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Texas teen, 15, becomes nation’s youngest vaping-related fatality

January 10, 2020

Texas teen, 15, becomes nation’s youngest vaping-related fatality

A 15-year-old Texas resident has become the nation’s youngest vaping-related fatality, officials said on Thursday.

Fish bone removed from woman's liver after she swallowed it 8 years ago, report says

January 10, 2020

Fish bone removed from woman's liver after she swallowed it 8 years ago, report says

She had reported swallowing a fish bone eight years prior, but it was never found.

Giving birth now costs more than a US woman earns in a month

January 10, 2020

Giving birth now costs more than a US woman earns in a month

A new study revealed that the cost of childbirth has become exorbitant for many mothers — regardless of insurance status.

Boston college student diagnosed with measles may have exposed others to disease

January 10, 2020

Boston college student diagnosed with measles may have exposed others to disease

Heads up, Boston residents: A Northeastern college student who spent time in at least ten different locations while infectious with measles may have exposed others to the highly contagious disease.

Florida man with rare condition says it feels like he's 'walking on glass'

January 10, 2020

Florida man with rare condition says it feels like he's 'walking on glass'

The man's rare condition has caused his feet to swell.

Minnesota infant dies of whooping cough, first such death in state in 7 years

January 10, 2020

Minnesota infant dies of whooping cough, first such death in state in 7 years

Minnesota health officials this week announced a whooping cough-related death of an infant in the state.

New Mexico boy, 1, becomes state’s first pediatric flu death of season

January 10, 2020

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

January 9, 2020

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.

Second US baby born after uterus transplant from deceased donor

January 9, 2020

Second US baby born after uterus transplant from deceased donor

The baby boy, who is being called a "perfect miracle" by his mother, was born in November.

California should have its own generic prescription drug label, governor says

January 9, 2020

California should have its own generic prescription drug label, governor says

California could become the first state with its own prescription drug label under a proposal Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled Thursday.