Bacteria concerns over blowing out candles on cakes
Not that anyone is going to stop the practice, but a new study warns that when someone blows out candles on a cake there can be as much as 1,400 percent more bacteria on the cake.
Not that anyone is going to stop the practice, but a new study warns that when someone blows out candles on a cake there can be as much as 1,400 percent more bacteria on the cake.
Ponytail headache could lead to greater issues
It's called the ponytail headache, and while that may sound like a simple problem, the doctor says it can indicate something far more complicated.
It's called the ponytail headache, and while that may sound like a simple problem, the doctor says it can indicate something far more complicated.
Widow offers warning about amelanotic melanoma
Usually, melanomas are dark-colored, misshapen and rapidly changing growths with irregular borders. But Tom Creel's cancer was different. It's called amelanotic.
Usually, melanomas are dark-colored, misshapen and rapidly changing growths with irregular borders. But Tom Creel's cancer was different. It's called amelanotic.
Italy approves hotly contested mandatory vaccine program
Italy's parliament on Friday gave final approval to making a slate of childhood vaccinations mandatory for school children up to age 16, a move aimed at countering an anti-vaccine trend that officials have attributed to misinformation.
Italy's parliament on Friday gave final approval to making a slate of childhood vaccinations mandatory for school children up to age 16, a move aimed at countering an anti-vaccine trend that officials have attributed to misinformation.
'Smart glasses' could diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder earlier than ever before
What do you get when you mix artificial intelligence with therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Rush University Medical Center is trying to find out.
What do you get when you mix artificial intelligence with therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Rush University Medical Center is trying to find out.
GOP senators blink on a big chance to repeal 'Obamacare'
The Republican-run Senate has rejected a GOP proposal to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law and give Congress two years to devise a replacement.
The Republican-run Senate has rejected a GOP proposal to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law and give Congress two years to devise a replacement.
Charlie Gard's parents withdraw bid for treatment in U.S.
The parents of critically ill baby Charlie Gard are dropping their legal bid to send him to the United States for experimental treatment.
The parents of critically ill baby Charlie Gard are dropping their legal bid to send him to the United States for experimental treatment.
Poll: Negotiate on 'Obamacare,' don't just kill it
Americans overwhelmingly want lawmakers of both parties to work out health care changes, with only 13 percent supporting Republican moves to repeal "Obamacare" absent a replacement, according to a new poll.
Americans overwhelmingly want lawmakers of both parties to work out health care changes, with only 13 percent supporting Republican moves to repeal "Obamacare" absent a replacement, according to a new poll.
State's first human West Nile case is Will County man in his 60s
The first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois in 2017 is a Will County man in his 60s.
The first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois in 2017 is a Will County man in his 60s.
Health officials warn of increase in food-borne illness caused by parasite
State health officials are warning of an increase in Texas in the number of people who've contracted a food-borne illness often linked to imported produce.
State health officials are warning of an increase in Texas in the number of people who've contracted a food-borne illness often linked to imported produce.
Boy, 10, died in Florida with fentanyl in his system
Prosecutors in Florida believe a 10-year-old boy who died with the painkiller fentanyl in his system is among the state's youngest victims of the opioid crisis.
Prosecutors in Florida believe a 10-year-old boy who died with the painkiller fentanyl in his system is among the state's youngest victims of the opioid crisis.
2 more GOP senators oppose health bill, killing it for now
The latest GOP effort to repeal and replace "Obamacare" was fatally wounded in the Senate Monday night when two more Republican senators announced their opposition to the legislation strongly backed by President Donald Trump.
The latest GOP effort to repeal and replace "Obamacare" was fatally wounded in the Senate Monday night when two more Republican senators announced their opposition to the legislation strongly backed by President Donald Trump.
Health officials warn of mosquito explosion due to flooding
Once floodwaters recede, there will be yet another headache for residents to deal with – mosquitoes.
Once floodwaters recede, there will be yet another headache for residents to deal with – mosquitoes.
Bone fragment scare forces large-scale hot dog recall
The maker of Sabrett hot dogs is recalling more than 7 million pounds of hot dogs because they may contain bone fragments.
The maker of Sabrett hot dogs is recalling more than 7 million pounds of hot dogs because they may contain bone fragments.
Chemical in macaroni and cheese tied to birth defects, says study
Your boxed macaroni and cheese might come with a surprise - in the form of harmful chemicals.
Your boxed macaroni and cheese might come with a surprise - in the form of harmful chemicals.
Employee who took sick days for mental health gets unexpected response from CEO
A Michigan CEO’s reply to his employee’s sick day email has gone viral.
A Michigan CEO’s reply to his employee’s sick day email has gone viral.
Georgia man meets Texas mom of boy who donated kidney
Natalie Gonzalez and Shane Murphy finally met nearly four years to the day her 10-year old son, Hunter, donated his kidney to a then 49-year old Murphy. It was a gift only made possible after Hunter died in a Jet Ski and tubing accident.
Natalie Gonzalez and Shane Murphy finally met nearly four years to the day her 10-year old son, Hunter, donated his kidney to a then 49-year old Murphy. It was a gift only made possible after Hunter died in a Jet Ski and tubing accident.
Father pushes for 'autism child' signs to slow drivers
A father in Citrus County says he's sick of people speeding past his house, making it dangerous for his son with autism to play outside. He called the county about getting a sign, warning drivers to beware a child with autism lives nearby, but was told no such sign exists.
A father in Citrus County says he's sick of people speeding past his house, making it dangerous for his son with autism to play outside. He called the county about getting a sign, warning drivers to beware a child with autism lives nearby, but was told no such sign exists.
Snorting chocolate the next quick energy craze?
What's the newest buzz-inducing trend? It could be chocolate that you snort.
What's the newest buzz-inducing trend? It could be chocolate that you snort.
Infant's tragic baby blanket death moves mom to warn others
A Washington mother whose 7-month-old son died in a tragic accident on Monday has shared her grief on Facebook as a warning to others who let their young children go to sleep with blankets. Jordan DeRosier, whose youngest son Sloan was discovered with his blanket around his head, said she was moved to share her heartbreak after commenters began blaming vaccines for her baby’s death.
A Washington mother whose 7-month-old son died in a tragic accident on Monday has shared her grief on Facebook as a warning to others who let their young children go to sleep with blankets. Jordan DeRosier, whose youngest son Sloan was discovered with his blanket around his head, said she was moved to share her heartbreak after commenters began blaming vaccines for her baby’s death.