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January 23, 2016

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More Babies Are Being Born With Intestines Outside Their Bodies

Newsy (Jan. 22, 2016) — Scientists don't know why the U.S. has seen a spike in babies born with a condition that causes their intestines to form outside their bodies. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

35 China Restaurants Under Probe For Seasoning Food With Opium Poppies

Newsy (Jan. 22, 2016) — China's Food and Drug Administration is investigating 35 restaurants after opium was allegedly found in their dishes. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked To Dole Facility In Ohio

Newsy (Jan. 22, 2016) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 12 people in six states have listeriosis linked to the facility. Another person has died. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

Honduras on Alert as Zika Virus Continues to Spread

AFP (Jan. 21, 2016) — As the the mosquito-borne Zika virus continues to spread, the medical school at the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH) has recommended that women in the country avoid getting pregnant for the time being, for fear that children could be born with microcephaly. IMAGES Video provided by AFP ... watch video

L.A. Zoo Employee Rescued from Gorilla Enclosure

Reuters - US Online Video (Jan. 21, 2016) — Officials say a zoo employee is in fair condition after having fallen into a gorilla enclosure. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration). Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

A Potentially Toxic Chemical In Nail Polish Can Seep Into Your Body

Newsy (Jan. 21, 2016) — Researchers say the chemical, also used in flame retardants and plastic, was absorbed into the wearers' blood streams after their nails were painted. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

#DStrong Day Honors 8-Year-Old Boy With Cancer

AP (Jan. 21, 2016) — Rhode Island lawmakers proclaimed "#DSTRONG Day" to honor an 8-year-old boy with terminal cancer whose final wish was to become famous. Dorian Murray was treated as a visiting dignitary when he appeared at the State House Wednesday afternoon. (Jan. 20) Video provided by AP ... watch video

Ebola Vaccine Deal Announced at World Economic Forum

AFP (Jan. 20, 2016) — The Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, has signed a $5m (£3.5m) deal for an Ebola vaccine being developed by Merck, to protect against future outbreaks of the deadly disease. The deal was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Video provided by AFP ... watch video

CDC Discusses Rise in Emerging Zika Virus

AP (Jan. 20, 2016) — The CDC says there is growing concern about the emerging, mosquito-borne Zika virus after a surge in cases of a rare brain defect among babies in Brazil. Although cases of the Zika virus are still rare in the U.S., they're on the rise. (Jan. 20) Video provided by AP ... watch video

Fears Mount in Nigeria Over Lassa Outbreak

AFP (Jan. 19, 2016) — At least 44 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria with the death toll expected to rise, underscoring the difficulty in combating deadly viruses in a region still reeling from Ebola. Video provided by AFP ... watch video

Cancer Treatment Is Helping People With Multiple Sclerosis Walk Again

Newsy (Jan. 18, 2016) — A common cancer treatment is being tested in the U.K. to "reboot" the immune system in patients with MS. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

Yoga and Beer: Bottoms Up to Downward Dog

AP (Jan. 18, 2016) — Around the country, yogis are jumping up from savasana and hopping onto a bar stool as yoga classes around the U.S. are making their way into breweries in the perfect yin-yang of detox and retox. (Jan. 18) Video provided by AP ... watch video

French Drugs Trial on 90 Volunteers Leaves One Brain-Dead

AFP (Jan. 15, 2016) — A "serious accident" during a drugs trial in France involving 90 volunteers has left one person brain-dead and five hospitalised, says French Health Minister Marisol Touraine. Video provided by AFP ... watch video

Biden Launches Cancer 'Moonshot' Initiative

AP (Jan. 15, 2016) — Vice President Joe Biden launched a "moonshot" initiative Friday to hasten a cure for cancer, aiming to use his final year in office to break down barriers in the medical world he says are holding back progress on eradicating the disease. (Jan. 15) Video provided by AP ... watch video

French Clinical Trial Leaves 1 Comatose, 5 Others Hospitalized

Newsy (Jan. 15, 2016) — France's Ministry of Health said in a statement the six participants had been taking part in the trial of an oral medication at a lab in Rennes. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

What You Watch At The Gym Can Mean More Than You Think

Newsy (Jan. 15, 2016) — The type of program you watch while exercising could have an impact on your overall workout. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

Raw: Crocodile Attacks Woman Near Creek Bank

AP (Jan. 15, 2016) — A crocodile that attacked a 68-year-old woman in the Western Australian town of Wyndham on Wednesday has been caught and killed. The victim lost part of her arm. (Jan. 15) Video provided by AP ... watch video

'Hygienic Practices' Needed to Contain Lassa Fever in Nigeria

AFP (Jan. 15, 2016) — At least 44 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria with the death toll expected to rise, underscoring the difficulty in combating deadly viruses in a region still reeling from Ebola. As fears mount that the scale of the outbreak is being downplayed, one doctor says "hygienic practices" are the best way to reduce the risk of the disease spreading. Video provided by AFP ... watch video

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Over as Liberia Gets All-Clear

AFP (Jan. 14, 2016) — The World Health Organisation declares Ebola outbreak over as Liberia gets all-clear. The two-year Ebola epidemic killed 11,000 and triggered a global health alert. Video provided by AFP ... watch video

Japanese Firm Introduces an App That Reads Pets' Emotions

AFP (Jan. 14, 2016) — A Japanese company has developed a small device that it says can analyse more than 40 kinds of movements to reveal pets' emotions Video provided by AFP ... watch video

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