More generic Zantac tablets recalled due to concerns over carcinogen levels
Apotex Corp. issued a voluntary recall of ranitidine tablets, a generic form of Zantac meant to treat heartburn, over concerns that the tablets may contain too much of a probable human carcinogen.
Apotex Corp. issued a voluntary recall of ranitidine tablets, a generic form of Zantac meant to treat heartburn, over concerns that the tablets may contain too much of a probable human carcinogen.
Fancy microplastic with your tea? Study finds that tea bags release billions of particles per cup
Researchers found that a single plastic tea bag steeped at 95 degrees Celsius, or 203 degrees Fahrenheit, releases approximately 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics during a typical steeping process.
Researchers found that a single plastic tea bag steeped at 95 degrees Celsius, or 203 degrees Fahrenheit, releases approximately 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics during a typical steeping process.
CDC sends warning to hunters after deer with tuberculosis found to transmit bacteria to people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared a warning to hunters after a man in Michigan was found to have developed tuberculosis caused by bacteria transmitted from deer carcass.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared a warning to hunters after a man in Michigan was found to have developed tuberculosis caused by bacteria transmitted from deer carcass.
US official expects 'hundreds more' cases of vaping illness
The number of vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. could soon climb much higher, a public health official said Tuesday.
The number of vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. could soon climb much higher, a public health official said Tuesday.
Recall of blood pressure medications expanded for 5th time due to possible cancer risk
Federal health officials said a recall for medication used to treat high blood pressure has been expanded for a fifth time after trace amounts of a possible cancer-causing substance were detected.
Federal health officials said a recall for medication used to treat high blood pressure has been expanded for a fifth time after trace amounts of a possible cancer-causing substance were detected.
Most young kids shouldn’t drink plant-based milk, new guidelines say
Most children younger than 5 years of age should avoid drinking plant-based milk, including almond, rice and oat blends, according to new health guidelines released by four of the nation’s leading health organizations.
Most children younger than 5 years of age should avoid drinking plant-based milk, including almond, rice and oat blends, according to new health guidelines released by four of the nation’s leading health organizations.
Face transplant recipient's donor face now failing; hoping for a second transplant
A woman who was severely burned in a domestic violence attack in Vermont is hoping for a second face transplant after doctors recently discovered tissue damage that likely will lead to the loss of her donor face.
A woman who was severely burned in a domestic violence attack in Vermont is hoping for a second face transplant after doctors recently discovered tissue damage that likely will lead to the loss of her donor face.
Generic Zantac makers halt worldwide distribution after FDA finds possible cancer chemical in drugs
Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, halted worldwide distribution of its generic version of the popular heartburn medication Zantac after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found traces of a possible carcinogen in it.
Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, halted worldwide distribution of its generic version of the popular heartburn medication Zantac after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found traces of a possible carcinogen in it.
Ohio man goes to emergency room for bug bite, receives cancer diagnosis instead
The decision by an Ohio man to go to the emergency room to have a second look at a bug bite turned out to be a life-saving one, doctors say.
The decision by an Ohio man to go to the emergency room to have a second look at a bug bite turned out to be a life-saving one, doctors say.
Rhode Island woman's blood turns black after using over-the-counter medication for toothache
A Rhode Island woman’s blood turned a black-blue color — a sign of a potentially deadly blood condition — after she took a common over-the-counter medication to relieve a toothache.
A Rhode Island woman’s blood turned a black-blue color — a sign of a potentially deadly blood condition — after she took a common over-the-counter medication to relieve a toothache.
CDC now investigating more than 530 vaping-related illnesses amid 7 reported deaths
U.S. health officials say 530 people have now been diagnosed with vaping-related illnesses, but the cause remains unknown.
U.S. health officials say 530 people have now been diagnosed with vaping-related illnesses, but the cause remains unknown.
Father, toddler die from drug overdose, fentanyl exposure
The Santa Rosa father of the baby killed by drugs has also died of an overdose.
The Santa Rosa father of the baby killed by drugs has also died of an overdose.
North Texas church uses donations to pay off $2.7M worth of medical debt
A local Dallas church is hoping to inspire others with a massive act of kindness.
A local Dallas church is hoping to inspire others with a massive act of kindness.
‘Angel dressed as a plumber’: Man fixes cancer patient’s boiler for free, helps thousands of others
A British plumber is being praised for his act of kindness toward a 91-year-old woman battling leukemia.
A British plumber is being praised for his act of kindness toward a 91-year-old woman battling leukemia.
'Numbers went sky high': 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek says he’s undergoing chemotherapy again
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek said he is undergoing another round of chemotherapy.
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek said he is undergoing another round of chemotherapy.
American cancer survivor becomes first to swim English Channel 4 times nonstop
An American cancer survivor has succeeded in her remarkable quest to swim across the English Channel four times in a row.
An American cancer survivor has succeeded in her remarkable quest to swim across the English Channel four times in a row.
Lawmakers want vape shop buffer zone for Montgomery County schools
There are 22 vape shops in Montgomery County and 19 of them are within a half mile of a Montgomery County middle school or high school.
There are 22 vape shops in Montgomery County and 19 of them are within a half mile of a Montgomery County middle school or high school.
20 Prince George’s County firefighters diagnosed with scabies
About 20 firefighters in 13 Prince George’s County departments have been diagnosed with scabies, health department officials confirmed on Monday.
About 20 firefighters in 13 Prince George’s County departments have been diagnosed with scabies, health department officials confirmed on Monday.
Investigation finds spiked inhalable-CBD being sold in Maryland
An Associated Press investigation shows a dark side to booming sales of the cannabis extract CBD. Some people are substituting cheap and dangerous street drugs for the real thing.
An Associated Press investigation shows a dark side to booming sales of the cannabis extract CBD. Some people are substituting cheap and dangerous street drugs for the real thing.
New York's Cuomo pushes for flavored e-cig ban
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