Health Archives

CDC urged US Customs and Border Protection to vaccinate migrants, but they rejected the idea

November 25, 2019 11:52 PM CNN

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vaccinate migrants in detention against the flu…

Colorado issues safety advisory for potentially contaminated marijuana

November 25, 2019 9:49 PM CNN

Authorities in Colorado issued a warning to consumers of possibly contaminated and potentially moldy marijuana that was mistakenly distributed due to…

Joint venture: Get paid $3,000 a month to smoke and review medical marijuana

November 25, 2019 5:45 PM ABC News

If Snoop Dogg’s hit song “Smoke Weed Everyday” perpetually plays in your head and you have a budding interest in reporting on a range…

Mom was right. Eye injuries from paintball and BB guns are on the rise

November 25, 2019 12:05 PM CNN

Nonpowder firearms like BB and paintball guns aren’t typically considered lethal weapons. But as the rate of eye injuries linked to these…

Explosive growth in screen use by toddlers, studies say

November 25, 2019 9:00 AM CNN

Use of screen time explodes between 12 months and three years in the United States, and most Canadian preschoolers between the ages of two and three…

More than 1,000 patients may have been exposed to HIV and other viruses after error in sanitizing procedure

November 25, 2019 7:43 AM CNN

More than a thousand surgical patients at Goshen Hospital in Indiana may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B after an error in the…

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, check your pantry and fridge for these recalled foods

November 25, 2019 7:08 AM CNN

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving festivities this year, it’s time to check your pantry and fridge. Federal health officials are warning…

Man dies after being licked by his dog and contracting rare infection

November 25, 2019 6:07 AM CNN

A 63-year-old man in Germany has died after contracting a rare infection when he was licked by his dog. Doctors have warned pet owners to seek urgent…

What this sunny, religious town in California teaches us about living longer

November 25, 2019 3:04 AM CNN

Spanish for “beautiful hill,” Loma Linda, California is nestled between mountain peaks in the middle of the San Bernardino Valley. The…

Half a million pounds of pork products recalled after anonymous tip

November 23, 2019 10:39 PM CNN

A company is recalling more than half a million pounds of pork products because they were not inspected, officials said. The 515,000 pounds of raw…

E. coli outbreak reported in romaine lettuce harvested from Salinas, California, CDC and FDA say

November 22, 2019 6:03 PM CNN

A total of 40 people in 16 states have fallen ill due to an E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce, according to a report from the Centers for Disease…

Trump’s White House meeting on vaping results in contentious debate

November 22, 2019 6:02 PM CNN

The White House held a contentious, wide-ranging meeting on Friday to examine increases in youth vaping and the outbreak of vaping-related lung…

Teen in Canada develops ‘popcorn lung’ symptoms after vaping flavors and THC

November 22, 2019 6:51 AM CNN

A 17-year-old boy in Canada has been treated for a life-threatening popcorn lung-like illness after vaping flavored e-liquids and THC — the…

Fight is not over, says winner of vaginal mesh implant court victory

November 22, 2019 3:14 AM CNN

The woman at the center of a landmark legal victory against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson over defective vaginal mesh implants said the…

More than 75,000 pounds of salad products are recalled after an E. coli outbreak sickens 17 people in eight states, CDC says

November 21, 2019 11:04 PM CNN

After an E. coli outbreak infected at least 17 people, a food company has decided to recall more than 75,000 pounds of salad products. Missa Bay, LLC…

Girl’s sudden death after becoming ill at northeast El Paso school under investigation

November 21, 2019 8:31 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Officials said they were looking into the cause of an elementary student’s sudden death just hours after falling ill at her…

Vaping lung injury cases rise to 2,290, CDC says

November 21, 2019 6:39 PM CNN

There were 2,290 cases of lung injury linked to vaping as of November 20, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.…

Hepatitis A outbreak ‘potentially linked’ to blackberries from Fresh Thyme stores, officials say

November 21, 2019 2:41 PM CNN

An outbreak of hepatitis A in Indiana, Nebraska and Wisconsin has been “potentially linked” to blackberries from the Fresh Thyme chain of…

Urban dwellers who live near green spaces are less likely to die early, a new study says

November 21, 2019 8:40 AM CNN

Nature does the body good. And a sprawling new analysis of more than 8 million people suggests that to boost residents’ longevity, cities…

A Colorado school district has closed more than 40 schools after a highly contagious virus outbreak

November 21, 2019 12:51 AM CNN

A school district in Colorado has closed more than 40 schools for two days after a virus outbreak rapidly spread through the student population,…

‘I was scared, I didn’t know what to do’; El Paso boy’s daycare injury shocks mom

November 20, 2019 9:49 PM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — A 3-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance after receiving a huge gash on his head at daycare. “Once I went into…

Health care: How plans from Biden, Buttigieg, Sanders and Warren stack up

November 20, 2019 7:33 PM CNN

At first glance, Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s introductory “Medicare for All” option looks similar to the proposals championed by former…

New ‘smart skin’ may let you reach out and virtually touch — anyone

November 20, 2019 11:00 AM CNN

Visualize touching your sweetheart’s face on the screen of your laptop and seeing a reaction to your touch in real time, even though you are…

Kids Kountry daycare facilities in Las Cruces target of 30 state investigations over past 5 years

November 19, 2019 1:22 PM Kate Bieri, Trisha Garcia

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After a little girl was left behind at Kids Kountry Place in September, ABC-7 examined hundreds of pages worth of state…

Anal cancer rates and deaths are climbing in the US, study says

November 19, 2019 8:27 PM CNN

Anal cancer cases and deaths are rising dramatically in the United States, especially among older people and young black men, a new study says.…

Seattle Children’s Hospital CEO announces five more mold-related deaths since 2001

November 19, 2019 2:15 PM CNN

Months after a mold infection killed a pediatric patient at Seattle Children’s Hospital, its CEO has revealed that five more patients have died…

The man whose duvet nearly killed him: How this medical mystery was solved

November 19, 2019 1:57 PM CNN

The symptoms came on quickly. First it was hard to breathe, then dizzy spells caused by any amount of exertion. “Two months after the onset of…

Doctors offer free flu shots for migrants; CBP all but certain to say ‘no’

November 19, 2019 10:36 AM CNN

A group of physicians has volunteered to vaccinate migrants against the flu for free, but US Customs and Border Protection is all but certain to say…

New drug to fight migraine shows promise

November 19, 2019 11:15 AM CNN

A new drug to treat migraines has shown promise in a large-scale clinical trial, offering hope to people unable to use current treatment options. The…

At least five lawsuits have been filed against e-cigarette company Juul this week for allegedly targeting minors

November 19, 2019 9:35 AM CNN

Lawsuits against e-cigarette maker Juul were filed this week by the states of California and New York, two Washington state counties and a school…