Healthy Living

Genes may be why some women on birth control still get pregnant, study claims

 It’s long been assumed that women who get pregnant on birth control pills somehow erred, possibly by forgetting a dose.

Chicken fried rice skillet meals recalled over undeclared allergens

A Pittston, Pennsylvania company is recalling 35,459 pounds of chicken fried rice because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, a notice from the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Monday.

Pillsbury flour recalled over possible salmonella contamination

The company behind Pillsbury has announced a voluntary recall for its unbleached all-purpose 5-pound flour product over concerns about potential salmonella contamination.

Oregon freshman dies from flu-related illness, school says

An Oregon school district said a high school freshman died over the weekend of a flu-related illness, as the state reports wide-spread viral activity. 

Chef Boyardee bowls recalled over labeling mix-up

The company behind the popular “Chef Boyardee” food brand has issued a recall for over 2,800 pounds of its chicken and rice products over a labeling mix up that could lead to consumption of potential allergens.

Mississippi mom claims breast implants were 'poisoning' her

A Mississippi woman who claims she developed “breast implant illness” just weeks after undergoing surgery said that at the height of her symptoms she even contemplated committing suicide.

Florida boy gets trapped inside cooler, prompting voluntary recall

A Florida boy's idea to hide in a cooler for fun earlier this month quickly turned into a harrowing situation caught on video when he ended up getting locked inside, which has spurred a voluntary recall.

Woman shocked to learn 'kidney stones' was actually labor

Ally Opfer had no idea she was pregnant—until she found herself giving birth in the emergency room being prepped for a c-section.

Hospital gifting toddler with new prosthetic leg after old one is stolen from mother's car

A toddler whose $10,000 prosthetic leg was stolen will soon be walking again thanks to the support of doctors and his community.

5-year-old girl dies after doctors misdiagnose appendicitis as gastric infection

The death of a 5-year-old girl in England has prompted an inquest into the circumstances surrounding her diagnosis