Woman nearly dies after having sex with husband, suffering allergic reaction
A couple’s sexual intercourse nearly ended in tragedy after the woman had an anaphylactic reaction to a medication her husband was taking, which she was exposed to through his semen. According to the case report, published in the American Journal of Medicine, shortly after they had finished having sex the 46-year-old woman began complaining of dizziness, diarrhea and itchiness on her hands and feet.
A couple’s sexual intercourse nearly ended in tragedy after the woman had an anaphylactic reaction to a medication her husband was taking, which she was exposed to through his semen. According to the case report, published in the American Journal of Medicine, shortly after they had finished having sex the 46-year-old woman began complaining of dizziness, diarrhea and itchiness on her hands and feet.
Cook County’s first cold-related death of the season reported in Avondale
A homeless man who died last week in Avondale is Chicago’s first death related to cold exposure this season, the Cook County medical examiner’s office announced Thursday.
A homeless man who died last week in Avondale is Chicago’s first death related to cold exposure this season, the Cook County medical examiner’s office announced Thursday.
Report suggests millennials may earn less, die younger than previous generation due to escalating health issues
If millennial health continues to decline and goes unaddressed over the next decade, the report predicted that millennials could see mortality rates climb by more than 40 percent compared to Gen-Xers at the same age.
If millennial health continues to decline and goes unaddressed over the next decade, the report predicted that millennials could see mortality rates climb by more than 40 percent compared to Gen-Xers at the same age.
'At Ease' program uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war
A special program for military veterans uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war.
A special program for military veterans uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war.
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
Woman’s eyes infected with parasitic worms possibly after encounter with swarm of flies while on run, study says
A study published by the Oxford academic journal Clinical Infectious Diseases reported the second medically recorded case of a rare infection that involved a patient’s eyes being turned into a breeding ground for parasitic worms.
A study published by the Oxford academic journal Clinical Infectious Diseases reported the second medically recorded case of a rare infection that involved a patient’s eyes being turned into a breeding ground for parasitic worms.
Rapper T.I. says he accompanies his daughter to the gynecologist every year to ensure she’s a virgin
T.I. said in a new interview that he accompanies his daughter every year for her annual gynecological exam to ensure she is still a virgin.
T.I. said in a new interview that he accompanies his daughter every year for her annual gynecological exam to ensure she is still a virgin.
Judge rejects Trump religious-objection rule for health care
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.
Boy, 11, dies of rare cancer after family celebrates Christmas early
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
High school football player prays for opponent's mom with cancer
An act of sportsmanship took place at a high school football game -- in the form of a prayer.
An act of sportsmanship took place at a high school football game -- in the form of a prayer.
Jury awards $101 million in case of baby with brain damage
There is new information tonight in a record, more than $100 million settlement for a local family after a baby suffered severe brain damage.
There is new information tonight in a record, more than $100 million settlement for a local family after a baby suffered severe brain damage.
Blood test has potential to provide 5-years-early warning of breast cancer, researchers say
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
Woman scratched by 'spiteful' cat develops flesh-eating bacteria, nearly dies
A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, "Chan" the Siamese cat.
A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, "Chan" the Siamese cat.
Go ahead, trim that tree! Research determined decades ago that decorating for Christmas early is good for you
While it seems holiday decorations go up earlier and earlier every year, research may prove that decorating early could actually be good for your mental health.
While it seems holiday decorations go up earlier and earlier every year, research may prove that decorating early could actually be good for your mental health.
Study finds that teens on birth control pill report more crying, sleeping and eating problems
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
Researchers to pay volunteers more than $3,000 to be deliberately infected with flu virus
Healthy adult volunteers could get paid more than $3,000 to become infected with the flu virus while researchers monitor how the body controls the infection.
Healthy adult volunteers could get paid more than $3,000 to become infected with the flu virus while researchers monitor how the body controls the infection.
Fast food orders dip after calorie counts appear on menus
Soon after calories were posted on fast-food menus, people cut back a little bit on what they ordered. But it didn't last.
Soon after calories were posted on fast-food menus, people cut back a little bit on what they ordered. But it didn't last.
Measles wipes out the immune system’s ‘memory,’ making patients more vulnerable to other disease, study says
Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, keeps a hold of those who have contracted it long after the symptoms fade — two new studies found that the virus wipes away significant portions of the immune system’s “memory."
Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, keeps a hold of those who have contracted it long after the symptoms fade — two new studies found that the virus wipes away significant portions of the immune system’s “memory."
Texas woman’s workout triggers potentially deadly condition
A Corpus Christi, Texas woman’s workout triggered a rare but potentially deadly condition that required her to be hospitalized, according to a local report.
A Corpus Christi, Texas woman’s workout triggered a rare but potentially deadly condition that required her to be hospitalized, according to a local report.
Jesse Palter to perform at Brushes with Cancer on Saturday
Michigan native and pop singer-songwriter Jesse Palter is doing her part Saturday night to raise awareness to all those affected by cancer from survivors, caregivers, and family members and supporters.
Michigan native and pop singer-songwriter Jesse Palter is doing her part Saturday night to raise awareness to all those affected by cancer from survivors, caregivers, and family members and supporters.