Maryland reports 5 ‘severe’ vaping-linked lung illness cases
At least five people in Maryland have suffered “severe” lung illness linked to vaping, state health officials said this week.…
Depression, anxiety rising among U.S. college students
(Reuters Health) – Suicidal thinking, severe depression and rates of self-injury among U.S. college students more than doubled over less…
Drug addict once given a year to live celebrates sobriety after rehab: ‘We can recover’
After spending 15 years in a downward spiral, Caroline Best was told at age 36 that if she didn’t give…
Democrats’ Medicare for All plans must consider union-negotiated health plans: AFL-CIO chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic White House hopefuls should ensure their Medicare for All proposals honor union-negotiated private insurance, AFL-CIO President…
Dead birds in Massachusetts town prompt concerns they’re infected with deadly virus
Dead birds and seagulls spotted in the town of Fairhaven, Mass., have raised concerns among residents that the animals are…
FTC probes marketing practices of e-cigarette maker Juul: WSJ
(Reuters) – The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the marketing practices of e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc, the Wall Street…
Doctors performing kidney transplant on girl, 9, discover shocking abnormality in donated organ
Doctors in the United Kingdom readying to perform a kidney transplant on a young girl noticed the organ they were…
No ‘gay gene’, but study finds genetic links to sexual behavior
LONDON (Reuters) – A large scientific study into the biological basis of sexual behavior has confirmed there is no single…
Teens, pregnant women urged not to smoke pot by surgeon general: ‘This ain’t your mother’s marijuana’
WASHINGTON – Federal health officials issued a national warning Thursday against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women, as more…
U.S. to pay for thousands of doses of HIV drugs for Venezuelan migrants
BOGOTA (Reuters) – The United States said on Wednesday it will provide thousands of doses of HIV medication to treat…
Oklahoma judge rules against Johnson & Johnson, orders $572M payment
NORMAN, Okla. — An Oklahoma judge on Monday found Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state’s opioid…
Exclusive: India proposes ban on e-cigarettes, with jail terms for offenders – government documents
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s health ministry has proposed a ban on the production and import of electronic cigarettes, documents…
Gender minority college students at increased mental health risk
(Reuters Health) – Gender minority students in U.S. colleges and universities are four times as likely as other students to…
Hospitals treat patients without admitting them, to avoid penalties
(Reuters Health) – Hospitals appear to be treating Medicare patients in emergency departments (EDs) and observation areas to avoid readmissions…
Retrophin scraps nervous system disorder study, shares dive
(Reuters) – Retrophin Inc said on Thursday it was discontinuing the late-stage study for its rare neurological disorder treatment after…
Massachusetts resident contracts rare tick-borne illness that can cause brain infection, death
What is Powassan disease? A rare and life-threatening tick-borne virus is worrying doctors. What is Powassan disease and how can…
Migrants traveling through Mexico to the U.S. face high violence risk
(Reuters Health) – Nearly one third of migrants traveling through Mexico to the U.S. experience physical, psychological and/or sexual violence…
Ex-ski champion dies of dengue fever while house-sitting in Mexico, family says
A champion skier has died after contracting a mosquito-borne illness while housesitting for a friend in Mexico, her family said.…
FDA pegs Edwards Lifesciences Sapien delivery system recall as severest
(Reuters) – The U.S. health regulator on Thursday categorized the recall of Edwards Lifesciences Corp’s Sapien 3 Ultra delivery system…
Colorado health officials probe suspected vaping-related illness case
A sweep of vaping-related illnesses have affected teens across the nation in recent weeks, prompting the Centers for Disease Control…
WHO says eradicating malaria ‘can be done’, but first aim is to control it
LONDON, Aug 23 – Eradicating malaria is biologically feasible and a lofty aim, the World Health Organization said on Friday,…
Measles cases in Texas could skyrocket due to unvaccinated children, study finds
Measles outbreaks could be more commonplace in Texas communities as an increasing number of children in the state show up…
GSK builds oncology pipeline as drug shown to help myeloma patients
(Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline said an experimental multiple myeloma treatment has shown a meaningful response in patients that have run out…
Patient’s mangled, overgrown toenails shaved down in 10-minute viral clip
A video described by the podiatrist who posted it as an “an unfortunate circumstance” has gone viral as he works…
South Africa to roll out sweeping health reform in stages
PRETORIA (Reuters) – A proposed move to universal health coverage in South Africa will be rolled out in stages as…
CDC investigates more than 150 cases of ‘severe pulmonary disease’ involving vaping
Health officials warned Wednesday that “vaping” has led to more than 150 cases of “severe pulmonary disease” in 16 U.S.…
Ebola appears contained in Goma, but flares in other parts of Congo: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – Ebola appears to be under control in the city of Goma in Congo but it has flared…
Pittsburgh hospital newborns dressed up as ‘Wizard of Oz’ characters
Lions and tigers and bears — and babies. Four newborns at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh were dressed up as…
Democrat Buttigieg targets mental illness, addiction in new plan
(Reuters) – Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg aims to prevent one million deaths by 2028 from addiction and mental…
Signs you may be infertile, and what you can do about it
Woman gives birth to albino baby after being told she was infertile An English woman is holding her miracle baby…
California health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Disneyland, Universal Studios
California health officials say visitors to Disneyland, Universal Studios and other tourist destinations in the Los Angeles area may have…
Measles-stricken New Zealand girl visited Disneyland, other California destinations
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A teenage girl from New Zealand sick with measles visited Disneyland and other popular tourist stops…
Woman’s chest pain diagnosed as ‘spiraling esophagus’: What’s that?
Swiss woman lives with a ‘spiraling’ esophagus Medical Mysteries and Marvels: A Swiss woman is diagnosed with a ‘spiraling’ esophagus,…
Congo has given over 200,000 people Merck Ebola vaccine: government
GOMA, Congo (Reuters) – Congolese authorities and health workers vaccinated more than 200,000 people against Ebola in August, the government…
Widow, 93, dies of ‘broken heart’ brought on by home burglary, police say
A 93-year-old widow’s death in England last week was the result of a “broken heart” brought on by a nighttime…
Parents can do better to keep their pot away from children
(Reuters Health) – As legal cannabis use becomes increasingly common in the U.S., most parents say they keep their pot…
‘All My Children’ star Colin Egglesfield details testicular cancer shock: ‘I didn’t want to talk about it’
Soap fans will recognize Colin Egglesfield from his days on “All My Children,” while others will recall when PEOPLE magazine…
CDC flags one death and nearly 200 cases of lung illnesses in U.S, possibly tied to vaping
(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday it had identified 193 potential cases of…
Drug-resistant salmonella linked to soft cheese, beef sickens hundreds: CDC
How do I know if I have salmonella Q&A with Dr. Manny: Since coming back from vacation, I’ve had diarrhea…
VA facilities offering cochlear implants to vets are few and far between
(Reuters Health) – Even though American veterans are at high risk for the type of hearing loss that may be…
Colorado sees first vaping-related illness in ‘sudden and severe’ case
Colorado health officials this week confirmed a case of “sudden and severe” lung illness linked to vaping. The Colorado Department…
Companies file suit in Canada challenging new rules to lower drug prices
(Reuters) – Five pharmaceutical companies said on Friday they have filed a complaint in a Canadian court challenging the constitutionality…
Illinois patient’s death may be first in US from vaping
Illinois health officials said Friday that a patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died, which could…
Dementia caregiving takes toll on sleep
(Reuters Health) – Family caregivers for dementia patients don’t sleep as long or as well as other adults of the…
Las Vegas strip visitors warned of possible measles exposure: health officials
Heads up, Las Vegas visitors: If you took a trip to Sin City earlier this month, you may have been…
HHS to provide $23 million to Merck for Ebola vaccine production
FILE PHOTO: A health worker fills a syringe with Ebola vaccine before injecting it to a patient, in Goma, Democratic…
Man’s beloved dog dies just 15 minutes after owner’s cancer death, family says
A grieving widow said her 25-year-old husband’s beloved dog died just 15 minutes after he did, in a tragic twist…
Cutting back on vegetable protein tied to unhealthy aging
(Reuters Health) – Older adults who cut back on the amount of vegetable protein in their diets may be more…
E-cigarettes damage blood vessels even if devices don’t contain nicotine, study finds
Often touted as a safer alternative to cigarettes, e-cigarettes can have negative effects on a user’s blood vessels, damaging them…
Nigeria’s three-year milestone takes Africa towards polio eradication
ABUJA/LONDON (Reuters) – Nigeria marked three years free of endemic wild polio on Wednesday, with health officials saying the nation’s…
Mom loses fingers, toes, part of leg after rug burn triggers severe infection
A Wisconsin woman who tripped over her dog in June 2015 is still dealing with the ramifications of what seemed…
Salvadoran woman acquitted in abortion case calls for reform
SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) – Evelyn Hernandez has a message for El Salvador’s president: End the criminalization of abortion in the…
Teen hospitalized with vape-related health scare: ‘Machines were keeping Tryston alive’
A Texas teen is recovering after spending 18 days in the hospital for a collapsed lung doctors believe was caused…
Many dermatologists need more training on African American skin and hair
(Reuters Health) – When dermatologists have training only with Caucasians, it can lead to frustration and poor care for African…
Navy dad catches newborn son while en route to hospital
A South Carolina dad was on a three-day leave from his Navy duties when he prayed that he’d be able…
U.S. imposes sanctions on three Chinese accused of fentanyl trafficking
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three Chinese men accused of illegally trafficking fentanyl, acting…
Beth Chapman ‘choked on cancer’ in final moments before losing consciousness, daughter says
Beth Chapman stood naked in front of a mirror and told her husband, Duane “Dog” Chapman, to look at her.…
E-cigarette firms probed over health concerns by U.S. House panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Four dominant e-cigarette manufacturers face a probe into the health impacts of their products, as the U.S.…
Pro athletes unite to bring wheelchair basketball and healing to those trapped in war
Jess Markt, 42, was a track-and-field athlete on the cusp of big things at the University of Portland when at…