Sea lice plague world salmon industry
Salmon have a lousy problem, and the race to solve it is spanning the globe. A surge of parasitic sea lice is disrupting salmon farms around the world. The tiny lice attach themselves to salmon and feed on them, killing or rendering them unsuitable for dinner tables.
Salmon have a lousy problem, and the race to solve it is spanning the globe. A surge of parasitic sea lice is disrupting salmon farms around the world. The tiny lice attach themselves to salmon and feed on them, killing or rendering them unsuitable for dinner tables.
Free abortions offered to women affected by Hurricane Harvey
Whole Woman’s Health, a reproductive health care organization, in collaboration with other groups, is offering free abortions to women affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Whole Woman’s Health, a reproductive health care organization, in collaboration with other groups, is offering free abortions to women affected by Hurricane Harvey.
After years of failed attempts, woman gets pregnant thanks to medical breakthrough
There’s a potential medical breakthrough happening right here in Chicagoland.
There’s a potential medical breakthrough happening right here in Chicagoland.
Puppies sold at Petland linked to multi-state Campylobacter outbreak
A multi-state outbreak of human Campylobacter infections that has sickened at least 39 has been linked to puppies sold through Petland, a national pet store chain. The outbreak has affected 12 Petland employees across four states, and 27 others who had either purchased a puppy from the store, visited puppies at the store or live in a home with a Petland-purchased puppy, according to the Centers...
A multi-state outbreak of human Campylobacter infections that has sickened at least 39 has been linked to puppies sold through Petland, a national pet store chain. The outbreak has affected 12 Petland employees across four states, and 27 others who had either purchased a puppy from the store, visited puppies at the store or live in a home with a Petland-purchased puppy, according to the Centers...
Pregnant Miami mom delivers her own baby during Hurricane Irma
An expectant Miami mother had to deliver her own baby as Hurricane Irma hit Miami on Sunday.
An expectant Miami mother had to deliver her own baby as Hurricane Irma hit Miami on Sunday.
9-year-old suffers heart attack after taking bite of hot dog
A boy in Turkey who went into cardiac arrest after taking a bite of a hot dog discovered he had a rare heart condition, a Pediatric case study revealed on Wednesday.
A boy in Turkey who went into cardiac arrest after taking a bite of a hot dog discovered he had a rare heart condition, a Pediatric case study revealed on Wednesday.
Rescue-dog "Benny" dies in Alameda after eating cupcakes with xylitol
Benny, a 2-year-old rescue dog, died after eating cupcakes made with the sugar substitute xylitol.
Benny, a 2-year-old rescue dog, died after eating cupcakes made with the sugar substitute xylitol.
1,000 nurses needed for special needs shelters during Hurricane Irma
Governor Rick Scott put out a call for nurses to help at special needs shelters across the state Friday night.
Governor Rick Scott put out a call for nurses to help at special needs shelters across the state Friday night.
UT researchers "Cancer Pen" could remove cancerous cells more effectively
A new device created by University of Texas researchers could help remove cancerous cells more quickly and effectively.
A new device created by University of Texas researchers could help remove cancerous cells more quickly and effectively.
Mom shamed by teacher for giving son chocolate milk
A blogger and clothes designer was appalled at the response she got for sending her son to school with a chocolate milk in his lunchbox.
A blogger and clothes designer was appalled at the response she got for sending her son to school with a chocolate milk in his lunchbox.
465,000 Americans have pacemakers that could be hacked: FDA
More than 450,000 people are walking around with pacemakers that could be hacked, according to the FDA.
More than 450,000 people are walking around with pacemakers that could be hacked, according to the FDA.
Airport puts germ-killing liners in security bins
An Ohio airport says it's the first in the world to place self-sanitizing, germ-killing mats inside bins at security checkpoints.
An Ohio airport says it's the first in the world to place self-sanitizing, germ-killing mats inside bins at security checkpoints.
CDC: Don't kiss your turtle; Salmonella outbreak linked to pets
The advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may seem almost comical – "Don't kiss or snuggle your turtle" – but the consequences of ignoring the tip can be very serious. That is because all turtles carry Salmonella bacteria – and the agency has traced an outbreak of Salmonella infections in people to pet turtles.
The advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may seem almost comical – "Don't kiss or snuggle your turtle" – but the consequences of ignoring the tip can be very serious. That is because all turtles carry Salmonella bacteria – and the agency has traced an outbreak of Salmonella infections in people to pet turtles.
'Emergency' abortion fund established for Hurricane Harvey survivors
As donations pour in for the tens of thousands of Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey, one group is putting money aside for a select group of survivors: those who require "emergency" abortions.
As donations pour in for the tens of thousands of Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey, one group is putting money aside for a select group of survivors: those who require "emergency" abortions.
New study suggests drinking more coffee may help you live longer
A new study conducted by researchers from Spain was presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress conference suggests that higher coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of death from heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and other diseases.
A new study conducted by researchers from Spain was presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress conference suggests that higher coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of death from heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and other diseases.
New Lenox hospital breach exposes 9,000 patients' data
An Illinois hospital says a data breach exposed patient information of as many as 9,000 people.
An Illinois hospital says a data breach exposed patient information of as many as 9,000 people.
US clears first 'living drug' for tough childhood leukemia
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells to seek and destroy childhood leukemia. The move opens a new era in cancer care. FDA's action Wednesday makes Novartis Pharmaceutical's CAR-T cell treatment the first type of gene therapy to hit the U.S. market. It's one in a wave of...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells to seek and destroy childhood leukemia. The move opens a new era in cancer care. FDA's action Wednesday makes Novartis Pharmaceutical's CAR-T cell treatment the first type of gene therapy to hit the U.S. market. It's one in a wave of...
Lawyers: Aetna envelope window reveals patients' HIV status
Health insurer Aetna reportedly exposed the personal data of HIV patients across the U.S. earlier this month when mailings to the patients revealed the information through a large window on the front of the envelope.
Health insurer Aetna reportedly exposed the personal data of HIV patients across the U.S. earlier this month when mailings to the patients revealed the information through a large window on the front of the envelope.
Chicago Police Superintendent to get new kidney next week
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson has told officers he will have a kidney transplant next week.
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson has told officers he will have a kidney transplant next week.
Toddler dies after parents tie mattress down: cops
A Pennsylvania couple accused of tying and weighting down a mattress on top of their toddler son's crib so he couldn't climb out have been charged in his suffocation death.
A Pennsylvania couple accused of tying and weighting down a mattress on top of their toddler son's crib so he couldn't climb out have been charged in his suffocation death.