‘Safety net’ clinics uneven in delivery of help to quit smoking
(Reuters Health) – Health clinics where low-income people in the U.S. obtain medical care don’t always offer help with quitting…
Fourth of July fireworks trigger PTSD symptoms in veterans
LAS VEGAS – Americans will celebrate the nation’s 242nd birthday with July 4 trips to the beach, with barbecues and…
Trump administration names new U.S. drug enforcement chief
(Refiles this July 2 story to correct typo in name of former President George W. Bush in paragraph 7.) (Reuters)…
Dad ‘breastfeeds’ baby after mom suffers delivery complications
Maxamillian Neubauer “breastfed” his newborn daughter with the help of a nurse and a “suction cup fake nipple.” (iStock) A…
Boy, 2, suffers severe burns at beach after stepping on remains of bonfire buried in sand, mom says
Laura Ashford said her two-year-old son, Harri, suffered severe burns after he touched the remnants of a beachfire that was…
Undiagnosed celiac disease tied to miscarriages and stillbirths
(Reuters Health) – Women with undiagnosed celiac disease may be more likely to have miscarriages or stillbirths than women who…
Jahi McMath, girl at center of brain death debate, has died after surgery, family says
Jahi McMath in an undated photo. (AP/McMath Family and Omari Sealey, File) Jahi McMath, the California teen whose family fought…
Giving birth in water appears safe for mother and infant
(Reuters Health) – Giving birth in water, also known as immersion labor and delivery or waterbirth, appears safe for mother…
Lone Star tick bites triggering red meat allergies in more people across US, physician says
A Lone Star tick. (iStock) Ticks are known to carry some nasty ailments, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and…
AbbVie, AndroGel partner owe $448 million in antitrust case: U.S. judge
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday found that pharmaceutical company AbbVie Inc used sham litigation to illegally prevent generic…
California pediatrician placed on probation for exempting child from all vaccines
Dr. Bob Sears, an outspoken critic of mandatory vaccinations, has been placed on probation for 35 months by the Medical…
Missouri appeals court tosses $55 million J&J talc-powder verdict
(Reuters) – A Missouri appeals court on Friday threw out a $55 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a…
Family of baby treated at hospital with bottle of formula gets $18G bill: report
A bottle of formula and a nap cost $18,000, according to a family whose son was treated at a San…
Amazon to buy PillPack in potentially disruptive drug retail push
(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it would buy small online pharmacy PillPack, a move that will put the…
Why death of your pet is difficult to bear
And when a pet dies, it can be an emotionally devastating experience that can have a negative impact on our…
U.S. coal industry needs ‘fundamental shift’ to fight black lung: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Coal companies need to make a “fundamental shift” in how they control exposure to coal dust in…
Doc blames hotel mattress after Brazil’s Marcelo exits World Cup game with back issue
Marcelo limped off the field in the 10th minute of Wednesday’s game against Serbia. (AP) Brazil’s team doctor said a…
TECH parenting style could help kids manage their media use
(Reuters Health) – The TECH parenting style, an acronym for Talk, Educate, Co-view and House Rules, could help families manage…
Siblings diagnosed with brain tumors 2 weeks apart
Kalea, 6, was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor two weeks before her younger brother received a diagnosis of his…
U.S. charges hundreds in major healthcare fraud, opioid crackdown
(Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday announced charges against 601 people including doctors for taking part in healthcare…
70,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in US unaccounted for since 1999, study says
The opioid crisis plaguing the U.S. may be even worse than health officials previously thought, with tens of thousands of…
U.S. jury orders DaVita to pay $383.5 million in wrongful death lawsuits
(Reuters) – A federal jury in Colorado has awarded $383.5 million to the families of three patients who said they…
Dr. Marc Siegel assails study’s linkage of opioid addicts to Trump voters: ‘No proof of a connection’
The Journal of the American Medical Association ties pill poppers to Trump supporters. Not so fast, one prominent doctor says.…
Girl bullied over hair loss condition shaves head
Briel said her classmates would tease her about the bald spots and asked her mother if she could shave all…
Clamor for GSK shingles shot points to bigger profits
LONDON (Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline is facing “unprecedented” demand for its new shingles vaccine Shingrix, suggesting the product could be a…
Should people with drug addictions be forced into rehab?
Alecia Gordon is quick to admit that forced drug treatment was a good thing for her son. He was 19…
First case of mosquito-borne Keystone virus found in humans
Unidentified teen went to a walk-in clinic exhibiting a fever and rash. (Fox 13 News) A mosquito-borne illness that could…
U.S. District Court rules in favor of Lilly’s Alimta patent
(Reuters) – Eli Lilly and Co said on Friday a U.S. District Court ruled in favor of its patent on…
Opioid reclassification linked to increase in illegal online sales
(Reuters Health) – Online black-market sales of opioid painkillers more than doubled in the United States during the two years…
Teen facing cancer relapse racing to raise $350G for crucial bone marrow transplant
Olivia Stoy was first diagnosed with cancer when she was 12. (GoFundMe) An Indiana 14-year-old has raised just under half…
Thirty-three pregnant Cambodian women discovered in surrogacy raid
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Thirty-three pregnant Cambodian women who were carrying babies on behalf of Chinese clients have been discovered…
This family learned tick bites can transmit more than Lyme disease
Last summer, 11-year-old Gus was beyond excited to attend his first Boy Scout campout without his parents. “Me and my…
Close sibling bonds may protect against harm of family conflict
(Reuters Health) – Strong sibling ties can help buffer adolescents from the stress of witnessing parents’ battles and unresolved conflicts,…
Scientists piped music into women’s wombs to see if fetuses like Freddie Mercury
In an as-yet-unpublished study by the Institut Marquès assisted-fertility clinic in Spain, fetuses exposed to “Bohemian Rhapsody” — as well…
Lifestyle changes can help obese women improve fertility
(Reuters Health) – Although obesity can significantly decrease a woman’s ability to get pregnant, losing weight through diet and exercise…
Dying New Jersey man gets wish to gamble at casino one last time
Mudry arrived at Bally’s via ambulance on Tuesday, and had his bed placed next to a blackjack table where he…
Parents often lack amusement-park safety plans
(Reuters Health) – One in five parents don’t talk to their kids about safety issues at amusement parks, especially what…
Mom left brain damaged from stroke caused by infection she allegedly caught after giving birth
Haywood claims she was discharged from the hospital despite exhibiting symptoms of an infection, which led to a debilitating stroke.…
U.S. medical device firm electroCore IPO price set at $15 per share
(Reuters) – U.S. medical device maker electroCore Llc’s initial public offering is expected to price at $15 per share, Chief…
Michigan girl, 3, hailed hero for saving mom who suffered seizure
A 3-year-old girl from Warren, Mich., has been praised for her quick thinking after her mother suffered a seizure on…
After law change, Greek medicinal users hope to enter cannabis business
XYLOKASTRO, Greece (Reuters) – Konstantinos Syros turned to cannabis 26 years ago after a motorcycle accident left him with deformed…
Invasive plant that causes 3rd-degree burns, permanent blindness discovered in Virginia
Giant Hogweed, an invasive plant that can cause third-degree burns and permanent blindness, has been found in northern Virginia. (New…
Theranos founder Holmes, former president indicted for fraud
(Reuters) – Theranos Inc founder Elizabeth Holmes and the embattled blood-testing company’s former president were indicted on charges that they…
Swimming pool chemicals create gas cloud, sending dozens to hospitals
A dangerous mixture of pool chemicals hospitalized at least 35 people in northern California on Thursday. (San Jose Fire Department)…
Soaring costs, loss of benefits top Americans’ healthcare worries: Reuters/Ipsos poll
(Reuters) – For over a year now, Americans have listed healthcare as the most important problem facing the country, according…
Will you catch the flu? Answer could be in your blood
During last winter’s severe flu season, you may have found yourself worrying about whether you’d catch the notorious virus. But…
GSK’s two-drug HIV treatment meets main goal in late stage studies
(Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline’s two-drug treatment for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, met its main goal in late stage studies,…
World Cup attendees urged to get measles vaccine: Signs and symptoms of the viral illness
World Cup attendees are advised to get the measles vaccine ahead of traveling for the tournament in Russia. (REUTERS/LUCY NICHOLSON)…
5-year-old temporarily paralyzed after tick bite makes full recovery
A Mississippi mother took to Facebook to share a photo of her 5-year-old daughter walking out of the hospital following…
Medical device maker Stryker makes takeover approach to Boston Scientific: WSJ
(Reuters) – Medical device maker Stryker Corp has made a takeover approach to rival Boston Scientific Corp, the Wall Street…
Will medical marijuana replace opioids in war on cancer?
Cancer treatment: Will marijuana replace opioids? Medical marijuana is still a controversial topic when it comes to doctors recommending it…
Fed up with rising costs, big U.S. firms dig into healthcare
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) – At its Silicon Valley headquarters, network gear maker Cisco Systems Inc is going to unusual…
Georgia mom warns others after son, 5, contracts rare disease from tick bite
Mason McNair, 5, broke out in a rash due to the tick bite. (Danielle McNair) One Georgia mother is warning…
Bunk bed injuries in college dorms could be avoided
(Reuters Health) – College students who live in dorms with bunk beds could avoid potential injuries by having the proper…
Teen who died from meningitis saves 6 others through organ donation
Lewis Hilton thought he was battling the flu, but by the time he got to the hospital he had lost…
Experts suggest ways children can get Vitamin D
(Reuters Health) – Parents and caregivers should be aware of the three ways children can get the vitamin D they…
‘Sonic attacks’ eyed in Cuba, China as more US diplomats fall ill: What to know about the mystery illness
U.S. diplomats in China are facing a case of déjà vu as several Americans who work at the consulate in…