Aimee Copeland rolled out of her hospital room in a wheelchair for the first time in 49 days since she…
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Texas man latest victim of flesh-eating bacteria, loses leg
A Texas man is the latest victim of flesh-eating bacteria. Keith Korth, 44, of Brenham, Texas, lost his leg due…
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FDA approves human clinical trial aimed at curing paralysis
Miami scientists announced Tuesday they have received federal approval to go forward with human trials aimed to find a cure…
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Hero dog missing snout seems to have beaten cancer
DAVIS, Calif. – A veterinarian at the University of California, Davis, has some good news about a dog from the…
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3 more deaths from meningitis outbreak linked to injections
Three more patients have died after contracting fungal meningitis from potentially tainted steroid injections supplied by a Massachusetts company, the…
Read MoreNew cause of rare ‘startle disorder’ found
We all jump at an unexpected noise or touch, but in some people, this startle response is exaggerated, and can…
Read MoreMake-A-Wish fulfills teenager’s dream of attending Harvard Medical School
Make-A-Wish, the organization known for making dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions, has flown kids around the…
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Are zebrafish the key to finding the cure for autism?
Scientists may have found a powerful tool in the fight against autism – the zebrafish. A team of researchers at…
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West Nile cases in US up 19 percent in latest week, CDC reports
The number of U.S. cases of West Nile virus rose by 19 percent in the latest week, slowing slightly from…
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Could Facebook be to blame for spread of mysterious Tourette’s-like illness?
Facebook and YouTube may have helped to spread the bizarre Tourette’s-like illness that has afflicted many young girls in upstate…
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