Possible vaping, severe lung illness link sparks CDC probe

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating whether a series of lung illnesses reported across multiple states is linked to vaping.

Newborn baby found in wooded area in Silver Spring

A newborn baby was found in a wooded area in Silver Spring Friday evening, police say. 

Woman who thought she was having kidney stone pain unexpectedly gives birth to triplets

A woman from South Dakota thought she was being rushed to the hospital for kidney stones, but was told by doctors when she arrived that she was actually going into labor with triplets.

FCC wants to implement '988' as new suicide prevention hotline, similar to 911

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline easier to reach with a new “988” number in place of the current 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).

Vacationing more reduces risk of metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, study says

More than half of Americans aren’t using up all of their vacation time, and a new study from the journal JAMA says that could be increasing those individuals’ risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a condition that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Miracle baby born with severe heart disease, taken off life support, about to celebrate first birthday

A young infant born with a severe heart defect is being hailed as a miracle baby as she is set to celebrate her first birthday just months after being taken off life support with few prospects of survival.

Eating extra gluten in early childhood increases risk of celiac disease later in life, study says

Eating higher-than-average amounts of gluten during the first five years of life is associated with a higher risk of developing celiac disease and celiac disease autoimmunity later in life in genetically predisposed children, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Tuesday.

New Illinois law requires insurance companies to pay for EpiPens for kids

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Tuesday requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of EpiPen injectors for children with severe allergies.

Drinking bleach will not cure autism, cancer or AIDS, FDA warns amid reports of people falling ill

Some people are reportedly drinking bleach products in the hopes that it will cure them of a myriad of diseases, including autism, cancer, hepatitis and HIV/AIDS, prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning Monday that doing so is not only dangerous, but potentially life-threatening.

Man undergoes emergency surgery after dentures found lodged in throat days after procedure

A 72-year-old British man’s dentures were found lodged in his throat eight days after he had surgery, leading to complications and forcing him to later undergo an emergency procedure.

UK baby loses all 4 limbs following sepsis infection, mom claims one leg 'came off in her hand'

A United Kingdom mother is warning other new parents after her 11-month-old son, Oliver, developed sepsis that led to the removal of all four of his limbs — including one she claims self-amputated when his diaper was being changed.

Dole recalls baby spinach over salmonella concerns

Heads up, consumers: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of some of its baby spinach over possible salmonella contamination.