Strawberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak in 6 states

(CNN)An outbreak of hepatitis A caused by imported frozen strawberries from Egypt has sickened 55 people in six states, the US Centers...

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Tasmanian Devils Evolve Genetic Resistance To Contagious Cancer

A contagious and fatal cancer has been driving the population of the Tasmanian devil into extinction but findings of a new study hav...

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Singapore confirms Zika spread; U.S. and other countries issue travel warnings

Confirmed cases of Zika virus in Singapore rose to 82 on Tuesday, as the United States joined a growing list of countries warning pregna...

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Noon update: August wraps up with milder, drier weather

Good afternoon. Here's the latest from the National Weather Service. This afternoon will gradually become sunny with a high near 80 ...

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FDA warns of fatal risks from mixing opioids and sedatives

 WASHINGTON -Health officials are warnings doctors and patients about the potentially fatal consequences of mixing prescription pain...

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Reconstructing the sixth century plague from a victim

Before the infamous Black Death, the first great plague epidemic was the Justinian plague, which, over the course of two centuries, wi...

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This Popular Controversial Diet Plan Has Amazing Health Benefits After Just Two Months

Research has discovered once and for all what the benefits are (if any) of this one popular dieting program. Findings from a small stu...

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As Zika fear spreads, FDA gives Roche test emergency authorization

With concerns over a continued Zika outbreak growing, the Food and Drug Administration has given Roche Holdings emergency approval to ...

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Ohio chief justice on court impacts, roles in drug epidemic

CINCINNATI -- The chief justice of Ohio's supreme court helped bring together experts and officials from nine states in a region...

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Years of genomics research is riddled with errors thanks to a bunch of botched Excel spreadsheets

For many people, working with error-ridden spreadsheets is a way of life. This takes on added meaning for genomics researchers, who st...

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Mother of slain journalist fights for press safety, freedom

ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The mother of a photojournalist killed by the Islamic State is fighting for press freedoms and services for fam...

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Texas moves slowly to combat growing threat of Zika virus

Attempts to provide poor, pregnant women in Texas with mosquito repellent to avoid possible Zika infections are off to a slow start. T...

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A cyber investigation with legs?

SHORT-SIGHTED SHORT SALE? The big news in health IT Thursday occurred on Wall Street, where investor Muddy Waters announced that it was...

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1st West Nile virus cases reported in 2 eastern Montana counties

Montana's first 2016 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Dawson and Garfield Counties. The Montana Department of Public ...

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Does Obesity Cause Cancer? Excess Weight Is Linked To 13 Types Of Cancer, Study Says

An international team of researchers have linked excess weight and obesity to 8 additional types of cancer. The findings, published in ...

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POLICE: 6-YEAR-OLD BOY WATCHED DAD OVERDOSE ON HEROIN

CINCINNATI -- Police in Cincinnati had a busy night investigating at least 20 overdoses across the city's west side In one incident, ...

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Burned firefighter feels normal again after face transplant

NEW YORK (AP) — A Mississippi firefighter who received the world's most extensive face transplant after a burning building collapsed o...

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Mylan Execs Gave Themselves Raises As They Hiked EpiPen Prices

EpiPen prices aren't the only thing to jump at Mylan. Executive salaries have also seen a stratospheric uptick. Proxy filings show th...

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Keck study shows cancer risk dependent on behavior

A study released by researchers at Keck School of Medicine of USC this August indicated that cancer cases in Los Angeles County lie alon...

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How Having Low Expectations May Affect Breast Cancer Treatment

Women expecting the worst from breast cancer treatment experienced more side effects, in a new study negative expectations, compared to...

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Senators Demand Mylan Justify EpiPen Price Hikes

U.S. Senators are scrutinizing the rising price of EpiPens following a public outcry over the 400 percent price hike since 2008. On Mon...

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