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>> afm is usually preceded by a respiratory illness or fever. but the underlying cause may be a virus. it attacks the spinal cord, affecti affecting strength and balance. the cdc has been tracking afm since 2014, but there were a record number of cases this year. in november, the fda fast-tracked and approved two new cancer treatments. they represent a whole new way of looking at cancer and its treatment. targeting tumors based on their gene mutations as opposed to their location in the body. the fda has declared e-cigarette use among america's youth an epidemic. nearly 40% of high school se...