Flesh-Eating Bacteria From Raw Seafood Caused This Man's Limb Amputation
Vibrio is a type of bacteria that can contaminate raw seafood or infect an open wound that is exposed to seawater. Here’s how to avoid it.
A Man In Florida Died After Eating Raw Oysters Contaminated With Ocean Bacteria
The bacteria, called Vibrio, can contaminate seafood and cause serious, flesh-eating skin infections. In addition to the Florida man, Vibrio has also caused 9 infections in Virginia, including one death.
An Outbreak Linked To Honey Smacks Cereal Widens As More People Get Sick From Salmonella
No one has died from the bacteria, but the outbreak is widening. So far, 100 people in 33 states have gotten sick — some seriously so.
A Bunch Of Surprising Things You May Not Know About Drowning
And yes, dry drowning is a real thing. Here's how to tell if someone is drowning, as well as symptoms to look for after they leave the water.
This Woman's Face And Throat Swelled After Eating A Nut Under A Doctor's Supervision
While undergoing a test to see if she was still allergic to nuts, this college student had an anaphylactic reaction.
Teen Survey Shows Fewer Are Having Sex, But More Are Feeling Despair
About 40% of teens said they had had sex, down from 50% a decade ago.
Uncombable Hair Syndrome Is A Real, Super-Rare Genetic Condition And This Baby Has It
Her mom said that people compare her to a mini Albert Einstein or jokingly ask if she stuck her finger in a light socket.
This Blood Test Could Help Predict If A Pregnancy Is At Risk For Premature Labor
The high-tech blood test is experimental, but a new study suggests it might be able to predict if a pregnancy is at risk for early labor.
This Little Girl Was Born Without Legs, But She Kicks Ass In This "Warrior Queen" Photo Shoot
La'Mareea Waddell was born with caudal regression syndrome, but she's not letting it hold her back.
The American Cancer Society Now Says Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Start At Age 45 Not 50
More people are getting colorectal cancer at younger ages for reasons that are a bit mysterious.
What Is Ambien? What To Know About The Sleep Drug Roseanne Blamed For Her Racist Tweet
Roseanne Barr blamed a racist tweet on the drug Ambien. Is that possible?
Mussels Contaminated With Opioids Just Showed Up In Seattle Harbors
Opioid users excrete the drugs in their urine, which can contaminate local water and end up in sea life.
Younger Women Are Now Getting Lung Cancer More Than Men And Experts Aren't Sure Why
Men have been more likely to get lung cancer than women for years, but a study of Generation X women — those born in the 1960s and 1970s — shows that has changed.
Cancer-Related Deaths Are Dropping In The US, But Some Types Are On The Rise
The death rate is down, probably because fewer people are smoking, treatments are improving, and cancer is being detected earlier with screening.
Migraines Are The Worst And The FDA Just Approved A New Type Of Drug To Prevent Them
The once-a-month injectable called Aimovig is the first in a new class of drugs that block a migraine-related molecule.
Hotel Swimming Pools Are Making People Sick. Here's How To Keep Yourself Healthy.
The latest "poop report" from the CDC suggests that thousands of people get sick (and some die) each year from germ-contaminated swimming pools. Here's how to not be one of them.
STD Rates In California Just Hit A Record High
There has been a 45% increase in cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in the Golden State compared with five years ago.
Millions Of Eggs Have Been Recalled But People Are Still Getting Sick From Salmonella
More than 200 million eggs were recalled in April, but 12 more people have gotten sick from salmonella in five more states.
For The First Time, This Asian Tick Species Has Been Found In The US
The longhorned or bush tick is native to East Asia and hundreds of them were found on a sheep in New Jersey.
What You Need To Know About The EpiPen And Epinephrine Auto-Injector Shortage
Epinephrine auto-injectors can treat life-threatening allergic reactions, but they are in short supply right now, according to the Food and Drug Administration.