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Boy, 5, gets ‘Hulk’-inspired prosthetic arm, can finally give younger brother hug

December 17, 2019

Boy, 5, gets ‘Hulk’-inspired prosthetic arm, can finally give younger brother hug

A 5-year-old British boy who was born without a large portion of his left arm can finally give his younger brother a hug after receiving a “Hulk”-inspired prosthetic arm.

3 children in Colorado hospitalized with measles; Denver airport travelers could be at risk: officials

December 17, 2019

3 children in Colorado hospitalized with measles; Denver airport travelers could be at risk: officials

At least three children in Colorado are hospitalized with measles, a highly contagious virus that could possibly put those who recently traveled through the Denver International Airport at risk.

E-cigarette use increases risk of chronic lung disease, study claims

December 17, 2019

E-cigarette use increases risk of chronic lung disease, study claims

The researchers claim their findings add to the "growing case that e-cigarettes have long-term adverse effects on health," and are making the "tobacco epidemic worse."

Mom discovers Christmas tree allergy after developing blisters, wheezing

December 17, 2019

Mom discovers Christmas tree allergy after developing blisters, wheezing

Children’s hospital in Wisconsin temporarily bans kids under 12 for this reason

December 17, 2019

Children’s hospital in Wisconsin temporarily bans kids under 12 for this reason

Sorry, kids: If you’re 12 years of age or younger, you cannot visit any patients at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee — but only temporarily.

Man living bent in half has spine broken and rebuilt in 4-part surgery

December 16, 2019

Man living bent in half has spine broken and rebuilt in 4-part surgery

The man had spent nearly 30 years in severe pain that caused his spine to fuse in a bent over position.

Girl, 7, who learned CPR from YouTube videos saves mom with emergency procedure: 'She’s my hero'

December 16, 2019

Girl, 7, who learned CPR from YouTube videos saves mom with emergency procedure: 'She’s my hero'

A 7-year-old British girl is credited with saving her mother’s life with CPR after learning how to perform the emergency procedure by watching videos on YouTube.

Reasons behind bad breath and how to get rid of it

December 15, 2019

Reasons behind bad breath and how to get rid of it

Dr. Manny explains when bad breath might signal something more serious.

Tapeworms: How to tell if you have one

December 14, 2019

Tapeworms: How to tell if you have one

Dr. Manny explains what a tapeworm is, and how you might get one.

Oregon school closes after 'flu-like symptoms' sicken nearly half of staff

December 13, 2019

Oregon school closes after 'flu-like symptoms' sicken nearly half of staff

Nearly half of the staff at an Oregon school called out sick this week, forcing the school to close for two days.