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December 07, 2016

1 Patient, 7 Tumors and 100 Billion Cells Equal 1 Striking Recovery

International Herald Tribune - Posted: December 7th, 2016, 5:14pm UTC
The recovery of a woman with advanced colon cancer, after treatment with cells from her own immune system, may help doctors develop new treatments for other patients.

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1 Patient, 7 Tumors and 100 Billion Cells Equal 1 Striking Recovery

International Herald Tribune - Posted: December 7th, 2016, 5:00pm UTC
The recovery of a woman with advanced colon cancer, after treatment with cells from her own immune system, may help doctors develop new treatments for other patients.

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Stay Optimistic, Live Longer?

International Herald Tribune - Posted: December 7th, 2016, 4:00pm UTC
Increasing levels of optimism were tied to decreasing risks of death from cancer, heart disease, stroke and infections.

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Sweeping Health Measure, Backed by Obama, Passes Senate

International Herald Tribune - Posted: December 7th, 2016, 3:10pm UTC
The 21st Century Cures Act, already passed by the House, was backed by an unusual alliance of pharmaceutical companies and patients desperate for cures.

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Even a Cigarette a Day Is Bad for Your Health

International Herald Tribune - Posted: December 7th, 2016, 1:26pm UTC
Light smokers who quit at age 50 still have a 44 percent increased risk of premature death.

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Public Health: An Obamacare ‘Delay’ Plan Could Backfire

International Herald Tribune - Posted: December 7th, 2016, 7:00am UTC
Republicans may try to “repeal and delay” Obamacare. But controlling the timing of the program’s demise could be tricky.

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Phys Ed: Carbs During Workouts May Fend Off Colds

International Herald Tribune - Posted: December 7th, 2016, 6:00am UTC
A few simple precautions, including consuming carbohydrates during exhausting workouts, might help to keep our immune systems robust.

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New York City Has 5 Babies Born With Zika-Related Brain Issue

International Herald Tribune - Posted: December 7th, 2016, 12:01am UTC
Health officials sent doctors an alert warning them to continue warning women who are or may become pregnant about travel to areas where the virus is spreading.

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