Health Rewind: Hospital Denies Brain Dead Teen From Receiving Surgery

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Family of Jahi McMath Struggles to Get Surgeries for Teen - Jahi McMath’s parents are having a hard time legally getting two surgeries for their brain dead daughter, CBS.com reported. The family requested for outside doctors to come in and fit their daughter for feeding tubes in order for her to be transported, but hospital officials have denied their request. They claim they cannot perform procedures on deceased patients. (Photo: D. Ross Cameron/AP Photo/The Tribune)
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Study: Teen Drivers Become Distracted Easily - Car crashes are the number one cause for teen deaths. A recent study suggests that this may be the case because of how easily distracted teen drivers can be. Researchers found that texting, cellphones, reaching for objects, etc. can make teens less focused when behind the wheel, Health Day wrote. (Photo: Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo, File)Work It Out - Exercising, meditating and practicing yoga are a few ways to allow your body and mind to recuperate from daily stresses and handle setbacks easier. Join a local studio or check out videos online for guided meditations and fitness routines.   (Photo: Radius Images/Getty Images)

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Family of Jahi McMath Struggles to Get Surgeries for Teen - Jahi McMath’s parents are having a hard time legally getting two surgeries for their brain dead daughter, CBS.com reported. The family requested for outside doctors to come in and fit their daughter for feeding tubes in order for her to be transported, but hospital officials have denied their request. They claim they cannot perform procedures on deceased patients. (Photo: D. Ross Cameron/AP Photo/The Tribune)

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