New Jersey man dies after contracting brain-eating parasite
A New Jersey man died after suffering from complications of a brain-eating parasite he contracted in the wave pool of a Texas resort, his family said last week.
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How fighting with your spouse can make you sick
Constant confrontation with your partner isn’t just bad for your relationship, it’s bad for your health.
Whole Foods issues recall of tortilla chips due to 'undeclared milk,' FDA says
If you’ve recently purchased 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips and have a milk allergy, beware: Whole Foods this week announced a recall of the chips because the product may contain “undeclared milk,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Massachusetts fire department welcomes 9 babies in 1 year
These adorable pictures show a baby boom at a U.S. firehouse after nine firefighters welcomed babies in the space of a year.
Boy Scouts neckerchief sliders recalled due to high levels of lead
Approximately 110,000 Boy Scouts neckerchief sliders have been recalled over lead content, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Wednesday.
High school football player sidelined as he waits for kidney
A high school football player’s dreams were dashed last year when a rolled ankle led to the discovery of chronic kidney disease.
Flu season last winter killed the most people since the 1970s, CDC says
Tens of thousands of American deaths last winter are believed to have been caused by the flu and its related complications, according to government officials, making it the most severe in at least four decades.
Mom's warning about public bathroom changing tables goes viral
A mother in Indiana is hoping to catch the attention of parents nationwide with her message about the importance of cleaning infant changing areas in rest stops and public areas.
Man who lost hand in sausage-making ordeal cut off own arm
A North Dakota man who lost a hand while making sausage says he was forced to cut off his arm above the wrist with a butcher knife when it became stuck in an electric meat mixer.
Paralyzed patients take first steps after implant, intense rehab
Three people whose legs were paralyzed for years can stand and take steps again thanks to an electrical implant that zaps the injured spinal cord — along with months of intense rehab, researchers reported Monday.
Your 'heart age' may be a risk factor for early death
Researchers in Britain say four out of five adults have a heart that is “older” than its actual age. That’s a recipe for heart disease.
West Nile virus cause of New Jersey man's death, health officials say
A Lodi, New Jersey man died Saturday after he was infected with the West Nile virus, state health officials said.
Alcohol abuse kills 3 million a year, most of them men: WHO
More than 3 million people died in 2016 due to drinking too much alcohol, meaning one in 20 deaths worldwide was linked to harmful drinking, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
San Jose Earthquakes name girl battling cancer honorary captain
A 10-year-old California girl’s dream of making a soccer roster came true on Wednesday when the San Jose Earthquakes made her an honorary team captain.
Pregnant couple who fled home ahead of Florence welcome baby boy
A North Carolina couple who fled their Wilmington home ahead of Hurricane Florence gave birth to a healthy baby boy in Charlotte earlier this week.