Indiana girl nearly chokes on fidget spinner, firefighter says

Indiana girl nearly chokes on fidget spinner, firefighter says

An Indiana firefighter is warning parents about fidget spinners, a popular fad toy, after his daughter nearly choked on a metal piece that flew off.

An Indiana firefighter is warning parents about fidget spinners, a popular fad toy, after his daughter nearly choked on a metal piece that flew off.

New implantable device could prevent strokes

New implantable device could prevent strokes

It’s a condition that affects millions of Americans and puts them at five times the greater risk of having a stroke.

It’s a condition that affects millions of Americans and puts them at five times the greater risk of having a stroke.

Medical pot dispensary selling marijuana pizza

Medical pot dispensary selling marijuana pizza

A Massachusetts medical marijuana dispensary has created a culinary delight for patients who don't want to smoke their pot or eat it in the form of sweets.

A Massachusetts medical marijuana dispensary has created a culinary delight for patients who don't want to smoke their pot or eat it in the form of sweets.

Distributor recalls more than 22,000 pounds of beef

Distributor recalls more than 22,000 pounds of beef

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a Kentucky-based food distributor has issued a recall on more than 22,000 pounds of ground beef and other beef products due to possible E. coli bacteria contamination.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a Kentucky-based food distributor has issued a recall on more than 22,000 pounds of ground beef and other beef products due to possible E. coli bacteria contamination.

Officials to launch free summer meals program in Illinois

Officials to launch free summer meals program in Illinois

Federal officials say they're providing free summer meals for school children at numerous sites across Illinois.

Federal officials say they're providing free summer meals for school children at numerous sites across Illinois.

Cancer patients who reported symptoms online lived 5 months longer; researcher says 'I was floored'

Cancer patients who reported symptoms online lived 5 months longer; researcher says 'I was floored'

If you're being treated for cancer, speak up about any side effects. A study that had patients use home computers to report symptoms like nausea and fatigue surprisingly improved survival -- by almost half a year, longer than many new cancer drugs do.

If you're being treated for cancer, speak up about any side effects. A study that had patients use home computers to report symptoms like nausea and fatigue surprisingly improved survival -- by almost half a year, longer than many new cancer drugs do.

Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria after swimming with new tattoo

Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria after swimming with new tattoo

A 31-year-old man died after he reportedly ignored warnings about swimming after getting a new tattoo and contracted a flesh-eating bacteria infection in the Gulf of Mexico. The unidentified man, whose case was detailed in the British Medical Journal, had gotten a tattoo on his right calf five days prior to swimming, Metro reported.

A 31-year-old man died after he reportedly ignored warnings about swimming after getting a new tattoo and contracted a flesh-eating bacteria infection in the Gulf of Mexico. The unidentified man, whose case was detailed in the British Medical Journal, had gotten a tattoo on his right calf five days prior to swimming, Metro reported.

FDA: Controller for heart pump recalled over deaths

FDA: Controller for heart pump recalled over deaths

Federal regulators say nearly 29,000 controllers for implanted heart pumps are being recalled after reports of 26 deaths linked to malfunctions.

Federal regulators say nearly 29,000 controllers for implanted heart pumps are being recalled after reports of 26 deaths linked to malfunctions.

Pre-packaged waffle and turkey sausage meals recalled

Pre-packaged waffle and turkey sausage meals recalled

Thousands of pounds of pre-packaged waffle and turkey sausage meals are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination.

Thousands of pounds of pre-packaged waffle and turkey sausage meals are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination.

Marijuana extract helps some kids with epilepsy, study says

Marijuana extract helps some kids with epilepsy, study says

A medicine made from marijuana, without the stuff that gives a high, cut seizures in kids with a severe form of epilepsy in a study that strengthens the case for more research into pot's possible health benefits. "This is the first solid, rigorously obtained scientific data" that a marijuana compound is safe and effective for this problem, said one study leader, Dr. Orrin Devinsky...

A medicine made from marijuana, without the stuff that gives a high, cut seizures in kids with a severe form of epilepsy in a study that strengthens the case for more research into pot's possible health benefits. "This is the first solid, rigorously obtained scientific data" that a marijuana compound is safe and effective for this problem, said one study leader, Dr. Orrin Devinsky...

Northern California botulism outbreak: Teen struggling to recover from tainted nacho cheese

Northern California botulism outbreak: Teen struggling to recover from tainted nacho cheese

A Northern California high school student has been publicly identified as a victim who was sickened by a botulism outbreak linked to nacho cheese sold at a suburban Sacramento gas station.

A Northern California high school student has been publicly identified as a victim who was sickened by a botulism outbreak linked to nacho cheese sold at a suburban Sacramento gas station.

Sextuplets thriving after delivery at Virginia hospital

Sextuplets thriving after delivery at Virginia hospital

A Virginia hospital says its staff has successfully delivered sextuplets and the three boys and three girls are thriving.

A Virginia hospital says its staff has successfully delivered sextuplets and the three boys and three girls are thriving.

Cops in New York warn about drugs that look like candy

Cops in New York warn about drugs that look like candy

Authorities in a city in upstate New York are concerned that drugs that look like candy may soon hit the community.

Authorities in a city in upstate New York are concerned that drugs that look like candy may soon hit the community.

Just one alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk, report finds

Just one alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk, report finds

Drinking less than half an ounce of alcohol everyday can significantly increase the risk of breast cancer for women, according to a new report.

Drinking less than half an ounce of alcohol everyday can significantly increase the risk of breast cancer for women, according to a new report.

3D printed ovary could help infertile women get pregnant, give birth

3D printed ovary could help infertile women get pregnant, give birth

You may have heard the incredible news late last week that Northwestern researchers have successfully used a 3D printer to create a fully functioning prosthetic ovary in mice.

You may have heard the incredible news late last week that Northwestern researchers have successfully used a 3D printer to create a fully functioning prosthetic ovary in mice.