Although it’s a topic that no animal lover wants to think about, at some point, all dogs must go to heaven. In the past, owners of terminally …
Read moreHospice care for animals is a growing trend among pet owners
Public health officials recommend getting a yearly flu vaccine to just about everyone six months and older. Still, only about half of Americans get the …
Read moreHalf Of Parents Think The Flu Shot Causes Flu—Here’s Why That’s Not True
A multi-state outbreak of listeria has been traced to a Houston manufacturer’s Vietnamese ready-to-eat pork products, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced. …
Read moreThese Vietnamese pork rolls are being recalled after a listeria outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned US consumers on Tuesday to not eat romaine lettuce, as it may be contaminated with E. coli. Thirty-two …
Read moreThe CDC is warning that romaine lettuce is not safe to eat because of E. coli
Four infants from across the state of Texas have been hospitalized with botulism after using pacifiers filled with honey purchased in Mexico. Following the incidents, …
Read moreBabies Are Getting Botulism After Using Honey-Filled Pacifiers—Here’s What You Need To know
It’s a host’s worst nightmare: getting everyone sick with food poisoning. With one of the biggest eating days of the year around the corner, you …
Read moreNearly 100,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for potential E. coli
Flu shots might be getting a bit cozier and cuter now that llamas, the fluffy, hardworking pack animals, may hold the key to flu prevention. …
Read moreLlama Blood Could Be the Key to an Effective Flu Vaccine
Good news for shot-averse kids and others who cringe at the sight of needles: After a two-year hiatus from the market, the nasal spray flu …
Read moreFlu shots vs. nasal spray vaccines — What’s the difference?
Women who are naturally early risers were found to have lower risk of developing breast cancer than evening types in a new study. One in …
Read moreWomen who wake up early have a lower risk of breast cancer, according to new research
For years, people with celiac disease have lived with the knowledge that there’s no cure for this autoimmune condition, and the only treatment is a …
Read moreCeliac Disease Vaccine In Clinical Trials Would Let People Eat Gluten Again
John and Stella Chhan have run Donut City in Seal Beach, California, for nearly three decades. Over that time, their small mom-and-pop doughnut shop has …
When you were a kid, being stuck at home when you were feeling under the weather had its perks. You’d get to cozy up on …
Read moreWhat doctors think about gargling with salt water when you have a sore throat
Doctors around the globe are working to change the way people manage a host of chronic issues, from anxiety to high blood pressure, and Scottish …
Read moreDoctors Are Now Prescribing Time In Nature To Patients
You’ve got a great toothbrushing regimen, steer clear of the office candy bowl and are among the few who’d pass a lie-detector test when your …
Read moreSome People Are More Likely To Get Cavities Than Others—Here’s Why
Michael Bublé may be everyone’s favorite crooner but, first and foremost, he’s a dad. He proved that back in 2016 when he and his wife, …
Read moreMichael Bublé breaks down over ‘superhero’ son during ‘Carpool Karaoke’
Ian Unger couldn’t wait to ride the school bus to school this year, so the 6-year-old was devasted to learn that he would be unable to …
Read moreThis 6-Year-Old with Diabetes Sold Pumpkins And Raised $24K for A Service Dog
Dozens of common breakfast cereals and snack bars have trace amounts of a controversial herbicide found in the weed killer Roundup, according to a report …
Read moreMore breakfast foods tested positive for weed killer, report says
Last year, the United States experienced one of the deadliest flu seasons in more than four decades. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
Read moreA new Flu-Fighting drug was just approved ahead of flu season
Sure, you’ve heard of borrowing a cup of sugar from a neighbor or even asking them to grab your mail for you when you’re out …
Read moreWould you donate a kidney to your Next-Door neighbor? This woman plans to
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Oct. 22 that there are 155 patients under investigation this year for acute flaccid myelitis, a …
Read moreHealth officials are warning about a rare polio-like illness that has affected 155 children
On Oct. 20, actress Selma Blair revealed via Instagram that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Currently set to star in Netflix’s original series, …
Read moreActress Selma Blair reveals MS diagnosis—What This Means For Her
Lauren Chambers’ 5-year-old daughter Adrie was playing outside near her daycare in Rockwall, Texas when she was bitten by what turned out to be a …
Read more5-year-old girl hospitalized after bite from poisonous caterpillar
If you’ve recently purchased a salad from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, 7-Eleven or Walmart, you might want to hold off on eating it. Suppliers recalled …
Whenever I was afraid of something, my mother told me, “you can do it” with an enthusiasm that filled me with belief. So it went …
Read moreHow I Faced My First Mammogram After Losing My Mother To Breast Cancer
An HPV vaccine, which can help prevent cervical and other types of cancers, is now approved for men and women between the ages of 27 …
Read moreWhat Health Professionals Say About The New HPV Vaccine For Adults
The future of hearing aids is upon us. Bose, the company known for making speakers, headphones and more, has been approved by the FDA to …
All eyes were on Princess Eugenie as she wed her longtime boyfriend, Jack Brooksbank, in a ceremony at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, the …
Read morePrincess Eugenie Wore A Low-Backed Wedding Dress For A Special Reason
Museums are the perfect place to learn about interesting subjects, like art history, dinosaurs or … parasites? If you don’t mind being grossed out and …
Read moreThere’s a museum of parasites in Japan (for those of us with strong stomachs)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which means it’s time sport your pink in honor of those who’ve been affected by breast cancer — and it’s time to …
Read more7 Places Where You Can Get Free or Low-Cost Mammograms
This summer, the world was rocked by the deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, who both lost their lives to suicide. These tragic deaths raised …
Read moreLady Gaga pens op-ed about mental health and suicide: ‘We are so far failing’
Do you have a sweet tooth and enjoy treats with flavors like mint, citrus and cinnamon? Well, many of your favorite snacks will be experiencing a …
Read moreFDA No Longer Allows Synthetic Flavoring Substances Common in Ice Cream, Cereal and Candy
A polio-like illness that primarily impacts children is on the rise across the United States. Doctors say that it can start out just like a …
An invitation to a royal wedding is always a coveted invite. For one surgeon in the U.K., it’s also a “thank you” for a job …
Read moreSurgeon Who Fixed Princess Eugenie’s Spine Gets Invite To Her Wedding
Developing a new and persistent cough, as well as wheezing or coughing up bloody phlegm are all significant symptoms that could signal problems with your …
Read moreThis change in your fingernails could be a sign of lung cancer
Coughing, sneezing and congestion are all usually signs of a cold. Open and shut case, right? But before you wag your finger at the virus, …
Read moreHow to tell the difference between a cold and allergies
Ben Affleck opened up on social media to share that he recently completed a 40-day stay in rehab for alcoholism. The Academy Award-winner posted about …
Read moreBen Affleck leaves rehab: ‘I am fighting for myself and my family’
I was by far the youngest person sitting in the cold, hushed waiting room of an imaging center where I was about to have my …
Read moreHow I Found Out My Risk For Breast Cancer at 36 — and Why I’m Glad I Did
Pret a Manger will list all its ingredients, including allergens, on freshly made products following the death of a 15-year-old girl who had an allergic …
Read morePret a Manger will label its food after girl’s death caused by allergic reaction
Nothing looks more irresistible than a newborn baby. They are so small, so cute and so cuddly! It’s no wonder why people just want to …
Read moreWhy some parents are using ‘No Touching’ signs for their newborns
Hurricane Florence tore through the East Coast during September, killing dozens of people and displacing thousands of others. The Carolinas were among the states most …
Read moreHurricane Florence flooding has led to large, aggressive mosquitoes
An estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means it …
Read moreLast Year Was One Of The Deadliest Flu Seasons On Record
By the time Greg Manteufel, 48, reached the hospital in late June, “my face was all red and blue, and it started going down the …
Read moreThis Man Lost His Hands and Feet Because Of A Dog-Related Infection
Over 3 million people died from alcohol consumption in 2016, equating to 1 in 20 deaths globally, according to a new report by the World …
When a friend, co-worker or family member is diagnosed with cancer, you may find yourself grasping to find the right words to provide comfort and …
Recent reports reveal that actress Olivia Newton-John is battling cancer for the third time since she was first diagnosed in 1992. Since that first diagnosis, Newton-John …
On Sept. 7, rapper Mac Miller was found dead of an apparent drug overdose at just 26 years old. Although an official cause of death …
Read moreWhat to know about lean—the cough syrup drink that Mac Miller spoke about before his death
Airports have hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of guests streaming through every single year. Though it may not come as a total surprise, new …
Read moreStudy: Airport security trays have more germs than toilets
It’s time to call your pediatrician. All children should get a flu shot as soon as it becomes available this season, preferably before the end …
Read morePediatricians Are Urging Parents to Get Their Kids the 2018 Flu Shot ASAP
A parasite called the “kissing bug” is spreading a dangerous infection that can lead to heart problems in some people who get it. In August, …
Read moreWhat You Need To Know About Chagas Disease, A Dangerous Infection Caused By ‘Kissing’ Bugs
Raw fish, such as sushi, and other uncooked seafood may be delicious, but they also may be dangerous — even life-threatening — if prepared inexpertly. …
You already know Googling your symptoms and self-diagnosing a health problem is a bad idea. After a few clicks, you’ve somehow scared yourself into thinking …