Superbug MRSA can remain on household surfaces for months, causing repeat infections, study shows
The deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, which is most commonly spread from person to person, can actually linger on household surfaces for months, often causing repeat infections in the same patient or strings of infections across families, new research shows.
The deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, which is most commonly spread from person to person, can actually linger on household surfaces for months, often causing repeat infections in the same patient or strings of infections across families, new research shows.
More Americans are surviving lung cancer, American Lung Association report finds
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
Man who died in skateboarding accident saves 6 others through organ donation
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
Illinois State Police deliver heart from broken down vehicle on I-55
Two Illinois State Police troopers jumped into action Tuesday to deliver a heart needed for surgery from a broken down vehicle on Interstate 55.
Two Illinois State Police troopers jumped into action Tuesday to deliver a heart needed for surgery from a broken down vehicle on Interstate 55.
E. coli cases from romaine lettuce grown in California more than double, kidney failure reported
Of the total number of cases, the CDC said that 39 people have been hospitalized and six people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.
Of the total number of cases, the CDC said that 39 people have been hospitalized and six people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.
Former President Jimmy Carter released from hospital after successful brain surgery
Former President Jimmy Carter is now heading home to Plains, Georgia to celebrate Thanksgiving and recover.
Former President Jimmy Carter is now heading home to Plains, Georgia to celebrate Thanksgiving and recover.
U of C nurses vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to ratify new contract
Nurses voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of the contract, according to a statement from National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United.
Nurses voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of the contract, according to a statement from National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United.
New Jersey hospital apologizes for kidney transplant mix-up
Officials say the wrong person was given a kidney transplant at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.
Officials say the wrong person was given a kidney transplant at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.
Dad shares one last beer with sons in photo taken hours before cancer death
In a viral photo, a father is shown having one last beer with his sons hours before he died of cancer.
In a viral photo, a father is shown having one last beer with his sons hours before he died of cancer.
Company offers non-smoking employees 6 extra days off to make up for cigarette breaks
The Japanese company gives non-smoking employees six extra days of paid time off to offset the time spent during cigarette breaks by smoking employees.
The Japanese company gives non-smoking employees six extra days of paid time off to offset the time spent during cigarette breaks by smoking employees.
Grant helps pay to train Chicago residents to use Naloxone to save lives
State Representative LaShawn Ford secured a $350,000 state grant to help pay for advocacy on the West Side, which includes training residents to use Naloxone.
State Representative LaShawn Ford secured a $350,000 state grant to help pay for advocacy on the West Side, which includes training residents to use Naloxone.
4 health company executives accused in $1B fraud scheme
Four former executives of a Chicago-based health-information company are accused in a $1 billion fraud scheme.
Four former executives of a Chicago-based health-information company are accused in a $1 billion fraud scheme.
A quarter of Americans aren’t washing their hands while cooking, survey finds
Many Americans are dreaming about full plates and second helpings as Thanksgiving draws ever nearer, but one in three Americans is worried about getting food poisoning from someone else’s poor kitchen hygiene, according to a survey from the Water Quality and Health Council.
Many Americans are dreaming about full plates and second helpings as Thanksgiving draws ever nearer, but one in three Americans is worried about getting food poisoning from someone else’s poor kitchen hygiene, according to a survey from the Water Quality and Health Council.
Man had hundreds of tapeworms in brain, chest after eating undercooked pork
A 43-year-old man in China who was suffering from seizures and loss of consciousness went to the doctor after his symptoms persisted for several weeks, only to discover that he had hundreds of tapeworms in his brain and chest, reports say.
A 43-year-old man in China who was suffering from seizures and loss of consciousness went to the doctor after his symptoms persisted for several weeks, only to discover that he had hundreds of tapeworms in his brain and chest, reports say.
Amid popularity of eyelash extensions, some doctors see uptick in lash mites due to poor hygiene
As eyelash extensions become a popular trend, some doctors say they are seeing an uptick in lash mites due to poor hygiene. Dr. Sairah Malik, an optometrist in Houston, said she’s seen an increase in Demodex, which is the medical term for the mites.
As eyelash extensions become a popular trend, some doctors say they are seeing an uptick in lash mites due to poor hygiene. Dr. Sairah Malik, an optometrist in Houston, said she’s seen an increase in Demodex, which is the medical term for the mites.
More than 500K pounds of raw pork recalled after business failed to inspect them for 2 years
More than half a million pounds of raw pork products were recalled after an anonymous tipster said the items were not federally inspected for two years.
More than half a million pounds of raw pork products were recalled after an anonymous tipster said the items were not federally inspected for two years.
Target joins Walmart in tainted-lettuce recall as Thanksgiving nears
Stores across the U.S. have recalled salad products that originated in California after federal agencies warned they may be tainted with E. coli bacteria.
Stores across the U.S. have recalled salad products that originated in California after federal agencies warned they may be tainted with E. coli bacteria.
President Trump hears opposing viewpoints in debate over youth vaping
President Donald Trump on Friday heard opposing viewpoints in the debate over youth vaping but offered no insight into where he would ultimately come down on the issue after promising two months ago that he would ban most flavored e-cigarettes but later backtracking.
President Donald Trump on Friday heard opposing viewpoints in the debate over youth vaping but offered no insight into where he would ultimately come down on the issue after promising two months ago that he would ban most flavored e-cigarettes but later backtracking.
Officials: Don’t eat romaine grown in Salinas, California
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 40 people in more than a dozen states.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 40 people in more than a dozen states.
New migraine drug shows promise in clinical trial to treat patients with no other options
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.