Optimism can help protect against heart attack and stroke, study finds
Optimism is effective medicine, according to a meta-analysis of 15 studies which found that people who maintain an optimistic outlook in life are much less likely to die from cardiovascular issues than people who are pessimistic.
Optimism is effective medicine, according to a meta-analysis of 15 studies which found that people who maintain an optimistic outlook in life are much less likely to die from cardiovascular issues than people who are pessimistic.
First Virginia resident dies of vaping-related illness, health officials confirm
The Virginia Health Department confirmed the first vaping-related death in the Commonwealth Tuesday.
The Virginia Health Department confirmed the first vaping-related death in the Commonwealth Tuesday.
Montgomery County council member to introduce flavored e-cigarettes bill
The Montgomery County council is poised to introduce Bill 32-19 designed to curb the use of flavored e-cigarettes among teens.
The Montgomery County council is poised to introduce Bill 32-19 designed to curb the use of flavored e-cigarettes among teens.
Controversial new guidelines say there’s no need to cut back on red meat, prompting criticism
The conclusions were swiftly attacked by a group of prominent U.S. scientists who took the unusual step of trying to stop publication until their criticisms were addressed.
The conclusions were swiftly attacked by a group of prominent U.S. scientists who took the unusual step of trying to stop publication until their criticisms were addressed.
16 students hospitalized after they were reportedly administered wrong shot at Indiana school
Sixteen students were reportedly hospitalized after they were given the wrong shot at an Indiana school on Monday.
Sixteen students were reportedly hospitalized after they were given the wrong shot at an Indiana school on Monday.
CVS suspends sale of Zantac, other ranitidine products over risk of possible carcinogens
CVS Pharmacy has suspended the sale of all Zantac brand and CVS Heath brand ranitidine products, the company said in an announcement on Saturday.
CVS Pharmacy has suspended the sale of all Zantac brand and CVS Heath brand ranitidine products, the company said in an announcement on Saturday.
Girl, 7, with terminal brain tumor completing bucket list after strangers donate thousands
Hundreds of people have stepped up to help a 7-year-old complete a bucket list after her parents shared that she was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and given just up to a year to live.
Hundreds of people have stepped up to help a 7-year-old complete a bucket list after her parents shared that she was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and given just up to a year to live.
Maryland health officials preparing for smoking age increase next week
Maryland's health department is reaching out to retailers to prepare them for an increase in the age when people can buy tobacco.
Maryland's health department is reaching out to retailers to prepare them for an increase in the age when people can buy tobacco.
Women who withhold their emotions may be at higher risk for stroke, study suggests
Women who bottle up their feelings instead of expressing them may be at a higher risk of stroke and other cardiovascular problems, according to findings in a recent study.
Women who bottle up their feelings instead of expressing them may be at a higher risk of stroke and other cardiovascular problems, according to findings in a recent study.
Medical marijuana facility set to open in Manassas next year
For the first time, a medical marijuana facility is set to open in northern Virginia. The location in Manassas is one of five opening in the state. It is set to start serving patients as early as next year.
For the first time, a medical marijuana facility is set to open in northern Virginia. The location in Manassas is one of five opening in the state. It is set to start serving patients as early as next year.
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.