FDA food testing finds contamination by 'forever chemicals' The Food and Drug Administration's first broad testing of food for a worrisome class of nonstick, stain-resistant industrial compounds found substantial levels in some grocery store meats and seafood and in off-the-shelf chocolate cake, according to unreleased findings FDA researchers presented at a scientific conference in Europe.
California girl, 8, diagnosed with rat-bite fever after playing with pet rats A California girl is recovering after she was diagnosed with rat-bite fever, which doctors believe she contracted from one of her pet rats.
Alabama woman claims water tainted by PFAS from 3M factory caused cancer, health issues Over the years, 3M has entangled itself in many lawsuits including one recently settled with an Alabama water authority.
Experts cite 'bully parents' in decline in youth sports participation nationwide Youth sports have long been seen as a right of passage in American childhood – from Little League baseball to Pop Warner football – but participation levels are dropping nationwide because kids say it's no longer fun for them.
San Diego hospital announces birth of world’s tiniest surviving baby A San Diego hospital on Wednesday announced the birth of what is believed to be the world tiniest surviving baby at just 8.6 ounces.
Allergan to recall textured breast implants in Canada Allergan Plc said on Tuesday it will voluntarily recall and stop the sale of its Biocell textured breast implants in Canada after the country’s health agency suspended the company’s licenses for the implants, citing increased risk of cancer.
Toddler born with rare birth defect has legs amputated, will be fitted with prosthetics An 18-month-old girl born with one of the rarest congenital lower-limb deformities known in the medical community has had both of her legs amputated below the knee.
Woman ‘burnt from inside out’ after severe reaction to medication pregnant with 'miracle' baby Warned she would never conceive after being burned alive by a catastrophic reaction to epilepsy drugs, a young woman has revealed her joy at being just weeks away from giving birth to her miracle baby.
Infertility linked to dangerous heart condition in pregnancy Women undergoing fertility treatments may be at an increased risk of a dangerous pregnancy condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Home Depot employees in Georgia build walker for boy, 2, with hypotonia Two-year-old Logan Moore needed help to walk, and thanks to Home Depot employees in Cedartown, Ga., he can now do so on his own.
