The Latest: Senate Republicans offer new health bill The Latest on the Republican push on health care (all times locl): 11:55 p.m. Senate Republicans are adding billions of dollars to their teetering health care bill, hoping to win support from GOP senators who may be opposing the legislation. According to […]
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Mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases could invade 75% of America, warns US government Mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases could invade 75% of America, warns US government;- Mosquitoes capable of spreading serious and potentially deadly diseases such as Zika, dengue and yellow fever could invade about three-quarters of mainland United States, the US […]
What to Know About LASIK Surgery What to Know About LASIK Surgery:- When one of Kristina Alton’s contact lenses fell out at her office in New York City, she had to make the hour-long commute back to her apartment to get a replacement. “It was such a disaster,” she says. […]
6 Must-Try Autumn Tricks That Prevent Winter Weight Gain 6 Must-Try Autumn Tricks That Prevent Winter Weight Gain:- No matter how awesome fall is – with its changing colors, crisp air and pumpkin-packed recipes – it’s also a bittersweet reminder that winter is on its way. And with winter comes […]
US clears breakthrough gene therapy for childhood leukemia US clears breakthrough gene therapy for childhood leukemia:- Opening a new era in cancer care, U.S. health officials have approved a breakthrough treatment that genetically engineers patients’ own blood cells into an army of assassins to seek and destroy childhood leukemia. The […]
FDA approves 1st ‘living drug’ to treat cancer in the US FDA approves 1st ‘living drug’ to treat cancer in the US:- The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever gene therapy to treat cancer in the US. The treatment offers a totally new approach to fighting the disease […]
FDA announces first US gene therapy approval for cancer treatment FDA announces first US gene therapy approval for cancer treatment:- The US Food and Drug Administration approved a new leukemia treatment, which the agency considers the first gene therapy it has cleared to hit the market in the United States. […]
Texas blood banks in dire need of donations Texas blood banks in dire need of donations:- The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is experiencing a severe blood shortage as hospitals take in evacuees impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The non-profit serves 43 counties and has less than a day’s blood […]
These Drinking Games Are Terrible For Your Health These Drinking Games Are Terrible For Your Health:- Drinking games may seem fun and innocent when you first start drinking alcohol, but they can actually prove extremely detrimental to your health. And they are nowhere near uncommon. An overwhelming majority of Americans […]
What to Expect When You Have a Colonoscopy Having a colonoscopy – a screening test to look for cancers of the colon and rectum – doesn’t make anyone’s top 10 list of favorite things to do. However, doctors who treat patients with colorectal cancer are extremely enthusiastic about the ability […]
