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Pacemaker in the brain 'can slow the decline of Alzheimer's' A PACEMAKER in the brain has shown promise in slowing the decline of Alzheimer's, say scientists. Symptoms improved in all patients after the device was implanted in their skulls.
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Couple finds worms in their feet after a beach vacation (CNN) Dozens of parasitic worms were found burrowing in the feet of a young Canadian couple after a recent trip to the Dominican Republic.
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UPDATE: Pittsylvania County child dies from complications related to flu, strep throat HURT, Va. (WDBJ7) A Pittsylvania County boy has died from complications related to the flu, according to published news reports and a statement from the child's family.
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Drug distributors shipped 20M pain pills to town of 3000 people in West Virginia Drug distributors poured 20.8 million pain pills into a West Virginia town of 3,000 people over a 10-year period, according to information released Tuesday as part of a congressional probe into the opioid crisis.
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If it's not the flu, you might be sick because of this virus (CNN) A runny nose, cough, sore throat, breathing problems, fever, headache, diarrhea: If you came down with these symptoms in the middle of winter, you'd probably assume it's the flu and take to your bed immediately.
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Risk Of Going Barefoot: Hookworm Parasites Infect Canadian Couple A Canadian couple Katie Stephens, 22, and Eddie Zytner, 25, vacationing in the Dominican Republic showed why not wearing shoes made them suffer "de feet'.
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Brain 'Pacemaker' Might Help Slow Alzheimer's TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Stimulating the brain with an implantable device may be safe -- and possibly helpful -- for some people with Alzheimer's disease, a small pilot study suggests.
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7-year-old dies hours after being diagnosed with flu, strep throat A 7-year-old Virginia boy died within a day of being diagnosed with the flu and strep throat, according to his family. Kevin Baynes Jr.
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20.8 Million Prescription Painkillers Sent to West Virginia Town With Population of 2900 Between 2006 and 2016, a total of 20.8 million prescription painkillers were sent to two pharmacies in Williamson, in Mingo County, West Virginia, a town with a population of only 2,900 people.
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'It killed my wife,' Henrico husband warns others after her flu death GLEN ALLEN, Va. -- At 28 years old, Heather Stagg is dealing with the loss of her mom, who she said died as a result of complications from the flu.
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Is 20.8 Million Pain Pills Over a Decade a Lot for One Town? It Depends. Over-prescription is a real danger, but reducing the opioid crisis to a numbers game won't bring about a solution. By Alex Barasch.
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Surviving cancer may depend on where you live in the world: Report A woman walks past Brazilian military on patrol in Jacarezinho favela in Rio de Janeiro on Jan. 18, 2018. 0 Shares. Email. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death around the world.
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Alzheimer's research questioned as another drug fails PET scans.can spot amyloid in the brain - something that has allowed researchers to learn that about a third of people who appear to have Alzheimer's disease do not have high levels of the plaque in their brains.
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FDA wants to curb abuse of Imodium, 'the poor man's methadone' The Food and Drug Administration is asking manufacturers of over-the-counter anti-diarrhea treatments to change the way they package their products to curb abuse by people with drug addictions.
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7-year-old boy from Virginia dies from flu, family says A 7-year-old from Southwest Virginia may be the latest victim of this year's deadly flu season. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has confirmed the death of Kevin Baynes Jr.
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Health officials caution Williamson County residents to avoid flu A vial of the influenza virus vaccine Fluzone at St. David's Emergency Center in Pflugerville. Rodolfo Gonzalez / Austin American-Statesman.
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4-year-old confirmed as first NJ flu death this season as ER visits break records Officials have confirmed that a 4-year-old girl was the first flu-related death in New Jersey this season, which some experts believe could be one of the worst on record.
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E-cigarettes may lead to cancer and heart disease, new study finds E-cigarette users are possibly putting themselves at risk for developing heart disease, lung and bladder cancers, according to a new report.
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Pizza Is A Better Breakfast Than Most Cereals, Nutritionist Claims CBS Local - Pizza for breakfast may sound like a meal you'd only have after a long night of drinking, but one nutritionist says a hot, cheesy slice in the morning is actually healthier than your normal bowl of cereal.
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Researcher sues Pitt for wrongful termination following alleged monkey escape A lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas alleges a Pitt researcher was fired after she reported safety violations.
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America's Dogs Have Their Own Flu Battles MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- While a brutal flu season is felling humans by the score, veterinarians warn that there have also been outbreaks of canine flu in some parts of the United States.
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What is Rett Syndrome? Richard Engel's son has rare genetic disorder One little boy's unique form of a debilitating genetic disorder may help researchers find a treatment for him and others. By studying the unusual form of Rett syndrome in the 2-year-old son of NBC News chief foreign correspondent, Richard Engel ...
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Richard Engel Shares Heartbreaking Story of Son's Medical Journey Was President Trump's first State of the Union address better, worse, or just as you expected? Better than I expected. Worse than I expected.
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The scariest thing about bad sleep could be what it means for your brain A new study found that people whose sleep is fragmented and who don't have a consistent sleep cycle are significantly more likely to have early signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brain.
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Flu outbreak closes North Riverside elementary school for week A North Riverside elementary school is closed for the week because of the flu. (WLS). WLS. By Jessica D'Onofrio and Michelle Gallardo.
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Traumatic brain injury linked to increased dementia risk: Report Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, resulting in more than 2.5 million emergency department visits and hospitalizations in 2013 alone.
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This Type of Non-Dairy Milk is the Healthiest, Study Says That almond milk latte may be delicious, but a study just published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology suggests that the trendy beverage also has some drawbacks.
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'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to flour There are fresh calls for the government to fortify flour with folic acid in the UK to help protect babies from common birth defects.
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Turning to beet juice and beer to address road salt danger FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2017 file photo, a city truck spreads salt on Q Street in Lincoln, Neb. Scientists are starting to raise concerns about road salt's impact on the environment, especially drinking water, because lakes and streams near roads are ...
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Somebody I Used to Know — an honest, insightful memoir of Alzheimer's Every age has its most dreaded disease, the condition that comes to stand for our own mortality. Almost two decades into the 21st century, what we collectively fear more than anything else is losing our minds.
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Cigarette Use Continues to Decline Among Adults Cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product in the United States, making up a significant portion of tobacco related diseases and deaths.
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As Flu Epidemic Runs Rampant, Fans Urged to Get Vaccinated Before Coming to Super Bowl Authorities fear U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the site of the 2018 Super Bowl, could become a giant Petri dish for the flu virus.
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Cancer prevention setback Fewer than half of the Grade 7 cohort of girls in Kingston and St Andrew schools received the anti-cancer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine between October and November last year for reasons ranging from insufficient information to parental neglect ...
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Bell CEO calls on corporate Canada to implement mental health programs BCE Inc. chief executive officer George Cope is calling on corporate leaders to put mental health programs in place at their companies.
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MR vaccination campaign launched across State ROURKELA: Sundargarh district administration on Monday launched the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign with a target to cover 5,51,589 children in the age brackets of nine months to 15 years by March.
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