Childhood cancer survivors may face an increased risk of heart damage after exposure to certain chemotherapy and radiation treatments, a…
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2 girls born with hearts outside bodies meet for playdate
For a 6-year-old from Russia and a 3-year-old from the United States, life has never been ordinary. A rare condition…
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Spooked by sugar, Americans search for healthier Halloween treats
The so-called war on sugar has a new battleground: Halloween. Some Americans are so spooked about the harmful effects of…
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Duck Dynasty stars on how faith, family helped them face daughter’s medical condition
When the stars of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” discovered at 31 weeks gestation that their youngest daughter would be born with…
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Surgeons reattach toddler’s head to neck following near-death car accident
Thanks to what doctors call “a miracle surgery,” an Australian toddler is on the mend after enduring a near-death car…
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Free checkups helping Special Olympics athletes stay healthy
They arrived in Los Angeles by the thousands to run, jump and swim and to play such team sports as…
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Children with severe allergies susceptible to rebound reactions
It’s fairly common for children who have a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis to be in danger of having…
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Two chemicals commonly used in products such as plastic wrap are linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure…
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Infection causes 80 percent of toddler’s skin to fall off
A bacterial infection caused a 80 percent of a young British boy’s skin to shed, leaving open sores. More than…
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Children in Southern California breathing easier, study says
Smog-covered mountains, gritty sidewalks, smelly fumes from traffic-choked freeways. The Los Angeles area was a tough place to breathe several…
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