Could a Birth Control Side Effect be Breast Cancer?
A recent preliminary research analysis found a link between breast cancer and those who take oral contraceptives. Birth control pills containing high doses of estrogen,…
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California Considers Mandate for Bilingual Prescription Drug Labels
The California Board of Pharmacy is in the discussion of requiring all pharmacies in California to provide translated labels on prescription drug bottles. Approximately 44…
Blood Test During Pregnancy Could Reduce Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects are the most common birth defects that affect 300,000 births globally, each year. It is one of the most common severely disabling…
Tonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea Treatment in Children May Cause Weight Gain
Tonsillectomies are commonly prescribed to help children who suffer from sleep apnea, but a recent study found that the treatment can make children gain weight,…
17-year old Boy in India has 232 Teeth Extracted
A 17-year old boy in India had 232 teeth extracted in a seven-hour long surgery. Ashik Gavai sought medical help for swelling on the right…
American Red Cross Facing a Blood Shortage, Urgent Need for Donations
The American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage and is encouraging all eligible donors to donate. “All eligible donors are encouraged to make and…
Peach Recall: Nationwide Recall of Fruit from Wawona Packing Co. Sold at Trader Joe’s and Costco
Wawona Packing Co. is voluntarily recalling peaches, nectarines, plums and pluots that were packed at its Cutler, California, warehouses between June 1 and July 12….
Scientists Create a Mutant Worm to Help Learn About Treating Alcoholism
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have created a mutant worm that does not get intoxicated by alcohol, which could result to new…
Horseshoe Lake in Kitsap County, Washington Closed After People Sickened With Illness
Horseshoe Lake in Kitsap County, Washington is closed after more than 200 people got sick after swimming in the lake over the weekend. Many complained…
Father Asks Reddit Users to Remove Tubes from Daughter’s Picture, Gets Overwhelming Response
A grieving father turned to the help of Reddit for a simple request of removing the tubes from his daughters photo. Nathen Steffel, whose daughter…
Google Develops Smart Contact Lens to Help Manage Diabetes
Google is partnering with pharmaceutical giant Novartis to develop a smart contact lens to help manage diabetes. In a deal announced Tuesday, the Alcon eye…
Skin Rash May be From Your iPad or Other Electronic Device with Nickel
If you’ve been plagued with a skin rash that won’t go away, it might be from your iPad or another electronic device. An 11-year-old boy…
Chobani Greek Yogurt Fungus Which Prompted Recall, More Dangerous Than Previously Thought
When Chobani brand Greek yogurt was recalled in September 2013, it was believed that the fungus was only a health threat to people with weakened…
Less Sleep Makes The Brain Age Faster, Research Shows”
New research shows getting less sleep can age the brain faster. For every hour of reduced sleep duration, the researchers found an incremental annual expansion…
Inhalable Insulin, Afrezza for Diabetes Approved by FDA
The FDA approved the first inhaled medication for people with type 1 or 2 diabetes. The drug, Afrezza, “is a new treatment option for patients…
Velveeta Recalled in Midwest by Kraft Foods Due to Not Having Enough Preservatives
Kraft Foods recalled 260 cases of Velveeta cheese sold at Walmart stores across the Midwest because it didn’t have enough preservatives. This recall affects one…
Walking 6,000 Steps a Day May Help Improve Knee Arthritis
A new study shows that walking 6,000 steps, the equivalent of an hour a day may help improve knee arthritis and prevent disability. The study,…
Research Suggests About 400,000 Americans Go Undiagnosed with Chlamydia
New research suggests that about 400,000 Americans may have the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia, but a majority of them may not even know it. A…
World’s Oldest Man, Alexander Imich Dies at Age 111 in New York
The world’s oldest man, Alexander Imich died on Sunday in his New York City home at age 111. Longtime friend Michael Mannion reported that Mr….
Mono Mono Twins Born Holding Hands in Ohio, Go Home
The famous Mono-Mono twins who were photographed holding hands just moments after being born are going home in time for Father’s Day. The twin girls,…
XStat: FDA Approved Syringe Filled with Expandable Sponges to Treat Gunshot Wounds in Seconds
Being able to stop a gunshot or shrapnel wound from bleeding out could help save lives in a war zone. While tourniquets are useful for…
Breast Milk Becomes a Hot Commodity Among Male Athletes
Milk does the body good, but what about breast milk. Could it be as healthy or tasteful for adults as it is for infants. According…
Hummus Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Hot Mama’s Foods of Massachusetts who produce hummus, is issuing a voluntary recall due to possible listeria contamination. Lansal Inc., which does business as Hot…
New Sugar Substitute, Advantame Approved by the FDA
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sixth sugar substitute. The FDA says Advantame has successfully passed the process of food additive…
Beef Recall 2014: 1.8M Pounds Recalled in Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio Due to E. coli
On Monday, 1.8 million pounds of ground beef products were recalled due to fear that they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The ground…
Hugh Jackman Confirms Skin Cancer Growth, Wears Bandage on Nose During X-Men Premiere
Hugh Jackman had another cancerous growth removed from his nose. The 45-year-old actor attended the premiere of his latest film, “X-Men: Days of Future Past”…
Jimmy Kimmel Asks: What is Gluten? Gluten Free People Don’t Know
On Monday night, Jimmy Kimmel set out to find if gluten-free people really know what gluten actually is. Kimmel sent a camera crew to a…
Organic Mangos Recalled Due to Listeria Health Risk
Organic mangos are being recalled due to possible risk of Listeria monocytogenes. Pacific Organic Produce in San Francisco, California haS voluntarily recalled a specific number of…
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons
Bearded dragons could be linked to salmonella poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which released a report on the outbreak Thursday….
How Dirty is Money? Researchers Found 3,000 Types of Bacteria on 80 $1 Bills
So how dirty is that money you are carrying around in your wallet? A recent study identified 3,000 types of bacteria on $1 bills from a Manhattan…
Food Poisoning Report Shows Salmonella Cases Down, but Other Foodborne Infections on the Rise
In a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention it shows the rate of food poisoning caused by salmonella dropping, but an…
Free Jet Lag App Called Entrain Could Help Travelers Reset Circadian Rhythm
Researchers in Michigan believe they have a new way to solve jet lag using mathematical formulas. They key is light. “If you get light in…
Raccoon Attacks Baby: Charlotte Ponce Gets New Ear After Attack
Charlotte Ponce was 3-months old when she was attacked by a pet raccoon while laying in her crib. The raccoon destroyed her right ear, nose…
Uninsured Americans Reaches Lowest Rate Since 2008 Thanks to Obamacare
A recent Gallop poll released on Monday, showed 15.6% of Americans don’t have health insurance, marking the lowest rate since 2008. African-Americans and low-income Americans…
Tyson Chicken Nuggets Sold at Sam’s Club Recalled Due to Pieces of Plastic Found
Tyson Foods has voluntarily recalled more than 75,000 pounds of chicken nuggets sold at Sam’s Clubs nationwide because the nuggets may contain pieces of plastic,…
Drinking Milk May Help Slow Knee Osteoarthritis in Women
Drinking a glass of milk everyday may help keep your knees healthy. Researchers suggest that women who frequently consume milk may delay the progression of…
Ketamine Could Help Treat Depression, According to Researchers
Researchers in the UK gave ketamine to severely depressed patients and found positive results from it. Ketamine is a licensed medical drug, used as an…
Eating More than Seven Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Can Reduce Death Risk
We all know fruits and vegetables are an important part of our overall health, but new research suggests people who eat up to seven servings…
Autism Starts Prior to Birth with Brain Cells, According to Research
New research shows Autism starts prior to birth. Autism begins when certain brain cells fail to properly mature within the womb, according to scientists. Brain…
Costco Recalls Kirkland Real Sliced Fruit Due to Possible Contamination of Salmonella
Costco is recalling their Kirkland Signature Real Sliced Fruit due to possible contamination of salmonella. The recall involves nearly 60,000 cases, which each contain 20…
Oxytocin Shows Promise in Treating Anorexia
Research by British and Korean scientists found Oxytocin, a chemical in the brain known as the “love hormone”, to be an effective treatment for people…
Glucosamine Supplement May Not Help Ease Joint Pain
A new study shows taking glucosamine may not decrease or prevent deterioration of knee cartilage, reduce bone bruises or ease knee pain. In a study…
Antidepressant Medication Recall from Pfizer Due to Possible Mix with a Heart Drug
A recall of the antidepressant venlafaxine medication has been issued due to a possible contamination with a heart drug which could potentially cause fatal consequences….
NSF Reveals Children Not Getting Enough Sleep Due to Electronic Devices in Their Bedrooms
A survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) revealed that American children may not be getting enough sleep because of electronic devices in their…
Groups Want Painkiller Zohydro to be Revoked by FDA
Addiction experts, physicians and more than 40 other health care officials, are urging the Food and Drug Administration to revoke approval of the prescription drug…
Eating More Strawberries Could Help Lower Cholesterol and Boost Heart Health
According to a new study, including strawberries into your diet could help lower cholesterol and boost cardiovascular health. A team of researchers from Italy and…
Hot Pockets Recall Philly Steak and Cheese and Croissant Crust Philly Steak and Cheese
Nestle, the makers of Hot Pockets is recalling their Philly Steak and Cheese and Croissant Crust Philly Steak and Cheese in the two-pack box off…
OvaEasy Dried Egg Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
A Washington State company is recalling more than 225,000 pounds of dried egg products due to the concern of salmonella contamination. The company, Nutriom LLC…
Cat Bites Are Dangerous and Can Cause Infections that Lead to Hospitalization
Being scratched by your cat during rough housing is bad enough, but being bit and having to go to the hospital because of infection is…
Graco Car Seat Recall Due to Faulty Harness Buckle
Graco has recalled more than 3.7 million car seats after the red release button in the center of the harness was found to be difficult…
Bob Costas Eye Infection Forces Him to Take a Day Off with Matt Lauer Filling in
If you have been watching the 2014 Olympic coverage since the Opening Ceremonies, you would notice Bob Costas eye problem getting worse with each night….
Azodicarbonamide, Chemical used in Subway Bread to be Removed After Petition by Vani Hari
Subway says they plan to remove the chemical, azodicarbonamide from their bread after a food blogger launched a petition this week asking them to stop…
21 Day Tummy Diet Plan Promises Weight Loss While Alleviating Digestive Disorders
The 21-Day Tummy Diet is the latest in weight loss programs to promise you help in losing weight and have you feeling better overall, while…
New York Man Dies in ER While Waiting 8 Hours for a Doctor
A 30-year-old man died in a New York Emergency Room after waiting 8 hours to be seen. John Verrier went to St. Barnabas Hospital’s Emergency…
Research Shows You Can Lose Weight By Turning Down Your Thermostat
Want to lose weight? It’s simple, just turn down the thermostat, according to Dutch researchers. Regular exposure to mildly cold temperatures help people burn more…
Sunlight Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally, Study Shows
British researchers found exposure to sunlight can help lower blood pressure. They found is that nitric oxide stored in the top layers of the skin…
Super Shred Diet Plan Promises You Can Lose 20 Pounds in 4 Weeks
Every year brings a new fad diet-and-exercise regimen, like the protein-heavy Atkins diet, the caveman-like Paleo diet and the liquid-only juice diet. The author of…
Ke$ha’s Eating Disorder Could Have Killed Her, According to Mom in People Interview
Ke$ha announced that she was entering rehab for an eating disorder early this month. On January 4, Ke$ha announced on Facebook: “I’m a crusader for…
Could Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain?
New research shows people who suffer from fibromyalgia could see relief from Vitamin D supplements. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) can lead to symptoms such as “sleep…
FDA Warns More Than 325 mg Per Dose of Acetaminophen May Cause Liver Damage
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started to recommend that healthcare professionals stop prescribing painkillers that contain more than 325 milligrams per dose of…
Sam Berns Dies After Complications From Progeria at 17 years old
Massachusetts teenager Sam Berns died on Friday, January 10, 2014 from complications from Progeria, according to the Progeria Research Foundation. Born Oct. 23, 1996, Sam…
Marilyn McKenna Weight Loss Picture Banned by Facebook
Marilyn McKenna, wife of former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna, was told by Facebook to remove her photos of her dramatic weight loss because…
Meditation May Help Reduce Anxiety, Depression and Pain, Study Suggests
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that meditating daily may help people reduce anxiety, depression and even pain. Using data from 47 studies done previously…
Little Baby Face Foundation Featured on Dateline Receives Controversy
A foundation in New York called Little Baby Face, is providing low-income children that are bullied because of facial deformities, free plastic surgery. Founded by…
Prego Sauce Recall by Campbell Soup Company Due to Risk of Spoilage
Campbell Soup company is recalling some 300 cases of their 24-ounce jars of Prego Traditional Italian sauce because of a risk of spoilage. The company…
David Charles Arrested After Stealing Human Brain Tissue from Museum and Sold Them on eBay
An Indianapolis man was arrested for stealing human brain tissue from the Indiana Medical History Museum and selling them on eBay. Indianapolis police had investigated…
Tonsillectomy Leaves 13-year old Jahi McMath Brain Dead
A routine surgery to improve the quality of life has cost a 13-year old in California to lose her life instead. Jahi McMath, 13, went…
Dangers of Raw Milk: Minnesota Study Documents 1 in 6 Become Ill
A new study from Minnesota has found that raw milk intake infects one in every six people with bacterial or parasite infections. Researchers at the…
Menstrual Cramps Relief May be held in the Active Ingredient in Viagra
Women who are faced with moderate to severe menstrual cramps may have a new treatment to turn to. According to a team of researchers led…
The Daniel Fast Known as the God Diet Inspired by the Bible for Weight Loss
A new diet comes from a somewhat unconventional source, The Bible. The “God Diet,” properly known as the Daniel Fast, requires that people eat nothing…
David Kwiatkowski Sentenced to 39 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty in Hepatitis C Case
David Kwiatkowski, a former medical technician was sentenced to 39 years in prison after he plead guilty to stealing painkillers and infecting 45 patients nationwide…
Odon Device Invented by a Car Mechanic will Help Women with Complicated Births
A new device invented by a car mechanic, called the ‘Odon device’ will help women with complications in delivering their baby due to prolonged labor,…
Dr Oz Says Drink Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep
New research shows Tart Cherry Juice can reduce pain, reduce risk of heart disease and be used as a sleep aide, which is why it’s…
Spider Found in Banana Forced Family from Home
A family was forced to leave their home after finding very deadly Brazilian wandering spiders in a banana. Consi Taylor had purchased a bundle of…
Yacon Syrup Benefits Weight Loss, Dr Oz Claims
Dr Oz is always trying to find the next big thing in weight loss. The team at The Dr. Oz Show asked several viewers interested…
Depression Linked to Diet: Eating Pasta and Fatty Red Meat Increases Depression and Inflammation
A new study linked depression to eating pasta and other foods that cause inflammation in women. For 12 years, researchers tracked the diet and health…
FDA Issues Warning about Colored Contacts for Halloween
With Halloween right around the corner, everyone has started to prepare their costumes and gather the props needed for them, but the FDA is warning…
Zombie Drug Called Krokodil Kills You From Inside Out
A new drug called Krokodil has made it’s way to the United States from Russia and has become more popular than heroin because of it’s…
Oreos as Addictive as Cocaine to Your Brain, Study Shows
New research from Connecticut College by psychology professor Joseph Schroeder and four students has found evidence that high fat, high sugar foods can be as…
Living Near an Airport Increases Heart Risks due to Aircraft Noise
Those living close to an airport have a higher risk of stroke, heart and circulatory disease due to the aircraft noise, according to a study….
Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Nearly 300 People Linked to California’s Foster Farms Chicken
Health officials have confirmed at least 278 illnesses caused by salmonella linked to Foster Farms chicken facilities in California. According to the USDA’s Food Safety…
3D Printed Toothbrush, Blizzident Claims to Clean Teeth in 6 Seconds
Finally a 3D printed object that has some real consumer use for everyday. Blizzident is a toothbrush that promises to brush your teeth in six…
Chinese Man has Nose Grown on Forehead After Accident
A Chinese man has a new nose grown on his forehead after a car accident, talk about a nose job. Xiaolian, 22-years old had the…
Rising Costs of Infertility Treatments
Couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) can expect to pay around $5,338 in out-of-pocket expenses, according to a new study. Dr. James Smith, director of…
Molly Drug Causes NYC Music Festival to Shut Down After 2 Deaths
Hospital rooms all across our nation see numerous cases of injuries on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The Emergency room is a place where…
Fat Letters Sent Home to Parents in 19 States after BMI Testing
Schools in 19 states have started an annual weigh-in and sending reports, called “fat letters” home to parents telling them whether their children have a…
New Way to Draw Blood: Veebot, a Robot Phlebotomist with 83 Percent Accuracy
There’s a new way to draw blood from patients with a high accuracy than a human. It’s called Veebot, the Robotic Phlebotomist that can ultimately…
Drink More Hot Chocolate It’s Good for the Brain: New Alzheimer’s Treatment?
New research by the American Academy of Neurology found that consuming two cups of hot chocolate a day may help elderly adults who are experiencing…
Gluten Intolerance for Non Celiac Patients in Question
A gluten free diet has become all the rage recently with a worldwide market for gluten-free products nearly at $2.5 billion. People with an autoimmune…
Gluten Free Labeling Gets Standardized by FDA with New Definition
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its finalized definition of what it takes for food to qualify as “gluten-free.” With the new federal definition,…
Beef Recall from National Beef Packing Company in Kansas Due to E. Coli Contamination
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Beef Packing Company in Liberal, Kansas has recalled approximately 50,000 pounds of meat due to a possible…
Natalie Giorgi Dies from Peanut Allergy While at Camp Sacramento with Family
Natalie Giorgi, 13-years old died Saturday in her father’s arms at Camp Sacramento after eating a bite of Rice Krispie treat that was iced with…
Coffee Reduces Suicide Risk by 50 Percent in Adults Drinking 2 to 4 Cups a Day
New research from Harvard School of Public Health shows that drinking 2-4 cups of caffeinated coffee each day can lower suicide risk among adults. The…
Taco Bell to Drop Kids Meal and Toys by 2014
Taco Bell announced they will no longer be offering kid’s meals or the toy’s that come with them. The items will begin to come off…
Homemade Blowgun Danger: Teens Accidentally Inhaling the Blowgun Darts
Pediatric surgeons have issued a warning about accidental inhalation of homemade blow-gun darts, after treating three teenage boys in three months at Nationwide Children’s Hospital…
School Lunch Poisoned with Organophosphates Kills 22 Children in India
The Mid-Day Meal Scheme in Eastern India, something that is supposed to be good, turned bad after at least 22 children died and more than…
Snail Facial Treatment Launches in Tokyo at Ci:z.Labo Spa
A new beauty treatment is launching at Ci:z.Labo spa in central Tokyo called a snail facial. The live snails are the central part of a…
Why Mosquitoes are Attracted to Some More Than Others
One in ten people are especially more attractive to mosquitoes. While insect repellent with DEET may protect you, scientists agree there is little knowledge in…
Wild Parsnip: A Poisonous Weed too Watch for
Poison Parsnip has become more common in the United States and is usually found in areas where other common weeds thrive, but it’s become a…
Cat Feces Contains Parasite Known as Toxoplasma gondii, a Public Health Hazard
Cats deposit about 1.2 million metric tons of feces into the U.S. environment every year, roughly equivalent to 12 aircraft carriers, a new study finds,…