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Streamlining Access to Cancer Care Saves Lives
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Their loved ones died after receiving pig organ transplants. The families have no regrets.
Four people have received hearts or kidneys from pigs. Some of their relatives recount a roller coaster of hope and uncertainty.
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Purple Heart recipient gives free tattoos to fellow veterans as therapy: Exclusive
Daniel Wright Jr.’s approach is clinically sound, experts say.
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Missouri teenager left paralyzed and on a ventilator from West Nile virus
A St. Louis County, Missouri, teenager suffered rare complications from West Nile virus that have left him paralyzed and on a ventilator.
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Healthy 41-year-old man dies from mosquito-borne virus EEE: ‘Sudden and rare'
A healthy 41-year-old man in New Hampshire has died after contracting eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but serious virus spread by mosquitoes.
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Wasn't polio wiped out? Why it is still a problem in some countries
Polio is one of the world’s most infectious diseases and until it is wiped out globally, the virus will continue to trigger outbreaks anywhere children are not fully vaccinated.
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Research shows social media changes children's brains
News4’s Eun Yang spoke with a psychiatrist about the findings and what parents can do.
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Donating a kidney is even safer now than long thought, US study shows
People who volunteer to donate a kidney face an even lower risk of death from the operation than doctors have long thought, researchers reported Wednesday.
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EEE, West Nile, malaria, dengue: What to know about mosquito-borne diseases spreading in the US
Diseases spread by mosquitoes are in the spotlight again because of recent U.S. illnesses. Here’s a look at some common — and not so common — mosquito-borne diseases.
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Sloth fever virus: What are the symptoms, and why is the CDC concerned?
The Oropouche virus causes sloth fever, which is transmitted by biting flies and mosquitoes. Here’s what health officials have to say about the new warnings.
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Everything you need to know about new COVID-19 vaccines
News4’s Erika Gonzalez speaks to Dr. Alexandra Yonts from Children’s National Hospital about what you need to know about the newest COVID-19 vaccine.
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How to prevent mosquito bites
Mosquitoes become more widespread during the summer mothers. Here are some tips on preventing mosquito bites.
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Ozempic maker defends high U.S. price: It's ‘helping' reduce the cost of obesity
The CEO of Novo Nordisk is defending the high cost of Ozempic and Wegovy in America, saying the blockbuster drugs are ultimately saving taxpayers money on obesity-related costs.
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Multiple severe burns reported in children making ‘glass fruit' in the microwave
Tanghulu should always be made on the stovetop — not the microwave.
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What is the West Nile virus? What to know about disease that hospitalized Dr. Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was briefly hospitalized after contracting the West Nile virus.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci was briefly hospitalized with West Nile virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, 83, is recovering at home. He is expected to make a full recovery.
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5 signs you need a sleep divorce — and more tips for a good night's rest
At CNBC Make It, we’ve spoken to many experts about sleep over the years. Here are some of their top tips.
