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8-year-old African child who was flown to the U.S. for surgery by NBA star Dikembe Mutombo has died

(Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for UNICEF) Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo is mourning the death of the 8-year-old African boy that he flew to the United States earlier this month for surgery to remove a tumor. The child, Matadi Sela Petit of Kinshasa, Congo, died after suffering a “rare and unpredictable genetic reaction to… Read More: 8-year-old African child who was flown to the U.S. for… »

NHS 10-year plan: May promises 'world class' treatment

Prime Minister Theresa May is promising patients access to “world class” care under a 10-year plan for the NHS. She said the publication of the plan on Monday would mark a “historic” moment for the health service in England. Pledges on maternity care, mental health, elderly support and earlier detection and prevention of diseases will… Read More: NHS 10-year plan: May promises 'world class' treatment »

Farmers fume over expected focus on plant-based proteins in Canada Food Guide makeover

OTTAWA — An overhaul of the Canada Food Guide is set to be released soon, a highly anticipated makeover that will do away with the rainbow visual many Canadians associate with the dietary guide commonly used in hospitals and daycares. One of the major changes expected in the new guide is a focus on plant-based… Read More: Farmers fume over expected focus on plant-based proteins in Canada… »

This Man's New Year’s Running Resolution Helped Him Lose 59 Pounds

Name: Rob NestleAge: 39Occupation: SalesHometown: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Start Weight: 256 poundsEnd Weight: 197 poundsTime Running: 1 year I lacked exercise in my life. At my heaviest, my weight got up to 256 pounds. I was into the too-busy-to-work-out routine, and didn’t exactly make the best decisions with my eating habits, either. But I never… Read More: This Man's New Year’s Running Resolution Helped Him Lose 59… »