U.S. Customs details China pork seizure; importers could pay fine
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. border agents said they have seized 1 million pounds (453,592 kg) of food products from China…
FDA allows sale of certain blood pressure drugs amid shortage
Since last summer, the FDA has been conducting a major investigation to address the presence of certain impurities in a…
Biogen scraps two Alzheimer drug trials, wipes $18 billion from market value
CHICAGO/TOKYO (Reuters) – Biogen Inc and partner Eisai Co Ltd are ending two late-stage trials of their experimental Alzheimer’s disease…
Drinking hot tea linked to increased esophageal cancer risk, study finds
Drinking a scalding hot cup of tea could put you at risk for developing esophageal cancer, a study recently published…
Jazz Pharma’s sleep disorder treatment gets FDA nod
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc’s treatment for patients with a form of sleep…
Chicago woman once addicted to porn says God helped cure her
Gracelyn Sorrell said her addiction to porn started after she lost her dad in 2013. (SWNS) A teen who watched…
Study finds weight loss target for morbidly obese before knee surgery
(Reuters Health) – For morbidly obese patients having knee replacement surgery, losing at least 20 pounds beforehand leads to shorter…
Police come to the rescue after boy with autism calls 911 to report lost teddy bear
Woodbridge Police Officer Khari Manzini helped reunite Ryan with his teddy, “Freddy.” (Woodbridge Police Department) Ryan Paul, who is 12…
With high-tech glasses, Japanese ALS patient makes the beat go on
TOKYO (Reuters) – The music booms and lights flash as Masatane Muto, a wheelchair-bound disc jockey, uses is eyes to…
Boy, 6, has best friend battling cancer shave his head in show of support
Lulu shaved off her best friend Oisín’s hair after he asked how he could help fundraise for her treatment. (SWNS)…
Amarin’s Vascepa cuts occurrence of serious heart problems 30 percent: study
(Reuters) – A high dose of Amarin Corp’s Omega-3 drug Vascepa significantly reduced the occurrence of first and subsequent heart…
Drinking sugary beverages linked with early death, study claims
Soda and other sugary beverages aren’t exactly known for being healthy. But now, a new study finds that sugar-sweetened beverages…
Ohio accuses UnitedHealth’s OptumRx of drug overcharges in lawsuit
(Reuters) – Ohio’s attorney general on Monday said he had filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group Inc’s OptumRx unit, saying…
8 roles every ‘master parent’ should play to raise highly successful children
Experts reveal the formula to raising highly successful children In the midst of the biggest college admissions cheating scandal in…
WHO says Ebola area contained but Congo needs long-term support
GENEVA (Reuters) – The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is now concentrated in two areas and could be…
Air pollution more deadly than smoking, new study finds
Air pollution caused 8.8 million deaths in 2015, almost double previous estimates, a new study has found. That is more…
Quality of surgical care across a hospital network may vary
(Reuters Health) – Just because the flagship hospital gets good marks for patient care doesn’t mean results will be equally…
OxyContin creator considers bankruptcy as lawsuits grow amid national opioid crisis
Purdue Pharma, the company that’s earned billions of dollars selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin, said Wednesday it’s considering filing for…
OxyContin creator considers bankruptcy as lawsuits grow amid national opioid crisis
Purdue Pharma, the company that’s earned billions of dollars selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin, said Wednesday it’s considering filing for…
California jury awards $29 million to woman with cancer who used J&J talc
(Reuters) – A California jury on Wednesday awarded $29 million to a woman who said that asbestos in Johnson &…
LAX travelers warned of possible measles exposure
Health officials are warning about possible measles exposure for travelers who went through Los Angeles International Airport after confirming one…
FDA approves generic valsartan amid drug shortage
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it had approved a new generic version of blood…
Brain shrinkage linked to smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, study finds
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the U.K. have linked vascular risk factors to unhealthy brains, including brain shrinkage.…
Appeals court says Ohio may withhold Planned Parenthood funding
(Reuters) – A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected Planned Parenthood’s constitutional challenge to an Ohio law depriving the…
Woman suffers severe allergic reaction to partner’s medication after oral sex: case report
Report: Woman suffers severe allergic reaction to oral sex partner’s medication A woman was rushed to the hospital after suffering…
FDA approves Pfizer’s biosimilar to Roche’s Herceptin
FILE PHOTO: The logo of U.S. pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer Inc. is seen at a branch in Zurich, Switzerland October 2,…
Plastic surgery on the rise: Breast augmentation, liposuction among most popular procedures, study finds
Study finds plastic surgery on the rise: Breast augmentation, liposuction among most popular procedures According to their Annual Procedural Statistics,…
Kids with asthma may struggle in school
(Reuters Health) – Kids with asthma may struggle more in school when their symptoms aren’t well-controlled, and minority students with…
Smoking while pregnant doubles risk of sudden unexpected infant death, study finds
Smoking while pregnant doubles risk of sudden unexpected infant death, study finds According to a new study by The Seattle…
Americans drinking more gourmet coffee than ever before: survey
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Americans are consuming more gourmet coffee than ever, but the outlook for future growth may be threatened…
Boy, 8, left scarred after allergic reaction to henna tattoo
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who landed in the emergency room after having a severe reaction to a black…
Seniors increasingly breaking bones while walking dogs
(Reuters Health) – Older adults who walk their dogs on a leash have been breaking bones at an increasing rate,…
Florida woman receives prosthetic iris to repair damaged eye, says results are ‘life-changing’
The Florida woman called the innovative procedure “life-changing.” (iStock) A woman in South Florida has reportedly become one of the…
California residents on flight to San Francisco contracted measles, health officials say
At least two passengers on an international flight that arrived in San Francisco in February contracted measles from an infected…
Knee surgery for torn cartilage may not be worthwhile
(Reuters Health) – Many middle-aged and older adults with torn cartilage and pain in their knee are not likely to…
Billionaire diamond trader dies during penis enhancement procedure, reports say
Billionaire diamond trader dies during penis enhancement operation Billionaire diamond trader Ehud Arye Laniado died at the age of 65…
Women who vape around pregnancy may wrongly think it safe
(Reuters Health) – Health professionals advise against using any nicotine products during pregnancy, but some women are using e-cigarettes before,…
Officials confirm 16 cases of mumps at Temple University
While Philadelphia’s health department said it expects the number to remain at 16, anyone with potential symptoms is encouraged to…
J&J nasal spray gets U.S. approval as first new type of anti-depressant in decades
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it approved a Johnson & Johnson nasal spray antidepressant…
Mom warns after toddler who choked on popcorn has pieces removed from lungs days later
A Colorado mother is warning about the dangers popcorn can pose to young children after her 2-year-old developed aspiration pneumonia,…
Allergan’s add-on treatment for depression fails late-stage studies
FILE PHOTO: The Allergan logo is seen in this photo illustration November 23, 2015. To match special report USA-FDA/CASES REUTERS/Thomas…
Ohio veterinarian warns essential oil diffusers can be toxic for cats: ‘They just don’t mix’
So-called “active” diffusers present more of a danger than “passive” ones, the vet said. Pet owners (particularly cat parents) should…
FDA chief tough on e-cigs steps down in surprise resignation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said on Tuesday that he plans to step down…
Tuberculosis diagnosis leads 226 Georgia high school students, staff to get tested: report
More than 200 Georgia high school students will be tested for tuberculosis after one teenager was found to have the…
U.S. seeks to cut dialysis costs with more home care versus clinics
(Reuters) – The Trump administration is working on a new payment approach for treating kidney disease that favors lower cost…
Boy, 3, allegedly suffered near-fatal reaction after eating mom’s hidden chocolate
Aisha Vaughn said she kept the chocolate hidden under her bed due to her children’s severe dietary restrictions. (Cadbury) A…
Eli Lilly seeks to quell drug price anger with cheaper insulin
(Reuters) – Drugmaker Eli Lilly announced plans on Monday to sell a half-price version of its popular insulin injection Humalog,…
Firefighter with brain tumor given final escort through hospital on way to donate organs
Heart-wrenching video of a Colorado firefighter being escorted through the hospital halls by his pregnant wife and fellow firefighters while…
Kids with eczema may sleep poorly
(Reuters Health) – Kids with eczema – even mild eczema – may be more likely to have poor quality sleep…
Mom of 5-year-old battling cancer voices measles concerns: ‘He doesn’t go to public places’
A Washington state mother is voicing her fears over her son’s vulnerability amid a measles outbreak that he can’t be…
Exclusive: U.S. to issue meat company guidelines as recalls pile up – official
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. government plans to issue new guidelines for food companies as early as this week after…
Snoring, sleep apnea linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study claims
Maybe it’s time to cut your buzzsaw spouse a break. Heavy snorers may have higher accumulations of the toxic protein…
New cancer-causing toxin found in recalled blood pressure pills
(Reuters) – U.S. health regulators said on Friday a third cancer-causing toxin was found in some blood pressure pills recalled…
Man’s ‘cold’ was actually massive heart attack
The nurses on duty were long-time friends and knew something wasn’t right the moment they saw him. (iStock) Ed Covert,…
Gastric bypass surgery tied to diabetes remission
(Reuters Health) – Three in four obese people with diabetes who had a common type of weight-loss operation called Roux-en-Y…
New Texas bill would create easier path for vaccine exemptions in public schools
Getting vaccine exemptions may now be easier for residents in Texas, after a new bill was filed in the Texas…
Quebec appeals court upholds C$15 billion tobacco class action ruling
MONTREAL/LONDON (Reuters) – The Court of Appeal of Quebec upheld on Friday the bulk of a 2015 decision that awarded…
Florida woman, 50, who thought she was menopausal gives birth: ‘Everyone was in shock’
The 50-year-old was told she was in menopause and had a near-zero chance of getting pregnant. (iStock) Talk about an…
Congo Ebola center set on fire after armed attack
Burned structures are seen after attackers set fire to an Ebola treatment center run by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in…