Experts warn of rapid rise in ‘Tommy John’ surgeries among child athletes Doctors say there is a rapid rise in the number of child athletes receiving the operation named after the legendary pitcher Tommy John, a four-time Major League all-star who in 1974 was the first person to undergo the surgery.
Florida lacrosse player temporarily paralyzed after hit walks out of hospital unaided A Florida high school lacrosse player who was temporarily paralyzed from the chest down in a hit-from-behind earlier this month walked out of the hospital on his own on Thursday in front of cheering supporters.
UConn women's 'tiniest Husky' inspiring players on and off court in battle with blood disorder With 11 National Championships, it's clear that the UConn women’s basketball team knows how to fight and win battles, which is why this season they've signed a 6-year-old teammate facing tough hurdles of her own.
Colorado dad converts daughter's wheelchair into mini-police cruiser There’s a new “sheriff” in one Colorado town thanks to the innovative thinking of a dad who turned his law enforcement-loving daughter’s wheelchair into a police cruiser of her very own.
Toddler in Missouri develops rare brain disease after contracting the flu, family says A young girl in St. Louis, Missouri, is struggling to survive after developing a rare neurological disease that is likely a complication of the flu.
Oregon mom slams hospital for allegedly discharging 'dying' baby with rare infection: 'Every minute' mattered A Salem, Oregon, woman is warning others about a bacteria that can fatally affect infants after she lost her newborn daughter just seven weeks after her birth.
Contraceptive jewelry? Georgia researchers create pregnancy-preventing accessories Could wearing a specialized watch, pair of earrings, ring or necklace one day help women prevent unwanted pregnancies? That’s the goal of researchers the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Salmonella found in raw dog food from Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, FDA warns Three lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products tested positive for Salmonella, the FDA said in a release Tuesday. The products, manufactured by Arrow Reliance, Inc., are sold online directly to consumers.
Beef products recalled over potential E. coli contamination Approximately 4,838 pounds of beef products are being recalled because of a possible E. coli contamination, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Tuesday.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy vows to sign 'right to die' assisted suicide bill into law New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he will sign legislation already approved by the state legislature to allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives.
