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'Widowmaker' heart attack patient has 6 blood clots pulled from artery
The patient was said to be a heavy smoker and drinker, and was complaining of severe chest pain.

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New Mexico boy, 1, becomes state's first pediatric flu death of season
A 1-year-old boy in New Mexico has become the state's first pediatric flu death of the 2019-2020 season.

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Rare shrew-spread virus linked to deaths of 8 German residents, study finds
At least eight people in Germany who died of encephalitis likely contracted a rare virus from shrews, a small mole-like animal, that led to the fatal brain-swelling condition.Â

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Second US baby born after uterus transplant from deceased donor
The baby boy, who is being called a "perfect miracle" by his mother, was born in November.

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California should have its own generic prescription drug label, governor says
California could become the first state with its own prescription drug label under a proposal Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled Thursday.

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Connecticut mom 'feels ugly and unattractive' after plastic surgeries left her with lumpy lips, misshapen nose
She said she was driven to plastic surgery after years of torment about her looks as a child.

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Mysterious viral pneumonia outbreak in China likely caused by new virus, scientists say
Scientists in China who are researching an outbreak of viral pneumonia that's sickened dozens in the city of Wuhan have identified a new type of coronavirus as the likely culprit behind the illnesses, Chinese state media reported Thursday.Â

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Nearly 500 Seattle students without updated vaccinations barred from class: officials
Nearly 500 students in Seattle were barred from class on Wednesday over outdated vaccination records, according to Seattle Public School officials.Â

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How to avoid tick-borne illnesses
Avoiding a tick bite is the best protection against tick-borne illnesses, including one that's more dangerous than Lyme disease.Â

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Want to live longer? Drink green tea instead of black tea, study concludes
Calling all tea lovers: The next time you reach for a cuppa, try green tea — if you want to prolong your life, at least.Â

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