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December 23, 2019

Texas resident with measles could have exposed others to virus: officials

A person infected with measles may have exposed others to the disease after traveling to multiple locations in Austin, Tex., while infectious with the highly contagious virus. 

December 23, 2019

Prison cancels Christmas Eve visits over flu

A news release said nearly four dozen cases of the flu had been confirmed, with more cases suspected across five prison facilities.

December 23, 2019

Girl, 6, celebrates cancer-free Christmas after 2-year leukemia battle

She rang the "end of treatment" bell on Dec. 17 and celebrated this weekend with her parents and sister.

December 23, 2019

HIV-positive Maryland man who knowingly transmitted disease to 3 women is sentenced

A 37-year-old Maryland man who knowingly infected three women with HIV was sentenced to time in prison, officials said. 

December 23, 2019

More than 1,000 pounds of pork sausage recalled over plastic contamination concerns

Heads up, consumers: an Illinois -based company is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of its pork sausage products over concerns the meat is contaminated with “extraneous material, specifically hard, dark plastic,” federal officials said last week. 

December 23, 2019

Company recalls hard-boiled eggs eyed in Listeria outbreak

The outbreak has sickened at least seven across five states, and resulted in at least one death.

December 23, 2019

Mom says this Christmas could be her last following shocking diagnosis: 'I’ll fight with everything I’ve got'

A British mother of two says this Christmas could be her last after she was diagnosed with a rare but debilitating disease that doctors have told her will affect her longevity. 

December 23, 2019

To battle opioid crisis, some track overdoses in real time

While the number of drug overdose deaths appears to have fallen nationally in 2018 for the first time in nearly three decades, the overdose death rate remains about seven times higher than a generation ago.

December 22, 2019

How common is meningitis in college?

Dr. Manny explains the dangers bacterial meningitis may pose for young adults.

December 21, 2019

Does anemia make you cold?

Are you always cold when others aren't? Dr. Manny explains what this could mean.