Healthy Living

California dad shares meningitis B warning after infection kills teen daughter 'within 36 hours'

Sara Stelzer’s life was just beginning when it was tragically cut short when she contracted meningitis B.

Texas baby born without skin getting grafts grown from own cells, family says

The Texas 5-month-old who has captured hearts worldwide after he was born without skin will reportedly undergo major surgery on Friday to cover areas of his body with skin grown in a lab using his own cells.

Panera at Home chicken soup recalled over plastic material in product

The company behind Panera Bread’s at Home line has issued a recall for a chicken soup product sold in select states over concerns about plastic material contamination.

Camps harden vaccine rules amid US measles outbreak

As the United States battles its worst measles outbreak in 25 years, summer camps are tightening their policies on vaccines, with some prepared to turn away children whose parents opted not to vaccinate them against the disease.

Woman claims tight-fitting underwire bras caused giant cyst, gaping 'hole'

A woman claims wearing tight-fitting underwire bras led her to develop a cyst that, when removed, left a “hole” in her chest.

Man graduates NYU nursing school where he started as a teen janitor: 'Never give up on your dreams'

When Frank Baez came to the United States with his family as a young teen, he said he took a job in housekeeping at New York University’s Langone Tisch Hospital to help provide for his family.

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.