OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Caution, cancellations mark Ash Wednesday in time of coronavirus
The Vatican was going ahead with plans for Pope Francis to celebrate the Ash Wednesday ritual kicking off the Catholic Church's Lenten season, but elsewhere in Italy Masses were canceled over fears of the new coronavirus and other Catholic countries took precautions.
The Vatican was going ahead with plans for Pope Francis to celebrate the Ash Wednesday ritual kicking off the Catholic Church's Lenten season, but elsewhere in Italy Masses were canceled over fears of the new coronavirus and other Catholic countries took precautions.
Marijuana use among older Americans up 75% in 4 years
Older Americans are using much more cannabis, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Usage has ticked up 75 percent in four years.
Older Americans are using much more cannabis, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Usage has ticked up 75 percent in four years.
University of Maryland, College Park graduate sues university for being served food with gluten
A University of Maryland Graduate is suing her Alma Mater for allegedly neglecting to meet her dietary needs.
A University of Maryland Graduate is suing her Alma Mater for allegedly neglecting to meet her dietary needs.
South Korea coronavirus cases jump again, 1st US soldier infected
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
Coronavirus likely to spread in U.S., become a global pandemic, CDC says
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea tests positive for coronavirus
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
Study finds dairy consumption associated with higher risk of breast cancer in women
Drinking milk regularly, even in moderate quantities, could increase the risk of breast cancer among women, according to a new study.
Drinking milk regularly, even in moderate quantities, could increase the risk of breast cancer among women, according to a new study.
Florida girl who needed 'extremely rare' blood donations during cancer battle is now in remission
Four-year-old Zainab Mughal made headlines and set off a worldwide search for blood donors with an extremely rare blood type during her battle with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma.
Four-year-old Zainab Mughal made headlines and set off a worldwide search for blood donors with an extremely rare blood type during her battle with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma.
FDA issues warning to Jimmy John’s for ‘adulturated’ food linked to 5 E. coli, salmonella outbreaks
The FDA released a warning letter directed at the chain alleging the company sold vegetables linked with five outbreaks in the past seven years.
The FDA released a warning letter directed at the chain alleging the company sold vegetables linked with five outbreaks in the past seven years.
Spread of coronavirus in US appears inevitable, CDC says
Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.
Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.
Warmer days in January and February causing early start for high tree pollen count in DC region
If you are already sneezing and suffering from itchy watery, eyes, you’re not alone.
If you are already sneezing and suffering from itchy watery, eyes, you’re not alone.
Dow drops more than 1,000 points as COVID-19 outbreak threatens economy
The Dow Jones showed steep losses Monday as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally.
The Dow Jones showed steep losses Monday as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally.
Charlotte man loses cancer battle before his wife's due date
Daniel fought courageously against colon cancer since he was diagnosed in May of 2017.
Daniel fought courageously against colon cancer since he was diagnosed in May of 2017.
At age 62, retired U.S. Marine holds plank for over 8 hours, breaks world record
A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
Coronavirus infections surge in Italy, South Korea as virus kills at least 8 in Iran
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea leaped upward on Sunday, spurring authorities to take new steps in an effort to fight a soaring viral outbreak now blamed for at least eight deaths in Iran.
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea leaped upward on Sunday, spurring authorities to take new steps in an effort to fight a soaring viral outbreak now blamed for at least eight deaths in Iran.
Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
COVID-19 infections climb in South Korea as world fights coronavirus
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
10-year-old once thought to never be able to walk runs across finish line at Disney Princess 5K
A 10-year-old defying the odds.
A 10-year-old defying the odds.