Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria after swimming with new tattoo
A 31-year-old man died after he reportedly ignored warnings about swimming after getting a new tattoo and contracted a flesh-eating bacteria infection in the Gulf of Mexico. The unidentified man, whose case was detailed in the British Medical Journal, had gotten a tattoo on his right calf five days prior to swimming, Metro reported.
A 31-year-old man died after he reportedly ignored warnings about swimming after getting a new tattoo and contracted a flesh-eating bacteria infection in the Gulf of Mexico. The unidentified man, whose case was detailed in the British Medical Journal, had gotten a tattoo on his right calf five days prior to swimming, Metro reported.
Getting men to talk to family about health is important
As we gear up for men's health month, doctors are telling guys you need to speak frankly with your sons about their health.
As we gear up for men's health month, doctors are telling guys you need to speak frankly with your sons about their health.
How to know if your child is suffering from allergies
How do you know if your child is dealing with allergies?
How do you know if your child is dealing with allergies?
Swimming safety tips for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day is the weekend many pools open for the season. With that fun, though, comes some really sobering statistics about the risk of drowning.
Memorial Day is the weekend many pools open for the season. With that fun, though, comes some really sobering statistics about the risk of drowning.
Sextuplets thriving after delivery at Virginia hospital
A Virginia hospital says its staff has successfully delivered sextuplets and the three boys and three girls are thriving.
A Virginia hospital says its staff has successfully delivered sextuplets and the three boys and three girls are thriving.
Northern California botulism outbreak: Teen struggling to recover from tainted nacho cheese
A Northern California high school student has been publicly identified as a victim who was sickened by a botulism outbreak linked to nacho cheese sold at a suburban Sacramento gas station.
A Northern California high school student has been publicly identified as a victim who was sickened by a botulism outbreak linked to nacho cheese sold at a suburban Sacramento gas station.
Marijuana extract helps some kids with epilepsy, study says
A medicine made from marijuana, without the stuff that gives a high, cut seizures in kids with a severe form of epilepsy in a study that strengthens the case for more research into pot's possible health benefits. "This is the first solid, rigorously obtained scientific data" that a marijuana compound is safe and effective for this problem, said one study leader, Dr. Orrin Devinsky...
A medicine made from marijuana, without the stuff that gives a high, cut seizures in kids with a severe form of epilepsy in a study that strengthens the case for more research into pot's possible health benefits. "This is the first solid, rigorously obtained scientific data" that a marijuana compound is safe and effective for this problem, said one study leader, Dr. Orrin Devinsky...
Popular treatment for knee pain may not be as effective as once believed
Knee osteoarthritis is common, impacting more than nine million people in the United States.
Knee osteoarthritis is common, impacting more than nine million people in the United States.
How your sweet tooth could be hurting your memory
As Americans we eat a lot of sugar, about 94 grams, or 19 teaspoons on average a day.
As Americans we eat a lot of sugar, about 94 grams, or 19 teaspoons on average a day.
5 Major health benefits of gluten
Before you decide to go gluten free, read about its health benefits.
Before you decide to go gluten free, read about its health benefits.
At 102, Mich. man becomes one of the oldest to undergo heart procedure
The 102-year-old William Hagan has accomplished a lot in his years. He says wine, women and song are his secrets to a long life.
The 102-year-old William Hagan has accomplished a lot in his years. He says wine, women and song are his secrets to a long life.
Diarrhea outbreaks linked to swimming pools on the rise in US
Before you dive into the pool this summer, consider this: Health officials are warning that outbreaks of diarrhea caused by swallowing pool water containing parasites have doubled in the last few years.
Before you dive into the pool this summer, consider this: Health officials are warning that outbreaks of diarrhea caused by swallowing pool water containing parasites have doubled in the last few years.
No juice for children under 1-year-old, says the American Academy of Pediatrics
Many parents could be giving their children too much fruit juice, experts say. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced Monday new guidelines for giving juice to young children.
Many parents could be giving their children too much fruit juice, experts say. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced Monday new guidelines for giving juice to young children.
Retired FOX 2 staple Al Allen opens up on wife's kidney disease fight
Former FOX 2 staple Al Allen opens up about wife's battle with kidney disease
Former FOX 2 staple Al Allen opens up about wife's battle with kidney disease
Bathroom germs lurk beyond toilet bowl
It's no secret you'll find germs in the bathroom, but one doctor warns us those germs are lurking well beyond the toilet bowl.
It's no secret you'll find germs in the bathroom, but one doctor warns us those germs are lurking well beyond the toilet bowl.
What is a fidget spinner?
Just when you thought that you could beat your kids at bottle flipping, they're already on to the next fad. Introducing the fidget spinner. Kids young and not so young have now gotten more fidgety.
Just when you thought that you could beat your kids at bottle flipping, they're already on to the next fad. Introducing the fidget spinner. Kids young and not so young have now gotten more fidgety.
Ex-ESPNer shares story of her miscarriage during live broadcast
A former ESPN presenter who was recently laid off on her first day back from maternity leave shared a moving post on social media in honor of her first Mother’s Day.
A former ESPN presenter who was recently laid off on her first day back from maternity leave shared a moving post on social media in honor of her first Mother’s Day.
Mental Health Fair with Eric Hipple May 17
Mental illness is an important topic to talk about, but it's easy to shy away from it. Former Lion's quarterback Eric Hipple is a mental health advocate, and he's tackling the issue head on.
Mental illness is an important topic to talk about, but it's easy to shy away from it. Former Lion's quarterback Eric Hipple is a mental health advocate, and he's tackling the issue head on.
Mental Health Fair with Eric Hipple May 17
Mental illness is an important topic to talk about, but it's easy to shy away from it. Former Lion's quarterback Eric Hipple is a mental health advocate, and he's tackling the issue head on.
Mental illness is an important topic to talk about, but it's easy to shy away from it. Former Lion's quarterback Eric Hipple is a mental health advocate, and he's tackling the issue head on.
Healthy teen dies of heart problems after too much caffeine
A coroner says a healthy 16-year-old South Carolina high school student died from heart problems after drinking too much caffeine.
A coroner says a healthy 16-year-old South Carolina high school student died from heart problems after drinking too much caffeine.