Canadian family drives home from Florida with dead body to avoid US health care costs, reports say
FOX NEWS - A Canadian family decided to keep driving when its 87-year-old patriarch died in the backseat of their car while returning home from a Florida vacation last month to avoid paying for U.S. health care, reports said.
FOX NEWS - A Canadian family decided to keep driving when its 87-year-old patriarch died in the backseat of their car while returning home from a Florida vacation last month to avoid paying for U.S. health care, reports said.
Health commissioner warns of measles 'parties', deadline
People not vaccinated for the measles as required under a new public health order by the City of New York have 48 hours to do so before legal action could be taken.
People not vaccinated for the measles as required under a new public health order by the City of New York have 48 hours to do so before legal action could be taken.
Jury awards millions for prostate cancer diagnosis error
A Polk County jury has awarded $12.25 million to a man who learned after prostate cancer surgery that a mistake had been made with his tissue samples: He didn't have cancer.
A Polk County jury has awarded $12.25 million to a man who learned after prostate cancer surgery that a mistake had been made with his tissue samples: He didn't have cancer.
CDC: Deadly, drug-resistant fungus spreading through hospitals
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a warning after healthcare facilities in several countries reported severe illness and death due to a drug-resistant fungus.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a warning after healthcare facilities in several countries reported severe illness and death due to a drug-resistant fungus.
Study: One alcoholic drink per day may increase stroke risk
More evidence that so-called moderate drinking may have more health risks than previously thought. A new study published in 'The Lancet' says even light to moderate drinking can increase your risk of a stroke.
More evidence that so-called moderate drinking may have more health risks than previously thought. A new study published in 'The Lancet' says even light to moderate drinking can increase your risk of a stroke.
Doctor suggests divorce to couple to help pay their child's medical bills: report
In order to pay their son’s extensive medical bills, a doctor reportedly suggested that a Tennessee couple get a divorce.
In order to pay their son’s extensive medical bills, a doctor reportedly suggested that a Tennessee couple get a divorce.
US measles tally hits 465, with most illnesses in kids
U.S. measles cases are continuing to jump, and most of the reported illnesses are in children.
U.S. measles cases are continuing to jump, and most of the reported illnesses are in children.
Smoking pot vs. tobacco: What science says about lighting up
As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers, and others worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.
As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers, and others worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.
Warning issued for Fisher-Price Rock 'N Play after 10 deaths reported
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price are warning parents to stop using a Rock 'N Play if their child is old enough to roll over after several deaths have been reported.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price are warning parents to stop using a Rock 'N Play if their child is old enough to roll over after several deaths have been reported.
Study: Drinking a bottle of wine per week is as bad as smoking 5-10 cigarettes
Downing a bottle of wine each week is as cancer-causing as smoking five to 10 cigarettes a week, according to British researchers.
Downing a bottle of wine each week is as cancer-causing as smoking five to 10 cigarettes a week, according to British researchers.
Recall for 20K pounds of frozen beef patties shipped to schools nationwide, may contain plastic
More than 10 tons of frozen beef that was shipped to schools nationwide has been recalled due to the possibility of it containing purple plastic, according to officials.
More than 10 tons of frozen beef that was shipped to schools nationwide has been recalled due to the possibility of it containing purple plastic, according to officials.
School district turns unused cafeteria food into take-home meals
There are a lot of children in our country who only get meals at school. That is why many schools have expanded to provide breakfasts and even dinners. But when the weekend comes, the meals stop and some children go hungry over the weekend.
There are a lot of children in our country who only get meals at school. That is why many schools have expanded to provide breakfasts and even dinners. But when the weekend comes, the meals stop and some children go hungry over the weekend.
US investigates seizure risk with electronic cigarettes
U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices.
U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices.
New York State set to raise smoking age to 21
Soon you'll have to be 21 to buy cigarettes and electronic cigarettes anywhere in New York State.
Soon you'll have to be 21 to buy cigarettes and electronic cigarettes anywhere in New York State.
Medical study: Skrillex song can help reduce mosquito bites
A recently-published medical study shows a particular song by popular DJ Skrillex could reduce mosquito bites.
A recently-published medical study shows a particular song by popular DJ Skrillex could reduce mosquito bites.
Men with beards appear as better partners in long-term relationships, study suggests
A study by the Journal of Evolutionary Biology found that women find men with beards to be more attractive than clean-shaven faces for long-term relationships.
A study by the Journal of Evolutionary Biology found that women find men with beards to be more attractive than clean-shaven faces for long-term relationships.
Capital CoLab
Economic alliance and workforce development program between universities and corporations from Richmond to Baltimore
Economic alliance and workforce development program between universities and corporations from Richmond to Baltimore
First time in 20 years FDA proposing new mammogram guidelines
For the first time in 20 years, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to mammography standards. The proposal would require all mammogram providers give women information about their individual breast density.
For the first time in 20 years, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to mammography standards. The proposal would require all mammogram providers give women information about their individual breast density.
5-year-old girl with rare condition takes first steps, something doctors thought she wouldn't do
Jette Marie Vasquez wasn’t expected to live past a year, much less walk on her own. Just days ago, Jette Marie did the impossible, and it was all caught on video.
Jette Marie Vasquez wasn’t expected to live past a year, much less walk on her own. Just days ago, Jette Marie did the impossible, and it was all caught on video.
Smart phone users may be vulnerable to thumb pain
We are constantly typing, texting, scrolling, swiping.
We are constantly typing, texting, scrolling, swiping.