U.S. FDA approves TB Alliance’s treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved TB Alliance’s treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis as part of a…
Virtual reality experiences can help ease severe pain
(Reuters Health) – Playing virtual reality games or relaxing in a virtual nature setting might help ease chronic pain, particularly…
Vaping among Illinois teens possibly tied to increase in hospitalizations, health officials say
An increase in hospitalizations among adolescents in Illinois may be linked to vaping, state health officials recently announced. The Illinois…
Novartis replaces top scientists at Avexis after drug data manipulated
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Novartis AG said on Wednesday it replaced the two top research and development executives at its…
Drug-resistant superbug ‘highly adapted’ to spread in hospitals, contaminate food, study finds
A bacterium that can inflame the colon and cause “debilitating” diarrhea is evolving into two separate species, one of which…
Poorer kids may have less shade in their schoolyards
(Reuters Health) – Elementary schools with the greatest proportions of poor children may have the least amount of shade in…
Miracle baby born with severe heart disease, taken off life support months ago, about to celebrate first birthday
A young infant born with a severe heart defect is being hailed as a miracle baby as she is set…
Air pollution, especially ozone, tied to worsening lung damage
(Reuters Health) – The more exposure people have to air pollution, especially ozone, the more lung damage they develop over…
California man dies after taco-eating contest at minor league baseball game
A California man died after collapsing during a taco-eating contest hosted by a minor league baseball team on Tuesday night.…
Golden eagle spotted flying in Scotland with trap attached to leg
Stunning bald eagle photo becomes viral sensation An incredible photo of a bald eagle is taking the internet by storm.…
Lifestyle stressed in cardiovascular disease prevention guideline
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association emphasizes…
Connecticut man has leg amputated after contracting flesh-eating bacteria during beach day: report
A Connecticut man has reportedly lost a leg after contracting necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating bacteria, following a day at a…
Late puberty may lead to weaker bones
(Reuters Health) – Teens who hit puberty late may end up with weaker bones, a new study finds. In the…
What are tonsil stones — and how do you know if you have them?
Have you ever heard of these? (iStock) While tonsils do have a surprising purpose, they can also be a huge…
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of gestational diabetes
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women at high risk for developing gestational diabetes may be less likely to experience this complication…
‘Multiple’ Minnesota counties affected by hep A outbreak; officials say drug users, homeless hit hardest
Hepatitis A: How is it spread? Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is highly contagious. Find out how to…
Bayer mediator dismisses report of $8 billion Roundup settlement
NEW YORK/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bayer AG has not offered to pay billions of dollars to settle claims in the United…
Vape pen explodes in UK man’s car, causes third-degree burns: ‘It felt like I was being burnt alive’
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW A man in the United Kingdom is lucky to be alive after his vape pen exploded…
Amgen wins U.S. patent battle on arthritis drug Enbrel, thwarting Novartis
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday upheld two patents relating to Amgen Inc’s blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug Enbrel, denying…
Upping caffeine intake could trigger migraines, study finds
The next time you reach for an extra cup of coffee, think twice. A new study suggests that upping your…
6 cancer patients developed rare blood infection after nurse tampered with opioids: report
At least six patients at a cancer facility in New York were sickened with a rare blood infection after a…
No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe’s shortage of medicines – experts
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – As the Oct. 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health professionals are warning…
Ohio girl, 5, temporarily paralyzed following tick bite
A 5-year-old Cincinnati, Ohio, girl suffered from temporary paralysis following a tick bite, her family says. Averey Mell was taken…
Serbia reports suspected African swine fever cases in backyard pigs
PARIS (Reuters) – Serbia has reported four suspected outbreaks of African swine fever among backyard pigs, the Paris-based World Organisation…
Nursing home staffers accused of taunting dementia patient, 91; outraged family suing: reports
Two staff members have been fired and arrested and an Illinois nursing home now faces a lawsuit after video footage…
China cuts 2019/20 corn use forecast by 2 million tonnes due to African swine fever
Corn kernels are seen at a corn harvester on a farm in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer…
Why we don’t know more about rare polio-like illness
A rare and mysterious illness capable of causing paralysis in young children is growing in the United States, and doctors…
U.S. records 10 new cases of measles last week
FILE PHOTO: A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services…
Bride carries her premature baby down the aisle at hospital wedding
One North Carolina bride was thrilled to carry a bundle of joy much more precious than any bouquet down the…
Regeneron’s Ebola treatment proves superior to rival in trial
(Reuters) – Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Monday its experimental treatment for Ebola proved superior to a rival therapy from…
Toxic algae kills 3 dogs hours after they played in North Carolina pond, owner says
Toxic algae killed three dogs in a matter of hours after they played in a North Carolina pond last week,…
U.S. budget deficit widens; spending up on health, military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government’s deficit widened to $120 billion in July, fueled by increases in spending on health…
Massachusetts man diagnosed with deadly mosquito-borne virus; risk raised to ‘critical’ in nearby areas
The first case of the potentially deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus has been confirmed in a Massachusetts man, the…
Bills from out-of-network doctors rising at in-network hospitals
A growing number of Americans treated at hospitals that are part of their insurance networks are getting billed for out-of-network…
Man undergoes emergency surgery after dentures found lodged in throat days following procedure
Say Goodbye to Dentures Getting rid of dentures for good can take months to complete, but a revolutionary procedure allows…
Alarms in emergency rooms rarely important, which can desensitize staff
Walk into any emergency room in the U.S. and you’ll hear a regular din of beeping alarms going off from…
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at Atlanta hotel is now largest ever recorded in Georgia, health official says
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease linked to an Atlanta hotel is now considered to be the largest ever recorded in…
Obesity, belly fat tied to early death among Mexicans
Residents of Mexico City who are obese may be more likely to die prematurely than their slimmer counterparts, especially if…
Dole recalls baby spinach over salmonella concerns
How do I know if I have salmonella Q&A with Dr. Manny: Since coming back from vacation, I’ve had diarrhea…
Senator Grassley seeks info on Novartis’s Zolgensma data issues
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) speaks to reporters on his way from the Senate floor after a vote…
‘Vaginal steaming’ leaves woman with second-degree burn: report
Talk about a hot mess. A woman who attempted so-called “vaginal steaming” suffered a second-degree burn, according to a case…
Scientists hail promise of first effective Ebola treatments in Congo trial
LONDON (Reuters) – Scientists are a step closer to finding the first effective treatments for the deadly Ebola haemorrhagic fever…
San Francisco saw 150 percent spike in fentanyl-related deaths last year, report says
The number of deaths from fentanyl overdoses in San Francisco jumped by nearly 150 percent last year, according to a…
Dengue death toll rises in Malaysia, number of cases close to double
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia saw a rise in deaths caused by dengue to 113 by August 3, compared to…
Polish town full of girls offers rewards to any mom that gives birth to a boy
It sounds like the premise of a campy male fantasy — a town where there are only women. But in…
Sarepta says adverse event report for DMD gene therapy erroneously submitted
(Reuters) – Sarepta Therapeutics Inc said on Thursday it was informed that an adverse event report was erroneously submitted to…
36 NICU nurses at Missouri children’s hospital expecting babies within months of each other
Talk about baby fever. A number of nurses (36 to be exact) at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.,…
Apparent anti-vaxxer wearing ‘Jesus wasn’t vaccinated’ shirt slammed on Twitter
Twitter was quick to slam a woman wearing an anti-vaccination T-shirt. An account called “Christian Nightmares” on the social media…
FDA panel backs Gilead’s HIV prevention drug Descovy, except in women
(Reuters) – An FDA advisory panel on Wednesday voted in favor of Gilead Sciences Inc’s combination drug to reduce the…
Military lab, which handles Ebola and other dangerous pathogens, suspended after failing CDC inspection
A military laboratory in Maryland used for biological defense research, which houses some of the world’s most dangerous pathogens, was…
Three Congolese doctors arrested in connection with WHO official’s death
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Three Congolese doctors have been arrested for allegedly planning an attack on a…
Florida officials confirm case of potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus in Miami
Florida health officials on Tuesday announced a case of the potentially life-threatening mosquito-borne virus known as dengue fever. The case…
Supermarkets near home, fast-food along commute tied to obesity
(Reuters Health) – People with more supermarkets and grocery stores close to home and workers who pass more fast food…
‘AGT’ contestant born with blinding disease says gift of sight allows him ‘to see such incredible things’
“I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see.” “Amazing Grace” is a song we’ve…
Patient groups push back against Gilead’s pricey HIV prevention treatment
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD.O) hopes to soon introduce a pricey new pill to prevent HIV in…
Recalled infant sleepers still used at 1 in 10 childcare centers surveyed by public advocacy groups
A number of infant sleepers — from name-brands such as Fisher-Price and Kids II, among others — have been subject…
Major surgeries linked to small decline in mental functioning in older age
(Reuters Health) – Major surgery may be tied to a small decline in cognitive functioning when we are older –…