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Over 14,000 women took Sanofi epilepsy drug despite fetus risk: ministry

More than 14,000 pregnant women in France took Sanofi's anti-epilepsy drug Depakine between 2007 and 2014 even though the risk of fetus malformation was known, according to a study released by France on Wednesday.

Costa Rica registers first microcephaly birth linked to Zika

Costa Rica has registered its first case of a baby born with microcephaly linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's health ministry said on Wednesday.

Florida reports 2nd case of Zika outside transmission zones

Florida Governor Rick Scott on Wednesday said the federal government has so far not delivered all of the Zika antibody tests and laboratory support he has requested as the state battles the spread of the virus.

Women thrive as the primary breadwinner while men suffer, study finds

Men often take on, and even embrace, the role of primary breadwinner for their families—but a new study suggests that too much pressure to bring home the bacon is bad for their physical and mental health.

How EpiPen's maker raised prices, and hackles, so much

Sky-high price hikes for EpiPen, the injected emergency medicine for severe allergic reactions to foods and bug bites, have made its maker the latest target for patients and politicians infuriated by soaring drug prices.

13 sets of twins born at Minneapolis hospital in July

A Minnesota hospital that typically delivers four to five sets of twins per month saw an unusual baby boom in July with 13 sets of the duo babies.

Instagram's 'hottest doctor' promotes breast exams in viral clip

An Instagram video starring the social network’s “hottest doctor” administering breast cancer exams in New York’s Central Park has reached over 220,000 views after being posted on Monday.

Mississippi firefighter feels 'normal' again 1 year after face transplant

A devastating job in 2001 left volunteer firefighter Pat Hardison with third-degree burns on his head, neck and upper torso.

Mental toll of bad jobs lasts decades

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Docs shroud palm-size preemies in cling wrap to help save their lives

Extremely premature twin boys in China are fighting for their lives after being born weighing a mere 2.05 and 1.65 pounds.