A middle school in Northern Virginia this week canceled a visit of 21 Chinese exchange students and their chaperones amid the China-linked coronavirus outbreak that’s sickened more than 500 and killed at least 17.
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Cervical cancer survivor, 41, gives birth to ‘miracle twins’: ‘I feel incredibly lucky’
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
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Kentucky mom diagnosed with skin cancer, left with massive scar after using tanning beds for years
A mom is warning others about the dangers of tanning beds after she developed skin cancer and was left with a 4-inch scar on her forehead as a result.
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First case of China-linked coronavirus reported in US, federal officials say
At least one person in the United States is infected with the mysterious pneumonia-like virus that began in China.
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Texas woman, 20, dies from flu after traveling overseas
A 20-year-old Crosby, Texas woman has died from complications related to the flu, her family says.
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Alabama girl, 4, who lost fingers to exploding light bulb gets prosthetic hand: ‘It’s changed her life’
Nearly two years ago, in May 2018, a curious Athens, Alabama girl was inspecting the bright light bulbs on her mother’s light-up vanity. A split second later, she was missing nearly all of her fingers on her right hand.
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Baby born with massive ‘port-wine stain’ birthmark is ‘completely unique,’ mom says
A British mom whose baby girl was born with a massive birthmark that covers 90 percent of her body says her daughter is “completely unique” and “beautiful” despite the occasional rude comments from strangers.
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These are the laziest states in America, CDC study finds
How lazy is your state?
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Mom sheds nearly 200 pounds after breaking roller coaster seat: ‘It’s what I needed to motivate me’
A British woman who once weighed some 322 pounds says breaking a roller coaster seat during an amusement park outing was the motivation she needed to work toward a healthier weight.
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Vermont sees outbreak of hepatitis, health officials say
Attention, Vermont residents: An outbreak of hepatitis is affecting The Green Mountain State.
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Rare narcolepsy-linked disorder paralyzes teen when she laughs: ‘You have no control over your body’
A British teen reportedly suffers from a rare disorder that causes uncontrollable muscle paralysis when she exhibits strong emotions such as laughter.
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Baby dies of sepsis after hospital sent him home twice, mom claims
A British mother of a 5-week-old baby boy who died of sepsis claims doctors at the hospital where he was taken largely dismissed her son’s symptoms and sent him home twice prior to his death.
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Flu blinds Iowa girl, 4, mom says
The flu has blinded a 4-year-old girl in Iowa, according to her mother, who is now urging others to ensure their loved ones are vaccinated against the virus.
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Wisconsin child dies from flu on the way to the hospital: health officials
A child in Wisconsin has died from the flu, marking the first pediatric death in the state for the 2019-2020 season.
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New Mexico boy, 1, becomes state’s first pediatric flu death of season
A 1-year-old boy in New Mexico has become the state’s first pediatric flu death of the 2019-2020 season.
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Rare shrew-spread virus linked to deaths of 8 German residents, study finds
At least eight people in Germany who died of encephalitis likely contracted a rare virus from shrews, a small mole-like animal, that led to the fatal brain-swelling condition.
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Baby powder and ovarian cancer risk not strongly linked, study finds
There is no strong evidence of a link between baby powder and ovarian cancer, according to the largest study on the topic to date.
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Colorado woman teaches yoga to police officers, firefighters to help with stress, trauma
A Colorado native is helping first responders to manage the demands of their jobs through a thousands-of-years-old practice: yoga.
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Woman ‘too embarrassed’ to book pap smear credits partner for saving her life
A British woman whose wife booked her a pap smear when she was too “embarrassed” to do so herself is crediting her partner for saving her life.
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Popcorn stuck in man’s tooth leads to life-threatening infection, open heart surgery
A 41-year-old British man who attempted to dislodge a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth using various objects claims he later developed a life-threatening infection that required him to undergo open heart surgery.
