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Parents hope womb-transplant baby is inspiration to others

The parents of the first baby born to a woman who had a womb transplant say they hope they can be an inspiration to others struggling with infertility.

What to do about the flu

The seasonal flu is knocking at our doors. And if history repeats itself, it will bring misery and take no prisoners. Here are some helpful tips to better understand the seasonal flu and steps we can take so we do not open the door to the flu.

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B.B. King cancels tour due to sickness

Blues guitarist B.B. King has canceled the remaining eight performances of his current tour after being diagnosed with dehydration and exhaustion.

 
Here’s the latest on Ebola around the country, world

A passion for Liberia and the plight of its people drove Ashoka Mukpo to work there, first to aid relief efforts and then as a photojournalist to tell its story.

Facebook’s looking into healthcare support groups, apps

Facebook Inc already knows who your friends are and the kind of things that grab your attention. Soon, it could also know the state of your health.

 
American NBC cameraman Ebola positive in Liberia

An American cameraman helping to cover the Ebola outbreak in Liberia for NBC News has tested positive for the virus and will be flown back to the United States for treatment.

Girl with Enterovirus dies, R.I. health officials say

A Rhode Island child hospitalized with Enterovirus D68 has died of a bacterial infection, in what state public health officials described on Wednesday as an unusual and dangerous combination.

Mammos & Mimosas event to spotlight early detection for breast cancer

Advancements in medicine can make it seem as though early detection of breast cancer is no longer so vital. But it is, and to help remind women to get an annual diagnostic exam, a Mammos & Mimosas event is planned for Oct. 11 at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center.

A healthy mouth leads to a healthy heart

Did you know that sticks and stones may break our bones, but not brushing or flossing our teeth may harm our hearts? Although this is a slight deviation from the original saying, they are nonetheless wise words that we should take to heart.

 
CDC confirms first US case of Ebola

U.S. health officials said on Tuesday the first patient infected with the deadly Ebola virus had been diagnosed in the country, in a new sign of how the outbreak ravaging West Africa can spread globally.

Childhood obesity linked to overuse of antibiotics

Kids who receive several rounds of antibiotics before age two may be at an increased risk of being overweight by age five, suggests a new study.

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