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Johns Hopkins says "zero risk" after accidental release of tuberculosis Last Updated Jul 5, 2018 4:59 PM EDT. A "small sample of frozen tuberculosis" was inadvertently released in an internal bridge between two research buildings at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, the hospital said Thursday.
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Unsealed lawsuit: Opioid firm placed profits over people NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A newly unsealed lawsuit by Tennessee's attorney general says the maker of the world's top-selling painkiller directed its salesforce to target the highest prescribers, many with limited or no pain management background or ...
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To reduce your risk of obesity, it helps to have a mom who follows five healthy habits Mothers lead the way for their children. And new research finds that the paths that moms walk (or the couches they sit and smoke on) make a powerful difference in their children's propensity to become obese.
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Watch this 4-year-old with cerebral palsy take first steps without canes A viral video captured the excitement of Maya Tisdale, a 4-year-old with cerebral palsy, as she took her first independent steps, ABC News reported.
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Yes! We Have No Bananas: Why the song may come true again A wild banana that may hold the key to protecting the world's edible banana crop has been put on the extinction list. It is found only in Madagascar, where there are just five mature trees left in the wild.
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4-Year-Old Girl With Cerebral Palsy Takes First Steps After Spine Surgery A 4-year-old girl's first moment walking was captured on video and shared on social media. The little girl has cerebral palsy but just received surgery and is now walking without anyone else's help.
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Study Provides Clues to Fate of Early North American Dogs New study provides clues to the fate of early North American dogs that all but disappeared after the arrival of Europeans. July 5, 2018, at 3:18 p.m.. More. U.S. News & World Report. Study Provides Clues to Fate of Early North American Dogs. More. FILE ...
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EU Officials Recall Some Valsartan Medicines After Impurity Detected European authorities are recalling medications containing valsartan supplied by a Chinese drug maker because of concerns they may contain an impurity classified as a probable human carcinogen.
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Europe recalls generic heart drug made in China on cancer fears LONDON (Reuters) - A number of high blood pressure and heart drugs containing an ingredient made in China are being recalled across Europe after an impurity that may cause cancer was found in them, officials said on Thursday.
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'Skinny fat' body type could be predictor of Alzheimer's risk, study says If you're considered sarcopenic obese, or "skinny fat," beware. Your body type could be linked to dementia, according to a new report.
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Europe recalls generic heart drug made in China on cancer fears LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - A number of high blood pressure and heart drugs containing an ingredient made in China are being recalled across Europe after an impurity that may cause cancer was found in them, officials said on Thursday.
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Tick bites causing red meat allergy on the rise in Eastern Carolina GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Ticks are a pest no one wants to deal with, but now we have more than just Lyme disease to worry about. There's a certain kind of tick that is very common in eastern North Carolina that can cause a bizarre allergic reaction.
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How seniors can stay cool in extreme heat Queens has been smacked with some scorching summer days this year. And especially for senior citizens, staying cool in the dangerous heat is crucial.
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NIH Warns of Increased Risk of Heat-Related Illness for Seniors Last Updated: July 05, 2018. Older adults are at significantly increased risk of heat-related illnesses, which can include heat stroke, heat edema, heat syncope, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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A baby was treated with a nap and a bottle of formula. The bill was $18000 On the first morning of Jang Yeo Im's vacation to San Francisco in 2016, her 8-month-old son, Park Jeong Whan, fell off the bed in the family's hotel room and hit his head.
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Scientists take a deep dive into differences between Zika and dengue virus New Study Examines Cellular, Molecular Differences Between Dengue, Zika. More than two years after reports of skyrocketing Zika rates surfaced worldwide, questions still loom about this complicated virus.
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Ketogenic diet could give new cancer-fighting drugs a big boost New cancer-fighting drugs come along pretty regularly, and some show more promise than others, but a new class of treatments is getting a boost in effectiveness from a somewhat unlikely source: a low-carb diet.
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More Mosquitoes Forecast For This Summer The recent wet weather has created more opportunities for them to breed. Baltimore, Md (KM) Summer isn't just fun in the sun for most people.
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Opioids are not a class issue Over the last five years at the Priory's Hayes Grove Hospital, I have seen a rise in the abuse of, and dependence on, over-the-counter preparations containing Opioids, where the Opioid is combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, which could then lead ...
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Unsealed lawsuit: Opioid firm placed profits over people NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A newly unsealed lawsuit by Tennessee's attorney general says the maker of the world's top-selling painkiller directed its salesforce to target the highest prescribers, many with limited or no pain management background or training.
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Belfast woman wins £2000 diabetes discrimination case A Belfast woman with Type 1 diabetes has been awarded £2,000 after security staff at a rock concert confiscated her fizzy drink. Kayla Hanna, 20, was at a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in Boucher Road in Belfast in 2016.
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Fresh grounds for fresh coffee By LINDSEY TANNER. AP Medical Writer. CHICAGO - Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily.
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FSU researcher shares further insights in combating Zika virus By: WCTV Eyewitness News July 5, 2018. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- A Florida State researcher who was the first to definitely link the Zika virus to the birth defect microcephaly is now sharing more insight into the complicated virus.
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Australian Red Cross blood service desperate for O-negative donations Central Queenslanders are being urged to roll up their sleeves and give blood. The Australian Red Cross blood service are desperate for O-negative donations to get through winter and emergencies with 40 needed to get stock back to a non-critical level.
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Euthanasia for mental ailments changing 'suicide prevention' to 'suicide assistance' LEICESTER, United Kingdom - After the tragic deaths last month of fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, mental health professionals emphasized the need to recognize suicide risk and the importance of seeking help for those ...
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Testosterone Makes Men Want Luxury Brands and Status Goods, Study Finds Are you a man with a sudden hankering for a sports car, a fancy house, or other status symbols? Blame testosterone, a new study says.
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State reports high tick numbers, infection rates 2005 James Gathany; William Nicholson The blacklegged ticks, I. pacificus , (depicted here), and I. scapularis , are known vectors for the zoonotic spirochetal bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi , which is the pathogenic bacteria responsible for causing ...
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Crawling with ticks: Rising numbers of people and pets are contracting tick-related illnesses They're tiny, they're hungry, and they're here. If you think the ticks seem bad this spring, your suspicions are correct.
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Public urged to check for tick bites by Fort William doctor A top Lyme disease expert has issued a warning to people venturing the outdoors to beware of ticks as the Highlands experiences one of the hottest summers in recent years.
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Designer baby BREAKTHROUGH: Babies with NO defects possible with 'gene editing' technology The new CRISPR gene-editing technology has shown promise for getting rid of bad DNA and replacing it in embryos, however the fixed DNA may make into some cells and not others.
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Report: Woman's toenails fell off due to a fish pedicure (WCMH) -- A study released Tuesday claims a woman's toenails fell off because she had a fish pedicure several months prior. Fish pedicures involve putting your feet in a tub of water filled with tiny fish called "garra rufa.
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Higher testosterone levels are apparently driving men to luxury goods A new study published this week by a collaboration of very serious academic institutions has come up with a finding that's equal parts trivial and amusing: higher testosterone levels in men have been shown to stimulate a higher preference for luxury or ...
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Will humans reverse the ageing process? Geneticist George Church predicts the future of mankind Humans will one day farm pigs for organs and use brain transplants to cure Parkinson's disease. That's according to controversial Harvard geneticist Professor George Church, who says advances in DNA technology will soon change the way we live.
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