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Flesh-Eating Infection Tied to Heroin Kills Seven
All of the deaths occurred in San Diego County, CA.
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How Well Are You Aging? A Blood Test Might Tell
The scientists analyzed plasma -- the cell-free, fluid part of blood -- from more than 4,200 people between the ages of 18 and 95, and found a link between 373 proteins and aging.
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Beware of Workplace Germs
Germs live and thrive in the workplace. Find out about germ hot spots, when contamination is at its worst, and how to protect yourself.
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BPA Levels in Humans Are Underestimated: Study
The new method developed by researchers and outlined in their study suggests that the measurements used by the FDA and other regulatory agencies underestimate BPA exposure by as much as 44 times.
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Special Kitty Cat Food Recalled
Certain lots of Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Pate that may pose a risk to cats' health have been recalled because they may contain ingredients that don't meet quality and safety standards.
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Moderate Drinking May Increase Cancer Risk
A new study from Japan found that compared to nondrinkers, people who had two drinks a day for 40 years had a 54% higher risk of cancer.
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Man Receives Testicle Transplant From Twin
A man who was born without testicles got a transplanted one from his identical twin brother during a six-hour operation performed early last week in Belgrade, Serbia, by an international team of...
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No One Brand Explains Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
As of Dec. 3, 2,291 patients have been hospitalized, with cases in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to these particular lung injuries, the CDC...
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Supreme Court Upholds Kentucky Abortion Law
A Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions was upheld Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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White Castle Frozen Burgers Recalled for Listeria
The White Castle recall is for 6-pack cheeseburgers, 6-pack hamburgers, 6-pack jalapeno cheeseburgers, 16-pack hamburgers, and 16-pack cheeseburgers with best by dates ranging from 04 Aug 2020 to 17...
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Blood Tests Show Exposure to Ethylene Oxide
The testing offers the first biologic evidence that living near a facility that emits ethylene oxide increases a person’s body burden of the chemical, which has been linked to breast and blood cancers
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White Castle Frozen Burgers Recalled for Listeria
The White Castle recall is for 6-pack cheeseburgers, 6-pack hamburgers, 6-pack jalapeno cheeseburgers, 16-pack hamburgers, and 16-pack cheeseburgers with best by dates ranging from 04 Aug 2020 to 17...
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RECALL: Fresh Express Salad Kit for E. coli Fears
The FDA, CDC, state health authorities, and Canadian officials have been investigating an E. coli illness outbreak, and research shows that Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits are...
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'Smart' Contact Lenses Might Also Monitor Eye Health
A team of scientists in South Korea has packed incredibly small electronic circuitry, batteries and antennae into a soft contact lens. The goal: to monitor eyes for signs of vision trouble or help...
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Dangers of 'Superbug' Germs Greater Than Believed
There's been an uptick in the number of laboratory studies showing how just one mutation could create highly infectious or "hypervirulent" strains of disease-causing bacteria, fungi and water molds.
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Have a Purpose, Have a Healthier Life
If you've found meaning in your life, you're more likely to be both physically and mentally healthy, a new study reports.
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Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?
Overweight and obese children tend to have a thinner prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain associated with decision-making and problem-solving.
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Healthy Lifestyle, Regular Screening May Keep Cancer at Bay
A new study shows many cases of cancer could have been headed off by regular screenings.
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Man Who Inspired Ice Bucket Challenge Dies
Peter Frates, who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised awareness about the neurodegenerative disease ALS, has died at the age of 34.
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Hep A Outbreak in Six States tied to Blackberries
The illnesses have occurred in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.
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