MENTAL HEALTHConstruction worker suicide rates are highest in the US, CDC study saysMales working in construction have the highest suicide rates in the country, according to a recent analysis by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
OutbreaksAdenovirus outbreak in New Jersey kills 11, officials order center to separate patientsA viral outbreak at a New Jersey pediatric facility has killed another child, health officials confirmed Friday, bringing the total number of fatalities to 11.
Children's HealthExperts: Children at risk of lead poisoning in ChattanoogaHealth experts are urging people living near a Chattanooga Superfund site to have their children tested for lead contamination.
Rare DiseasesMan's runny nose was actually leaking brain fluidA North Carolina man said he ruined Thanksgiving for his family last year when fluid allegedly seeped out of his nose and into the turkey dinner.
Children's HealthSucking on your baby’s pacifier to clean it may be good for their health, study saysCould sucking on your baby’s pacifier reduce their risk of developing asthma and allergies? According to a new study, it just might.
Rare DiseasesBoy who lost legs to meningitis as a newborn learns to walk on prosthetic limbsA football-mad ten-year-old who lost both his legs to meningitis is learning to walk again with new prosthetic limbs - that allows him to bend his knees for the first time.
Rare Diseases13 hours agoBoy who lost legs to meningitis as a newborn learns to walk on prosthetic limbs
INFECTIOUS DISEASE3 days agoMan's flesh-eating bacteria infection potentially linked to bathroom renovation
Drug and Substance Abuse13 hours agoShould US doctors screen for alcohol abuse?Many Americans have a problem regulating how much alcohol they drink.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE13 hours agoDad fighting for life after West Nile virus diagnosisAn Arkansas dad of four is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with West Nile virus three weeks ago.
PTSD14 hours agoMeditation helps vets with post-traumatic stress disorderMeditation worked as well as traditional therapy for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder in a small experiment sponsored by the Department of Defense.
Drug and Substance Abuse14 hours agoDutch teen dies after inhaling deodorant spray to get highA Dutch teen’s death is serving as a brutal reminder of the dangers of huffing household products in search of a high.
Product Recalls16 hours agoJennie-O turkey products recalled amid salmonella outbreakThe U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday said it was issuing a recall for more than 91,000 pounds of turkey products made by a Wisconsin company.
Health1 day agoWoman loses eyes, part of brain to rare fungal infection months after dream weddingAn Arizona woman has been in a battle for her life for weeks after a rare fungal infection spread throughout her body, costing her both eyes, her palate and part of her brain.
