Arkansas baby with rare genetic disorder receives potentially live-saving, $2.1 million treatment
Josephine Gilmore is reportedly the first baby in the state to have the $2.1 million injection paid for by insurance.
Josephine Gilmore is reportedly the first baby in the state to have the $2.1 million injection paid for by insurance.
Illinois rakes in $3.2 million on first day of legal recreational marijuana sales
Illinois rang in the new year by officially legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana, raking in nearly $3.2 million in sales on its first day, state officials announced Thursday.
Illinois rang in the new year by officially legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana, raking in nearly $3.2 million in sales on its first day, state officials announced Thursday.
New study links marijuana use and testicular cancer
A new study shows marijuana and testicular cancer are linked. Researchers say men who smoke marijuana daily are 36 percent more likely to develop testicular cancer than men who don't use the drug.
A new study shows marijuana and testicular cancer are linked. Researchers say men who smoke marijuana daily are 36 percent more likely to develop testicular cancer than men who don't use the drug.
How to be more aware of social media's impact on your mental health
It's no secret that social media can impact your self-esteem, and it's not just in teens but also adults.
It's no secret that social media can impact your self-esteem, and it's not just in teens but also adults.
RECALL: Depression medication Mirtazapine recalled due to label error on declared strength
One lot of Mirtazapine tablets, used to treat major depressive disorder, was recalled due to a label error on its declared strength.
One lot of Mirtazapine tablets, used to treat major depressive disorder, was recalled due to a label error on its declared strength.
5-year-old dies in possible case of bacterial meningitis
Montgomery County Public Health District is investigating the death of a 5-year-old boy as a suspected case of bacterial meningitis.
Montgomery County Public Health District is investigating the death of a 5-year-old boy as a suspected case of bacterial meningitis.
Ibuprofen drops recalled in 2019, 2018 have expired, but can still be returned, company says
Editor’s Note: There was no new expansion of the recall in December 2019, as a previous version of this story suggested. The original expansion of the recall was in January 2019, and the first recall was in November 2018. All six lots affected by the recall have expired, with the latest expiration date being in December 2019. Consumers who previously purchased any of the six lots recalled (listed here) are still welcome to request a refund from Tris Pharma, Inc. The company said there is no deadline to do this, emphasizing that none of the six lots should be consumed due to expiration dates. Tris Pharma, Inc. also said Thursday that none of the six lots were on the shelves since last January’s expansion of the recall. All ibuprofen drops on the market and shelves now are safe and within the recommended dose, the company said.
Editor’s Note: There was no new expansion of the recall in December 2019, as a previous version of this story suggested. The original expansion of the recall was in January 2019, and the first recall was in November 2018. All six lots affected by the recall have expired, with the latest expiration date being in December 2019. Consumers who previously purchased any of the six lots recalled (listed here) are still welcome to request a refund from Tris Pharma, Inc. The company said there is no deadline to do this, emphasizing that none of the six lots should be consumed due to expiration dates. Tris Pharma, Inc. also said Thursday that none of the six lots were on the shelves since last January’s expansion of the recall. All ibuprofen drops on the market and shelves now are safe and within the recommended dose, the company said.
New FDA dual labels will now show calorie count of entire food container
The FDA has released new labeling guidelines that require manufacturers to list how many calories are in an entire package of food.
The FDA has released new labeling guidelines that require manufacturers to list how many calories are in an entire package of food.
US health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes - but with major exceptions
Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.
Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.
Judge denies request to keep North Texas baby on life support
A judge on Thursday denied the extension of a restraining order keeping a North Texas baby on life support at Cook Children’s Medical Center.
A judge on Thursday denied the extension of a restraining order keeping a North Texas baby on life support at Cook Children’s Medical Center.
Children who drink whole milk have lower obesity risk but the cause is unclear
Researchers have found that children who drank full-fat milk had a significantly lower chance of being overweight compared with those who drank reduced-fat milk but the actual cause of the lower risk is unclear.
Researchers have found that children who drank full-fat milk had a significantly lower chance of being overweight compared with those who drank reduced-fat milk but the actual cause of the lower risk is unclear.
U-Haul to stop hiring nicotine users in 21 states
The company said the new policy will go into effect on Feb. 1, 2020.
The company said the new policy will go into effect on Feb. 1, 2020.
Baby born without skin celebrates first birthday New Year’s Day
Ja’bari Gray is celebrating his first birthday as the New Year begins.
Ja’bari Gray is celebrating his first birthday as the New Year begins.
Florida woman 'rings' in 2020 cancer-free
A woman finishing chemotherapy is ringing in the new year in a very special way.
A woman finishing chemotherapy is ringing in the new year in a very special way.
FDA approves new drug to treat pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.
FDA plans to ban sale of all refill e-cigarette pod flavors except tobacco and menthol, report says
The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban the sale of all e-cigarette flavors except for tobacco and menthol, a report said on Tuesday.
The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban the sale of all e-cigarette flavors except for tobacco and menthol, a report said on Tuesday.
‘Pushing past stereotypes’: American Girl unveils 2020 Girl of the Year doll with hearing loss
American Girl unveiled its 2020 Girl of the Year doll, the company’s first to feature a disability.
American Girl unveiled its 2020 Girl of the Year doll, the company’s first to feature a disability.
Volunteering and other altruistic acts can ease physical pain, study suggests
Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.
Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.
Houston reports first pediatric flu-related death this season
A young boy has suffered Houston’s first flu-associated pediatric death of the 2019-2020 flu season, the health department confirmed today.
A young boy has suffered Houston’s first flu-associated pediatric death of the 2019-2020 flu season, the health department confirmed today.
New state law taking effect to prevent surprise medical bills
A new state law in the new year aims to protect Texans from big surprises in their medical bills.
A new state law in the new year aims to protect Texans from big surprises in their medical bills.