9th person in Massachusetts diagnosed with deadly EEE virus, state health officials say
A ninth person in Massachusetts has been diagnosed with the rare and potentially deadly mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus,…
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi unveils proposal to lower drug prices
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, proposed legislation on Thursday to allow the federal government to…
Vaping illnesses reach 530 cases, cause remains unknown, CDC says
The number of recorded lung illnesses related to vaping has now reached 530, but health officials are still searching for…
Sick and elderly: Some EU nationals struggle to prove UK residency ahead of Brexit
LONDON (Reuters) – Sonja Brain, 84, is losing her sight and bed-bound in hospital after a cancerous tumor was removed…
Ohio man goes to emergency room for bug bite, receives cancer diagnosis instead
The decision by an Ohio man to go to the emergency room to have a second look at a bug…
U.S. cases of vaping-related illness rise to 530 as outbreak widens
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. health officials said on Thursday there are now 530 confirmed and probable cases and seven deaths…
Michigan man went from ‘perfectly healthy to brain dead’ in 9 days after contracting rare mosquito-borne disease, report says
A man from Michigan went from “perfectly healthy to brain dead” in nine days after contracting a rare-mosquito-borne disease, according…
Scientists release sterile mosquitoes in Burkina to fight malaria
SOUROUKOUDINGA, Burkina Faso (Reuters) – Scientists in Burkina Faso have deployed a new weapon in the fight against malaria, and…
Man’s 20-foot tapeworm linked to this eating habit
Many guys around the world enjoy beef. But one man in China happened to have an affinity for eating it…
Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since August 28
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – There have been five confirmed deaths from cholera in Sudan’s Blue Nile state since Aug. 28, the…
New Jersey parents sue fertility clinic after mix-up results in daughter having different biological father: reports
A New Jersey couple is suing a fertility clinic after claiming that their daughter, who began to develop “Asian features”…
New Jersey expected to announce vaping restrictions within weeks
(Reuters) – Within weeks, New Jersey could become the latest state to restrict e-cigarette use, with the governor on Thursday…
Man donates kidney to stranger after finding note in eBay package
A man in Scotland who went under the knife two years ago to donate his kidney to a stranger said…
Factbox: What does vaping-related illness look like?
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. health officials are investigating reports of 380 confirmed and probable cases of serious lung illnesses and…
Toddler diagnosed with pediatric cataracts after mom noticed cloudiness in eyes: ‘His world was closing in’
A toddler in the United Kingdom required surgery to remove cataracts found in both of his eyes. When now-18-month-old Theo…
U.S. cuts vaping-related illness total under refined case definition
FILE PHOTO: A man uses a vape as he walks on Broadway in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2019.…
Illinois teen wakes up thinking each day is June 11: ‘It’s like a movie’
An Illinois teenager wakes up every day thinking it’s June 11, 2019, the day she suffered a traumatic brain injury.…
Sanofi to pay Lexicon $260 million for terminated partnership
The logo of Sanofi is seen at the company’s research and production centre in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, August 6, 2019. REUTERS/Charles…
9 Florida students who ate ‘THC-laced’ candy hospitalized, officials say
Nine students in Florida were recently hospitalized after eating candy that contained marijuana, officials said. BOY, 12, SURVIVES ‘FREAK’ TRAMPOLINE…
Vietnam culls 4.7 million pigs as African swine fever spreads
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam has culled about 4.7 million pigs to contain an outbreak of African swine fever that has…
Novartis wins FDA’s breakthrough tag for lung cancer hopeful
FILE PHOTO: Swiss drugmaker Novartis’ logo is seen at the company’s plant in the northern Swiss town of Stein, Switzerland…
Boy, 12, survives ‘freak’ trampoline accident after metal spring shot into his back ‘like a bullet’
A 12-year-old boy in the United Kingdom was rushed to the hospital after a metal coil from a trampoline dislodged…
Novo Nordisk to cut insulin prices in the U.S.
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk will offer cheaper insulin to U.S. diabetics, the Danish drugmaker said on Friday, in response…
Pennsylvania man in medically induced coma: Doctors ‘know it’s vaping’
A Pennsylvania young man was in a medically induced coma Wednesday because of a severe mysterious lung illness that his…
Inside drugmakers’ strategy to boost cancer medicines with ‘Lazarus effect’
(Reuters) – In the halls of MD Anderson Cancer Center, the drug Vitrakvi is known for having a “Lazarus effect”…
New York City’s largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years has ended, officials say
New York City officials on Tuesday declared an end to the largest measles outbreak the city has seen in nearly…
Poll finds older adults not fully prepared for emergencies
(Reuters Health) – While most older adults say they are confident they’re ready to handle emergencies like natural disasters or…
‘World’s oldest mom’ gives birth to twins at age 74 after IVF, hospital claims
A 74-year-old woman now holds the record for “world’s oldest mom” after she reportedly gave birth to twins on Thursday…
Drugmakers file second court challenge to Canada’s new drug price rules
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s main pharmaceutical industry lobby group, along with 16 of its member companies, filed a lawsuit on…
Fifth case of deadly EEE virus confirmed in Massachusetts, 3 dozen communities at ‘critical risk’
A fifth person in Massachusetts has been diagnosed with the life-threatening mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, state health officials…
Medical schools fall short on racial justice: student group
(Reuters Health) – At leading U.S. medical schools, education of future doctors about racism, promotion of diversity, and service of…
Vitamin E acetate in marijuana vaping devices possibly linked to deadly lung illnesses, officials say
New York health officials this week announced they are investigating the compound vitamin E acetate as a possible cause of…
FDA approves Boehringer’s lung disease drug
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved German drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim’s Ofev capsules for a rare…
Pig ear salmonella outbreak linked to 143 illnesses probed by CDC, FDA
Amidst a multi-agency investigation into a salmonella outbreak, health officials are advising people not to purchase or handle any pig…
‘Extreme grooming’ not linked to STIs
(Reuters Health) – Researchers say women who frequently remove most or all of their pubic hair are no more likely…
Using mouthwash after exercise has this bizarre effect on blood pressure, study claims
Using mouthwash after exercising could negatively impact the cardiovascular benefits of working out, particularly lowering blood pressure, a new study…
Mental health conditions may prompt some women to have ovaries removed unnecessarily
(Reuters Health) – Certain psychiatric conditions may prompt some women to choose to have their ovaries removed even when there…
Cases of severe vaping-linked lung illness surge to 450, 3rd death reported in Indiana: officials
Officials in Indiana said an adult resident had died from a lung illness possibly tied to vaping, as the number…
Los Angeles County resident dies of lung illness, fifth U.S. death possibly tied to vaping
(Reuters) – A Los Angeles County resident has died from a lung illness possibly tied to vaping, bringing the total…
Why washing chicken ups risk of foodborne illness
You shouldn’t wash raw chicken before you cook it. That’s what experts are saying after a new consumer study was…
Telemarketer charged in $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme pleads guilty in NJ
(Reuters) – The owner of a telemarketing company implicated in the largest component of a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud involving…
US health officials report new vaping deaths, repeat warning
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some…
China vice premier urges hog production recovery amid swine fever
FILE PHOTO: A man disinfects a pig farm in Guangan, Sichuan province, China August 27, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING (Reuters) –…
10 NICU babies evacuated ahead of Hurricane Dorian: ‘This is just what we do’
Transport teams from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta worked through last weekend to safely evacuate 10 neonatal intensive care (NICU) babies…
Ebola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death
LONDON (Reuters) – People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying – probably from severe…
Mom seeks birthday cards for son with rare skin disorder: ‘His life depends on this’
A desperate mother who said her teen son is at wit’s end after a lifetime of dealing with a rare…
New video animation aims to raise AIDS awareness on Freddie Mercury’s birthday
LONDON (Reuters) – A new video animation featuring two white blood cells in love was released on Thursday to mark…
Vaping-linked death probed in Oregon, symptoms similar to more than 200 cases
Oregon health officials are investigating the death of a resident who suffered “severe respiratory illness” after they used an e-cigarette…
Weight loss possible with psychiatric drugs
(Reuters Health) – Even overweight and obese people who take certain psychiatric drugs associated with weight gain may be able…
Florida baby named after Hurricane Dorian: ‘A storm I definitely won’t forget’
The proud parents of a newborn baby boy have chosen a unique middle name for their son, whose due date…
Cigna rolls out new plan to fully cover multi-million dollar gene therapies
A screen displays the logo fro Cigna Corp. on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New…
Measles case confirmed in Hawaii resident after traveling to another state: report
At least one Hawaii resident has been infected with measles, according to a report. Officials with the state’s Department of…
Transgender people in U.S. still face conversion therapy attempts
(Reuters Health) – One in seven transgender people in the U.S. has experienced an attempt by a professional counselor to…
Woman’s massive brain tumor discovered after she complained of ‘phantom smells’ like burnt toast
A United Kingdom woman who experienced so-called “phantom smells” that resembled burnt toast was later diagnosed with a cancerous brain…
WHO welcomes Facebook pledge to curb anti-vaccine misinformation
LONDON (Reuters) – The World Health Organization said on Thursday it welcomed a commitment by Facebook that it would direct…
Surgeon separates patient’s skull from rest of skeleton in radical procedure
It had been two months since Ruth Bobeczko fractured her neck while vacuuming and had a screw put in to…
Medicare Advantage home healthcare may not be best quality
(Reuters Health) – Older Americans who get home healthcare through traditional Medicare plans may have access to better quality services…
Vegetarians, vegans have higher stroke risk than meat eaters, study claims
Vegetarians, vegans and pescetarians have a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), a recent study published in the BMJ…
With parents in prison, kids at risk for lasting psychiatric problems
(Reuters Health) – Children who have a parent in prison may be more than twice as likely as other kids…
‘Extreme’ grooming, STD link is unfounded, researchers claim
Despite what your friend may have told you, choosing an “extreme” form of personal grooming, i.e. shaving or waxing all…