Antibiotic-resistant superbugs kill 35K Americans each year — and CDC warns worst is yet to come
In recent decades, scientists have consistently warned that humanity was headed full-speed toward an antibiotic-resistant future. A new report from the CDC says that future is already here.
In recent decades, scientists have consistently warned that humanity was headed full-speed toward an antibiotic-resistant future. A new report from the CDC says that future is already here.
Fewer moms taking painkillers after C-sections
Fewer mothers are choosing to take opioids after their c-sections, data from the Cleveland Clinic shows.
Fewer mothers are choosing to take opioids after their c-sections, data from the Cleveland Clinic shows.
Two people diagnosed with plague in China
Two people were reportedly diagnosed with the highly infectious, potentially fatal pneumonic plague, which is also known as the Black Death, in a Beijing hospital, Chinese authorities revealed Tuesday.
Two people were reportedly diagnosed with the highly infectious, potentially fatal pneumonic plague, which is also known as the Black Death, in a Beijing hospital, Chinese authorities revealed Tuesday.
An unprecedented surgery: doctors outline double lung transplant on hospitalized teen who vaped
One teen went from being a typical student to needing a machine to help him breathe in just weeks. Doctors say it's because of vaping. Now that teen is on the road to recovery after receiving not one but two new lungs during an unprecedented surgical procedure.
One teen went from being a typical student to needing a machine to help him breathe in just weeks. Doctors say it's because of vaping. Now that teen is on the road to recovery after receiving not one but two new lungs during an unprecedented surgical procedure.
When snow falls, remember shovel safety.
In fact, several studies link heart attacks to the day after a heavy snowfall. So we need to take shoveling seriously. That means have a game plan before you step outside.
In fact, several studies link heart attacks to the day after a heavy snowfall. So we need to take shoveling seriously. That means have a game plan before you step outside.
'We love you, Alex': Alex Trebek gets choked up at 'Jeopardy!' contestant's touching answer
The contestant didn't know the Final Jeopardy! answer, so he used the moment to share words of encouragement for the longtime host who is battling pancreatic cancer.
The contestant didn't know the Final Jeopardy! answer, so he used the moment to share words of encouragement for the longtime host who is battling pancreatic cancer.
Vaping-related double lung transplant performed at Detroit hospital
Doctors at a Detroit hospital have performed what could be the first double lung transplant on a man whose lungs were damaged from vaping.
Doctors at a Detroit hospital have performed what could be the first double lung transplant on a man whose lungs were damaged from vaping.
Trump says US will change vaping age to '21 or so'
President Trump said his administration will pursue raising the age to purchase e-cigarettes to 21 in its upcoming plans to combat youth vaping.
President Trump said his administration will pursue raising the age to purchase e-cigarettes to 21 in its upcoming plans to combat youth vaping.
Bacteria that killed 3 infants traced to hospital equipment
A Pennsylvania hospital said Friday it has discovered the source of a waterborne germ that sickened at least eight premature infants, killing three.
A Pennsylvania hospital said Friday it has discovered the source of a waterborne germ that sickened at least eight premature infants, killing three.
Virginia man loses 176 pounds to join police department
A man in Virginia lost an incredible 176 pounds in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer.
A man in Virginia lost an incredible 176 pounds in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer.
Experts: Now is the time to get your flu shot
Now is the time to get your flu shot
Now is the time to get your flu shot
Debunking flu shot myths
Current recommendations are that any child over six months should be getting an annual flu shot.
Current recommendations are that any child over six months should be getting an annual flu shot.
Oakland County reports 1st flu death of season
The Oakland County Health Division said it learned of a flu-associated death with a 69-year-old Oakland County man.
The Oakland County Health Division said it learned of a flu-associated death with a 69-year-old Oakland County man.
The Nine gets flu shots
Health experts from Beaumont Health visit the Nine to give the anchors their flu shots.
Health experts from Beaumont Health visit the Nine to give the anchors their flu shots.
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
Boy, 11, dies of rare cancer after family celebrates Christmas early
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
Woman scratched by 'spiteful' cat develops flesh-eating bacteria, nearly dies
A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, "Chan" the Siamese cat.
A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, "Chan" the Siamese cat.
For parents of autistic adults with aggression, there are few mental health care options available
Despite Malecs' frequent calls to the police to help with their son who hurts himself during tantrums, they say that even hospitals aren't equipped to handle the needs of their sons.
Despite Malecs' frequent calls to the police to help with their son who hurts himself during tantrums, they say that even hospitals aren't equipped to handle the needs of their sons.
With the sun setting sooner, you may be feeling more sluggish/ It could be a sign of seasonal depression
As the winter doldrums creep into your life as cold temperatures settle in, you may find yourself showcasing more symptoms of depression and anxiety. For people in the northern states, we call that seasonal affective disorder or SAD.
As the winter doldrums creep into your life as cold temperatures settle in, you may find yourself showcasing more symptoms of depression and anxiety. For people in the northern states, we call that seasonal affective disorder or SAD.
Researchers to pay volunteers more than $3,000 to be deliberately infected with flu virus
Healthy adult volunteers could get paid more than $3,000 to become infected with the flu virus while researchers monitor how the body controls the infection.
Healthy adult volunteers could get paid more than $3,000 to become infected with the flu virus while researchers monitor how the body controls the infection.