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CDC reports record-breaking flu season

CDC reports record-breaking flu season

CDC reports record-breaking flu season

The CDC released its latest numbers Friday. This season is the longest in recent history, going on 21 weeks with more than 41 million cases so far.

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MD Anderson Cancer Center cuts ties with 3 scientists accused of sharing information with China

The cancer center is addressing threats to its intellectual property and data security, responding to wide-ranging concerns by the NIH.

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MD Anderson fires 3 scientists accused of sharing research data with China

The cancer center is addressing threats to its intellectual property and data security, responding to wide-ranging concerns by the NIH.

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Eating just one slice of bacon could increase cancer risk, study says

Sorry bacon lovers, we have bad news for you.

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Dump your prescriptions: It's Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day

A majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

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Are you protected if your measles shot was years ago? 5 questions answered

U.S. measles cases are on pace to set a record for most illnesses in 25 years.

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More blood pressure drugs recalled for cancer risk

There have been at least 22 recalls since last summer for blood pressure medication that may contain a potential cancer-causing impurity.

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Rice University students developing collapsible, wearable EpiPen

These Rice University students have created prototypes for a new kind of EpiPen, one that's collapsible and even wearable to provide more convenience to those with allergies.

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Bride-to-be lives on through organ donation

Stacie Budd’s daughter, Taryn, died from an aneurism at 28 years old. Taryn was an organ donor. She donated her heart, lungs, liver, a kidney, cornea, skin and bones. Her lungs and liver went to a woman named Tara Goodwin. Goodwin, 31, had spent her life in and out of the hospital due to cystic fibrosis. The transplant surgery took place at Houston Methodist in November 2017.

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Having a baby later comes with risks and rewards

The new mom says she feels healthier now in her late 30s than she did in her 20s.

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Mother of surfer who died from brain-eating amoeba files $1M lawsuit against Texas water park

The mother of Fabrizio Stabile, the surfer who died from a brain-eating amoeba after visiting BSR Cable Park and Surf Resort, filed a lawsuit against the water park for $1 million.

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Doctors use HIV in gene therapy to fix 'bubble boy' disease

One of the immune system's worst enemies has been turned into a savior for eight babies with 'bubble boy disease.'

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