West Nile virus cause of New Jersey man’s death, health officials say
A New Jersey man infected with West Nile virus died last weekend, health officials said. (iStock) A Lodi, New Jersey…
Diabetes drugs less affordable, less available in lower income countries
(Reuters Health) – People who live in low-income and middle-income countries may have a harder time finding and affording essential…
Boy with severe dairy allergy died after classmate put cheese down his shirt: report
The 13-year-old was severely allergic to wheat, gluten, all dairy products, eggs and all nuts and eggs, was asthmatic and…
EU approves fifth copy of AbbVie’s $18 billion drug Humira
LONDON (Reuters) – Europe has approved a fifth copy of AbbVie’s $18-billion-a-year biologic drug Humira – the world’s best-selling prescription…
Minnesota health department reports ‘third travel-related case of measles’ in less than 6 weeks
Minnesota’s health department says the state has seen its “third travel-related case of measles in the state in less than…
Women’s sexual health after menopause may be best treated by gynecologists
(Reuters Health) – Postmenopausal women who experience problems like vaginal dryness, painful intercourse or urinary incontinence may want to see…
Michigan resident infected with deadly mosquito-borne illness, health officials say
A Michigan resident has been diagnosed with a case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne virus that can lead…
Chemical in cigarette smoke may damage important aspect of vision
(Reuters Health) – Exposure to a chemical in tobacco smoke could make it more difficult for people to see in…
Military couple escaping Florence’s path gives birth in Florida hospital
A pregnant military couple who evacuated as Hurricane Florence approached North Carolina gave birth to healthy twin girls in Florida…
Even low levels of traffic pollution tied to heart damage
(Reuters Health) – People exposed to even low levels of air pollution are more likely to develop structural changes in…
Cruise ship doctor’s error led to worker’s arm amputation, lawsuit claims
Ilija Loncar was employed as a waiter onboard the Norwegian Breakaway when he developed flu-like symptoms including nausea. (iStock) It’s…
U.S. regulator approves Teva migraine drug, shares rise
(Reuters) – Shares of Israeli drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries rose over 5 percent in after-hours trading on Friday after the…
Teen allegedly left suicidal by bullies speaks out
Teen speaks out about suicide prevention Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with a teen who was bullied in…
China says battling swine fever is ‘complex and challenging’
BEIJING (Reuters) – Battling the spread of African swine fever in China is “very complex and challenging”, the country’s agriculture…
Regulators flag second potential carcinogen in China-made heart drug
The findings have already prompted recalls in more than 50 countries, affecting several Chinese and Indian companies. (iStock) European and…
China bans feeding of food waste to hogs in provinces with African swine fever
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has banned the use of food waste as pig feed in provinces that have reported African…
Second monkeypox case recorded in England: report
Monkeypox is considered mild and typically occurs in remote parts of central and west Africa. (CDC) A second case of…
Russia says ASF might have come to China from the EU
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The African Swine Fever (ASF) virus may have came to China from the European Union, Russian agriculture…
Spa’s ‘Vampire Facial’ clients urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitis after infection reported
Officials recommend that clients who sought procedures at VIP Spa, located in Albuquerque, N.M., get tested for blood-borne infections such…
Zimbabwe declares cholera emergency in capital after death toll rises to 20
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe declared a cholera outbreak in the capital Harare after 20 people died from the disease and…
Ohio State Fair victim dies of liver failure year after thrill ride accident
COLUMBUS, Ohio – 19-year-old woman has died just over a year after she suffered a traumatic brain injury in a…
Merck KGaA, Pfizer’s immuno-drug shown to alleviate kidney cancer
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Merck KGaA said that its immunotherapy Bavencio, jointly developed with Pfizer, delayed the progression of kidney cancer…
Moment ultra-marathoner breastfeeds baby 16 hours into 107-mile race
A British ultra-marathoner is getting kudos from athletes and parents around the world after photos of her breastfeeding her 3-month-old…
Ebola fight has new science but faces old hurdles in restive Congo
BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – When Esperance Nzavaki heard she was cured of Ebola after three weeks of…
Is seltzer good for you?
Seltzer water can be a wonderful way to stay hydrated — especially if you’re not in the mood for regular…
Two health scares at U.S. airports tied to Mecca pilgrims: U.S. officials
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Two major health scares at U.S. airports involving inbound flights are related to pilgrims returning from the…
Hospital groups launch own company to make generic drugs
Hospitals are particularly hard hit and frequently must scramble to find scarce medicines, often at huge price markups, or come…
South Korean man infected by MERS virus, first case in 3 years
SEOUL (Reuters) – A South Korean man, 61, was diagnosed with the potentially deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and…
Back-to-school germs 101: What you need to know
Most common back-to-school illnesses Most kids around the U.S. are back in school and that means reading, writing-and germs. Fox…
Akcea Therapeutics to cut about 10 percent of workforce
(Reuters) – Akcea Therapeutics Inc said on Thursday it planned to cut its workforce by about 10 percent after the…
IVF kids may have higher risk of high blood pressure
Doctor Katarzyna Koziol injects sperm directly into an egg during IVF procedure called Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection at Novum clinic in…
Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke
(Reuters Health) – People who have recently experienced a stroke may be more than twice as likely to develop dementia…
Fox Business’ Gerri Willis leads fight against breast cancer at Susan G. Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure
Fox Business anchor Gerri Willis will lead the charge for her network on Sunday as thousands take to the street…
China detects more African swine fever cases in cities already infected
BEIJING (Reuters) – China discovered three more outbreaks of the deadly African swine fever on Thursday in Heilongjiang and Anhui…
Doctor finds spider spinning webs in patient’s ear
The unnamed patient described his discomfort as being like something “beating a drum” in his ear. (iStock) A doctor found…
Israeli radiation therapy firm Alpha Tau raises $29 million
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Alpha Tau Medical, an Israeli developer of alpha radiation cancer therapy, said on Wednesday it raised…
Dad struck by Guillain-Barré syndrome unable to speak, move 3 months later
Craig Hardy, 52, first thought his symptoms were a stomach bug he picked up during a trip to Bali. (GoFundMe…
Congo records first Ebola case in major eastern city of Butembo
GOMA, Congo (Reuters) – Congo has recorded its first case of Ebola in the eastern trading hub of Butembo, a…
Tennessee family sues hospital after surgeon leaves needle in patient who later died: report
A Tennessee man died roughly a month after a surgeon lost a surgical needle inside his body while performing open-heart…
Negative memories of gym class may impact adults’ lifestyle
(Reuters Health) – – Negative childhood experiences in physical education (PE) classes may have long-term effects on adult physical activity,…
There’s another type of ‘bad’ cholesterol, and doctors don’t usually test for it
Have you heard about lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)? (iStock) We’ve all heard the warnings about low-density lipoprotein (LDL), otherwise known as…
Exclusive: Brazil prosecutors hope to strike deal lifting glyphosate injunction
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil federal prosecutors are negotiating with health authority Anvisa and the agriculture ministry to reach a deal…
FDA warns against consuming liquid nitrogen-prepared foods
The FDA issued a warning Friday against eating liquid nitrogen-prepared food. Fans of the popular “Dragon’s Breath” snack, the treat…
Yes, cuddles can help ease babies’ pain from needle sticks
(Reuters Health) – Babies have long been offered a bit of sugar water or breastmilk to comfort them during needle…
Son who donated kidney to his police chief dad becomes cop
The Chicago Sun-Times says Daniel Johnson got a big hug from his new boss, police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, when he…
Congo Republic confirms yellow fever near Angolan enclave
BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) – Congo Republic has confirmed a case of yellow fever near the border with an Angolan enclave, the…
Girl, 2, left partially paralyzed after freak accident with drinking glass
Jaclyn was left partially paralyzed after she fell on a drinking glass while playing with her sister. (GoFundMe ) A…
UK rejects Gilead’s CAR-T cancer cell therapy as too expensive
LONDON (Reuters) – A cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapy for otherwise untreatable forms of blood cancer is too expensive to justify…
Marijuana and pregnancy: 5 key takeaways from the new official guidelines
Marijuana use during pregnancy is becoming more common, despite the lack of clarity about its possible effects. (iStock) More than…
Bayer, J&J’s heart drug Xarelto fails trial to widen use
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bayer and Johnson & Johnson’s campaign to widen the market for its heart drug Xarelto hit a…
Blood-sucking ‘kissing bugs’ spreading dangerous parasitic disease in US, health officials warn
This bug, commonly known as triatomines, spreads Chagas, a disease that originated in Latin America. (REUTERS) Insects known as triatomines,…
In absence of heart disease, sodium may not be so bad
(Reuters Health) – Moderate consumption of sodium may not affect the risk for cardiovascular problems in people without heart disease,…
Boy with autism will likely get to keep therapy ducks, report says
While the three-hour meeting was dismissed on Wednesday without an official vote, members said regulations on keeping and maintaining Dylan’s…
West Nile virus cases in Greece jump in 2018
ATHENS (Reuters) – Eleven people have died and 107 infected by the mosquito-borne West Nile virus in Greece so far…
Woman claims sucking balloon air left her paralyzed
Olivia Golding, who claims she inhaled 15 balloons filled with nitrous oxide while at a festival, said her issues started…
Doctor in eastern Congo contracts Ebola in ‘dreaded’ scenario: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – A doctor has become the first probable Ebola case in one of the eastern Democratic Republic of…
32 children’s medicines recalled over contamination
Affected products, which were produced between August 2017 and April 2018, include medications intended to relieve cough, fever, ear aches,…
Bayer’s Monsanto faces 8,000 lawsuits on glyphosate
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The number of U.S. lawsuits brought against Bayer’s (BAYGn.DE) newly acquired Monsanto has jumped to about 8,000,…
Family sickened from eating wild ‘vomiter’ mushrooms
The mushrooms are known as “Chlorophyllum molybdites” or green spored Lepiota — also called the “vomiter.” (Fairfax County Fire and…
Exclusive: Pharma sector warns Saudis on German drug curbs
BERLIN (Reuters) – European and U.S. pharmaceutical associations have waded into a diplomatic row between Germany and Saudi Arabia, warning…