Baby formula maker orders global recall over salmonella fears
Baby milk maker Lactalis and French authorities have ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
Baby milk maker Lactalis and French authorities have ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
Young heart transplant recipient honors donor with Christmas ornaments
A young heart transplant recipient and her family decorate two Christmas trees every year - one of them in honor of her heart donor.
A young heart transplant recipient and her family decorate two Christmas trees every year - one of them in honor of her heart donor.
Silver sprinkles are not edible, FDA says
There’s likely been many a holiday gathering where you’ve taken a bite of an alluring cookie, only to wonder if the bead-like sprinkles crunching around in your mouth are actually safe to eat. Apparently, the ubiquitous silver sprinkles have been vexing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for years, the Huffington Post reported on Dec. 8.
There’s likely been many a holiday gathering where you’ve taken a bite of an alluring cookie, only to wonder if the bead-like sprinkles crunching around in your mouth are actually safe to eat. Apparently, the ubiquitous silver sprinkles have been vexing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for years, the Huffington Post reported on Dec. 8.
GA boy who received Christmas ornaments from around the world passes away
A little boy who wanted to live to see one more Christmas has lost his battle with cancer, but not before he got to see the love and generosity of people around the world.
A little boy who wanted to live to see one more Christmas has lost his battle with cancer, but not before he got to see the love and generosity of people around the world.
After buying his insulin off Craigslist, Georgia college student finds help
When Georgia State University freshman Khris Rowe found Morehouse School of Medicine's H.E.A.L. clinic off Howell Mill Road in Atlanta, the 20-year old was struggling.He's a type 1 diabetic.
When Georgia State University freshman Khris Rowe found Morehouse School of Medicine's H.E.A.L. clinic off Howell Mill Road in Atlanta, the 20-year old was struggling.He's a type 1 diabetic.
Warning about flu season issued
A new published paper warns that this could be a bad flu season in the United States and the flu vaccine being used could have as low as a 10 percent effectiveness.
A new published paper warns that this could be a bad flu season in the United States and the flu vaccine being used could have as low as a 10 percent effectiveness.
Mother of two dies from the flu within a matter of days
A 20-year-old mother of two who was diagnosed with the flu on Monday, died one day later.
A 20-year-old mother of two who was diagnosed with the flu on Monday, died one day later.
CVS to buy insurance giant Aetna in $69 billion deal
DALLAS (AP) -- CVS will buy insurance giant Aetna in a roughly $69 billion deal that will help the drugstore chain reach deeper into customer health care and protect a key client, a person with knowledge of the matter said Sunday.
DALLAS (AP) -- CVS will buy insurance giant Aetna in a roughly $69 billion deal that will help the drugstore chain reach deeper into customer health care and protect a key client, a person with knowledge of the matter said Sunday.
Wisconsin girl thriving after kidney transplant from her teacher
OAKFIELD, Wis. (AP) -- A 9-year-old Wisconsin girl is living a new life more than a year after receiving a life-saving kidney from a teacher at her school.
OAKFIELD, Wis. (AP) -- A 9-year-old Wisconsin girl is living a new life more than a year after receiving a life-saving kidney from a teacher at her school.
'Do Not Resuscitate' tattoo causes ER ethical dilemma
Emergency room doctors at a University of Miami hospital faced a vexing ethical dilemma when paramedics wheeled in an unconscious man with a “Do Not Resuscitate” chest tattoo.
Emergency room doctors at a University of Miami hospital faced a vexing ethical dilemma when paramedics wheeled in an unconscious man with a “Do Not Resuscitate” chest tattoo.
First baby from uterus transplant in U.S. born in Dallas
The first birth as a result of a womb transplant in the United States has occurred in Dallas. a milestone for the U.S. but one achieved several years ago in Sweden.
The first birth as a result of a womb transplant in the United States has occurred in Dallas. a milestone for the U.S. but one achieved several years ago in Sweden.
Georgia family thankful for daughter's 'warrior' heart
Mary Beth Keeling and her family are finally, gratefully, in a good place.
Mary Beth Keeling and her family are finally, gratefully, in a good place.
Medical cannabis now used to treat autism, sleep apnea in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health has added autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea to the list of conditions that qualify for medical cannabis.
The Minnesota Department of Health has added autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea to the list of conditions that qualify for medical cannabis.
It's time to toss those Thanksgiving leftovers, says the CDC
If there are Thanksgiving leftovers in the refrigerator, it is time for them to go, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If there are Thanksgiving leftovers in the refrigerator, it is time for them to go, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Competing for a cause: Kid chefs debut Super Bowl 52 snacks
Super Bowl 52 is still months away, but on Tuesday, Breaking Bread Café in North Minneapolis hosted an early Super Bowl party of its own.
Super Bowl 52 is still months away, but on Tuesday, Breaking Bread Café in North Minneapolis hosted an early Super Bowl party of its own.
Unique weather conditions make for longer, tough allergy season
Even though it feels nice out, the warm temperatures are elongating this year's fall allergy season.
Even though it feels nice out, the warm temperatures are elongating this year's fall allergy season.
How to make healthy meals with Thanksgiving leftovers
Registered dietitian and nutrition consultant Christina Meyer-Jax helped us meal prep for the week ahead with some creative and nutritious ways to reimagine our holiday weekend recipes.
Registered dietitian and nutrition consultant Christina Meyer-Jax helped us meal prep for the week ahead with some creative and nutritious ways to reimagine our holiday weekend recipes.
After long wait, toddler receives new heart just in time for Thanksgiving
It was a powerful moment.
It was a powerful moment.
One in a Million: The journey to a new life after bone marrow transplant
Test after medical test left them in the dark for almost a year, until finally they discovered Jason is one in a million.
Test after medical test left them in the dark for almost a year, until finally they discovered Jason is one in a million.
Norovirus outbreak at Lakeville schools
Officials in Lakeville are hoping the holiday break stops the spread of norovirus among students.
Officials in Lakeville are hoping the holiday break stops the spread of norovirus among students.