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New Brain Procedure Could Help Those With Epilepsy, Reduce Seizures
Three and a half million Americans have epilepsy – a condition where abnormal activity in the brain causes seizures – periods of time where a person loses awareness. When medications don’t work to minimize seizures, surgery may become the only option. Now it may be possible a minimally invasive brain surgery could give people their lives back.
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New Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery Could Help Those With Epilepsy
When medications don’t work to minimize seizures, surgery may become the only option. Now it may be possible a minimally invasive brain surgery could give people their lives back.
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Video Captures Moment Hero Dog Stopped Traffic During Owner's Seizure
A dog named Clover is being hailed by Canadian media as a hero for helping her human, Haley Moore, survive a seizure that struck her suddenly during a walk.
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Science Still Far Behind CBD Craze in North Texas
Chances are you’ve either heard about or tried a product with CBD oil, but what does science have to say about its therapeutic claims? Not very much, according to researchers.
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Laser Ablation: Finding The ‘Sweet Spot' To Stop Seizures
More than 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. For some, laser ablation is the solution to control the onset of seizures. Neurosurgeons are getting closer to having guidelines for doctors to determine how much ablation is just enough to be effective.
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Laser Ablation: Finding the ‘Sweet Spot' to Stop Seizures
More than 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. For some, laser ablation is the solution to control the onset of seizures. Neurosurgeons are getting closer to having guidelines for doctors to determine how much ablation is just enough to be effective.
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Contaminated Alcohol in Costa Rica Kills 19; Warning Issued
Costa Rica issued a nationwide warning after at least 19 deaths were attributed to methanol poisoning from contaminated alcohol consumption.
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Massive South Florida-Linked International Weapons Trafficking Operation Busted
More than two dozen suspects have been arrested and thousands of weapons and explosives were seized as part of a crackdown on a massive South Florida-linked international weapons trafficking operation, authorities said Friday.
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What Is CBD and Is It Legal? A Complete Guide to Cannabidiol
You’ve probably seen it and perhaps struggled to understand the craze. CBD, or cannabidiol, a cannabis extract, has made its way up to food, drinks and dietary supplements almost everywhere. The hype has significantly grown in the U.S. in the last five years. However, its legality and benefits remain in a gray area and debated in the country, where 33...
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US Investigates Seizure Risk With Electronic Cigarettes
U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices. The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it has reviewed 35 reports of seizures among e-cigarettes users, mainly in young people. Regulators stressed it’s not yet clear whether vaping is responsible. But they said they’re concerned and encouraged the public to...
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US Will Reassign Border Inspectors as Illegal Crossings Rise
The Trump administration said will temporarily reassign 750 border inspectors to address the growing number of migrants arriving at the Mexican border, many of them Central American families who turn themselves in to authorities and seek asylum.
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Unvaccinated Oregon Boy Almost Dies of Tetanus: CDC
An unvaccinated 6-year-old Oregon boy was hospitalized for two months for tetanus and almost died of the bacterial illness after getting a deep cut while playing on a farm, according to a case study published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 2017 case is the first case of pediatric tetanus in Oregon in more than...
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Dallas Researchers Decode Secrets to Epilepsy in Genetic Testing
Doctors in Dallas are decoding the secrets that might be hiding in our genetic makeup. They recently took a second look at the genetic testing of children with epilepsy and what they found provided answers and hope for one North Texas family
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Does the Keto Diet Work?
It’s the latest fit fad. The Keto diet, which features low carbs and high fat. But does it really work? NBC10 investigates.
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Brain Mapping Used for Severe Seizures
A Lubbock man got a life-changing surgery, doctors used advanced brain mapping technology to help relieve his severe seizures.
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California Farm Linked to Tainted Romaine Recalls Cauliflower, Lettuces
U.S. health officials have traced a food poisoning outbreak from romaine lettuce to at least one farm in California, which voluntarily recalled red and green leaf lettuce as well as cauliflower because they may be contaminated with E. coli. Adam Bros. Farms in Santa Barbara County said Thursday it was issuing the new recall, for the listed products harvested between...
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Man Likely Got ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba' at Texas Resort
A New Jersey man who died from a rare “brain-eating amoeba ” was likely exposed to it during his visit to a Texas water resort last month, health officials said Friday.
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Debate Topic: Healthcare
The candidates discuss the U.S. healthcare system and the Affordable Care Act.
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Flea, Tick Pills Can Cause Nerve Reactions in Pets: FDA
Chewable products that protect dogs and cats against fleas can cause neurological problems such as stumbling or seizures, and pet owners need more warning, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. The FDA issued an alert to owners and veterinarians and said it was requiring clearer labels on the products.
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Coca-Cola: ‘No Interest in Marijuana or Cannabis' But CBD Instead
In the future, Coca-Cola’s drinks may make you feel better but they won’t get you high. The Coca-Cola Company is interested in infusing cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive component in cannabis commonly known as CBD, into beverages.