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November 1, 2019

LSU freshman found dead in dorm died of viral meningitis, coroner's office says

An 18-year-old student at Louisiana State University who was found dead in her dorm room in September died of acute viral meningitis, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office. 

November 1, 2019

Cystic fibrosis patients, doctors celebrate FDA's 'life-changing' approval of new treatment

The drug, Trikafta, is expected to be available to 90 percent of cystic fibrosis patients in the U.S.

October 31, 2019

How daylight saving time affects health

Here's what science has to say about a twice-yearly ritual affecting nearly 2 billion people worldwide.

October 31, 2019

Get paid to get the flu: Study looking for volunteers willing to get sick

How much is a sick day worth to you?

October 31, 2019

Cleveland Clinic performs first 'purely' laparoscopic living donor surgery for liver transplant

Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio recently performed a purely laparoscopic living donor surgery for liver transplant in an adult — said to be the first such procedure in the Midwest, according to the hospital.

October 31, 2019

Cheaper medication for dogs with separation anxiety now approved, FDA says

A generic version of a drug commonly used to treat separation anxiety in dogs was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week. 

October 31, 2019

Oklahoma news anchor diagnosed with breast cancer after streaming first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live

An Oklahoma journalist who chose to air her first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer, she said. 

October 30, 2019

Mom in viral overdose photo celebrates 3 years of sobriety

She first went viral three years ago after officers found her slumped over in the front seat of her car with her infant son in the back.

October 30, 2019

Black Lab gives birth to 13 puppies, shocks owners: 'They were just flying out'

The owner of a black Labrador retriever in the United Kingdom was shocked when she birthed 13 puppies — roughly double the amount she was expected to deliver. 

October 30, 2019

Massachusetts teen's epic Halloween costume pays tribute to Air Force grandparents

In the past he's flown a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter, driven a cop car and ridden on a "Game of Thrones" dragon.