Herbal supplements blamed for Texas woman’s liver failure
Doctors believe a health supplement is to blame for a 23-year-old Texas woman’s sudden, acute liver failure. Emily Goss said that in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, she had…
Vaping industry offers academic scholarships to high school kids
(Reuters Health) – Even as makers of e-cigarettes insist they are not marketing to U.S. youth, others in the vaping industry are offering academic scholarships targeted to high school kids,…
1 in 4 people with Parkinson’s disease misdiagnosed, given wrong treatment, study claims
Doctors seriously struggle to correctly diagnose Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. Over a quarter of those with Parkinson’s were initially misdiagnosed, according to a recent survey of over 2,000…
Eye injuries from laundry pods rising in U.S.
(Reuters Health) – A growing number of kids are getting chemicals from laundry detergent pods in their eyes, even as ocular injuries from other types of household cleaners steadily decline,…
Ice Bucket Challenge’s Peter Frates honored by supporters with mass drenching
Nearly 1,000 people gathered in the frigid waters off Massachusetts this past weekend to drench themselves in water to pay tribute to the late Peter Frates, whose battle with Lou…
Low levels of environmental pollutants may slow fetal growth
(Reuters Health) – Pollutants that persist for decades in the environment may affect fetal growth, a U.S. study suggests. FILE PHOTO: The skyline is seen through polluted air during a…
5 women in New Jersey welcome ‘miracle’ babies after suffering with infertility issues
Doctor offers natural, no-needle approach to IVF More couples struggling with infertility are turning to in vitro fertilization (IVF), but one of the biggest complaints about the process if the…
Diet Dr Pepper does not promise weight loss or deceive consumers: U.S. appeals court
(Reuters) – A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday said the maker of Diet Dr Pepper did not deceive consumers into thinking the soft drink promoted weight loss by including…
Should you pop a pimple or let it heal on its own?
Dear Dr. Manny, I have terrible acne, and I tend to pick at it. But I noticed that picking at it only makes it hurt more. How do you heal…
Transgender children sense their gender identities at young ages
(Reuters Health) – Transgender children may start to identify with toys and clothes typical of their gender identity from a very young age, a recent study suggests. And their confidence…