Flesh-eating bacteria linked to black tar heroin kills 7 in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A flesh-eating bacteria linked to the use of black tar heroin has killed at least seven people over the past two months in San Diego County, authorities said.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A flesh-eating bacteria linked to the use of black tar heroin has killed at least seven people over the past two months in San Diego County, authorities said.
Lesbian couple 1st to carry baby in both of their wombs through ‘shared motherhood’ treatment
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
Bikram Yoga documentary has founder under fire
A new Netflix documentary about Bikram Yoga founder Bikram Choudhury has a lot of people talking.
A new Netflix documentary about Bikram Yoga founder Bikram Choudhury has a lot of people talking.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Men who regularly smoke pot may have increased risk of testicular cancer, study suggests
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
More than 100 infected in E. coli outbreak tied to California romaine lettuce
Federal health officials have updated a food safety alert regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to a romaine lettuce harvest in California that has now reportedly infected 102 people in 23 states.
Federal health officials have updated a food safety alert regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to a romaine lettuce harvest in California that has now reportedly infected 102 people in 23 states.
Essential oils often used in diffusing devices can be harmful to cats and dogs
Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.
Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.
Concussions may increase suicide risk in high school athletes, study finds
A history of sports-related concussions may increase high school athletes' risk of suicide, according to new research out of the University of Texas School of Public Health.
A history of sports-related concussions may increase high school athletes' risk of suicide, according to new research out of the University of Texas School of Public Health.
Boy, 9, runs 120 miles and raises more than $65K for children with cancer
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Potentially deadly bacteria such as E.coli found in 9 out of 10 make-up bags
A warning for make-up lovers.
A warning for make-up lovers.
U.S. birth rate falls again, hitting lowest levels in decades
Report shows U.S. birth rates fell for the fourth straight year, to lowest in decades.
Report shows U.S. birth rates fell for the fourth straight year, to lowest in decades.
Cancer in remission for 10-year-old Kentucky boy who received thousands of birthday cards
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
13-year-old with rare disease celebrates Thanksgiving at NIH after life-saving transplant
A Texas family has lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
A Texas family has lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
More Americans are surviving lung cancer, American Lung Association report finds
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
West Virginia woman participates in trial therapy for Alzheimer's disease: One year later
"I would do it again in a heartbeat."
"I would do it again in a heartbeat."
Adorable newborns dress up as Thanksgiving meal at The Woman's Hospital of Texas
These newborns take the expression, "you’re so cute, I could just eat you up," to another level with this Thanksgiving theme!
These newborns take the expression, "you’re so cute, I could just eat you up," to another level with this Thanksgiving theme!
Beloved Damascus High School teacher searching for match for kidney transplant
A beloved Montgomery County Public Schools teacher is hopeful this holiday season brings him the gift of life.
A beloved Montgomery County Public Schools teacher is hopeful this holiday season brings him the gift of life.
More Americans are dying young, and it’s a uniquely American problem, study finds
More Americans have been dying between the ages of 25 and 64 in recent decades, causing the US life expectancy to drop for the first time in 60 years, and researchers say the cause is... complicated.
More Americans have been dying between the ages of 25 and 64 in recent decades, causing the US life expectancy to drop for the first time in 60 years, and researchers say the cause is... complicated.
E. coli cases from romaine lettuce grown in California more than double, kidney failure reported
Of the total number of cases, the CDC said that 39 people have been hospitalized and six people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.
Of the total number of cases, the CDC said that 39 people have been hospitalized and six people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.
Notice of claim filed by woman at the center of Piestewa Peak rescue gone wrong
A 74-year-old woman whose rescue off Piestewa Peak in June went viral due to a basket that spun uncontrollably has filed a notice of claim against the City of Phoenix.
A 74-year-old woman whose rescue off Piestewa Peak in June went viral due to a basket that spun uncontrollably has filed a notice of claim against the City of Phoenix.