Allergan recalls breast implant tied to rare cancer
Medical device maker Allergan Inc. is recalling a type of breast implant linked to a rare form of cancer.
Medical device maker Allergan Inc. is recalling a type of breast implant linked to a rare form of cancer.
Congress to examine Juul’s impact in hearings on its role in the youth nicotine epidemic
It’s a youth health epidemic. Last year, e-cigarette use in high schools rose a staggering 78 percent. The year before, almost 50 percent in middle schools.
It’s a youth health epidemic. Last year, e-cigarette use in high schools rose a staggering 78 percent. The year before, almost 50 percent in middle schools.
Report: Many U.S. beaches unsafe for swimming due to fecal matter in the water
A troubling new report says many U.S. beaches, including some right here in Southern California, are unsafe for swimming and potentially dangerous.
A troubling new report says many U.S. beaches, including some right here in Southern California, are unsafe for swimming and potentially dangerous.
#SummerBath: Does swimming in a pool count as taking a bath or shower?
As the days get hotter, time spent in the water gets longer. But if you swim in a pool, does that mean you don’t have to take a bath or shower later.
As the days get hotter, time spent in the water gets longer. But if you swim in a pool, does that mean you don’t have to take a bath or shower later.
Rats caught on camera in Georgetown restaurant highlight neighborhood problem, owners say
Another disturbing video of rats in the District has surfaced – this time at a popular Georgetown restaurant.
Another disturbing video of rats in the District has surfaced – this time at a popular Georgetown restaurant.
Eating a plant-based diet may help reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to new study
Plant-based diets could help lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal.
Plant-based diets could help lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal.
Ball pits are swimming with germs and bacteria, study says
Ball pits have been enticing children to jump in since they started popping up in restaurant chains in the 1980s, but a new study found that kids are basically jumping into a sea of germs and bacteria.
Ball pits have been enticing children to jump in since they started popping up in restaurant chains in the 1980s, but a new study found that kids are basically jumping into a sea of germs and bacteria.
Crying may be good for your health, according to a new study
When it comes to crying, holding back your tears may actually be detrimental to your health.
When it comes to crying, holding back your tears may actually be detrimental to your health.
Neutrogena light therapy acne masks recalled for potential risk of eye injury
Neutrogena has recalled its Light Therapy Acne Mask and Activator for a “theoretical risk of eye injury,” the company said in a statement.
Neutrogena has recalled its Light Therapy Acne Mask and Activator for a “theoretical risk of eye injury,” the company said in a statement.
Officials: Tainted alcohol kills at least 19 people in Costa Rica
The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption of alcohol tainted with methanol.
The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption of alcohol tainted with methanol.
Americans must eat 40 percent less meat by 2050 to sustain Earth's food supply, report suggests
A report published by a nonprofit focused on better ways to sustain a growing population offered solutions to feeding nearly 10 billion people by 2050 – and one of those involved cutting back on meat consumption.
A report published by a nonprofit focused on better ways to sustain a growing population offered solutions to feeding nearly 10 billion people by 2050 – and one of those involved cutting back on meat consumption.
FDA: Seller 'refuses' to recall papayas linked to salmonella outbreak
Health officials investigating an outbreak of salmonella illnesses in several states have identified the brand that is the likely source of the bacteria.
Health officials investigating an outbreak of salmonella illnesses in several states have identified the brand that is the likely source of the bacteria.
Couple surprised on wedding day by man who received their 11-year-old son's heart
A couple received one of the best possible gifts on their wedding day: the chance to hear their late son’s heart beating one more time.
A couple received one of the best possible gifts on their wedding day: the chance to hear their late son’s heart beating one more time.
Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health
Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers reported Monday.
Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers reported Monday.
How to spot age-related memory loss
We have all had senior moments. Neurologist Dr. Marshall Nash, who researches treatments for age-related memory loss through his company NeuroStudies in Decatur, Georgia, says it is not unusual to forget minor details, especially if we are distracted.
We have all had senior moments. Neurologist Dr. Marshall Nash, who researches treatments for age-related memory loss through his company NeuroStudies in Decatur, Georgia, says it is not unusual to forget minor details, especially if we are distracted.
Study: Higher temp coffee provides more antioxidants than cold brew
Instead of picking up some cold brew for that morning java you may want to have that cup of coffee hot. Coffee is known to have healthful antioxidants, which are beneficial in reducing the risk of many diseases like diabetes, liver and heart disease.
Instead of picking up some cold brew for that morning java you may want to have that cup of coffee hot. Coffee is known to have healthful antioxidants, which are beneficial in reducing the risk of many diseases like diabetes, liver and heart disease.
Netflix edits scene in 13 Reasons Why where character takes her life
Officials with Netflix announced Monday night that a scene in drama series 13 Reasons Why has been edited, on the advice of medical experts.
Officials with Netflix announced Monday night that a scene in drama series 13 Reasons Why has been edited, on the advice of medical experts.
‘Clone tick' that can reproduce on its own has drained blood from livestock, threatens humans
In what might seem like a plague of Biblical proportions, swarms of an invasive new blood-thirsty tick have killed multiple cows in North Carolina and already have a taste for human blood.
In what might seem like a plague of Biblical proportions, swarms of an invasive new blood-thirsty tick have killed multiple cows in North Carolina and already have a taste for human blood.
Cutting about 300 calories per day might keep your heart healthy, study finds
Cutting your caloric intake by about 300 calories per day was found to provide benefits to the heart, even for those who are younger, maintain a normal weight and are generally healthy, new research suggests.
Cutting your caloric intake by about 300 calories per day was found to provide benefits to the heart, even for those who are younger, maintain a normal weight and are generally healthy, new research suggests.
Preservative found in processed foods may be linked to autism, researchers suggest
A recent study found that there may be a link between a chemical in processed foods and autism.
A recent study found that there may be a link between a chemical in processed foods and autism.