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Flu Now Epidemic in U.S., With 15 Child Deaths Reported

But it's too early to know if this year's strain is more severe than usual, CDC says.

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Ebola Devastates W. Africa, Horrifies World in 2014

In 2014, the Ebola virus erupted in West Africa. The epidemic remains a humanitarian crisis of epic proportion. More than 20,000 people likely have been infected by the virus, which so far has killed at least 7,842, the World Health Organization reports.

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Stem cell transplants may halt progression of multiple sclerosis

NIH-funded study yields encouraging early results

Three-year outcomes from an ongoing clinical trial suggest that high-dose immunosuppressive therapy followed by transplantation of a person's own blood-forming stem cells may induce sustained remission in some people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). RRMS is the most common form of MS, a progressive autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord.

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Pack a Travel First-Aid Kit for the Holidays

Include prescription drugs, as well as OTC remedies for common problems, expert advises.

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Keeping That Weight Loss Resolution

Start with selecting a diet you can stick with, expert says.

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Keeping That Weight Loss Resolution

Start with selecting a diet you can stick with, expert says.

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Methamphetamine Use Linked to Parkinson's Risk

Study also found women who took the drug had higher odds of the disease than men.

People who use methamphetamine have a greatly increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study warns.

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Diabetes May Affect Kids' Brain Growth, Study Reports

But there was no effect on thinking and memory skills, researchers say.

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Keep Holiday Meals Festive and Safe

Experts offer advice on how to properly cook and serve fare.

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Hepatitis C Infection Isn't Related to HIV Brain Woes: Study

Mood swings, memory problems may be triggered by inflammation, researchers say.

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