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Heroin deaths surpass gun homicides for the first time, CDC data shows Opioid deaths continued to surge in 2015, surpassing 30,000 for the first time in recent history, according to CDC data released Thursday.
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Conjoined Twin Girls Successfully Separated Conjoined twins Erika and Eva Sandoval were successfully separated on Dec. 7, 2016 at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
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'Your Kids Are Not An Experiment'; Surgeon General Says No Vaping For Young People The U.S. surgeon general said Thursday that e-cigarette use poses a significant and avoidable health risk to young people. "We already know that e-cigarettes have the potential to cause lasting harm to the health of young users," said Surgeon General ...
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Conjoined twins survive marathon separation surgery Conjoined twins survived a marathon surgery and became two little girls early Wednesday morning, CBS Sacramento reports. Since birth, 2-year-old Erika and Eva Sandoval shared much of their lower body.
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Colombia Reports Major Rise in Birth Defect Amid Zika Crisis Colombia, which suffered a Zika epidemic that peaked in February, has reported four times as many cases of babies born with microcephaly this year as it did in 2015, providing more proof that the Zika virus causes brain damage in infants.
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Life Expectancy in US Declines Slightly, and Researchers Are Puzzled Emergency room staff attempted to resuscitate a 52-year-old man in a New Jersey hospital in 2015. Credit Mark Makela for The New York Times.
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Cooling cap helps cancer patients preserve their hair during chemotherapy, clinical trial shows It's been one year since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first cooling cap system to help cancer patients in the U.S.
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Conjoined Twins Survive a Successful Surgery Separating Them The parents thank the team of 50 doctors and nurses for this special holiday miracle in this week's "Persons of the Week.
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US life expectancy drops for first time in 22 years (CNN) For the first time since 1993, life expectancy in the United States has dropped significantly for the entire population, not just certain groups.
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Pets offer valuable support for owners with mental health problems BioMed Central Pets can help people manage their long-term mental health conditions, according to research published in the open access journal BMC Psychiatry.
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4 more Zika cases, likely homegrown, found in Texas DALLAS (AP) - Four more cases of Zika that were likely transmitted by mosquito bites in Texas have been found in the same neighborhood where the state's first such case was discovered, state health officials said Friday.
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Surgeon General sides with ideologues on vaping Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tossed a bone to the puritanical ideologues of the anti-smoking movement this week with a warning that the rise in vaping by young people is "a major public health concern.
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Texas group teaches kids about dangers of e-cigarettes AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) - Doctors are sounding the alarm on electronic cigarette usage among teens in America. The nation's top doctor is putting out the warning, especially when used by youth and adolescents.
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Use of e-cigarettes by young people is major concern, surgeon general declares Enlarge Image Request to buy this photo Charles Dharapak | AP File Photo In this Feb. 4, 2014, photo, U.S. Surgeon General appointee Vivek Murthy appears on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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New CDC data understate accidental shooting deaths of kids Government statistics released this week claiming that 77 minors in the U.S. were killed by unintentional gun discharges last year significantly understate the scope of an enduring public health problem.
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GOP's 'Obamacare' repeal path worries health care industry WASHINGTON - One by one, key health care industry groups are telling the incoming Republican administration and Congress that it's not a good idea to repeal the 2010 health care law without clear plans to address the consequences.
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It looks like Biogen may be on the right track with its Alzheimer's drug The approach to fighting Alzheimer's disease that targets the buildup of plaque in the brain got a boost Friday when Biogen Inc. released fresh study data on its experimental drug to treat the neurodegenerative disorder.
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Despite failed trials, experts believe we'll have an Alzheimer's drug by 2025 (CNN) The results of recent trials that tested much-anticipated Alzheimer's disease drugs dashed the hopes of patients with the debilitating condition.
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A small part of a new congressional healthcare bill may have a big effect on your business On Wednesday the Senate overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century Cures Act. It's a broad bill that, as reported by U.S. News & World Report, will speed up the review and approval process for drugs and medical devices by the Food and Drug ...
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As Obama's Term Winds Down, Resistance to Obamacare Diminishes THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Public support for full repeal of Obamacare is softening, with most Americans saying they'd rather leave the law as is or have it improved by changing some parts of it, according to the latest HealthDay/Harris ...
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Optimistic women may live longer (Reuters Health) - Women who have a sunny outlook on life may live longer than their peers who take a dimmer view of the world, a recent study suggests.
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Marijuana is now legal in California, but it can still keep you from getting a job Since election day, Ellen Komp of cannabis advocacy group California NORML said she's received at least a dozen emails and calls from employees asking whether marijuana is now exempted from employer drug tests.
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Legal weed advocates sneak marijuana into Jeff Sessions' Senate office Attorney General nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., smiles while greeting the press with Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in Washington.
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Survey shows significant disparities exist between transgender people and overall population The results of a recently released national survey of transgender people show that transgender individuals lag behind their American counterparts for nearly every economic, health or social indicator, and are more likely to experience poverty ...
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Optimistic women may live longer When asked about their secret to aging, the world's oldest people often bring up not sweating the small stuff. In fact, optimism is associated with greater personal happiness, but could it impart biological benefits as well?
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Optimistic women are less likely to die prematurely of cancer or heart disease, study says Having an optimistic outlook on life could help you live longer, according to a new study. Researchers at Harvard University found that among a group of 70,000 female nurses, the 25% who were most optimistic had a 31% reduced risk of mortality compared ...
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Stonewall Kitchen recalls mixes for tainted powdered milk A second company has issued a recall of pancake and waffle mixes - this time Stonewall Kitchen - because the FDA found Salmonella at a manufacturing facility where powdered milk for the mixes was produced.
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Publix recalls pancake, waffle mixes over salmonella concerns Publix is issuing a voluntary recall for certain Publix Premium pancake and waffle mixes after learning the milk powder used as an ingredient may contain Salmonella.
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Annual equestrian showcase canceled due to virus outbreak The annual Equestfest, which is part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, has been canceled due to a recent outbreak of equine herpesvirus at the center, according to a statement released Friday.
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More Pregnant Women Getting Flu Shot, But Improvement Needed THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Getting a flu shot during pregnancy can protect both a mom-to-be and her baby. And while the percentage of pregnant American women who got the vaccine has doubled in recent years, too many still go without ...
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U.S. Life Expectancy Drops for the First Time in 23 Years When it comes to life expectancy, 0.10 years or 36.5 days, doesn't sound like much compared to the roughly 28,500 days the average American can expect to live.
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National Survey Highlights Transgender Discrimination, Inequality People hold a giant transgender flag during a Trans Pride Parade. BULENT KILIC/AFP/Getty Images. "This is going to help America better understand transgender people.
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Tournament of Roses cancels Equestfest horse show over equine herpes virus outbreak The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has canceled its annual horse show, Equestfest, because of an outbreak of equine herpes virus. The show was scheduled for Dec. 30 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.
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Macy's stops funding Planned Parenthood Macy's will no longer donate money to Planned Parenthood following complaints from conservative and pro-life customers. (Associated Press) more >.
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Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza This year's annual flu shot will offer protection against H1N1 flu virus, in addition to two other influenza viruses that are expected to be in circulation this flu season.
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How long does the flu last? » What if men approached their health at midlife the same way that financial experts advise them to plan for retirement? Building simple habits for healthy weight loss.
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Fire, safety concerns lead to eviction of "Rhinoceropolis" art colony in Denver In the aftermath of the Oakland, Calif., Ghost Ship warehouse fire, which killed 36 people, Denver officials evicted about a dozen people Thursday, in frigid temperatures, from a building on Brighton Boulevard.
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SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, typically starting in the late fall and early winter and going away during the spring and summer.
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Drug Combo Promising for Type of Breast Cancer THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- In women with a certain form of tough-to-treat breast cancer, treatment with a combination of two drugs appeared to keep the cancer at bay longer -- from about five months to 10, a new study says.
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Watertown Blood Drive: Give Back By Giving Blood It's not something you can wrap and leave under the tree, but you can give someone a lifesaving gift this holiday season. By Alex Newman (Patch Staff) - December 8, 2016 12:57 pm ET.
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Gov. Hutchinson proposes new college grant program LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - With Arkansas Works secured for another year, Governor Asa Hutchinson is now turning his attention to an education program he's calling Arkansas Future or shortened to ArFuture.
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Hutchinson announces new Arkansas college grant program LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday announced a new grant program that seeks to encourage students to enroll in "high demand" fields at community and technical colleges and begin their careers in the state.
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Just-appointed Arkansas medical marijuana panel on short clock The Arkansas medical marijuana amendment gives the state four months to establish the rules. A medical marijuana sign is on display at The Herban Underground, a Colorado dispensary.
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| Food company Kerry faces OSHA fine for worker injuries at Melrose Park plant Irish food products company Kerry Inc. has been cited by federal safety inspectors after two workers at its Chicago-area plant were injured on the job because the company allegedly failed to enforce safety procedures.
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Future plans announced for Sugar Grove property SUGAR GROVE, W.Va. - The U.S. General Services Administration announced Thursday the new owner of the former U.S. Sugar Grove Naval Station property in Pendleton County plans to turn the facility into a healthcare campus.
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