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FDA approves ‘miracle’ treatment for cystic fibrosis

Tuesday, October 22

(WASHINGTON) -- "Imagine waiting 28 years for a miracle, and then it suddenly happens."That's how Gunnar Esiason, a 28-year-old graduate student at Dartmouth College, described the approval of Trikafta, a new drug... Read More.

In dramatic turn, Biogen seeks FDA approval for experimental Alzheimer’s drug

Tuesday, October 22

(CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) -- In a surprising turnaround, Biogen Inc. announced Tuesday it would seek approval for an experimental Alzheimer’s treatment from the Food and Drug Administration.The announcement comes as a shock because... Read More.

Shortage of critical cancer drug forcing some children to go without

Tuesday, October 22

(NEW YORK) -- When 4-year-old Milo Sligh, of Charleston, South Carolina, was diagnosed with childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia the word "cancer" was frightening, but the prognosis was hopeful, according to his mother,... Read More.

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What to say to someone who’s had a miscarriage

Tuesday, October 22

(NEW YORK) -- Miscarriage, or the loss of a pregnancy, is disturbingly common -- so much so, that if you haven't had one, you likely know someone who has.Though it's impossible to... Read More.

4th death in Legionnaire’s outbreak tied to NC state fair

Monday, October 21

(FLETCHER, N.C.) -- Four people have died from a Legionnaire's outbreak tied to a hot tub display at a North Carolina state fair, according to state health officials.In addition to the deaths,... Read More.

Baby who weighed less than 1 pound at birth heads home after 150 days

Monday, October 21

(PHOENIX) -- Four-month-old Kallie Bender's life has been full of firsts.There was her first bottle. Her first bath in a "big girl" tub. The first time she could fit into newborn clothes.Those... Read More.

Study finds two-thirds of moms aren’t following steps to prevent infant deaths

Monday, October 21

(NEW YORK) -- Most new parents have, at one point or another, heard about safe sleep practices to help reduce the chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).But a new study, published... Read More.

Celebrity nanny offers tips to help parents tackle temper tantrums

Monday, October 21

(NEW YORK) -- From the “Terrible Twos” to “Threenagers,” parents of toddlers are all too familiar with tantrums.But what if there were ways to help stop them before they start?Watch the video... Read More.

A quarter of US health care spending is waste, report says

Sunday, October 20

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported that U.S. health care spending hit $3.5 trillion in 2017, a 3.9% increase... Read More.

27-year-old New York City mom dies after going into hospital to have cyst removed

Saturday, October 19

(NEW YORK) -- A young New York City mother died at a local hospital after going in for what was meant to be a simple procedure, according to her family and their... Read More.