10-year-old Texas girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba infection
The 10-year-old Texas girl who contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming in the Brazos River has died.
The 10-year-old Texas girl who contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming in the Brazos River has died.
Girl, 3, dies of rare cancer after doctors diagnosed her with constipation: 'She died in my arms'
A mother who claims doctors wrote off her 3-year-old daughter’s stomach pains as constipation says the young girl died just days after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
A mother who claims doctors wrote off her 3-year-old daughter’s stomach pains as constipation says the young girl died just days after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Vapes spiked with illegal drugs show dark side of CBD craze
Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD.
Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD.
Mercury-bearing skin cream sickens California woman
A California woman is hospitalized in a semi-comatose state after using a skin cream from Mexico that was laced with toxic methylmercury.
A California woman is hospitalized in a semi-comatose state after using a skin cream from Mexico that was laced with toxic methylmercury.
FDA finds cancer-causing carcinogens in popular heartburn drug Zantac
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it found a potentially cancer-causing carcinogen in some versions of the popular over-the-counter heartburn medication, Zantac.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it found a potentially cancer-causing carcinogen in some versions of the popular over-the-counter heartburn medication, Zantac.
Author J.K. Rowling donates $19 million to multiple sclerosis research following mother's death
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has made a substantial donation for research into the treatment of multiple sclerosis at a center named after her late mother.
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has made a substantial donation for research into the treatment of multiple sclerosis at a center named after her late mother.
Illinois lawsuit filed against top e-cigarette maker Juul
An Illinois teenager who fell ill with a lung disease after vaping for over a year sued a leading e-cigarette maker on Friday, accusing it of deliberately marketing to young people and sending the message that vaping is cool.
An Illinois teenager who fell ill with a lung disease after vaping for over a year sued a leading e-cigarette maker on Friday, accusing it of deliberately marketing to young people and sending the message that vaping is cool.
FDA looking into possible carcinogen found in Zantac, other heartburn medications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it is looking into a trace amount of cancer-causing chemicals found in heartburn medications such as Zantac.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it is looking into a trace amount of cancer-causing chemicals found in heartburn medications such as Zantac.
‘I didn’t think it would happen to me’: Doctors believe vaping caused teen's double-lung collapse
A 19-year-old Indiana man suffered two collapsed lungs and his doctors believe the condition is linked to vaping.
A 19-year-old Indiana man suffered two collapsed lungs and his doctors believe the condition is linked to vaping.
‘Human error’ during surgery results in girl losing thumb, having it replaced with her big toe
A 17-year-old Australian girl who dreamed of becoming a professional cricket player had those dreams dashed when a botched surgery resulted in her having her thumb replaced with her big toe.
A 17-year-old Australian girl who dreamed of becoming a professional cricket player had those dreams dashed when a botched surgery resulted in her having her thumb replaced with her big toe.
Chicago-area first responders turning to eye-motion therapy to combat PTSD
More first responders in the US lose their lives to suicide than in the line of duty, according to a study by the Ruderman Foundation.
More first responders in the US lose their lives to suicide than in the line of duty, according to a study by the Ruderman Foundation.
President Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes to combat a recent surge in underage vaping.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes to combat a recent surge in underage vaping.
Illinois teen's memory resets every two hours after head injury
An Illinois teen says she can't remember anything after a traumatic head injury that has caused her memory to reset every two hours.
An Illinois teen says she can't remember anything after a traumatic head injury that has caused her memory to reset every two hours.
Illinois sues pharmaceutical companies over opioid crisis
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against several pharmaceutical companies, including Johnson & Johnson, alleging they carried out "unfair and deceptive" marketing campaigns contributing to the opioid crisis.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against several pharmaceutical companies, including Johnson & Johnson, alleging they carried out "unfair and deceptive" marketing campaigns contributing to the opioid crisis.
Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes to combat a recent surge in underage vaping.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes to combat a recent surge in underage vaping.
‘Tomorrow that number could rise’: 241 NYPD officers have died from 9/11-related illnesses
The death toll of New York police officers from exposure to deadly toxins from the wreckage in the years since the attacks has grown to 241.
The death toll of New York police officers from exposure to deadly toxins from the wreckage in the years since the attacks has grown to 241.
DuPage County reports year’s first human case of West Nile virus
DuPage County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus this year.
DuPage County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Woman suffers mercury poisoning after using tainted skin cream from Mexico
A California woman is in a semi-comatose state after using a Ponds-labeled skin cream tainted with methylmercury, making her the first reported case of methylmercury poisoning of this type linked to a skin cream in the U.S., according to the Sacramento County Public Health agency.
A California woman is in a semi-comatose state after using a Ponds-labeled skin cream tainted with methylmercury, making her the first reported case of methylmercury poisoning of this type linked to a skin cream in the U.S., according to the Sacramento County Public Health agency.
Family believes girl, 17, on life support at Dallas hospital due to vaping
A family from Tyler has a frightening account of how quickly a teenager's vaping habit turned into a life-threatening lung illness.
A family from Tyler has a frightening account of how quickly a teenager's vaping habit turned into a life-threatening lung illness.
12 cases of Legionnaires’ now reported at Batavia retirement home
Four more cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported at a retirement home in west suburban Batavia, bringing the total to 12 confirmed cases.
Four more cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported at a retirement home in west suburban Batavia, bringing the total to 12 confirmed cases.