Second Ebola case in Congo’s main eastern city dies
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – The second patient to be diagnosed with Ebola in eastern Congo’s main city…
Vermont woman who lost legs in Bahamas tour boat explosion says she’s ‘proud of my body for surviving’
A 23-year-old Vermont woman who was on a tour boat in the Bahamas when it exploded and killed another passenger…
U.S. nurses may not be ready for nuclear emergencies
(Reuters Health) – U.S. nurses may not receive adequate training in how to care for patients during a nuclear event…
Tennessee McDonald’s employee tests positive for hepatitis A, customers warned
Customers who visited a Tennessee McDonald’s location last week are being warned after an employee who was working on July…
Trump firms up plan to import medicines; pharma companies resist
(Reuters) – The Trump administration took a step Wednesday toward allowing importation of medicines from Canada, an action the president…
Teen headed for life-saving surgery gets surprise celebration from American Airlines flight crew
Shantell “Princess” Pooser was first made an honorary flight attendant last year. (Courtesy of American Airlines) A South Carolina teen…
Oklahoma makes final bid to hold J&J responsible for opioid epidemic
(Reuters) – Oklahoma’s attorney general on Wednesday made his final bid to force Johnson & Johnson to pay $17 billion…
English girl, 16, suffers horrific sunburn on back after snorkeling in Cuba
WARNING: Graphic image below. A 16-year-old girl from England who suffered a horrific sunburn on her back while vacationing in…
Bernie Sanders visits Canadian pharmacy, talks drug prices
WINDSOR, Ontario (Reuters) – U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders joined diabetes patients as they drove across the…
First child to receive a double hand transplant excels in his abilities
First child to undergo double hand transplant is excelling, doctors say Medical Mysteries and Marvels: Zion Harvey of Baltimore, Md.,…
Roche’s Tecentriq recommended for EU approval to treat lung cancer form
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss drugmaker Roche is seen at its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Arnd…
Greece bans pork imports from Bulgaria due to African swine fever
SOFIA (Reuters) – Greece has banned imports of pork from its northern Balkan neighbor Bulgaria due to outbreaks of African…
U.S. lawmakers grill e-cigarette maker Juul over efforts targeted at schoolchildren
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc funded a “holistic health education” camp as part of efforts to market…
Counterfeit pills linked to four San Diego-area deaths in 24-hour span
Counterfeit pills that are traded and sold in the San Diego area with the promise of a “painkiller high” are…
Wisconsin man in coma after using ‘street vapes,’ report says
A Wisconsin man suffered severe heart and lung damage after vaping and was placed into a medically induced coma Thursday,…
European panel okays GW Pharma cannabis drug for epilepsy
(Reuters) – GW Pharmaceuticals’ marijuana-based treatment Epidyolex has won a positive recommendation for marketing approval from a European Medicines Agency…
Eat your apples differently to avoid losing out on health benefits, researchers suggest
An apple a day may be more likely to keep the doctor away if you eat it whole — seeds…
Bayer in frame to win first EU nod for high-precision cancer drug
(Reuters) – Europe’s drug regulator has recommended approving Bayer’s Vitrakvi, putting the medicine on track to become the first in…
Virginia county confirms 10 Legionnaires’ disease cases, investigation into possible source of exposure
Health officials in a Virginia county are investigating an increase of Legionnaires’ disease cases. The Virginia Department of Health on…
Third Bulgarian pig farm hit by African swine fever
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgarian veterinary authorities said on Friday they will cull 30,000 pigs after detecting an outbreak of African…
‘Hot tub’ infection nearly cost Indianapolis mom her leg on family vacation, she claims
An Indianapolis mother is finally on the road to recovery after she contracted a gruesome infection while on vacation with…
Toxic seaweed a menace to Caribbean tourists
Tourists to the Caribbean may not realize that a brown drifting seaweed that’s been piling up on beaches in recent…
Boy with severe dairy allergy dies after eating chocolate bar dad thought was milk-free
An 11-year-old boy in Burnley, England, with a severe dairy allergy died in June after his father gave him what…
In Roundup case, U.S. judge cuts $2 billion verdict against Bayer to $86 million
(Reuters) – A California judge on Thursday reduced a $2 billion jury verdict, slashing the award for a couple who…
Surgeons remove 36 magnetic balls from toddler’s stomach, report says
A toddler in China who was rushed to the hospital with severe stomach pain, high fever and a history of…
More evidence ties extreme hypertension in pregnancy to long-term problems
Women who develop preeclampsia, a form of dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy, may face a wide variety of heart…
These tattoos could help track chronic diseases like diabetes
Using an app or pinprick to keep tabs on your health was last decade’s medical innovation at work. But now,…
WHO hails progress in fight against tobacco but wants more
LONDON (Reuters) – Healthy progress has been made in reducing smoking and tobacco use, but governments need to do more…
Multi-state cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh basil from Mexico, FDA says
An outbreak of 132 cyclospora illnesses across multiple states is connected to fresh basil from Mexico, the U.S. Food and…
WHO says it could use more U.S. help on the ground in Ebola fight
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States could bolster the battle against the Ebola virus in Democratic Republic of Congo by…
Vaping linked to 8 teens treated for breathing issues, chest pain, hospital says
A hospital in Wisconsin alerted the state’s health department after recording eight cases of teens who were hospitalized with “seriously…
UK boy with severe, unexplained bruising diagnosed with rare blood disorder after parents accused of abuse
When doctors first saw the bruises covering 6-month-old Jack Fearns’ body, they were concerned the young boy was a victim…
Widow died of ‘broken heart’ just days after 93-year-old husband: ‘She was lost without him’
A family who lost their aunt and uncle just four days apart say 91-year-old Audrey Pettit died of a “broken…
In the U.S., getting the right medicine after a heart attack may depend on where you live
(Reuters Health) – Where heart attack survivors live in the U.S. may affect their chances of getting the best medication…
Women plastic surgeons in Africa leading charge against most underreported health epidemic impacting males
Upwards of six million people in the world die of injury and trauma-related deaths each year – over 32 percent…
Sanofi ends partnership with Lexicon to develop diabetes drug
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Sanofi is pictured during the company’s shareholders meeting in Paris, France, April 30, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit…
Illinois boy, 14, born without arms lands 20-inch box jump in viral video
A 14-year-old Illinois boy who was born without arms accomplished a 20-inch box jump Sunday, an achievement captured in a…
China detects African swine fever in pigs transported to Liaoning: Xinhua
BEIJING (Reuters) – China detected African swine fever virus in live pigs being transported to the northeastern Liaoning province, the…
Should you use toilet seat covers in public bathrooms?
Sorry, but a thin, flimsy piece of paper isn’t going to protect you against germs. But don’t worry too much;…
Macron gambles on cultural shift with bill allowing IVF for lesbians
PARIS (Reuters) – The French government on Wednesday sent to parliament draft legislation that would allow in-vitro fertilization (IVF) for…
Home health care aides often face verbal abuse from clients
For many home healthcare aides, verbal abuse from clients or clients’ family is a real problem, a U.S. study suggests.…
Allergan recalls textured breast implants worldwide
(Reuters) – Allergan Plc said on Wednesday it was recalling its Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders across markets,…
Summer may be prime time for first highs
(Reuters Health) – American teens and adults may be more likely to try illegal or recreational drugs for the first…
Relaxed UK salt policy tied to more heart disease, cancers
(Reuters Health) – Declines in salt consumption in England have slowed since a 2011 shift in government policy gave greater…
Former U.S. pro football players may face increased risk of heart rhythm problem
(Reuters Health) – Former players from the National Football League may face an increased risk of a type of irregular…
Many deadly common cancers get little charity funding
(Reuters Health) – Many of the most common and lethal cancers get the fewest research dollars from fundraising advocacy groups,…
More than 100 in Massachusetts sickened by foodborne parasite, health officials say
A foodborne parasite has sickened more than 100 people in Massachusetts, state health officials said this week. Officials with the…
Bristol-Myers releases mixed Opdivo lung cancer results
FILE PHOTO: Logo of global biopharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb is pictured on the blouse of an employee in Le Passage,…
Idaho high school football team attends autistic boy’s birthday party after only one classmate accepts invitation
High school football players in Idaho surprised a 9-year-old boy with autism by coming to his birthday party after only…
Eli Lilly’s hypoglycemia treatment wins FDA approval
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Lilly is seen on a wall of the Lilly France company unit, part of the…
Photos of drug user’s home shed light on childhood marred by opioid addiction: ‘It felt normal’
One photo shows needles and syringes resting on a windowsill mere inches away from an unsuspecting infant. Another shows dirty…
Elton John AIDS fundraiser brings in $6 million for Kenya HIV testing
CAP D’ANTIBES, France (Reuters) – Elton John on Wednesday hosted a celebrity-packed gala that raised more than $6 million to…
Allergan recalls textured breast implants over link to rare cancer
FDA warns of rare cancer linked to breast implants In a letter to doctors, nurses and other health professionals, the…
CNOOC halts field work at western Uganda project over Ebola fears
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Oil producer China National Offshore Oil Corp said on Thursday it had halted field work at its…
Texas man, 78, dies from flesh-eating bacteria after battling infection for 2 weeks
A 78-year-old Texas man died nearly two weeks after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria infection while on a fishing trip with…
Exclusive: White House preparing order that would cut drug prices for Medicare: sources
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a sweeping executive order that would cut prices on virtually…
Pills gained strength as opioid crisis grew: analysis
Early this decade, the amount of opioids — measured by their total potency — kept going up, according to a…