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A Navy SEAL was convinced exposure to blasts damaged his brain, so he donated it to prove it
Before he ended his life, Ryan Larkin made his family promise to donate his brain to science.
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In two early trials, blood cancer treatment appears promising for deadly brain tumor
A modified version of CAR-T therapy, which is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma, was found to be safe in two small, early clinical trials.
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A Harvard nutritionist and a neuroscientist agree this is the No. 1 food for a healthy brain
This is the No. 1 food that a Harvard nutritionist and a Harvard-trained neuroscientist agree are key for great brain health.
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Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers
Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval of immunity legislation for providers.
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Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
Health officials are investigating whether there’s a link between two new RSV vaccines and cases of a rare nervous system disorder.
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What to know about how the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children could affect IVF
The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law. This is raising concerns about how the decision could affect in vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF.
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Mothers always felt like they carried their children in their hearts forever. Now science says it's true
Mothers often feel connected to their children; now science tells us that that the connection is literally true … and that idea is bringing comfort to a number of women who have suffered a loss.
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San Diego County reports tuberculosis exposure at Sweetwater High School
The county’s Tuberculosis Program is working with the Sweetwater Union School District to notify students and staff who were potentially exposed to tuberculosis at Sweetwater High School from July 19 to Dec. 15, 2023.
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FDA says cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may increase risk of cancer
The agency is requiring drugmakers to add a warning label to its CAR-T therapy products, but it noted that the benefits of the treatment still outweigh the potential risks.
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These science-based tips help slow aging and optimize your health, according to a longevity specialist
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham sits down with Dr. Kien Vuu, triple board-certified physician & longevity specialist, to learn the 5 pillars of health he swears by and science-based tips to incorporate them into your life for optimal performance.
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Cervical cancer increasing in women in their 30s and 40s, new report finds
After decades of good news in the fight against cervical cancer — marked by decades of steady declines in cases and deaths — a new report suggests that some women are being left behind.
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San Diego Unified amends COVID rules for students, staff who are asymptomatic
The San Diego Unified School District amended its districtwide COVID policies to align with new state guidance. One of the most notable changes is that if you test positive but are asymptomatic, you do not need to be isolated.
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CDPH releases updated Covid-19 isolation guidelines
Some schools across California are changing their covid guidelines for students and staff, after new recommendations from the state. The California Department of Public Health released their latest update last week. NBC 7’s Dana Williams explains what changed including new isolation periods for those who test positive.
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Photos: San Diego researchers find military munitions, explosives and more on Southern California ocean floor
Researchers from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography made revealing discoveries using sonar technology while surveying the ocean floor along the Southern California coast. Oceanographers discovered aging military munitions, explosives and sunken whale carcasses across 135 square miles between Santa Catalina Island and Long Beach. The team of Scripps oceanographers used a deep water autonomous underwater vehicle equipped with an HD... -
Scripps Health temporarily reinstates mask mandates
NBC 7’s Dana Williams speaks to local hospitals reinstating mask requirements in light of rising respiratory illnesses.
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Acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to language delays in children
A recent study by the University of Illinois links acetaminophen use in pregnancy to mild delays in children’s language development.
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Custom made by students, mobility chairs help special needs toddlers get moving
Nineteen-month-old Elijah Jack is unable to walk like most toddlers his age. Special needs children like him often take longer than most to become independently mobile.
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New study shows severe obesity is increasing among kids in the US
A new study by the journal Pediatrics shows obesity rates are increasing among children in the U.S.
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Holiday season brings uptick in RSV, flu, COVID cases. Here's what to know
COVID, RSV and the flu are on the rise just as people are gathering with loved ones for the holidays. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports on Nov. 25, 2023.
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Global decline in male fertility linked to common pesticides
A prolonged decline in male fertility in the form of sperm concentrations appears to be connected to the use of pesticides, according to a study published this week.