Healthy Living

Woman develops 'grapefruit'-sized hematoma after landing on jet ski handlebars

An unnamed woman's vaginal injury was documented in a medical journal after she sought help for a massive hematoma on her vulva that developed after she fell off her jet ski and landed on the watercraft’s handlebars.

Liberty Vittert: The opioid crisis is real but don’t punish patients with life-threatening pain

Our government is scaring good doctors from making legitimate medical decisions.

E. coli outbreak in 10 states sickens 196 people, hospitalizes 28, health officials say

The E. coli outbreak connected to ground beef has now sickened 196 people across 10 states — a 19-person increase since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported numbers last month.

Devastated family says reaction to pollen triggered teen's fatal asthma attack

A teen who was celebrating the end of his exams with friends in a park later suffered a fatal asthma attack that his family says was triggered by a severe reaction to pollen.

Ex-‘Bachelor’ finalist says son’s birthmark mistaken for measles after treatment for rare disorder: 'I cried after that comment'

A "Bachelor" finalist whose baby was born with a port wine stain covering half of his face was left in tears when strangers mistook his birthmark for measles.

Iowa health officials confirm 'multiple cases' of bacterial disease that can spread from dogs to humans

"Multiple cases" of a bacterial disease that can be spread from dogs to humans have been confirmed in Iowa, according to health officials.

Broccoli can possibly help fight schizophrenia, study suggests

Broccoli, for years hailed as a cancer-fighter and a great source of vitamin C, calcium and B vitamins, is now being seen as a safer way to manage schizophrenia.

Furniture company recalls 310,000 chests following report of 2-year-old's death

About 310,000 chest of drawers are being recalled after a 2-year-old reportedly died when an empty one tipped over.

What happens in hours before death? Many don't know

Benjamin Franklin famously quipped that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Today, most people could justifiably add, "and I don't understand either of them."

Toddler diagnosed with rare cancer after suspected ear infection is now disease-free

A toddler whose facial nerves were damaged during surgery to remove a huge tumor which doctors first believed was an ear infection is now cancer free, just months after her parents were told she may not survive.