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What is West Nile virus? 3 things to know about the mosquito-spread ailment Three things to know about the West Nile virus, such as signs, treatment and prevention. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2vpoQ1Y

Florida mom warns of liquid nitrogen 'Dragon's Breath' snack after son's hospitalized: 'He could have died' A Florida mom whose son was recently hospitalized after he ate a “Dragon’s Breath” snack is warning about the dangers of the liquid nitrogen-infused treat, especially for those with asthma. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LLrgT1

FDA warns 'vaginal rejuvenation' treatments may pose safety risks The FDA warned women Monday about potential safety risks from “vaginal rejuvenation.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2M4nf8N

Girl, 3, contracts bacterial infection after trip to Florida beach, mom says A 3-year-old from South Florida had to go to the hospital after spending her birthday playing at the beach. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2O1zGmH

Michigan man hospitalized for rare cobra bite; officials scramble to find antivenom Medical officials rushed to find an antivenom for a Pinconning Township, Michigan man who was bitten by his pet albino monocled cobra earlier this month. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2AoQ7aF

California woman ends yearslong search for kidney donor after posting sign on car A California woman ended her yearslong search for a kidney donor after she posted a sign on her car in a desperate plea to find a match. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2vnRv7v

How do you know if your cut has flesh-eating bacteria? Flesh-eating bacteria" is as scary as it sounds — a serious infection that spreads quickly in the body and can result in the loss of limbs and even death. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2vj1vik

Man has 4 limbs amputated after dog lick leads to severe infection, report says A 48-year-old man with a history of good health and who has spent his life around dogs was forced to have all of his limbs amputated after contracting a rare blood infection that likely came from his own pooch. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LVKFQW

Chipotle shuts Ohio restaurant after reports of illness Chipotle Mexican Grill has shut a restaurant in Ohio following reports of customers falling sick after eating there, the burrito chain said on Monday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2n0RUcq

How to save someone from an opioid overdose On July 20, Bed-Stuy resident Louis Rivera was just beginning his morning at a local bodega, grabbing a coffee before taking his wife to the train station. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2vp8CWD

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The PCB had hoped to convince New Zealand and move the T20I leg of their full tour of the UAE to Pakistan in November from Pakistan news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2LQ4Pf9

ESPN host reveals newborn daughter needed emergency surgery ESPN host Samantha Ponder revealed Monday the harrowing experience of having her newborn daughter undergo “emergency surgery” last week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mWQdN3

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Dying dad celebrates Christmas in July with family A Missouri family celebrated Christmas in July last week so that their dying father could spend his favorite holiday with his four children one last time. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2vg2n7F

Emergency preparedness drill exposes gaps in response after mock virus 'kills' 900M The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security created the Clade X simulation to determine how political and medical experts from the US would respond to a new deadly disease. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ApVmXF

Boy, 6, survives 2 venomous snake bites within 8 days, prayed he would survive An Australian boy has already looked death in the face twice after he was bitten by a venomous snake on two separate occasions within eight days of each other. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LNvpFO

The left-arm fast bowler is a like-for-like replacement for Junaid Khan from Pakistan news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2K9jAEW

'Hot Water Challenge' reportedly leaves teen with second-degree burns A 15-year-old teen suffered second-degree burns to his face and body after his friends allegedly poured boiling hot water on him as he slept last week in a bid to complete the “Hot Water Challenge.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2K7YVRY

Why is US one of the 'most dangerous' places in the developed world to give birth? Hundreds of U.S. women die each year giving birth, and hospitals across the country aren't routinely following practices that would save women's lives during childbirth, according to a new USA Today investigation. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ApifdN

Ebola scare at Denver hospital after man just back from Congo exhibited symptoms A man who recently worked to help those infected with the Ebola virus in eastern Congo exhibited flu-like symptoms on Sunday and potentially could have exposed the ambulance crew and others, The Denver Post reported. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LuQ6aa

Toddler's birthday at beach results in bacterial infections, mom says Last week, little Aaliyah Casola celebrated her 3rd birthday at a park in Key Biscayne, Fla. Less than a week later, she was hospitalized with two bacterial infections. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ah8n5A

By JORDAN RAU and ELIZABETH LUCAS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2LwWvSo

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Demi Lovato apparent overdose: How to keep loved ones from relapsing The news of Demi Lovato’s apparent overdose and relapse has many people questioning how and why the starlet went down that destructible road again. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with two renowned addiction experts to find out just how common relapses are and how we can help prevent our loved ones from falling back into active addiction. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2AcgG2w

Town celebrates boy's end of radiation treatments with ice cream party An 8-year-old boy who has been battling leukemia for the past two years wanted to go out for ice cream to celebrate his final radiation treatment. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LNCvKJ

6-year-old shares touching skin-to-skin moment with baby brother in NICU A Massachusetts boy’s touching skin-to-skin moment with his newborn brother is going viral after the boys’ mother shared the story behind it. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mLth3j

Cat parasite may make people more entrepreneurial A parasite that infects some 30 to 50 percent of the world's human population may subtly prompt people to start businesses, according to a new study. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2K0TnZi

China says vaccine maker Changsheng broke manufacturing rules, faked records: Xinhua China’s cabinet investigation group has found that vaccine maker Changsheng Bio-technology broke the law in manufacturing rabies vaccines, the state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2uWpKDD

Boy with deformed legs undergoes life-changing surgery at Tebow CURE Hospital An 11-year-old boy in the Philippines is recovering from a life-changing corrective surgery on his legs that was made possible by the Tim Tebow Foundation and CURE International. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OmQIwA

Girl, 12, performs CPR to revive brother, 2, after septic tank mishap: report A young girl performed CPR to revive her 2-year-old brother after he was found unresponsive in the Washington state family’s septic tank, authorities said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2uUlVyZ

By MAYA SALAM from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2uS1S3Z

Teacher who lost hands, feet to flesh-eating bacteria adjusting to new life James Newsome, from Michigan, lost both of his hands and feet after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria which developed from Strep A bacteria. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mJrfAB

Lip filler horror after mom's infected injections leak out pus A woman’s harrowing experience with cheap lip fillers that left her with pus oozing out of her face caught the attention of a celebrity doctor, who now wants others to be aware of the risks that can come with seeking unregulated cosmetic procedures. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LpX7Jw

UK relaxes health rules to allow cannabis-based medicines The British government says doctors will now be able to legally prescribe cannabis-based medicines, following criticism over the denial of medical treatment to severely epileptic children. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2uRbE6I

Boy battling cancer granted wish to be firefighter for a day A Sacramento firefighter who helped make a sick boy’s wish of becoming a fire-eater come true on Wednesday said he knows first-hand what the Make-A-Wish experience can do for a child. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2v4BFPa

NJ girl may be first person in US to carry Longhorned tick A 12-year-old in New Jersey who found a Longhorned tick crawling on her belly is believed to be the first known instance involving a human in the United States. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LQEJpk

Boy with autism fights to keep service ducks after town orders family to get rid of them A 12-year-old boy with autism is at risk of losing his two service ducks after officials in his Michigan town allegedly received complaints about the animals from neighbors. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2AcOfSl

Salmonella outbreaks, largely affecting kids under 5, linked to backyard chickens, ducks, CDC says More than 200 cases of salmonella infection across the U.S. have been linked to contact with backyard chickens, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report this week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2mLhulD

American bishop who delivered sermon at royal wedding says he'll undergo cancer surgery In May, his words of inspiration were heard by millions as he delivered a sermon at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LNhVGN

Having made a good fist of the most difficult job in Pakistan, Imran Khan is now all but set for a crack at the second most difficult post in the country from Pakistan news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2AbFpE7

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What are hookworms? 3 things to know about the intestinal parasite What to know about hookworms, a nasty intestinal parasite that can affect humans and animals alike. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LStzjC

Mom donates son's organs after twins drowned in sitter's pool A mother in Tennessee is heartbroken after her twins were found unresponsive in the deep end of a babysitter’s swimming pool, saying she’s “not sure how to live with this pain.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LCM1zV

Bronx park flooded with needles despite syringe disposal boxes An assortment of drug paraphernalia was found in a public park in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, not far away from where children play and go to school. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2uPcmkZ

Teen infected with hookworms could 'feel the worms moving in his body,' mom says A 17-year-old Memphis teen is still suffering from painful side effects more than a month after he contracted a parasitic worm infection while on a mission trip in Florida. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2JTL41x

Doctors could have saved pregnant mom who died from sepsis, coroner rules A pregnant mother-of-two who died from sepsis could have been saved if serious errors were not made by doctors, an inquest heard. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NL21xr

11 babies die after pregnant women given Viagra in Dutch study A Dutch trial with sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, has been immediately halted after 11 babies of mothers using the medication died, one of the participating hospitals said on Tuesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NJVcMr

Feds prosecuting fentanyl overdose deaths as homicides in crackdown on opioid dealers As fentanyl overdose deaths surge, federal prosecutors are treating more of those cases as homicides as a way to punish dealers with more severe prison sentences. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LNuK3S

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North Carolina woman claims she nearly lost leg after contracting serious infection from pedicure A North Carolina woman who nearly lost her leg after contracting a serious infection from a pedicure is warning others after the dangers of callus cutters. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LnG8re