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Boy, 3, Sleeps For First Time After Experimental Surgery

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:06:52 EST

A 3-year-old boy from St. Petersburg, Fla., has fallen asleep for the first time in his life after doctors performed experimental surgery to fix a rare brain condition, Local6.com reported.

FOXSexpert: Don't Settle; Strive for Passion

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:59:52 EST

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People Over 60 Urged to Get One-Time Shingles Shot

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:00:40 EST

People 60 and older should get a one-time shingles shot that can help prevent the painful rash, U.S. health officials are recommending.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:50:27 EST

An outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to contaminated dry dog food for the first time ever, said officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

9-year-old Girl's Twin is Found Inside Her Stomach

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:56:50 EST

A 9-year-old girl who went to hospital in central Greece suffering from stomach pains was found to be carrying her embryonic twin, doctors said Thursday.

Study: Vitamin D May Help Curb Breast Cancer

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:21:49 EST

Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits.

'Werewolf Boy' 1 of 50 in World With Genetic Condition

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:51:16 EST

Hypertrichosis, a rare genetic condition that is also known as Werewolf Syndrome, causes 11-year-old Pruthviraj Patil's body to be covered with thick, matted hair, London's Telegraph reported.

Acne Drug Could Prevent Emphysema Damage

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:03:18 EST

Doxycyline the antibiotic commonly used to treat acne, sinus infections and urinary tract infections can also prevent tissue damage caused by emphysema, researchers said.

Canada Eyes OTC Sale of 'Morning-After Pill'

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:31:26 EST

Canada's national pharmacy regulation body is recommending that "morning-after" contraceptive pills be sold over the counter.

TV Drug Ads May Have to Zoom In On Side Effects

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:37:00 EST

Would consumers get the same warm, fuzzy message from a drug advertisement that promised to lift their mood if it also urged them to report side effects like suicidal thoughts and diarrhea?

Surgery Postponed for Girl With No Nose

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:42:29 EST

Surgery has been postponed for a girl who lost her nose to a rare disease.

Chicken Pox Causes Boy's Organ Failure, Death

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:41:00 EST

A British hospital on Thursday was conducting an internal investigation after a 5-year-old boy died of multiple organ failure as a result of the chicken pox, London's Daily Mail reported.

Studies May Back Safety of New No-Cal Sweetener

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:45:40 EST

A set of scientific studies probing the health effects and stability of a calorie-free natural sweetener that Cargill and Coca-Cola aim to market are expected to be published Thursday.

Simple Viral Infection Put Teenager on Transplant List

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:09:51 EST

A simple viral infection has put Karele Galaise-Seguin on a waiting list for a new heart.

Migraine, Depression Meds May Cause Problems

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:58:22 EST

People suffering from migraines and depression need to be careful when mixing medication for the two, according to a study in Thursdays issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Boy, 11, Dies From Unusual, But Rarely Fatal Disease

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:13:54 EST

An 11-year-old Texas boy died suddenly this past weekend from a mysterious condition that causes inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body.

Dennis Quaid Defends Lawsuit Against Heparin Maker

foxnewsonline@foxnews.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:38:01 EST

Actor Dennis Quaids defends before Congress his right to sue the drug maker of Heparin for the near-fatal overdose his twins received last year.