IMF says ready to aid Congo in Ebola crisis if needed
FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside its headquarters in Washington, September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo…
Maine resident contracts rare tick-borne illness that can cause brain infections, death, state CDC says
What is Powassan disease? A rare and life-threatening tick-borne virus is worrying doctors. What is Powassan disease and how can…
A Boston hospital with a farm on its roof seeks to inspire others
A rooftop farm at a medical center in Massachusetts could serve as a model for hospitals that seek to encourage…
New York City sees first West Nile-infected mosquitoes this season, health department says
The New York City Health Department announced Wednesday that mosquitoes collected in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island were infected with…
Longer pregnancy tied to higher risk of stillbirth, newborn death
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who continue to carry their babies after they reach full term have a higher risk…
NYPD detective meets woman he donated kidney to
An NYPD hero finally met the woman whose life he saved through organ donation at Citi Field on Wednesday after…
Drug makers met with Trump to argue against Senate pricing bill
(Reuters) – The main pharmaceutical industry lobbying group said on Thursday it and some drugmakers met with President Donald Trump…
Woman gives birth to surprise baby day after learning she was pregnant
A 46-year-old woman who gave up on fertility after 16 years of trying to conceive was shocked when she went…
Deployment of second Ebola vaccine would not be quick fix, experts warn
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – The resignation of Congo’s health minister in the midst of the country’s worst…
Florida man says flesh-eating bacteria may have entered through needle punctures on butt, back
A Florida man believes a trip to the doctor for pain-relieving shots in his lower back and butt before heading…
Poor diet quality tied to frailty in older adults
(Reuters Health) – When older people eat a poor-quality diet, they may be increasing their odds of becoming frail, a…
Ex-cheerleader’s skin cancer left her with graphic, gaping hole in head
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE BELOW A 29-year-old Cincinnati, Ohio, woman who had skin cancer removed from her forehead was left with…
Vehicle infotainment systems dangerously distracting, especially for seniors
(Reuters Health) – Many of the interactive information and entertainment systems turning up in newer cars may be distracting enough…
Swimmer dies from rare brain-eating amoeba at North Carolina water park, reports say
A swimmer has died after contracting brain-eating amoeba at a water park in North Carolina, according to reports. The swimmer…
Prevagen maker must face FTC, New York claims that memory supplement does not work
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Quincy Bioscience failed to dismiss a lawsuit in which the Federal Trade Commission and New York…
Teens more likely to try illegal drugs in summer, study finds
Summer is the most common season for U.S. teens and adults to try illegal or recreational drugs for the first…
Plant-based diets tied to lower risk of type 2 diabetes
(Reuters Health) – People who tend to eat mostly plants may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a…
Antibiotic use without prescription common in U.S.
(Reuters Health) – Many people in the U.S. take antibiotics that weren’t prescribed for them, according to a new study…
How to tell if you’re officially burned out
Job burnout isn’t just an expression — it’s now a bona fide medical disorder. In May, the World Health Organization…
Sanofi signs U.S. rights deal with Roche for flu treatment Tamiflu
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Sanofi is pictured during the company’s shareholders meeting in Paris, France, April 30, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit…
Woman loses finger, ‘could’ve died’ after cat scratch triggers major infection
A Scottish woman who tried to break up a stray cat fight in her yard said the ordeal has “ruined…
Coal miners to urge Congress to protect their black lung benefits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Around 120 coal miners with black lung disease were due in Washington on Tuesday hoping to pressure…
Teen had shard of glass stuck in his face for a month without knowing it
The boy said that, about four weeks earlier, he had injured his face when he crashed into a glass window…
Medicare-for-all might not cause surge in hospital use
(Reuters Health) – Medicare-for-all and other versions of universal coverage being proposed for the U.S. by several presidential hopefuls wouldn’t…
Macy’s pulls portion control plates after social media users claim they support eating disorders
Macy’s vowed to remove a set of dinner plates from all stores after receiving backlash on social media from users…
China’s agri ministry emphasizes need to ensure stable hog market
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s agriculture ministry said on Tuesday that it would work to ensure the country’s pork supplies and…
Family of North Carolina father killed by wave in ‘freak accident’ to donate his organs
The devastated family of a North Carolina father-of-six who died on Friday after he was knocked to the ground by…
Senators announce bipartisan proposal to lower drug prices
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The top Republican and Democrat on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee announced a proposal to lower…
Spider bite leaves UK man with crater-like hole in foot: ‘Most gruesome thing I had ever seen’
WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTO BELOW A trip to Las Vegas with friends has turned into a never-ending nightmare for one man…
Multiple sclerosis drug helps Biogen beat Wall St. profit expectations
(Reuters) – Biogen Inc reported better-than-expected second quarter profit and raised its 2019 earnings forecast on Tuesday, driven by higher…
Utah resident dies after weight-loss surgery in Mexico, 7 others sickened: health officials
A Utah resident who recently traveled to Mexico for weight-loss surgery died, according to the state’s health department, and also…
Short-term opioids for pain still come with side effects
(Reuters Health) – Patients who only briefly take opioid painkillers are still likely to face side effects, a new study…
Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health, study says
Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers reported…
Senators announce bipartisan proposal to lower drug prices
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The top Republican and Democrat on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee announced a proposal to lower…
Pregnant mom saves drowning boy while teaching toddler to float
A pregnant mother in Minnesota had taken her 3-year-old twins to the lake on Sunday in hopes of teaching them…
Nursing home residents often have preventable complications after hospital stay
(Reuters Health) – Many nursing home residents who are hospitalized develop preventable health problems after they go back to the…
FDA releases new anti-vaping commercials to air on ESPN, MTV, social media
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is releasing its first anti-vaping television ads Monday targeting teens as part of its…
Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study
FILE PHOTO: Anopheles minimus mosquitoes are pictured at a lab in the Public Health Ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, November 9,…
Fiancé of principal who died after donating bone marrow sues New Jersey hospital
The fiancé of a New Jersey high school principal who died while donating bone marrow to a French teen he…
Night shifts, long hours linked to miscarriages and preterm births
(Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who work nights or long hours may be more likely to have a miscarriage or…
Biden versus Sanders: Top 2020 contenders snipe over healthcare policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Bernie Sanders are waging a public battle this week over…
Trump EPA allows use of controversial pesticide
(Reuters) – The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday said it will not ban the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which…
Illinois to defy Trump administration’s abortion referral ‘gag rule’
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois will defy enforcement of the Trump administration’s rule barring federally subsidized family planning clinics from making…
Man said vape pen exploded ‘like a rocket,’ left him with severe leg burns
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW A man in England learned the importance of researching the safety of vape pens and kits…
Novartis’s older MS drug Gilenya wins Chinese approval
FILE PHOTO: Swiss drugmaker Novartis’ logo is seen at the company’s plant in the northern Swiss town of Stein, Switzerland…
Wyoming doctor struck by lightning didn’t know he had broken nose, jaw until days later
A doctor in Wyoming who drove through a storm to pick his son up at the airport didn’t realize he…
WHO says investigators conclude Ebola victim did not enter Rwanda
GENEVA (Reuters) – A Congolese woman who may have spread the deadly Ebola virus in Uganda did not go to…
Tennessee girl’s rare disorder triggered by brushing hair
A Tennessee woman who was helping her younger sister get ready for church said she initially thought the 10-year-old was…
Indoor smoking ban tied to heart attack decline in older adults
(Reuters Health) – Heart attack rates dropped among older adults in Scotland in the decade after a nationwide indoor smoking…
Ragu pasta sauces recalled over possible plastic in products
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Health Canada to keep importing Kaleo’s epinephrine shot amid shortages
(Reuters) – The Canadian health regulator said on Friday it would keep importing U.S.-based Kaleo Inc’s epinephrine auto-injectors and expects…
Toddler fighting for life after mistaking ecstasy for candy in Ibiza, report says
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Pets may help older adults manage chronic pain
(Reuters Health) – People with pets may be able to use their companion animals to practice techniques for managing chronic…
Mom misdiagnosed with cancer underwent chemotherapy, mastectomy, lawyers claim
A mother of two and her lawyers claim that she had already undergone chemotherapy, a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery when…
Smokers have more complications after skin cancer surgery
(Reuters Health) – Complications after skin cancer surgery may be more common in smokers and former smokers, a U.S. study…
Drug companies shipped thousands of pain pill orders it should have halted, documents say
Drug companies shipped billions of painkillers to communities across America without proper oversight between 2006 and 2012, according to newly…
Some women don’t heed warnings of acne drug danger during pregnancy conception
(Reuters Health) – It’s long been known that the highly effective acne medication isotretinoin – marketed as Accutane and Roaccutane…
Dad’s fingers lost in industrial blender accident, replaced with toes
Father gets fingers replaced with toes after losing them in industrial blender accident Medical Mysteries and Marvels: Jeremy Payton was…
Trump administration pauses new rule limiting abortion referrals: report
FILE PHOTO: A Missouri state flag waves outside the Reproductive Health Services of Planned Parenthood St. Louis Region, Missouri’s sole…
Flesh-eating bacteria: How to prevent necrotizing fasciitis this summer
From California to Texas and across the country to Florida, a dangerous and potentially deadly infection has seemingly dominated the…