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Brain laser surgery reduces girl’s 50 daily seizures
An Atlanta 5-year-old who was suffering up to 50 seizures a day has found relief, her parents say, after doctors…
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Bionic arm helps woman born with underdeveloped arm perform everyday tasks
While holding a wine glass or delivering a firm handshake with either hand may be everyday actions for the ordinary…
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Ultrasound procedure destroys fat
New Yorker Bonnie Lemon has worked out six times per week for the past several years but she could never…
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Do we need protection from cellphones?
With more than 7 billion cellphones in use around the world these days, the question that won’t go away is…
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Robot detects breast cancer with space-grade technology
The same technology designed for huge robotic arms that help astronauts in space is being brought back to Earth to…
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Studies confirm colon cancer screening reduces deaths
There’s new evidence that regular screening for colon cancer has long-term benefits. Testing for blood in the stool reduced the…
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Scientists create human liver from stem cells
Scientists have for the first time created a functional human liver from stem cells derived from skin and blood and…
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FDA approves new egg-free flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration rapidly approved a new flu vaccine Wednesday called Flublok, which is manufactured in a way…
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Have a heart problem? If it’s fixable, there’s a good chance it can be done without surgery, using tiny tools…
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