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Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus May Be Headed for U.S.

So far, cases of the painful illness have been imported, but that may not last for long, experts say.

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UNICEF steps up lifesaving interventions in north-eastern Nigeria

UNICEF is scaling up its support to conflict-affected communities in north-eastern Nigeria to improve health, nutrition, and water and sanitation services.

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Study Sheds Light on How Immune System Works in Infants

Finding could lead to vaccines that would better protect babies from diseases, researchers say.

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Select foods found in nature -- veggies, fruits, nuts and water, expert suggests.

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High Blood Pressure May Sometimes Be Overtreated: Study

Bringing systolic readings below 120-139 might not provide added benefit, researchers say.

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Experts Revise Optimum Blood Sugar Level for Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

Targeted levels are made lower, but young patients need individualized care, ADA guideline says.

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Bionic pancreas outperforms insulin pump in adults, youth

NIH grantees test device for people with type 1 diabetes to replace fingerstick tests, manual insulin injections

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From right, researcher Dr. Steven Russell of Massachusetts General Hospital stands with Frank Spesia and Colby Clarizia, two participants in a type 1 diabetes trial testing an electronic device called a bionic pancreas – the cellphone-sized device shown – which replaces their traditional fingerstick tests and manual insulin pumps.

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UNICEF and partners vaccinating over 1.1 million people in Guinea to halt meningitis outbreak

This weekend, the Government of Guinea, the World Health Organization, and UNICEF completed a vaccination campaign in the country’s Eastern Region where a recent meningitis outbreak has already caused at least 52 deaths since the beginning of the year.

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Stricter Laws Might Reduce Aggressive Driving in Young Males: Study

Stricter Laws Might Reduce Aggressive Driving in Young Males: Study

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Scientists Reverse Type 1 Diabetes in Mice

Finding might lead one day to new ways to treat humans with blood sugar disease, researchers say.

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