Texas teen bitten by rattlesnake flown to Arizona after allergic reaction to anti-venom A 17-year-old Texas teen is currently being treated in Arizona after a rattlesnake bite landed him the hospital, where he had an allergic reaction to the traditional anti-venom given to patients and had to be transferred out-of-state to receive the newer medication.
Yeshiva schools ordered to exclude unvaccinated students amid measles surge The New York City Health Department ordered all ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools in a neighborhood of Brooklyn on Monday to exclude unvaccinated students from classes during the current measles outbreak.
Stuffed sandwiches recalled over possible plastic contamination, officials announce Approximately 56,578 pounds of stuffed sandwiches have been recalled because they are reportedly contaminated by semi-transparent plastic, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Brain zaps boost memory in people over 60, study finds Zapping the brains of people over 60 with a mild electrical current improved a form of memory enough that they performed like people in their 20s, a new study found.
Dog has 5 golf balls removed from stomach after swallowing them on walks Like a scene from “Caddy Shack,” but worse.
Hospital staff errors with gowns and gloves spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria Health care workers caring for infectious patients sometimes make mistakes when removing personal protective garments, resulting in contamination of clothes or equipment with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a small study shows.
Bill to force college campuses to provide ‘abortion pills’ advances in California California Democrats approved a bill last week that will force health clinics on college campuses to provide abortion pills.
Norovirus outbreak hits Washington, DC, children’s hospital, health officials say A norovirus outbreak was reported at a children’s hospital in Washington, D.C., on Saturday after three patients tested positive for the contagious virus, health officials said.
Filming of women's gynecological surgeries draws hospital's apology; lawsuits pending A California hospital issued an apology to several women this week who have filed lawsuits claiming they were unknowingly filmed during gynecological surgeries.
Why you shouldn't vape with your kids in the car Think vaping with your kids in the car Is harmless? Think again
