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Health June 6

Woman dies of brain-eating amoeba after using tap water in nasal rinse device

The fatal brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri claimed the life of a Texas woman who used contaminated water in her nasal rinse, as the CDC highlights potential risks.

Rare Diseases June 5

New study reveals leprosy existed in the Americas before European explorers arrived

The discovery of Mycobacterium lepromatosis suggests leprosy was present in the Americas long before Europeans, altering the historical understanding of the disease.

Health May 29

When 2-year-old goes into cardiac arrest, parents take life-saving action

Parents of a toddler share their experience with Brugada syndrome after their son suffered sudden cardiac arrest, highlighting the importance of CPR training.

Food-Drink May 20

Rare mint allergy leaves woman wishing she was 'allergic to peanuts' instead

Kyleigh Digiovanni, a Virginia archaeologist, faces life-threatening reactions due to a rare mint allergy. It affects her daily life and her public interactions.

VIDEO May 6

Trump signs executive order banning dangerous gain-of-function virus research

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc. Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to weigh in on President Donald Trump banning gain-of-function research.

Health April 29

Paralyzed man with ALS is third to receive NeuraLink implant, can type with brain

Brad Smith, an Arizona husband and father with ALS, has become the third person to receive Neuralink, the brain implant made by Elon Musk’s company.

Children's Health April 18

E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report

The FDA is under fire for not publicly warning about deadly E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 89 people across 15 states, raising questions about food safety protocols.

VIDEO April 4

Washington resident credits AI treatment for saving his life

Fox News correspondent Douglas Kennedy joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to give the latest on how artificial intelligence is making a major impact on medical treatments across the country. 

College Football April 3

Family of Bucknell football player who died after collapsing during first practice files lawsuit

The family of Calvin Dickey Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Bucknell University claiming negligence in the death of their son, who died after collapsing during a team practice.

Health March 18

Mother with rare ALS touts 'miracle drug' that has stopped her disease

Raziel Green, 52, an active runner and mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS in 2017. Since starting a clinical trial nearly eight years ago, her symptoms have not gotten any worse.

VIDEO March 17

New Jersey woman says her rare ALS was stopped by new drug

Raziel Green, 52, an active runner and mother of two, was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS in 2017. Nearly eight years later, her symptoms have been kept at bay by a new medication.