched plastic surgery abroad She said she thought the procedures would be liberating, but now all she feels is ashamed. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2rz6hub

FOX NEWS: Mom who nearly died after giving birth shares moment she met newborn son: 'Luka and I needed each other'

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Mom who nearly died after giving birth shares moment she met newborn son: 'Luka and I needed each other' Luka, who was struggling to breathe on his own after his premature birth, met his mom who was being prepped for a high-risk life-saving operation. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35L33lR

New Strawberry-Flavored H.I.V. Drugs for Babies Are Offered at $1 a Day

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By BY DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. from NYT Health https://ift.tt/37NZP31

FOX NEWS: 'Sci-fi' electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients

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'Sci-fi' electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients Cutting-edge technology is giving new hope to millions of people living with paralysis across the United States. Researchers at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have successfully developed a light-weight, wearable electrode sleeve that regulates and triggers finger movement in quadriplegics. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2P8UhHZ

FOX NEWS: 'Sci-fi' electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients

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'Sci-fi' electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients Chad Bouton, the VP of Advanced Engineering at the Feinstein Institute of Bioelectric Medicine, reveals new cutting-edge technology in a wearable electrode sleeve that may help paralysis victims and quadriplegics across the United States regain movement. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2L6oPso

FOX NEWS: Shining a light on men's health this 'Movember'

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Shining a light on men's health this 'Movember' Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier and her husband Dr. Paul Saphier put Pete Hegseth and Dean Cain to the test on men's health. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35D5AyC

FOX NEWS: Could putting up Christmas decorations help you beat the holiday blues?

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Could putting up Christmas decorations help you beat the holiday blues? Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Saphier on tips to have a happier holiday season. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35LD8dM

A Change in Medicare Has Therapists Alarmed

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By BY PAULA SPAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2L44lAt

FOX NEWS: Newborns dressed as Thanksgiving dinner, sides in Texas hospital photo shoot

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Newborns dressed as Thanksgiving dinner, sides in Texas hospital photo shoot In addition to a tiny turkey, chef and sweet potato casserole, other babies were dressed as corn on the cob, a loaf of bread, and a slice of sweet potato pie. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Dqy6Y4

FOX NEWS: US skies packed with planes carrying Thanksgiving travelers

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US skies packed with planes carrying Thanksgiving travelers Come come fly the crowded skies. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35DjOPO

FOX NEWS: How to survive the holidays while sober

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How to survive the holidays while sober Alcohol.org says that the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day sees some of “the most extreme cases of alcohol consumption” for Americans. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OukRft

FOX NEWS: Couple weds after learning son, 8, has weeks to live

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Couple weds after learning son, 8, has weeks to live They found out that his cancer returned exactly one year after Ethan had been given the all-clear. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33pWVy4

FOX NEWS: Man accidentally swallows dentures while eating pancakes, report says

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Man accidentally swallows dentures while eating pancakes, report says The man realized he was missing teeth when he began having trouble chewing his pancake, according to the report. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37OfbEv

FOX NEWS: Man who died in skateboarding accident saves 6 others through organ donation

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Man who died in skateboarding accident saves 6 others through organ donation He had competed in a national skateboarding competition and went out celebrating with friends before the tragic accident. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Oq1WlM

FOX NEWS: Health dangers of undercooking a Thanksgiving turkey

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Health dangers of undercooking a Thanksgiving turkey Know the health dangers of under-cooking a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving dinner this year. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Q16kcu

M.R.I.s Can Better Detect Cancer in Women With Dense Breasts, Study Finds

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By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2OLrwAM

Swimmers Beware of Deep Brain Stimulation

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By BY DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2L0TTd9

FOX NEWS: New Jersey hospital gives kidney to the wrong patient

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New Jersey hospital gives kidney to the wrong patient Hospital officials say they are taking measures so this doesn't happen again; David Lee Miller reports from New York. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OSYuiv

FOX NEWS: Woman had breast implants removed after developing 'blurred vision,' 'breathing difficulties'

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Woman had breast implants removed after developing 'blurred vision,' 'breathing difficulties' She said that just four days after having the implants removed she felt like she could "finally" breathe again. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2DqmCDO

FOX NEWS: Ketamine could help alcoholics cut back, study claims

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Ketamine could help alcoholics cut back, study claims A new study has found that the drug — also known as Special K — can help heavy drinkers cut back dramatically on alcohol. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35IdPto

FOX NEWS: Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into role drugmakers played in fueling opioid crisis

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Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into role drugmakers played in fueling opioid crisis The Wall Street Journal reports at least six major pharmaceutical firms are being subpoenaed; Gillian Turner reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OSHYPN

FOX NEWS: Trump looks to Canada to help lower US prescription drug prices

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Trump looks to Canada to help lower US prescription drug prices President Trump is preparing a new plan that would allow states to buy prescription drugs from Canada. Dr. Marc Siegel explains and reacts to the latest in the ongoing vaping crisis. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2DoaV0u

FOX NEWS: Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak tied to California region hits 67 cases

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Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak tied to California region hits 67 cases The number of cases rose by 27 since the last update was given on Nov. 22. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2skDDgx

FOX NEWS: New Jersey hospital gives kidney transplant to wrong patient, official says

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New Jersey hospital gives kidney transplant to wrong patient, official says A hospital in New Jersey is acknowledging a kidney transplant mix-up, according to a spokesman who said that both patients ultimately ended up receiving a kidney “and are doing well.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ONbW7S

FOX NEWS: Teen discovers spider living in ear after complaining of itchiness

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Teen discovers spider living in ear after complaining of itchiness The discovery shocked his doctor. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34nZTV6

FOX NEWS: Boy, 4, takes first steps into preschool thanks to life-changing surgery, assistive device

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Boy, 4, takes first steps into preschool thanks to life-changing surgery, assistive device Because of the severity of his cerebral palsy, his parents were told Bleu would never walk. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2qGmmy9

Don’t Get Mad, but ‘Hangry’ Isn’t Really Angry

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By BY BENEDICT CAREY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2KXqDUE

It’s Not Just Poor White People Driving a Decline in Life Expectancy

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By BY GINA KOLATA AND SABRINA TAVERNISE from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2KRWBBJ

C.D.C. Reports More E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce

By BY ABDI LATIF DAHIR from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2QUqeWX

Ethel Paley, Champion of Nursing Home Patients, Dies at 99

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By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2KUwKZM

FOX NEWS: Dad shares one last beer with sons in photo taken hours before cancer death

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Dad shares one last beer with sons in photo taken hours before cancer death The photo moved thousands as it went viral on Twitter, with many users posting their own final moments with loved ones. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2sk3GEI

FOX NEWS: Man stuck garlic clove in ear in bid to get rid of infection, left it for two months, report says

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Man stuck garlic clove in ear in bid to get rid of infection, left it for two months, report says It was a case of home remedies gone foul. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OnQCXx

FOX NEWS: FDA warns companies on illegal CBD products, marketing

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FDA warns companies on illegal CBD products, marketing An update to consumers warned that some products are being marketed with "unproven medical claims" and are of "unknown quality." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Df9xNI

Measles Cases Continue to Rise Around the World

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By BY ABDI LATIF DAHIR from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2sdJ7tq

FOX NEWS: Restaurateur Harry Morton, dead at 38, may have had surgery complications, report says

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Restaurateur Harry Morton, dead at 38, may have had surgery complications, report says Wealthy restaurateur Harry Morton, who was found dead Saturday afternoon at the age of just 38, may have died because of surgery complications, according to a new report. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33k93Az

FOX NEWS: Do not wash raw Thanksgiving turkey before cooking: USDA

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Do not wash raw Thanksgiving turkey before cooking: USDA Health agencies are urging cooks ahead of Thanksgiving not to wash raw poultry before cooking. A recent USDA study found that 60 percent of sinks were contaminated after handling raw turkey in the sink. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37H6I6j

FOX NEWS: Don't wash your Thanksgiving turkey this year

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Don't wash your Thanksgiving turkey this year This advice is sure to divide the internet this week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ropz5n

FOX NEWS: Pregnant mom worries previous botched tummy tuck may harm unborn baby: 'What have I done?'

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Pregnant mom worries previous botched tummy tuck may harm unborn baby: 'What have I done?' She claims doctors have warned her that her reconstructed belly button may open back up. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2XUWoDf

FOX NEWS: Man had hundreds of tapeworms in brain, chest after eating undercooked pork

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Man had hundreds of tapeworms in brain, chest after eating undercooked pork Jianrong said his patient is doing well after one week, but the long-term effects from the massive infestation are unclear. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KUhagN

FOX NEWS: Frozen chicken fried rice recalled after consumers find plastic in products

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Frozen chicken fried rice recalled after consumers find plastic in products The company notified FSIS after receiving complaints from consumers. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37xWhBX

‘I Have a Ph.D. in Not Having Money’

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By BY EMMA GOLDBERG from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2Dfg9vu

‘Public Option’ Draws Voters Unsure About ‘Medicare for All’

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By BY ABBY GOODNOUGH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2DePZcu

FOX NEWS: A look at living organ donor programs

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A look at living organ donor programs Living donor Lisa Emmott and her husband, living donor and organ recipient, Neil Emmott on the importance of organ donor programs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2pLiCL4

FOX NEWS: Apple Watch catches grandmother's heart condition, possibly saving her life

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Apple Watch catches grandmother's heart condition, possibly saving her life Thanks to a gift from her grandchildren, a woman is still alive. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33hgfNV