Salmonella outbreak linked to pet hedgehogs continues; 6 additional people sickened, CDC says
Six additional people have been sickened as a result of a salmonella outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says is likely tied to pet hedgehogs.
FDA proposes mammogram guideline changes for the first time in decades
For the first time in two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed an update to its national mammogram regulations in an effort to modernize breast cancer screenings for women -- especially for those with dense breasts.
New York doctor offers patients struggling with infertility a low-cost and needle-free IVF treatment
More couples struggling with infertility are turning to in vitro fertilization (IVF), but one of the biggest complaints about the process if the dreaded, and expensive hormone injections. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with a Columbia University fertility specialist to talk about their new needle-free approach to IVF.
Experts warn of rapid rise in ‘Tommy John’ surgeries among child athletes
Doctors say there is a rapid rise in the number of child athletes receiving the operation named after the legendary pitcher Tommy John, a four-time Major League all-star who in 1974 was the first person to undergo the surgery.
More couples struggling with infertility are turning to in vitro fertilization (IVF), but one of the biggest complaints about the process if the dreaded, and expensive hormone injections. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with a Columbia University fertility specialist to talk about their new needle-free approach to IVF.
A new FDA proposal could make the first change in 20 years to its mammogram rules
A new FDA proposal could make the first change in 20 years to its mammogram rules, amending regulations under the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992.The rule would reportedly require medical facilities to provide all women getting mammograms in the U.S. with breast density information.
New York sues makers of OxyContin days after company agrees to $270M settlement
New York attorney general announced Thursday the state is suing the Sackler family, the billionaire owners of Purdue Pharma which produces the highly addictive opioid pain-killer OxyContin, for their involvement in the nationwide opioid crisis just two days after the company agreed to pay $270 million to settle similar claims in Oklahoma.
Florida lacrosse player temporarily paralyzed after hit walks out of hospital unaided
A Florida high school lacrosse player who was temporarily paralyzed from the chest down in a hit-from-behind earlier this month walked out of the hospital on his own on Thursday in front of cheering supporters.
Michigan prison guard dies from bacterial meningitis, prisoner hospitalized
A Michigan prison guard died Monday after contracting bacterial meningitis, which was also confirmed in an unidentified prisoner who is expected to recover.
UConn women's 'tiniest Husky' inspiring players on and off court in battle with blood disorder
With 11 National Championships, it's clear that the UConn women’s basketball team knows how to fight and win battles, which is why this season they've signed a 6-year-old teammate facing tough hurdles of her own.
Colorado dad converts daughter's wheelchair into mini-police cruiser
There’s a new “sheriff” in one Colorado town thanks to the innovative thinking of a dad who turned his law enforcement-loving daughter’s wheelchair into a police cruiser of her very own.
Teen suffering from seizures dies after doctors discover parasitic tapeworm eggs in his brain
An 18-year-old India man, who was not identified, complained of having pain in his groin and swelling in his eye, was found to have parasites in his brain.
Girl battling rare genetic disorder turns to UConn Lady Huskies for inspiration
Daniela Ciriello is currently six-years-old and was diagnosed at fourteen months with Beta Thalassemia Major which is also known as Cooley’s Anemia. Find out how she became a member of one of the most dominant teams in basketball, the University of Connecticut Lady Huskies, and learn what head coach Geno Auriemma and the team's star players have to say about their newest teammate.
World's first living HIV-positive organ donor says she 'wanted to make a difference'
Surgeons in Baltimore have performed what's thought to be the world's first kidney transplant from a living donor with HIV, a milestone for people with the AIDS virus — and one that could free up space on the transplant waiting list for everyone.
Mozambique cholera cases jump to 139 a day after outbreak
Cholera cases in Mozambique among survivors of a devastating cyclone have shot up to 139, officials said, as nearly 1 million vaccine doses were rushed to the region and health workers desperately tried to improvise treatment space for victims.
Scottish woman feels no pain, anxiety because of rare genetic mutation, researchers find
Jo Cameron, from Scotland, only recently found out she has a rare genetic mutation that prevents her from experiencing pain, fear or anxiety. It may also cause her wounds to heal faster and cause her to be forgetful.
Woman claims rare allergy to water causes ‘painful’ rash to form on her body: 'It's mind-blowing'
Cherelle Farrugia, of Cardiff, Wales, claims she has a “painful and very itchy” allergy to water -- formally known as aquagenic urticaria -- which developed shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Willow, who is now 18-months-old.
Metro State University and health department officials perform a 'contact investigation' to identify and test everyone who may have come in contact with the infected person.
Could wearing a specialized watch, pair of earrings, ring or necklace one day help women prevent unwanted pregnancies? That’s the goal of researchers the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Salmonella found in raw dog food from Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, FDA warns
Three lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products tested positive for Salmonella, the FDA said in a release Tuesday. The products, manufactured by Arrow Reliance, Inc., are sold online directly to consumers.
Oregon mom slams hospital for allegedly discharging 'dying' baby with rare infection: 'Every minute' mattered
A Salem, Oregon, woman is warning others about a bacteria that can fatally affect infants after she lost her newborn daughter just seven weeks after her birth.
Beef products recalled over potential E. coli contamination
Approximately 4,838 pounds of beef products are being recalled because of a possible E. coli contamination, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Tuesday.
Mom diagnosed with rare cancer weeks after giving birth dies two years later
Weeks after giving birth to her daughter Maya, Laura Cafferty, 36, was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of tissue cancer. After a two-year battle with the disease the young mother has passed away.
Gov. Cuomo's proposed prescription opioid surcharge under fire, critics call it tax on pain
A proposal by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to impose a surcharge on the sale of prescription opioids is drawing fire from a coalition of doctors, pharmacists and patients who say it amounts to a tax on pain.
Woman’s ‘baby bump’ turns out to be two ovarian tumors
A 49-year-old woman who struggled with fertility thought she might be pregnant when a ‘baby bump’ suddenly appeared. But after a pregnancy test came back negative the woman’s doctors discovered the belly was really due to two large ovarian tumors.
NY county bans all unvaccinated children from public places after measles outbreak
Rockland County declares a state of emergency over a measles outbreak, banning all unvaccinated children under the age of 18 from public places for a month; Bryan Llenas has the details.