Medicine

Hillary Clinton 'feeling fine' after pneumonia scare, Donald Trump wishes her well

13 September 2016, 08:27

Speaking to CNN on Monday, Hillary Clinton said she was dizzy but didn't lose consciousness when she stumbled on the way out of the 9/11 memorial on Sunday. "While at (Sunday) morning's event, she became overheated and dehydrated". Clinton said...

Vitamin D supplements could halve risk of serious asthma attacks

08 September 2016, 01:18

Previous studies have linked low levels of vitamin D in children to higher incidence of severe asthma, however there have not been large trials of supplements to determine its usefulness in the condition. The majority of people recruited to the stu...

Obesity can increase risk of 13 different cancers

03 September 2016, 02:39

Obese or overweight people are at greater risk of eight more types of cancer, scientists have warned. The new IARC findings identify 13 cancers in which the absence of excess body fat lowers cancer risk. The researchers noted the cancer risks linke...

Clinton offers plan to prevent 'excessive' drug price hikes

03 September 2016, 02:38

The manufacturer initially responded to media coverage on August 22 by offering coupons to discount co-pays for consumers, but now the lower-priced generic will be available for individuals and wholesale buyers like emergency care programs.

Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle blames victim's parents

03 September 2016, 02:38

The victim, who was under 18 years old at the time of the offenses, has not been identified to protect her privacy. Jared Fogle , the long-time Subway spokesperson, speaks with guests inside a Subway restaurant. But this time he is suing the paren...

FDA warns of fatal risks from mixing opioids and sedatives

02 September 2016, 12:38

FDA conducted and reviewed several studies showing that serious risks are associated with the combined use of opioids and benzodiazepines, other drugs that depress the CNS, or alcohol (see the FDA Drug Safety Communication for a Data Summary).

Roche says US FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for Zika test

30 August 2016, 01:40

FDA on Friday issued a revised guidance recommending universal testing of donated blood and blood components for Zika virus in the United States. As of last week, the US reported 2,517 cases of Zika, 29 of which were acquired in Florida throug...

Virginia restaurant worker diagnosed with hepatitis A

29 August 2016, 02:13

Regan Zambri & Long, PLLC, a D.C. law firm, is representing Laura L. Pyka in a separate class action suit against Tropical Smoothie Cafe for exposing the public to the illness. Anyone who had frozen strawberries at Tropical Smoothie Cafe after August...

Green Party candidate Jill Stein campaigning in Colorado

28 August 2016, 08:08

Stein pointed to the danger of the current political climate, with the Republican Party " essentially unravelling " and the Democrats move to the right, with Clinton welcoming Republicans into "her big tent" and using fossil fuel lobbyists in her cam...

US blood centers should screen for Zika, says FDA

27 August 2016, 07:07

Officials with United Blood Services said they have been ahead of the curve, testing blood donations for the Zika virus for a month now. And in Puerto Rico, where screening has been recommended since February, almost 1 percent of blood samples from...

Teen survives brain-eating amoeba after treatment in Orlando

25 August 2016, 01:30

Despite all odds, a Florida teenager diagnosed with a brain-eating amoeba was treated at Florida Hospital in Orlando and survived. On Aug. 5, the teen began developing meningitis-like symptoms and an intense headache during a family vacation in...

Destructive Blue Cut Fire now 83 percent contained

22 August 2016, 01:39

The blaze was 68 percent contained on Saturday and firefighters were transitioning to mop-up phase, according to fire spokesman Brad Pitassi. Costa Dillon, a spokesperson for the fire department, says containment of the fire some 60 miles east of L...

United States adds four more Caribbean countries to Zika travel alert list

16 August 2016, 01:15

The first localized cases of Zika virus in the United States were reported in Miami , Florida, on July 29, 2016. Four cases of Zika in New Mexico that were acquired by individuals traveling overseas have been reported. The Florida Department of Agri...

U.S. declares a public health emergency in Puerto Rico over Zika

15 August 2016, 01:52

Overall, some 61 cases of Zika infections were registered in Italy, and 1,136 in Europe up to August 5, according to data by the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC). Amesh Adalja, an expert on infectious disease and senior assoc...

Weather: Excessive heat watch in effect for the weekend

15 August 2016, 01:51

The NWS explained that an excessive heat warning is issued when it expects the heat index to be above 105 degrees. According to the release, the combination of heat and humidity will create apparent temperatures above 100 degrees, especially in u...

Marijuana to be removed from list of most dangerous drugs

12 August 2016, 01:32

Despite growing demand for weed to become legal in the USA and the positive examples set the individual states that allow recreational smoking, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to keep marijuana illegal under federal law , the agency ...

Japan pull off stunning sevens win over New Zealand

10 August 2016, 12:45

Japan took an early lead through a try from Teruya Goto that Lemeki converted, but that was the cue for an immediate response. After its shock loss to Japan, the New Zealand sevens side is back on track with a 28-5 win over Kenya . Akira Ioane the...

What You Need To Know On National HIV Testing Day

28 June 2016, 01:30

Davis said one in eight people living with HIV in the United States don't know they have it. The percentage of HIV-positive people in eastern and southern Africa - the world's most affected regions - who have access to antiretroviral therapy.

Antibodies found which 'neutralise' Zika virus

25 June 2016, 01:58

Some countries have advised women to avoid getting pregnant, while keeping strict legislation in place on abortion. "Zika virus is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes", said Lynne M. Mosquito-bite transmissions of the Zika virus have been foun...

What We're Reading: WHO Recommends Delaying Pregnancy in Zika-Infected Areas

15 June 2016, 12:29

The 60-year-old patient is a resident of Dallas who was infected with the virus during recent travel to Honduras. In the United States, people spend less time outside and more time indoors where they enjoy the benefits of window screens as security...

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