Healthy Living

Over 62,000 pounds of raw beef recalled over E. coli concerns

An Illinois company issued a recall for over 62,000 pounds of beef ahead of what’s largely considered the kick-off to grilling season over concerns about E. coli contamination.

41,000 portable speakers recalled after multiple reports of explosions

About 41,000 portable speakers are being recalled after the company received five reports of explosions from the devices, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.

CBD may reduce drug cravings for heroin addicts, small study finds

The marijuana compound CBD, or cannabidiol, may help reduce drug cravings in people with heroin addiction, a preliminary new study suggests.

Sleeping babies at risk of dying in car seats when used incorrectly, doctors warn

A decade-long study of sleep-related deaths in infants has found that in more than 90 percent of cases involving car seats, the safety devices were not being used as directed.

Ohio girl, 7, suffered seizures, hallucinations after contracting mosquito-borne illness

The family of a 7-year-old in Ohio who began hallucinating and suffering from seizures after spiking a fever last August is warning about the potential dangers of mosquito bites that go beyond an itchy welt.

North Carolina day care closing after children wander off, found on busy highway

A day care in North Carolina is set to close after six of the children being cared for at the center wandered away from teachers in December and onto a busy highway, officials said Monday.

Poland sextuplets doing fine after premature birth

A 29-year-old Polish mother who gave birth to sextuplets has been able to leave her hospital bed and visit her babies in another ward, where the infants are said to be doing fine, doctors said Tuesday.

Kwik Trip veggie trays again linked to salmonella

Wisconsin-based convenience store chain Kwik Trip has removed some vegetable trays from its stores after several reported illnesses in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Gloria Allred tells of nearly 'bleeding to death' from illegal abortion in 1960s

Women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred told a gathering in New York City on Tuesday that she nearly bled to death from an illegal abortion in the 1960s after she was raped at gunpoint while on vacation in Mexico.

New Jersey man who allegedly urinated on cancer victim's memorial is fired by dad from family business

The New Jersey man who allegedly urinated on the memorial of a 9-year-old boy who died of cancer has been fired from his family's business.