New Mexico woman dies from virus linked to rodent droppings
A New Mexico woman’s death marked the first hantavirus-related fatality in the state this year, health officials said, who are urging residents to be vigilant when opening up sheds, cabins…
Weight loss support helps people with fatty liver disease
People who have fatty liver disease related to being overweight may get the disease under better control when they get lots of support to lose weight, a research review suggests.…
Baby born weighing less than 2 pounds defies odds
A baby who was born weighing less than 2 pounds finally got to go home last month just shy of 100 days after he was born. Doctors reportedly gave Murphy…
U.S. states sue EPA for stricter asbestos rules
(Reuters) – Ten U.S. states and Washington, D.C. sued the Environmental Protection Agency to begin working on rules to tighten oversight of asbestos, and reduce the health risks that the…
Florida woman dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria infection at beach, family says
A family’s trip to the beach ended in tragedy after their 77-year-old grandmother fell into a small hole in the water and cut her leg, providing an opening for a…
Trump immigration proposal may mean sick kids lose health benefits
A Trump administration proposal to increase the odds that immigrants will be deemed “public charges” ineligible for government health benefits may result in millions of kids becoming uninsured, a study…
Man wakes from 3-month coma, learns he’s going to be a dad again
A 29-year-old man who woke from a 3-month-long coma to find out he was going to be a dad again said his infant daughter has given him the strength to…
FDA ties three deaths to Edwards Lifesciences’ recalled heart devices
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday three deaths had been reported related to Edwards Lifesciences Corp’s recall of some of its heart devices. The agency…
Why Facebook Libra Is Not a Good Investment for African American Investors
Editors’ note: Last month we published an op-ed from crypto expert and enthusiast, Emilie Jerard, who made the case as to why the just-announced Facebook digital currency, Libra, is worth…
Newark Artist Builds Unique, Unisex Jewelry Brand
Four years ago, Newark-born visual artist Joshua Fennell encountered a series of unfortunate events in his personal life. To stave off mounting depression, he threw himself into his art but…