People who eat trans fats at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia, study suggests
A new study found that people with higher levels of trans fats could be more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
A new study found that people with higher levels of trans fats could be more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Ga. foster mom charged with murder after twins die in hot car
Police have arrested a foster mom in the death of 3-year-old twins in Georgia last month.
Police have arrested a foster mom in the death of 3-year-old twins in Georgia last month.
Public health officials confirm measles exposure at Disneyland, Starbucks
Public health officials are investigating a measles case involving a Los Angeles County resident that recently visited Disneyland, several Starbucks locations and a deli, according to a recent statement on Wednesday
Public health officials are investigating a measles case involving a Los Angeles County resident that recently visited Disneyland, several Starbucks locations and a deli, according to a recent statement on Wednesday
‘Breakthrough’ cystic fibrosis drug that could treat 90 percent of patients gets FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a cystic fibrosis medication that is the first triple-combination therapy available to treat patients 12 and older who have the most common cystic fibrosis mutation, and medical professionals say it has the potential to treat up to 90 percent of all cystic fibrosis patients.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a cystic fibrosis medication that is the first triple-combination therapy available to treat patients 12 and older who have the most common cystic fibrosis mutation, and medical professionals say it has the potential to treat up to 90 percent of all cystic fibrosis patients.
Woman has 'basketball-sized' breast tumor removed after letting it grow for 2 years, report says
A woman in China allegedly let a gigantic breast tumor grow for two years unchecked until it had reached the size of a basketball. When the 47-year-old finally sought help, doctors told AsiaWire that she walked into the out-patient clinic holding the tumor up because it was so heavy.
A woman in China allegedly let a gigantic breast tumor grow for two years unchecked until it had reached the size of a basketball. When the 47-year-old finally sought help, doctors told AsiaWire that she walked into the out-patient clinic holding the tumor up because it was so heavy.
Eating dairy linked to prostate cancer, but plant-based diets associated with reduced risk
Eating dairy is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, but eating a plant-based diet has been linked to a decreased risk, according to a new comprehensive analysis of past studies from the Mayo Clinic.
Eating dairy is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, but eating a plant-based diet has been linked to a decreased risk, according to a new comprehensive analysis of past studies from the Mayo Clinic.
Mom shares heartwarming video of 23-month-old son walking days after intensive skull surgery
A 23-month-old boy from Vermont is back on his feet after going through cranial vault surgery on Oct. 16 for a rare condition known as craniosynostosis, a birth defect that causes bones in a baby’s skull to join together too early.
A 23-month-old boy from Vermont is back on his feet after going through cranial vault surgery on Oct. 16 for a rare condition known as craniosynostosis, a birth defect that causes bones in a baby’s skull to join together too early.
Baby weighing less than 1 pound at birth released from Phoenix hospital after nearly 150 days
One of the smallest babies on record born in Arizona has beaten the odds.
One of the smallest babies on record born in Arizona has beaten the odds.
Cortisone injections for hip and knee pain can be riskier than previously believed, study says
Hip and knee intra-articular corticosteroid injections, which are quite commonly given to treat joint pain, may be more harmful than medical professionals previously thought, according to new study from the Boston University School of Medicine.
Hip and knee intra-articular corticosteroid injections, which are quite commonly given to treat joint pain, may be more harmful than medical professionals previously thought, according to new study from the Boston University School of Medicine.
Dad’s skin cancer battle leaves him with massive chunk missing from neck, back
A 37-year-old Australian father of two is warning others to undergo a routine skin check after losing a large chunk of flesh on his back and neck to melanoma.
A 37-year-old Australian father of two is warning others to undergo a routine skin check after losing a large chunk of flesh on his back and neck to melanoma.
Mom diagnosed with rare breast cancer during pregnancy delivers 'miracle' baby boy
Jade Devis said it started with a hard lump that was allegedly dismissed by a radiologist as a pregnancy symptom.
Jade Devis said it started with a hard lump that was allegedly dismissed by a radiologist as a pregnancy symptom.
Bears honor breast cancer survivors and families at Soldier Field
Nearly 100 breast cancer survivors and their families were honored at Soldier Field on Sunday.
Nearly 100 breast cancer survivors and their families were honored at Soldier Field on Sunday.
Over 64,000 pounds of raw beef products recalled over E. coli contamination
Over 64,000 pounds of raw beef product could be contaminated with E. coli.
Over 64,000 pounds of raw beef product could be contaminated with E. coli.
Over 6,000 pounds of Great Value sausage patties recalled over possible Salmonella contamination
Anyone who has purchased contaminated products should not consume them. They should be thrown away or returned.
Anyone who has purchased contaminated products should not consume them. They should be thrown away or returned.
Toddler with leukemia in desperate need of bone marrow donor
A little girl is in desperate need of a bone marrow donor. Chloe Bella Carvalho has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). She has been at Arnold Palmer Hospital undergoing chemotherapy and needs to find a perfectly matched donor.
A little girl is in desperate need of a bone marrow donor. Chloe Bella Carvalho has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). She has been at Arnold Palmer Hospital undergoing chemotherapy and needs to find a perfectly matched donor.
Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder over asbestos concerns
Johnson & Johnson on Friday announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of its baby powder over concerns the product may contain asbestos.
Johnson & Johnson on Friday announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of its baby powder over concerns the product may contain asbestos.
Michael Jordan, emotional, while opening medical clinic for low-income families
Novant Health and Michael Jordan mark the opening of a comprehensive family care clinic on Freedom Drive.
Novant Health and Michael Jordan mark the opening of a comprehensive family care clinic on Freedom Drive.
Thinking too much could cause you to die sooner
Thinking too much may be bad for your health according to a study that was recently published.
Thinking too much may be bad for your health according to a study that was recently published.
Florida man who thought he had a bad sunburn on leg nearly dies from flesh-eating bacteria
A Pennsylvania native who recently moved to Pensacola, Florida, with his fiancee will need to learn to walk again after nearly losing his leg to a flesh-eating bacteria.
A Pennsylvania native who recently moved to Pensacola, Florida, with his fiancee will need to learn to walk again after nearly losing his leg to a flesh-eating bacteria.
‘So proud of you’: Care team serenades young cancer patient to celebrate end of chemo
A beautiful video is going viral thanks to the heartwarming gesture made by the staff at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
A beautiful video is going viral thanks to the heartwarming gesture made by the staff at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.