Toddler temporarily paralyzed by rare disorder during vacation in Clearwater Beach
An Oklahoma family on vacation in the Bay Area ended up in the hospital with their toddler, who went from perfectly healthy to seemingly paralyzed in a matter of days.
An Oklahoma family on vacation in the Bay Area ended up in the hospital with their toddler, who went from perfectly healthy to seemingly paralyzed in a matter of days.
FCC wants to implement '988' as new suicide prevention hotline, similar to 911
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline easier to reach with a new “988” number in place of the current 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline easier to reach with a new “988” number in place of the current 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).
Tick bites leave 5-year-old girl hospitalized, unable to swallow or move amid ‘tick paralysis'
A 5-year-old Ohio girl suffered from tick paralysis after her mother found two Dogwood ticks the size of a quarter on her head hiding behind her ear, a report said last week.
A 5-year-old Ohio girl suffered from tick paralysis after her mother found two Dogwood ticks the size of a quarter on her head hiding behind her ear, a report said last week.
The importance of managing health in college
Those of us with college kids are moving them into dorms and apartments this time of year. It's easy to focus on registration and schedules and living arrangements - but as parents, we also need to make sure these students learn how to manage their health.
Those of us with college kids are moving them into dorms and apartments this time of year. It's easy to focus on registration and schedules and living arrangements - but as parents, we also need to make sure these students learn how to manage their health.
Managing your health in college
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Eating extra gluten in early childhood increases risk of celiac disease later in life, study says
Eating higher-than-average amounts of gluten during the first five years of life is associated with a higher risk of developing celiac disease and celiac disease autoimmunity later in life in genetically predisposed children, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Tuesday.
Eating higher-than-average amounts of gluten during the first five years of life is associated with a higher risk of developing celiac disease and celiac disease autoimmunity later in life in genetically predisposed children, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Tuesday.
Miracle Field of North Oakland gives kids with special needs a chance to play ball
The new Miracle Field in North Oakland is a level playing field that literally allows people of all ages and all levels to get it on the game. The players may all have different challenges, but it's the shared goals that bring everyone together.
The new Miracle Field in North Oakland is a level playing field that literally allows people of all ages and all levels to get it on the game. The players may all have different challenges, but it's the shared goals that bring everyone together.
‘It is raining plastic': USGS finds microplastics in 90 percent of Colorado rainwater samples
Microplastics are microscopic pieces of plastic that are making their way into everything from drinking water to marine life, and now the U.S. Geological Survey says they’re falling from the sky when it rains, according to a new report.
Microplastics are microscopic pieces of plastic that are making their way into everything from drinking water to marine life, and now the U.S. Geological Survey says they’re falling from the sky when it rains, according to a new report.
New Illinois law requires insurance companies to pay for EpiPens for kids
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of EpiPen injectors for severely allergic children.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of EpiPen injectors for severely allergic children.
Man undergoes emergency surgery after dentures found lodged in throat days after procedure
A 72-year-old British man’s dentures were found lodged in his throat eight days after he had surgery, leading to complications and forcing him to later undergo an emergency procedure.
A 72-year-old British man’s dentures were found lodged in his throat eight days after he had surgery, leading to complications and forcing him to later undergo an emergency procedure.
Miracle Field of North Oakland gives kids with special needs a chance to play ball
The new Miracle Field in North Oakland is a level playing field that literally allows people of all ages and all levels to get it on the game.
The new Miracle Field in North Oakland is a level playing field that literally allows people of all ages and all levels to get it on the game.
New cat vaccine could help relieve humans' allergic reactions to them
There's new hope for people who want to be cat lovers but find themselves sneezing around felines.
There's new hope for people who want to be cat lovers but find themselves sneezing around felines.
UK baby loses all 4 limbs following sepsis infection, mom claims one leg 'came off in her hand'
A United Kingdom mother is warning other new parents after her 11-month-old son, Oliver, developed sepsis that led to the removal of all four of his limbs — including one she claims self-amputated when his diaper was being changed.
A United Kingdom mother is warning other new parents after her 11-month-old son, Oliver, developed sepsis that led to the removal of all four of his limbs — including one she claims self-amputated when his diaper was being changed.
Dole recalls baby spinach over salmonella concerns
Heads up, consumers: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of some of its baby spinach over possible salmonella contamination.
Heads up, consumers: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of some of its baby spinach over possible salmonella contamination.
Study: Third of students from 6th-12th grade exposed to second-hand smoke daily
"I never thought I was going to be one of those guys that was ever able to say, 'I quit smoking,' but I did. And there are real health benefits. I feel better at 40 than I did at 30."
"I never thought I was going to be one of those guys that was ever able to say, 'I quit smoking,' but I did. And there are real health benefits. I feel better at 40 than I did at 30."
FDA investigates ‘potential safety issue' following 127 reports of seizures related to vaping
The FDA stated it's received 127 reports of e-cigarette users who've experienced a seizure or other neurological symptoms and is investigating for any connections.
The FDA stated it's received 127 reports of e-cigarette users who've experienced a seizure or other neurological symptoms and is investigating for any connections.
Study: Third of students from 6th-12th grade exposed to second-hand smoke daily
"I never thought I was going to be one of those guys that was ever able to say, 'I quit smoking,' but I did. And there are real health benefits. I feel better at 40 than I did at 30."
"I never thought I was going to be one of those guys that was ever able to say, 'I quit smoking,' but I did. And there are real health benefits. I feel better at 40 than I did at 30."
Mercury levels in seafood are rising, and climate change is the culprit, study finds
Many popular seafoods, such as cod, Atlantic bluefin tuna and swordfish, have been found to contain high levels of methylmercury, a harmful neurotoxin, with new research revealing that climate change and the resultant warming oceans are responsible.
Many popular seafoods, such as cod, Atlantic bluefin tuna and swordfish, have been found to contain high levels of methylmercury, a harmful neurotoxin, with new research revealing that climate change and the resultant warming oceans are responsible.
Bowls used at Chipotle, Sweetgreen contain cancer-linked 'forever' chemicals, study finds
The kind of fiber bowls one might find at Chipotle or Sweetgreen are treated with toxic “forever chemicals” which are linked to cancer and never break down in the environment, a new study from the New Food Economy found.
The kind of fiber bowls one might find at Chipotle or Sweetgreen are treated with toxic “forever chemicals” which are linked to cancer and never break down in the environment, a new study from the New Food Economy found.
Plant-based meats are burgers are hot, but are they healthier?
It looks like a Whopper and may even smell like a Whopper - but there's no beef. Earlier this month, Burger King announced it will begin selling the plant-based Impossible Whopper nationwide after a successful test run in seven markets. So can a patty made from plants taste as good? And is it really good for you?
It looks like a Whopper and may even smell like a Whopper - but there's no beef. Earlier this month, Burger King announced it will begin selling the plant-based Impossible Whopper nationwide after a successful test run in seven markets. So can a patty made from plants taste as good? And is it really good for you?