U.S. records 19 new cases of measles as of last week
FILE PHOTO: A camper’s immunization form and physician’s stamp is seen at the Rosmarins Day Camp and Cottages office in…
After heart attack stenting, coming back to open other narrowed arteries pays off – study
A new study offers some advice for doctors poking around the heart to reopen a clogged artery that has caused…
Family discovers unusual source behind boy’s lead poisoning
For over two years, an 8-year-old boy from Australia baffled doctors with high concentrations of lead in his body. It…
Tuberculosis rates down in most U.S. children, but still high in some groups
(Reuters Health) – Over the past decade, the number of children and teens in the U.S diagnosed with tuberculosis has…
Orlando man who lost 25 percent of skin to flesh-eating bacteria has died
A man in Florida who had undergone four operations which removed over 25 percent of his skin after he contracted…
Microplastics turning up in human stool
(Reuters Health) – Tiny bits of plastic may be getting into our bodies via the air we breathe and the…
CDC warns against vaping after mysterious spike in lung illnesses
Public health officials are warning against using e-cigarettes and other vaping products after a surge in mysterious respiratory illnesses that…
China says has only ‘limited’ cooperation with U.S. on fentanyl
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the United States have only “limited” cooperation in stopping fentanyl smuggling, a Chinese narcotics official…
Salmonella outbreak connected to backyard poultry sickens more than 1,000 across 49 states: CDC
Chickens peck fox to death, because they’re dinosaurs After sneaking into a chicken coop at a farm school in Brittany,…
Novartis, Lonza deepen biosimilars push with MS, arthritis drug deals
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss drugmakers Novartis and Lonza separately deepened their push into so-called biosimilars, betting cheaper copies of name-brand…
Baby born through embryo donation years after being frozen, stored
A Colorado couple welcomed their son this spring three years after he was part of a batch of remaining embryos…
Cancer overtakes heart disease as biggest rich-world killer
LONDON (Reuters) – Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in wealthy countries and could become…
Back to school: The CDC wants you to put this in your kid’s backpack this year
Back to school season is officially here, and federal health officials are recommending parents and caregivers to take an extra…
U.S. judge orders big drug companies to face opioid trial
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected efforts by major drugmakers, pharmacies and distributors to dismiss claims that they…
Baby born 117 days after mom was declared brain dead, report says
A woman in the Czech Republic gave birth to a healthy baby girl 117 days after the mother was declared…
Soft drinks – sugared or low-calorie – may raise the risk of early death
(Reuters Health) – Consumption of soft drinks, whether they’re sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners, may raise the risk of…
Man diagnosed with rare syphilis infection in brain after struggling to walk, talk
Report: Woman suffers severe allergic reaction to oral sex partner’s medication A woman was rushed to the hospital after suffering…
More tiny preemies leave hospital with human milk for feedings
(Reuters Health) – A growing number of extremely tiny newborns are being sent home from the hospital with human milk…
Illinois baby has 5-inch growth removed from neck hours after birth
For weeks, expectant parents in Chicago could only watch as a giant cyst-filled sac on their unborn daughter’s neck swelled…
UK cost watchdog recommends Novartis’ blindness therapy Luxturna
(Reuters) – Novartis AG’s gene therapy for blindness, Luxturna, is recommended for use on England’s public health service, the country’s…
Jonas Brothers visit teen who missed concert for chemo treatment
Like thousands of teens across the nation, 16-year-old Lily Jordan couldn’t wait to see the Jonas Brothers in concert during…
Medication can lower some women’s risk of breast cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women with a high risk of developing breast cancer can lower that risk by taking…
Cancer tops heart disease as the No. 1 killer in these wealthy countries
Cancer has topped heart disease as the biggest killer in some of the world’s richest countries, a new study found.…
Heart patients may benefit more from exercise than healthy people
(Reuters Health) – Exercise can do more to lower the risk of premature death for patients with cardiovascular disease than…
Optimism key to living longer? This study says so
Think life is great and expect that to continue? You may have a good chance of living to a ripe…
Uganda confirms another Ebola case
FILE PHOTO: Ugandan health workers speak to civilians before carrying out the first vaccination exercise against the ebola virus in…
OxyContin maker negotiating $10 to 12 billion opioid settlement with state, local governments: report
The maker of OxyContin—Purdue Pharma, which is owned by members of the Sackler Family— is reportedly offering a $10 to…
Restless legs syndrome linked with self-harm and suicide risk
(Reuters Health) – Having a diagnosis of restless legs syndrome may also signal an increased risk for self-harm, suicidal thoughts…
Juul CEO Kevin Burns calls vaping-related illnesses ‘worrisome,’ but won’t pull products
The CEO of the popular e-cigarette company Juul called the nearly 200 cases of vaping-related illnesses “worrisome” — but said…
U.S. FDA approves Mylan generic of Lilly lung cancer drug Alimta
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted Mylan NV tentative approval for its generic version of…
Michigan teen among suspected EEE cases, on ventilator in hospital, mom says
The family of a 14-year-old girl in Michigan has identified her as one the three suspected cases of a rare…
Vaccines group seeks $7.4 billion to save up to 8 million lives
FILE PHOTO: A Rohingya refugee child gets an oral cholera vaccine, distributed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) with the…
Contigo recalls kids water bottles over potential choking hazard; 5.7 million products affected
An example of the affected water bottle. (Contigo) Heads up, parents: Your kid’s water bottle may be affected by a…
FTC probes marketing practices of e-cigarette maker Juul: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the marketing practices of e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc sending shares…
Gruesome cat bite infection sends girl, 6, to operating table
A 6-year-old in East Yorkshire, England, was playing with her beloved pet cat “Tigger” when tragedy struck and he accidentally…
Democrats’ Medicare for All must consider union-won plans: AFL-CIO
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic White House hopefuls should ensure their Medicare for All proposals honor union-negotiated private insurance, AFL-CIO President…
Your tattoo is leaking metal into your lymph nodes, study claims
Sick lymph nodes, bruh! Turns out your tattoo artist gave you more than ink. New research has revealed that nanoparticles…
New Zealand measles outbreak prompts travel warning
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand is asking travelers to make sure they are immunized for measles before traveling to its…
US throws away 3,500 donated kidneys each year: report
Thousands of donated kidneys are thrown away each year in the U.S., a new study found, despite the fact that…
Novartis takes aim at Roche’s star MS drug
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Friday stepped up its challenge to Roche’s multiple sclerosis franchise, highlighting study results…
Stressed about your kids starting school? 63 percent of moms feel the same
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end…
Congolese girl, 9, dies of Ebola in Uganda- hospital official
KAMPALA (Reuters) – A nine-year-old girl has died of Ebola in the East African nation of Uganda, a hospital official…
Mumps outbreaks affected migrants at detention centers in 19 states: CDC
About 900 migrants held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody have been exposed to mumps since last September, according…
Congolese girl, 9, dies of Ebola in Uganda: hospital official
KAMPALA (Reuters) – A 9-year-old girl has died of Ebola in the East African nation of Uganda, a hospital official…
Red wine is good for gut health, study finds
Best wines for your heart There are certain wines that give your heart health a bigger boost. Dr. Manny sits…
Ebola death toll in east Congo outbreak climbs above 2,000
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – The death toll from Democratic Republic of Congo’s year-long Ebola outbreak has climbed…
Surgeons remove 55-pound ovarian tumor from Russian patient, report says
PICTURES: surgeons remove 55-pound tumor Surgeons in Russia made a huge discovery when a woman complained of pain in her…
Higher education doesn’t protect equally against secondhand smoke
Higher levels of education promote health by helping people avoid many environmental health risks, but this benefit may not extend…
Mom gives birth to twins nearly 3 months apart: report
A 29-year-old mother in Kazakhstan gave birth to twins this year – nearly three months apart, according to a report…
Patent court to review Alexion’s Soliris patents on Amgen challenge
(Reuters) – The U.S. patent office will review patents on Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc’s blood disorder treatment Soliris, after Amgen Inc…
Nebraska sees ‘significant’ increase in mumps cases amid recent outbreaks
Nebraska health officials this week announced there has been a “significant” increase in mumps cases following two outbreaks in the…
Women may be missing out on outpatient hospital care in northern India
Women account for only a little over one third of appointments at a major hospital in India’s capital, New Delhi,…
Illinois boy, 7, scraps Disney trip to meet bone marrow donor
It’s not hard to imagine what many 7-year-olds would choose when given the option of a trip to Disney or…
CDC, FDA report 215 cases of respiratory illness possibly tied to vaping
(Reuters) – U.S. public health officials on Friday reported a rise in the number of cases of respiratory illness possibly…
Utah teen will ‘never touch a vape again’ after coma, lung disease
A Utah teen who spent years performing vaping tricks and testing out new products is urging others to put the…
Extreme hypertension in pregnancy tied to kidney disease
(Reuters Health) – Women who develop preeclampsia, a form of dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy, are 5 times more…
City of Milwaukee says stop vaping ‘immediately’ after 16 cases of ‘severe chemical pneumonia’
Health officials in Milwaukee, Wis., issued a stern warning for residents who use e-cigarettes: Stop vaping “immediately.” Officials with the…
Early after routine heart procedures, other operations become riskier
(Reuters Health) – Patients who have so-called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures to restore blood flow to the heart may…
Double amputee, 9, to walk New York Fashion Week runway: ‘Disability doesn’t stop you’
A young girl in the U.K. isn’t letting her disability stop her from achieving her dreams. Daisy-May Demetre, 9, will…
Oklahoma hospital used dirty gastroscopes on almost 1,000 patients; no infections reported
(Reuters) – An unnamed hospital in Oklahoma used contaminated gastroscopes in procedures performed on nearly a thousand patients in recent…