‘Vampire facial’ potentially exposed clients to HIV in New Mexico: report – NOLA.com
spa procedure called a ‘Vampire Facial’ possibly exposed clients to HIV and other blood-borne infectious diseases in a New Mexico spa this week. (IStock) ( Johnce ). Comment....
David Salamone, who contracted polio from vaccine and helped spur changes in US immunization policy, dies at 28 – Washington Post
Washington Post“We had a very healthy 8-pound, 8-ounce baby boy, no problems at all,” John Salamone said in 1995, describing his then-5-year-old son, David. The problems started when David...
Sugar Land resident reportedly tests positive for West Nile Virus – KTRK-TV
KTRK-TVThe City of Sugar Land says they are increasing mosquito spraying to twice a week after a resident tested positive for West Nile virus. Health officials are now concerned...
Best predictor of obesity might be your ZIP code, says new report on overweight America – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneA new national obesity report was released this week, and as report cards go, things aren’t looking that great for America. The latest data, from the Trust for...
Mother ‘steals and uses medication’ meant for terminally ill daughter – Yahoo News
Yahoo NewsThe mother of a terminally ill 20-year-old woman has been charged with stealing the pain medication meant for her daughter. Police say they were notified by the Troy...
Dr. David Blodgett on How to Prepare for the Flu Season – St. George Daily Spectrum
St. George Daily SpectrumThe Center for Disease Control estimates as many as 710,000 people were hospitalized due to Influenza A (the flu) during the 2015-2016 season. That’s a lot...
Omaha man learning to walk again after contracting West Nile – KETV Omaha
KETV OmahaThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks Nebraska second in its latest report of human West...
The Amount of Older Americans Using Marijuana Is Getting, Um, Higher – Fortune
FortuneMarijuana is apparently booming among, well, boomers. Specifically, marijuana use is becoming more prevalent among Americans over 50, according to a new study in the journal Drug and Alcohol...
After valsartan recall, study offers ‘modest reassurance’ on short-term cancer risk – CNN
CNN(CNN) In the wake of a worldwide recall, patients prescribed several common drugs that contain valsartan must be wondering exactly how much of a cancer risk their medication may...
Obesity tops 35 percent in 7 US states – UPI.com
, Sept. 12, 2018 — Americans continue to fatten up, with obesity rates topping 35 percent in seven states, a new report reveals. That’s up from five states two...