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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the laziest states in America, CDC study finds
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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.
Vermont sees outbreak of hepatitis, health officials say
Attention, Vermont residents: An outbreak of hepatitis is affecting The Green Mountain State.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.