Pregnant Venezuelan women going to Brazil to give birth
BOA VISTA – Expecting Venezuelan women are leaving their country due to lack of prenatal care, medicine and diapers and…
Breastfeeding linked to lower stroke risk
(Reuters Health) – Breastfeeding may protect a woman from stroke later in life, and the benefit appears to increase with…
New cervical cancer screening guidelines: What you need to know
The guidelines, from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), say that women ages 30 to 65 can be screened…
Many doctors skip meningococcal vaccine talks with teens
(Reuters Health) – Many pediatricians and family physicians don’t discuss the meningococcal B vaccine with teens even though these conversations…
Police officer praised for breastfeeding malnourished baby while on duty at hospital
A police officer in Argentina has been receiving praise for her selfless act. (iStock) A police officer in Argentina is…
U.S. health secretary says agency can eliminate drug rebates
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said it was within his agency’s power to eliminate…
Nurse claims hospital sided with patient who complained about her race
Teoka Williams, who has worked at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn for 10 years, claims she overheard her patient say she…
Militia threat hampers Ebola fight in Congo as disease kills 47
GENEVA (Reuters) – Militia violence in Democratic Republic of Congo has prevented aid workers from reaching some potential cases in…
Mom delivers baby on bus with help of fellow passengers
A man who had no experience in delivering babies came from the back of the bus and laid the mother…
China sacks six senior officials at food and drug regulator over vaccine scandal
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China said on Saturday it has sacked six senior officials at its food and drug regulator after…
New Jersey man who contracted flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing has forearms, hands amputated, family says
Angel Perez, 60, had his forearms and hands amputated this week, part of his battle since contracting a flesh-eating bacteria…
Pfizer bets on biotech flu vaccine in $425 million BioNTech alliance
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Pfizer has agreed to pay German biotech firm BioNTech up to $425 million in an alliance to…
Autism risk may increase if child’s mother has high DDT exposure, study finds
Researchers looked at nearly 800 mothers from Finland who had children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and found that…
China finds second African swine fever case at WH Group plant
BEIJING (Reuters) – China found its second case of African swine fever (ASF) on Thursday at a slaughterhouse owned by…
Death from a dog lick? Veterinarian explains rare infection triggered by pets’ saliva
Can a dog’s lick kill you? Two recent cases of a rare infection are raising concerns about the risks of…
Cancer risk with diabetes is higher for women than men
(Reuters Health) – People with diabetes are more likely to develop certain cancers than those without the condition, and a…
Measles reported in 21 states, D.C., so far this year, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that in 2018, 107 D.C. residents and people from multiple U.S.…
Adult smokers more apt to use e-cigarettes than nonsmokers
(Reuters Health) – Current smokers are more likely than ex-smokers or adults who have never smoked to use e-cigarettes, according…
More than 47 people overdose in New Haven as park visitors watch in horror
More than 47 people overdosed on what’s believed to have been synthetic marijuana at or near a Connecticut city park…
Long-acting injection a shot in the arm for GSK’s HIV business
LONDON (Reuters) – A long-acting injection developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L) and given once a month has proved as effective as…
Wisconsin woman’s death linked to bacteria from dog saliva, doctors believe
Sharon Larson’s capnocytophaga infection stemmed a small dog bite, but medication “didn’t do anything,” her husband said. (iStock) A Wisconsin…
Doctors may not explain pros, cons of lung cancer screening
(Reuters) – Many U.S. doctors don’t discuss the harms of lung cancer screening or the potential for overdiagnosis in conversations…
Michigan county fair attendees test positive for rare strain of swine flu
Two children contracted a rare strain of flu after interacting with pigs at a Michigan county fair. (iStock) Health officials…
‘Back-and-forth’ conversations with young kids may aid brain development
(Reuters Health) – For decades, doctors have told parents to talk to kids as often as possible to help build…
Blue light from phone screens precipitate blindness, study finds
The experts in the study advise to avoid browsing on mobile phones or tablets in the dark. (Martin Dimitrov) The…
E-cigarette vapor tied to changes in lung cells
(Reuters Health) – The vapor from e-cigarettes may boost the production of inflammatory chemicals in the lungs, while disabling key…
Zika, West Nile virus reported in Alabama, health department warns
Alabama health officials are investigating “several” reported Zika, West Nile cases in the state. (iStock) Alabama health officials are investigating…
Biogen’s pricey muscle drug Spinraza too costly for Britain
LONDON (Reuters) – Biogen’s muscle disease treatment Spinraza has been deemed too expensive for use on Britain’s state-run health service,…
Washington man donates kidney to wife of nearly 30 years: ‘We’re a team’
A Seattle, Washington man recently donated one of his kidneys to his wife of nearly 30 years. “We’re a team,”…
Monsanto ordered to pay $289 million in world’s first Roundup cancer trial
(Reuters) – A California jury on Friday found Monsanto liable in a lawsuit filed by a man who alleged the…
Contaminated Goldfish crackers left Mississippi woman sick, hospitalized, lawsuit claims
Pepperidge Farm has recalled four varieties of Goldfish crackers out of fears they could potentially have salmonella. (AP) A Mississippi…
Brazil slams Venezuela as measles spreads across border
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil complained on Thursday that Venezuela was doing nothing to stop the spread of an outbreak of…
Cancer study of New Mexico nuclear test site expected to finish in 2019
This July 16, 1945 photo, shows the mushroom cloud of the first atomic explosion at Trinity Test Site, New Mexico.…
Nigeria approves $150 million World Bank loan to fight polio
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria has approved a $150 million loan from the World Bank to help eradicate polio and scale…
Indian woman with 22-pound hand finally getting treatment for rare condition
Mita Sabar, a young woman suffering from a condition that caused her hand to enlarge over roughly a decade, was…
Health workers in Congo being vaccinated against Ebola: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – Vaccination of health workers against the deadly Ebola virus has begun in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Contaminated food served after funeral ceremony kills at least 9 mourners
A person was taken to the hospital after eating contaminated food following a funeral ceremony in the Peruvian Andes. (Reuters)…
Easy on the Nordic oysters: Bacteria flourishing in warmer fjord waters
OSLO (Reuters) – The southern Nordic fjords are heating up as Europe boils, and bacteria there are flourishing, infecting swimmers…
Breastfeeding mom told to cover up, instead puts cloth over own face
A breastfeeding mom told to cover up took a creative approach to her response. (Facebook/Carol Lockwood) A new mom on…
Latest Congo Ebola outbreak is Zaire strain, vaccinations to start
GENEVA (Reuters) – An Ebola outbreak in Congo has been confirmed as the Zaire strain of the virus and vaccinations…
Boy in wheelchair pulls himself to feet for national anthem at Tennessee fair
A 10-year-old boy who often uses a wheelchair and requires braces on his legs managed to stand for the national…
Healthcare not very green compared to other industries
(Reuters Health) – Compared to big corporations in other sectors of the economy, most healthcare organizations – even large ones…
Waitress who survived Waffle House shooting reportedly suffering from PTSD, needs support dog
Virginia Stanley, a waitress who survived the Waffle House mass shooting in April, discussed her battle with PTSD in her…
Women more likely to survive heart attack if ER physician is female
(Reuters Health) – Women who show up in the emergency room with a heart attack are less likely to die…
New Jersey fisherman with flesh-eating infection opting out of hospice care: He ‘will continue to fight’
Angel Perez, who contracted a flesh-eating bacteria after crabbing, is going to continue fighting for his life rather than move…
Ebola vaccinations in eastern Congo due to begin on Wednesday
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Vaccinations against a new outbreak of Ebola virus in eastern Democratic Republic of…
McDonald’s, Chipotle and other chains with foodborne illness outbreaks: How to stay safe
Food experts recommend washing fruits and vegetables in order to lessen the risk of contracting a foodborne illness. (iStock) In…
China to add more cancer drugs to reimbursement list, talks end in Sept: Xinhua
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China plans to add a range of cancer drugs to medicines eligible for reimbursement from the government,…
Illinois children must stay in rear-facing car seat until age 2, new law says
On first offense, violators could face a $75 fine, while second offenses could cost up to $200. (iStock) Children in…
Eastern Congo Ebola outbreak believed to have killed 33: health ministry
DAKAR (Reuters) – An outbreak of the Ebola virus declared this week in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is believed…
Indiana man survives internal decapitation years after beating brain cancer: ‘Our boy is a miracle’
A 22-year-old Indiana man says he was internally decapitated after a car crash. (Beacon Health System) An Indiana man who…
WHO warns there may be no vaccine option for new Ebola outbreak
GENEVA (Reuters) – It may be impossible to use a vaccine to tackle Democratic Republic of Congo’s new Ebola outbreak,…
Illinois gov enacts law protecting EpiPen prescribers
EpiPens contain epinephrine, a drug used to treat anaphylactic shock ELMHURST, Ill. – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a…
Allergan sues Pfizer over costs of opioid litigation
(Reuters) – Allergan Plc (AGN.N) on Thursday sued Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) to force its larger rival to cover any damages…
Mom dies after being served uncooked chicken on vacation, lawsuit claims
Her husband claims that she chose a piece of chicken from the hotel’s buffet, and that it was bleeding when…
Experts arrive in region of Congo’s new Ebola outbreak
GENEVA/GOMA (Reuters) – An international delegation has arrived in the town of Beni in Democratic Republic of Congo, 30 km…
Woman’s 132-pound ovarian tumor removed in 5-hour surgery
A Connecticut woman has made a full recovery after undergoing a life-saving operation in May that saw a 25-member surgical…
Four U.S. cities sue over Trump ‘sabotage’ of Obamacare
(Reuters) – Four major U.S. cities filed a lawsuit on Thursday contending that President Donald Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally seeking…
Police officer who died during training exercise had rare condition
Officer Nguyen died on July 6, days after collapsing during a timed 1.5 mile run. (Fox 8) The Cleveland police…
Congo declares new Ebola outbreak in eastern province
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Four people have tested positive for Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…