Asthma can turn deadly in rare cases. Here’s how
The death of 13-year-old Broadway star Laurel Griggs is a tragic reminder of how serious asthma can be. Laurel battled asthma for about two years,…
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A doctor is accused of performing hysterectomies and other unnecessary medical procedures on patients without their consent
A Virginia doctor has been arrested after he was accused of performing hysterectomies and other unnecessary medical procedures on patients without…
Continue Reading This Army veteran is helping to take the fight to lung cancer
An Army combat veteran who is facing the fight of her life has joined forces with a former NFL player to raise awareness in the battle against lung…
Continue Reading So-called virginity tests are unreliable, invasive and sexist. And yet they persist
The comments, as soon as they made the rounds, were met with swift condemnation: Rapper T.I. says he takes his daughter to the gynecologist after…
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Vaping epidemic: Lung injuries reported in Texas, but none in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than 2,000 cases of vaping-related lung injuries have been reported. 39 deaths have been confirmed. There are cases in…
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Breakthrough in CDC vaping illness investigation: Vitamin E acetate linked to THC may be to blame
Vitamin E acetate, an additive sometimes used in THC and other vaping products, may be to blame for a national outbreak of e-cigarette-related lung…
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Mom whose overdose photo went viral celebrates 3 years of sobriety with photo shoot
HOPE, Indiana (WPTV) — An Indiana mother who went viral for all of the wrong reasons three years ago celebrated three years of sobriety with a…
Continue Reading Bill proposed by NY state senator would ban medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children
Legislation that would effectively ban “medically unnecessary” surgeries on intersex children prior to their ability to give informed…
Continue Reading Trump says vaping age might rise to 21 in US
Outside the White House on Friday, President Trump said the age to purchase vaping products in the United States could rise to 21. “We have to…
Continue Reading More than 130,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for possible plastic contamination
About 130,464 pounds of raw ground beef products have been recalled because they may contain plastic, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food…
Continue Reading Brain scans don’t lie: The minds of girls and boys are equal in math
Several studies have already debunked the myth that boys are innately better at math than girls, but those are largely based on analysis of test…
Continue Reading Juul stops sales of mint-flavored pods
Juul Labs will immediately stop online sales of mint Juulpods and will stop accepting orders for them from retailers, Juul Labs’ CEO K.C.…
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Scientists discover first new HIV strain in nearly two decades
For the first time in 19 years, a team of scientists has detected a new strain of HIV. The strain is a part of the Group M version of HIV-1, the same…
Continue Reading Kalin Bennett, Division I basketball recruit diagnosed with autism, plays for Kent State in opener
Kalin Bennett says he wants kids to believe in themselves “first and foremost” — and he’s hoping he can be an example.…
Continue Reading More than 2 million pounds of chicken products recalled in eight states
More than 2 million pounds of poultry products have been recalled in eight states over fears of contamination with foreign matter such as metal,…
Continue Reading Hospital picks up medical expenses for West Texas mass shooting victims
In August, a gunman went on a shooting spree in West Texas killing seven people and wounding 25 others. Now, a local hospital will be covering the…
Continue Reading Vaping lung injury cases now top 2,000, CDC says
There were 2,051 cases of lung injury linked to vaping as of November 5, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. The…
Continue Reading Having a poor relationship with your family could make you sick
It appears the quality of your relationships with your extended family — mom, dad, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents and more — could…
Continue Reading Scientists discover pop music’s secrets to making you feel good
Have you ever wondered why certain pop songs just make you feel so good? Researchers studying the question found that the right combination of…
Continue Reading First native Zika cases in Europe confirmed as experts warn climate change could bring more
The first native cases of Zika in Europe have been confirmed after three people became infected with the virus in France. Experts warn that climate…
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El Paso schools consider increasing time for student recess
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District is looking at ways to extend student recess periods, or in some cases, prevent them from…
Continue Reading Only children are more likely to be obese, study says
Only children may be at a higher risk for obesity than children who have siblings, according to a new study published Wednesday. The study looked at…
Continue Reading Smokers may be at greater risk of depression and schizophrenia, study finds
People who smoke tobacco may be at a higher risk of developing depression and schizophrenia, according to a new study. A team of researchers led by…
Continue Reading Dr. Stephen Hahn nominated to be next FDA commissioner
The Trump administration on Tuesday formally nominated Dr. Stephen Hahn to be the next commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, sending…
Continue Reading America’s biggest restaurant chains scored on their antibiotic use
Many of our favorite fast food and restaurant chains continue to contribute to the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, according to a report…
Continue Reading China approves seaweed-based Alzheimer’s drug. It’s the first new one in 17 years
Authorities in China have approved a drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, the first new medicine with the potential to treat the…
Continue Reading Medical groups differ on when to start colon and rectal cancer screening. Here’s why
Conflicting recommendations on when and how average-risk adults should get screened for colon and rectal cancer could leave you confused — but…
Continue Reading President Trump to nominate Dr. Stephen Hahn as new FDA commissioner
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Dr. Stephen Hahn to be the next head of the US Food and Drug Administration. The acting commissioner…
Continue Reading Child sex abuse cases treated in ERs rose more than 70% in seven years, study says
The number of US adolescents admitted to emergency rooms for injuries related to sexual abuse more than doubled between 2010 and 2016, according to a…
Continue Reading MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers
Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets…
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