Apple Watch catches grandmother’s heart condition, possibly saving her life
Thanks to a gift from her grandchildren, a woman is still alive. Marie Bourque took herself to the hospital in…
Samoa measles outbreak kills 20, mostly children
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Deaths related to measles, mostly among small children, have more than tripled to 20 in the past…
What is a hemorrhoid and how can you get rid of it?
Hemorrhoids are one of the causes of rectal bleeding. (iStock) Dear Dr. Manny, I think I might have a hemorrhoid?…
China’s Inner Mongolia reports fresh bubonic plague case
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Inner Mongolia reported a fresh, confirmed case of bubonic plague on Sunday, despite an earlier declaration…
Pittsburgh hospital dresses newborns as Mr. Rogers to mark World Kindness Day
It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood on Wednesday as dozens of babies at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh…
Roche tests ‘brain shuttle’ in humans in Alzheimer’s project
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss drugmaker Roche is seen at its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Arnd…
Ground beef recalled after consumer finds plastic in product
A New Jersey company is recalling over 130,000 pounds of ground beef that they say may be contaminated with extraneous…
Roche sets sights on Novartis, Biogen as SMA trial hits target
FILE PHOTO: Roche tablets are seen positioned in front of a displayed Roche logo in this photo illustration January 22,…
Trump says forthcoming vape policy may raise age requirement to 21
President Trump said his administration is expected to release a new policy on vaping next week that will explore an…
Roche drug for spinal muscular atrophy hits target in late-stage trial
ZURICH (Reuters) – Roche’s bid to rival Biogen and Novartis in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) got a lift on…
Vitamin E acetate named as possible culprit in vaping illness outbreak
Health officials investigating an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses in over 2,000 Americans say they have found more direct evidence that…
Nigeria’s mental health system routinely chains patients up, says Human Rights Watch
LAGOS (Reuters) – Thousands of people with mental health conditions are held in chains in institutions across Nigeria, Human Rights…
Musical tinnitus: A case of the song that never ends
Susan Root, not pictured, said the issue started back in 2010 when she heard a familiar song from her childhood.…
Hair care issues may keep some black women from exercising
(Reuters Health) – Primary care providers often don’t realize that hair care can be a barrier to regular exercise for…
Toddler burned when vegetable steamer topples over on him
A toddler is recovering after nearly dying earlier this year after he pulled a vegetable steamer over his head. The…
AstraZeneca succeeds in treating lupus in late-stage study
The company logo for pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is displayed on a screen on the floor at the New York Stock…
Court order prevents hospital from removing 9-month-old’s life support as family looks for new facility
A Texas court has granted a family’s wish for a temporary restraining order that will prevent the hospital where their…
Merck wins European approval for first-ever Ebola vaccine
FILE PHOTO: The Merck logo is seen at a gate to the Merck & Co campus in Linden, New Jersey,…
Dad bans lollipops after 5-year-old son nearly choked to death
A father of two has banned lollipops for his family after his 5-year-old son nearly choked to death after being…
Smaller, thinner, less sweet snacks? Mondelez makes health drive
BERLIN (Reuters) – Snack maker Mondelez (MDLZ.O) will offer more treats in smaller portions and with less sugar, as the…
Man spends 21st birthday in a coma after contracting deadly meningitis infection
A 21-year-old is lucky to be alive after he fought back from a near-fatal case of meningitis that he thought…
South Korea bans liquid e-cigarettes on army bases
FILE PHOTO: A man uses a vape device in Seoul, South Korea, October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Heo Ran SEOUL (Reuters) –…
Can you treat a UTI at home?
The symptoms of a UTI include burning during urination, cramps, blood in the urine, an urge to urinate frequently, and…
Juul Labs to stop sales of mint-flavored nicotine pods in U.S
(Reuters) – E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc will immediately stop selling its mint-flavored nicotine cartridges in the United States, the…
‘Botched’ doctors Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow talk Brazilian butt lifts and the dangers of Instagram
Six seasons later, the stars of the beloved E! series “Botched” credit each other — and their very different personalities…
Britain’s AstraZeneca to distribute Sun Pharma cancer drugs in China
FILE PHOTO: A sign is seen at an AstraZeneca site in Macclesfield, central England May 19, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble BENGALURU…
Do I have salmonella? When to call the doctor
How do I know if I have salmonella Q&A with Dr. Manny: Since coming back from vacation, I’ve had diarrhea…
Novartis arthritis drug fails to prove it is significantly better than rival
FILE PHOTO: Swiss drugmaker Novartis’ logo is seen at the company’s plant in the northern Swiss town of Stein, Switzerland…
Michigan company recalls popular apple varieties over listeria concerns
A Michigan-based company has recalled six popular apple varieties over concerns the fruits are contaminated with listeria. North Bay Produce,…
Breast cancer takes heavier financial toll on black and rural women
(Reuters Health) – Black women and women in rural areas are more likely to lose their jobs or face pay…
Wisconsin company recalls 4,000 pounds of beef patties over metal contamination concerns
A Wisconsin-based company this week recalled roughly 4,000 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties after discovering the product may contain “extraneous…
U.S. sanctions on Iran threaten access to certain medicines: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. sanctions on Iran threaten access by some Iranians to medicines that treat diseases such as cancer…
Woman claims botched nose, chin surgery left her with crooked mouth, drooling issues
A woman in China claims she paid nearly $6,000 for a nose job and a chin augmentation procedure that left…
Federal judge blocks Alabama abortion ban from being enforced
(Reuters) – A federal judge blocked Alabama on Tuesday from enforcing the strictest abortion laws in the country, saying the…
Oregon measles cases linked to Portland International Airport exposure
At least two people in Oregon — one resident and one visitor — have been diagnosed with measles after they…
Amgen posts higher biosimilar sales, ends neuroscience program
(Reuters) – Amgen Inc on Tuesday said competition for its older drugs sent third-quarter revenue down 3%, but biosimilar sales…
Man allegedly cuts finger off after snake bite ‘to save my own life,’ but doc says it was ‘really unnecessary’
Doctors say a man in China hacked off his own finger after he was bitten by a snake that he…
J&J says new tests find no asbestos in same baby powder bottle that sparked recall
(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Tuesday that 15 new tests found no asbestos in a bottle of…
Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease
An experimental vaccine proved 50 percent effective at preventing latent tuberculosis infection from turning into active disease in a three-year…
J&J says new tests find no asbestos in same baby powder bottle that sparked recall
(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Tuesday that 15 new tests found no asbestos in a bottle of…
An avocado a day could lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, study suggests
We’ve all heard the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” According to a new study, however,…
Ex-FDA chief Gottlieb sees investment opportunity in ‘unloved’ antibiotics
NEW YORK (Reuters) – As a private investor, former U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb is focused on…
Chinese almond cookies recalled over undeclared milk
A Chicago company has issued a recall for a line of almond cookies that may contain undeclared milk. Golden Dragon…
Minority heart failure patients may get less access to specialized ICUs
(Reuters Health) – Heart failure patients who are black, Hispanic or female are less likely than others to be admitted…
Tick-borne illness that can cause brain inflammation detected in UK for the first time: officials
A potentially fatal tick-borne disease has been detected in ticks in the United Kingdom for the first time, Public Health…
Johnson & Johnson CEO testified Baby Powder was safe 13 days before FDA bombshell
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Facing off against a plaintiff’s lawyer for the first time about Johnson & Johnson’s Baby…
Meth driving overdose deaths in West, fentanyl still nation’s top killer
While fentanyl and heroin are still driving overdose deaths in the U.S., meth has emerged as one of the nation’s…
Direct-to-consumer genetic test results may be unreliable
(Reuters Health) – Genetic tests sold online or in stores may produce false results, warn genetics experts in the UK.…
CVS, Walmart pull select Johnson & Johnson baby powders over asbestos
CVS, Walmart, and Rite Aid are pulling all 22-ounce bottles of Johnson & Johnson baby powder from their stores due…
Two charities to pay $6 million to resolve U.S. pharma kickback probe
BOSTON (Reuters) – Two charities will pay $6 million to resolve claims they operated as pass-throughs for seven pharmaceutical companies…
Rare gonorrhea-linked infection that can lead to meningitis reported in Michigan: health officials
Health officials in Michigan are looking into multiple cases of a rare but serious gonorrhea-linked infection. In an announcement on…
South Korea warns of ‘serious risk’ from vaping, considers sales ban
(Corrects to clarify that Juul’s statement in paragraph 12, bullet, said its products do not contain THC and vitamin E…
FDA calls for highlighted breast implant warnings, patient checklist
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called for stronger warnings for consumers seeking breast implants, including a boxed warning…
South Korea urges public to stop using liquid e-cigarettes
FILE PHOTO: A man uses a vape device in this illustration picture, September 19, 2019. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/Illustration/File Photo SEOUL (Reuters)…
Legionnaires’ outbreak linked to North Carolina state fair kills fourth person: officials
Another person has died as a result of a Legionnaires’ outbreak in North Carolina, state health officials announced late last…
Teva, three U.S. drug distributors reach opioid settlement – source
The logo of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is seen during a news conference hold by its CEO, Kare Schultz, to discuss…
Companies reach $260 million deal to settle opioids lawsuit
The nation’s three biggest drug distributors and a major drugmaker reached a $260 million settlement with two Ohio counties over…
Factbox: Billion-dollar lawsuits accuse drugmakers, distributors of fueling U.S. opioid crisis
(Reuters) – On Monday, two Ohio counties reached a last-minute settlement with four companies they accused of fueling the nationwide…
Walmart ‘Great Value’ brand of frozen meat products recalled over salmonella concerns
Several Walmart “Great Value” brand meat items have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, health officials announced. More than…
Drug companies reach $260 million opioid settlement with Ohio counties, averting landmark trial
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Four large drug companies reached a last-minute $260 million legal settlement over their role in the U.S.…