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  • An ambulance is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Communicating effectively during an ER visit is extremely important. One way to do that is in the first 10 seconds.
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health, health care, healthy living, denise dador
  • A patient gets his blood pressure measured  in this undated file photo.
  • There are five lesser-known symptoms you need to know about the risk of early heart attack.
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  • Scientists are using new technology to make treatment for aphasia patients more accessible.
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  • There are well-known symptoms of diabetes, plus several warning signs you may not be familiar with.
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  • School supplies, new clothes, vaccinations, eye exams -- you might still be skipping some back-to-school basics.
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  • The Kite Patch, a mosquito repellent, is seen.
  • Scientists have developed the Kite Patch, a secret weapon to battle the world's tiniest enemy: The mosquito.
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  • Researchers hope a regenerative capacity breakthrough will help children born with gastrointestinal defects.
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  • Two boys are seen in the doctors office in this undated file photo.
  • The first day of school is near, and doctors say it's time to make sure your kids are up to date with their shots.
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health, children's health, school, healthy living, denise dador
  • A patient is seen in an operating room in this undated file photo.
  • For the first time, Consumer Reports has released a list for the best and worst surgical facilities in the country.
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health, consumer reports, healthy living, denise dador
  • UCLA researchers let kids in the laboratory study how the brain works for their science summer camp session.
  • UCLA researchers let kids in the laboratory study how the brain works for their science summer camp session.
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education, ucla, healthy living, denise dador
  • A new kind of virtual reality therapy may help those who have autism and have difficulty interacting with others.
  • A new kind of 'virtual reality' therapy may help those who have autism and have difficulty interacting with others.
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health care, health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A new study reveals there more to the idea that optimistic and happy people tend to have healthier outlooks.
  • A new study reveals there more to the idea that optimistic and happy people tend to have healthier outlooks.
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health care, health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A baby is seen with a hemangioma, a benign tumor.
  • It's not magic, it's medicine -- an old drug is being used in a new way to make certain birthmarks disappear in babies.
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A figure from Bodies: The Exhibition is seen in this undated file photo.
  • There is a new exhibit giving Southern Californians a wake-up call by showing them how poor habits hurt our health.
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  • A new form of therapy aims to help children with weakness on one side get stronger.
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  • Tom Girven undergoes Superficial Radiotherapy Treatment for his nose.
  • Some types of treatment for skin cancer can be painful or leave scars, but there's a different and less invasive option.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • A doctor looks at a brain scan in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers are hoping a hormone that our bodies produce naturally can help heal traumatic brain injuries.
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  • A stem cell injection that could offer relief from arthritis pain is seen in this undated photo.
  • A new procedure with stem cell injections could offer a lot of people some much-needed relief from arthritis pain.
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Analiah Duarte is seen in this undated photo.
  • More than 35,000 babies are born with a heart defect. Now, doctors are using stem cells to save their smallest patients.
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  • Acne in children is a skin issue dermatologists say they're treating more often than ever before.
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  • A woman is walking in this undated file photo.
  • Doctors say each year a person carries excess weight, their risk of heart disease rises 2 to 4 percent.
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health, obesity, healthy living, denise dador
  • A new study says middle-aged women who have a drink a day are more likely to stay healthy than those who dont drink.
  • There are signs indicating who might be genetically predisposed to alcoholism.
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medical research, healthy living, denise dador
  • Hearing-impaired children and their parents are seen at a camp put on by the John Tracy Clinic.
  • The John Tracy Clinic in Los Angeles offers hearing-impaired children and their families a unique learning experience.
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  • Dr. Steven Mittelman, a pediatric endocrinologist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, is seen looking into a microscope in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers say obesity accelerates leukemia cells' growth and also makes the cancer cells harder to treat.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • Cancer survivors Terri Wingham, left, and Cecily Jackson-Zapata are seen in this undated file photo.
  • Cancer survivors who are looking for emotional healing and inspiration now have help in writing a fresh chapter.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • Terry Cogbill, a registered nurse at John Wayne Cancer Center, is seen being interviewed in this undated photo.
  • A new Canadian study suggests working night shifts for 30 years can double a woman's risk for breast cancer.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • A preemie baby is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Scientists pinpointed differences in the developing brain that may increase the risk of cognitive disabilities like ADHD.
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  • A woman bites her nails in this undated file photo.
  • Seemingly harmless habits could actually be bad for your health. We all have them. What's your hardest habit to break?
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  • Experts estimate nearly 1 in 3 Americans has hypertension, or high blood pressure. The key is taking an active role.
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  • In a new book, a local heart surgeon admits how helpless he felt as he tried to save his daughter.
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  • The Food and Drug Administration just approved the first non-hormonal drug to treat hot flashes.
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  • Different kinds of fish are seen at a store in this undated file photo.
  • Scientists say women may get an extra dose of protection by adding specific kinds of fish to their diet.
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cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A doctor and male patient are seen in this undated file photo.
  • There are a number of treatment options for prostate cancer. A new study took a look at the risks and benefits of treatments.
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health, men's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • This photo shows 22-year-old Jake Bigley of Bradbury after he underwent surgery for a double lung transplant.
  • The family of a local man who needed a lung transplant fought to save his life by spreading awareness about organ donation.
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A Doberman named Kaiser recently got mesh ear implants to get more of an upright lifted look.
  • Some people are paying big bucks for plastic surgery procedures that make their dog or cat have the 'right look.'
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animal news, healthy living, denise dador
  • A pregnant woman is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A new study shows that women concerned about getting pregnant between the ages of 35 to 40 don't have to worry.
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health, pregnancy, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Every minute a stroke patient is delayed in getting to an ER to receive treatment, precious brain tissue is lost.
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  • A child demonstrates a yoga move in this undated file photo.
  • Some doctors say yoga can help children battling health issues, such as chronic headaches and attention deficit disorder.
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