CDC investigating pre-packaged salad as possible cause of E. coli outbreak in 8 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published an investigation notice Wednesday regarding an E. coli outbreak involving 17 people across eight states. 

Man’s bedding was making him sick in odd case of 'feather duvet lung'

For three months, a 43-year-old man in Scotland felt sick and fatigued, often experiencing breathlessness with no relief. He sought medical attention and was subsequently diagnosed with a lower respiratory tract infection. Initially, his symptoms remedied — breathing became a bit easier and he felt less tired. But a month later, his health regressed. Further analysis led to a diagnosis of an unusual, but very real, condition.

Transplant doctor rejects damaged donated lungs from chain-smoker

A doctor in China was forced to reject a pair of donated lungs that came from a deceased 52-year-old who had spent 30 years of his life chain-smoking.

Smoking weed may increase risk of stroke, arrhythmia in young adults, warns American Heart Association

Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.

Man dies of broken neck after chiropractic treatment

The family of a man who died of a broken neck after a chiropractic treatment wants the chiropractor charged in criminal court.

White House: President Trump undergoes exam at Walter Reed

President Donald Trump spent more than two hours at Walter Reed National Medical Center on Saturday for what the White House said were medical tests as part of his annual physical.

FDA recommends tossing of certain tuna fish due to fish poisoning risks

Officials with the FDA say they are recommending everyone to toss away Tuna fish sold by a Vietnamese company, in connection with several cases of Scombrotoxin fish poisoning.

New study casts doubt on need for many heart procedures

People with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a procedure to improve blood flow rather than just giving medicines a chance to help, but it won't cut their risk of having a heart attack or dying over the following few years, a big federally funded study found.

Rare syndrome causes man’s eye to 'glow'

A rare syndrome caused a 44-year-old man’s eye to eerily resemble the flaming Eye of Sauron from “The Lord of the Rings.”