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My husband was kicked out of hospice for dying too slowly. Here's what I learned about navigating hospice care. - CBS News

My husband was kicked out of hospice for dying too slowly. Here's what I learned about navigating hospice care. - CBS News

Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.

Birth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10 million American siblings - Fox News

Birth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10 million American siblings - Fox News

First-born children showed higher rates of autism, ADHD and food allergies, while second-born siblings faced more substance use disorders and migraines.

West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district - KSL.com

West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district - KSL.com

West Nile Virus was detected in 35% of mosquitoes tested this week within the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, posing a "significantly higher-than-normal risk" of the virus, county health officials say.

Bat tests positive for rabies after getting caught in Olympic National Park hiker's hair - KOMO

Bat tests positive for rabies after getting caught in Olympic National Park hiker's hair - KOMO

A bat that swooped down and became caught in a woman’s hair near Staircase Bridge in Olympic National Park has tested positive for rabies, prompting health offi

Toddler’s tragic death from brain-destroying amoeba offers lessons for doctors - Ars Technica

Toddler’s tragic death from brain-destroying amoeba offers lessons for doctors - Ars Technica

Boy's unusual symptoms could help identify the next case sooner.

Student, 19, Dies After Taking Drug Used by Millions of Americans - The Daily Beast

Student, 19, Dies After Taking Drug Used by Millions of Americans - The Daily Beast

The Californian teen was reportedly found on the floor of her dorm’s bathroom.

Deaths from rare flesh-eating bacteria reported in these 2 states - Yahoo Health

Deaths from rare flesh-eating bacteria reported in these 2 states - Yahoo Health

Infections of vibrio vulnificus occur every year, but you can take precautions. Here's what to know after 7 deaths have been reported in two states.

Parasite Cases Increasing In MA: See Latest Data, Products To Avoid - Patch

Parasite Cases Increasing In MA: See Latest Data, Products To Avoid - Patch

The diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to expand in Massachusetts.

Iowa Dad Is Traveling Overseas to End His Life with Medical Aid in Dying Before Alzheimer’s ‘Takes My Mind’ - Yahoo

Iowa Dad Is Traveling Overseas to End His Life with Medical Aid in Dying Before Alzheimer’s ‘Takes My Mind’ - Yahoo

“I decided I would not let the disease slowly kill me,” said Rusty Martin, 66