August 26 Man receives world's first pig lung transplant in groundbreaking medical procedure Scientists in China achieved the first pig lung transplant into a human patient, with the genetically modified organ showing no signs of rejection during monitoring.
August 25 Flesh-eating parasite case detected in US traveler returning from Central America The CDC has confirmed a human screwworm case in Maryland linked to a Central American outbreak, with health officials stating there is a very low risk to U.S. public health.
August 25 Young lawyer dies after routine medical scan triggers fatal allergic reaction A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.
August 25 Risk of colon cancer slashed by eating specific types of vegetables, study finds A Chinese study finds that consuming 20 to 40 grams per day of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and cauliflower significantly decreases colon cancer risk.
August 23 Brain eating amoeba-infected patient dies, Missouri health officials confirm Brain-eating amoeba kills Missouri water-skier as health officials urge precautions when swimming in warm, fresh bodies of water like Lake of the Ozarks.
August 23 DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood A genetic test has been shown to identify obesity risk in children before age 5, according to researchers, allowing preventive interventions during early development periods.
August 22 Medical expert issues warning over study on potential links between acetaminophen, autism and ADHD Board certified Rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani discusses a study that Acetaminophen during pregnancy is potentially linked to autism and ADHD and a tick-borne illness causing an allergic reaction to meat and dairy on 'America Reports.'
August 22 Girl with heart failure calls dad with life-changing message after 200-day hospital stay After suffering heart failure from a sinus infection, 11-year-old Ava Cooper successfully received a heart transplant and returned home after eight months in hospital.
August 22 Words will never be enough: Dad of 11-year-old heart transplant patient grateful to donor's family Ava Cooper, an 11-year-old heart transplant recipient, and her family discuss their initial reactions to the news, and life since the procedure took place on 'Fox & Friends.'
August 21 California resident contracts plague, likely from infected flea bite during Lake Tahoe camping trip: officials A California resident went camping in South Lake Tahoe and tested positive for a plague after a suspected infected flea bite, and health officials are investigating.
