by October Gallery
Have you heard about lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)? (iStock) We’ve all heard the warnings about low-density lipoprotein (LDL), otherwise known as the “bad” cholesterol. It can greatly increase your risk for…
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil federal prosecutors are negotiating with health authority Anvisa and the agriculture ministry to reach a deal that could lift an injunction against the popular weed-killer glyphosate,…
The FDA issued a warning Friday against eating liquid nitrogen-prepared food. Fans of the popular “Dragon’s Breath” snack, the treat infused with liquid nitrogen that allows you to blow smoke…
(Reuters Health) – Babies have long been offered a bit of sugar water or breastmilk to comfort them during needle sticks, and a new study suggests these methods of pain…
The Chicago Sun-Times says Daniel Johnson got a big hug from his new boss, police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, when he crossed the stage Tuesday. (AP) CHICAGO – The son of…
BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) – Congo Republic has confirmed a case of yellow fever near the border with an Angolan enclave, the health ministry said on Tuesday, and has warned of “an…
Jaclyn was left partially paralyzed after she fell on a drinking glass while playing with her sister. (GoFundMe ) A Canadian toddler is recovering after a freak accident involving a…
LONDON (Reuters) – A cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapy for otherwise untreatable forms of blood cancer is too expensive to justify its use on Britain’s state-funded health service, the country’s healthcare…
Marijuana use during pregnancy is becoming more common, despite the lack of clarity about its possible effects. (iStock) More than half of Americans support the legalization of marijuana, but questions…
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bayer and Johnson & Johnson’s campaign to widen the market for its heart drug Xarelto hit a snag on Sunday when a study for a potential new…