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ALS Patient Receives Device to Aid Breathing Without Ventilator Newswise Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:41 AM PDT The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System is one of only a dozen hospitals nationwide to implant in ALS patients a device shown to help them live longer without a mechanical ventilator. A 41-year-old Chicago woman had the surgery on July 27. Health Headlines: Stem cells fuel cancer Bay News 9 Tampa Bay Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:41 AM PDT Stem cells fuel cancer There's new information on just how powerful cancer cells can be.   Revolutionary Sports Clothing Line Performs Acupressure Treatment with the Touch of a Button KXXV Waco Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:40 AM PDT New York College of Health Professions has announced its latest developments regarding its revolutionary acupressure clothing and accessories line, MyChi, which can help athletes compete at their best and provide benefits... CDC: West Nile Season Off to an Early Start InteliHealth Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:40 AM PDT ATLANTA (AP) -- More serious illnesses from West Nile virus have been reported so far this year than any since 2004, health officials said Wednesday. Through the end of July, 241 human cases have been reported in 22 states, including four deaths. Unique Immune Cell Contributes to Multiple Sclerosis Kansas City InfoZine Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:38 AM PDT Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found evidence that a unique type of immune cell contributes to multiple sclerosis (MS). August Is National Immunization Awareness Month Kansas City InfoZine Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:38 AM PDT Johnson County Department of Health and Environment recommends getting kids vaccinated before going back to school Ailing Quarshie making progress Ghanaweb.com Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:34 AM PDT Captain of the Black Stars 1982 Africa Cup of Nations winning team Emmanuel Quarshie has indicated that, he has been given a clean bill of health by doctors following treatment of Parkinson disease and throat cancer in Egypt. State Reminds Parents of Whooping Cough Threat NBC Chicago Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:32 AM PDT The Illinois Department of Public Health reminded parents that some children face new immunization requirements because of the increase in whooping cough cases. Health minister opens 'best in Wales' emergency care unit NewsWales Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:30 AM PDT Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has officially opened the new emergency care centre at Prince Charles Hospital, admitting it “probably is the best” in Wales. Health centre pharmacy plans 'upsetting people' Surrey Advertiser Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:29 AM PDT A CONTROVERSIAL health centre pharmacy has been given the go-ahead, despite more than 4,000 people signing a petition calling for plans to be scrapped.

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