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Pro athlete, 18, swallows toothpick in sandwich and nearly dies, officials say A professional athlete who swallowed a toothpick nearly died after suffering from a string of horrifying health problems, medical officials said. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HKOh7y

Federal appeals court blocks San Francisco soda law The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the San Francisco law requiring health warnings on advertisements for soda and other sugary drinks violated constitutionally protected commercial speech. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Ux2Gpo

Man claims he heard penis ‘snap’ A man claims he heard his penis ‘snap’ during a traumatic injury. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2UsQyWw

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Study: e-cigarettes may be twice as effective in helping smokers quit than nicotine replacements The New England Journal of Medicine study reports 18 percent of e-cig users were no longer smoking a year after quitting vs. 10 percent of nicotine replacement users; reaction from Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa, medical editor for Health magazine. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2WxQfLV

Elderly California woman with dementia was locked out of care facility, 'outraged' daughter claims A California woman has filed a complaint with the state’s department of public health against a Long Beach hospital after surveillance footage showed her elderly mother, who suffers from dementia, alone and locked outside the care facility where she lives. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WzKkpx

Gruesome pic: Mailman loses part of finger after dog bites hand A mailman lost his finger after a dog bit his hand while putting a letter through the door slot. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2RqNAA0

By MARIA RUSSO from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2FYab5P via IFTTT https://nyti.ms/2FYab5P The New York Times

Man confronts cheating partner at airport with giant sign That's one way to let your partner know. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2SgMSJX

Ex-Walgreen's employee accused of posing as pharmacist, authorizing prescriptions A former Walgreens employee stands accused of posing as a pharmacist for more than a decade, during which time she administered vaccinations and authorized over 745,000 prescriptions without any type of license. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GbqfQM

Hundreds of students call out sick after apparent flu outbreak at Texas middle school At one point, roughly a quarter of Coppell Middle School West students were home sick. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2GjmR6H

By EMILY COOKE from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2DNEsln via IFTTT https://nyti.ms/2DNEsln The New York Times

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Infection causes man’s legs to swell up to over 100 pounds A Pakistani man is turning into stone after a rare condition has caused his legs to swell up more than twice the normal size. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2RZ5cYN

Man claims he heard penis 'snap' during traumatic injury A man’s traumatic sex injury is getting the viral treatment after he claims he “broke” his penis during intercourse and even heard it snap. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2t0w3F8

Walgreens employee allegedly posed as a pharmacist for nearly 11 years, prescribing over 745,00 prescriptions Investigation by the California State Board of Pharmacy finds that a Walgreens employee in the Bay Area who worked as a pharmacist for nearly 11 years and wrote 745,00 prescriptions never had a license via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2MIv859

Infant ibuprofen recall expanded at stores like Walmart, CVS Tris Pharma, Inc. has expanded its December recall of infant ibuprofen sold at Walmart, CVS Pharmacy and Family Dollar stores across the nation. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Gd8rVo

Ashton Kutcher posts Down syndrome advocate's powerful pro-life testimony amid reignited abortion debate Video of Special Olympian Frank Stephens’ 2017 testimony in front of Congress is going viral again after actor Ashton Kutcher posted it to his Facebook page last week with the message “Everyone’s life is valuable.” via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GeGHj6

High school student launches 'Pass the Skirt' movement after friend is dress-coded Laura Orsi is attempting to push school officials to walk back its regulations on inappropriate clothing. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HSczwm

Man's legs 'turning to stone' after contracting parasitic infection from bug bite A Pakistani man has been left bedridden after a painful infection has caused his legs to swell up to over 100 pounds. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2MIm0NV

Mailman loses part of finger after dog bites hand through door slot A mailman has lost the tip of his ring finger to a bull terrier after he was attempted to push his customer’s letters through a slot in the front door. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Gdwvrl

Recall of infant ibuprofen sold at Walmart, CVS, expanded to include more lots, company says A New Jersey company that issued a voluntary recall in December of infant ibuprofen sold at Walmart, CVS Pharmacy and Family Dollar stores across the nation has expanded the recall to include three additional lots of the product, it announced this week. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2CWFlGD

By MICHIKO KAKUTANI from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2Gj1iDh via IFTTT https://nyti.ms/2Gj1iDh The New York Times

Super Bowl LIII: Most uniquely searched recipes by state Though your menu is only limited by your imagination, here is a list of the most-searched-for Super Bowl recipe in every state. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2D0XQtI

Justin Bieber fans upset over price of clothing line: 'Is there a section for broke people?' The price point of Justin Bieber‘s new clothing line might have him saying “Sorry” to fans. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2G3yzCW

How does a person freeze to death? This week's polar vortex has brought bitter cold — even Arctic-like temperatures — to parts of the Upper Midwest and Eastern U.S., and this frigid air may have you feeling like you could "freeze to death." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2BeiiXG

What do doctors think about late-term abortion laws being pushed by Democrats? Dr. Nicole Saphier, Dr. Omar Hamada and Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak speak out on Democrats' push to eliminate abortion restrictions. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Sgjx2j

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By AMELIA LESTER from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2RZ5uiy via IFTTT https://nyti.ms/2RZ5uiy The New York Times

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By DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2Tn7uOf via IFTTT https://nyti.ms/2Tn7uOf The New York Times

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More support animals seen on college campuses despite national debate For Sam Hojnowski her freshman year at La Salle University was challenging. There were many mornings where her anxiety kept her in bed. But now her 9-month-old kitty, Lace, has helped ease those worries. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2S2h1h7

More support animals seen on college campuses despite national debate As emotional needs increase, more students at some of the country’s major universities may have four-legged roommates living with them in their dorms via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2CTakTR

Doctor who prescribed pot cookies to 4-year-old for 'temper tantrums' gets license revoked over diagnosis The Medical Board of California has revoked the license of a doctor in Los Angeles who told a father to give marijuana cookies to his son as a way to treat the boy’s temper tantrums. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GcYJCk

Lawmakers are promising a sweeping investigation into what is causing the price of insulin to skyrocket A new study by the Health Care Cost Institute shows insulin costs for Type 1 Diabetes patients jumped more than 99 percent from 2012 to 2016; Jonathan Serrie reports. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2MI19ue

Many diabetics are rationing their insulin as prices skyrocket Memorial Sloan Kettering drug pricing researcher Dr. Peter Bach says that lawmakers failed to take action early on to ensure that insulin drug prices did not become unaffordable. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2HGOAAx

Americans think about food 240 hours per year, study says If you’re focusing on your eating habits in 2019, then be mindful of the clock striking 2:41 pm. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Rq8JKz

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By JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2CRDKSy via IFTTT https://nyti.ms/2CRDKSy The New York Times

By JENNIFER SZALAI from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2CRDqTQ via IFTTT https://nyti.ms/2CRDqTQ The New York Times

California doctor loses his license after he recommended a 5-year-old eat marijuana cookies for 'temper tantrums' California state medical board also found Eidelman hastily diagnosed ADHD and Bipolar Disorder in the child in addition to approving marijuana edibles to give him for his 'uncontrollable behavior and tempter tantrums. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2UtwsLI

By CLAIRE DEDERER from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2GbGkpE via IFTTT https://nyti.ms/2GbGkpE The New York Times

New Jersey barbershop owner arrested after botched laser surgery leaves woman with facial scars, cops say New Jersey man has been arrested on charges of aggravated assault and practicing medicine without a license after he allegedly performed laser surgery on a woman that left her with facial scars. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UusJOc

Woman unexpectedly delivers baby after stopping by friend's house to drop off food A woman in the U.K. happened to be in the right place at the right time when she dropped by her friend’s house and wound up delivering another woman’s baby. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2sVPe2L

Will a pill fix nation's loneliness 'epidemic'? Do you feel lonely? You are not alone. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2MGOkAd

Dr. Marc Siegel says Kamala Harris' 'Medicare for all' plan is a job killer Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' 'Medicare for all' proposal would be hurt the quality of your health care, your access to doctors and the jobs market, argues Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2GbtA2o

Could a new pill help people struggling with chronic loneliness? A scientist from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is trying to develop a pill that could help people struggling with chronic loneliness. She says the pill will be different from commonly used anti-depressants in that they are targeting loneliness more specifically. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2SevfKN

Binge drinking can rewrite your DNA, study claims Talk about a major buzzkill. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UqHl0X