health news : August 2019

Saturday, August 31, 2019

FOX NEWS: Ruth Bader Ginsburg addresses her health at the Library of Congress National Book Festival

Ruth Bader Ginsburg addresses her health at the Library of Congress National Book Festival

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says her work on the Supreme Court has kept her going by distracting her from her aches and pains from cancer treatment.

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FOX NEWS: Fentanyl Sanctions Act in focus

Fentanyl Sanctions Act in focus

New York Democrat Rep. Max Rose says 90 percent of the fentanyl entering the U.S. is coming from China.

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FOX NEWS: Pro-life group claims Facebook is falsely labeling their post as fake news

Pro-life group claims Facebook is falsely labeling their post as fake news

Live Action founder Lila Rose says that Facebook is using abortionists as fact-checkers.

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FOX NEWS: Mumps outbreaks affected migrants at detention centers in 19 states: CDC

Mumps outbreaks affected migrants at detention centers in 19 states: CDC

About 900 migrants held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody have been exposed to mumps since last September, according to the first U.S. government report on outbreaks in the nation's overloaded immigration system.

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FOX NEWS: Stressed about your kids starting school? 63 percent of moms feel the same

Stressed about your kids starting school? 63 percent of moms feel the same

While some are celebrating, plenty of others are stressing.

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Friday, August 30, 2019

FOX NEWS: Biopharmaceutical company to work with DEA to improve medical marijuana research for veterans

Biopharmaceutical company to work with DEA to improve medical marijuana research for veterans

George Hodgin says the goal of his company is to study how medical marijuana can help veterans with PTSD.

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FOX NEWS: Double amputee, 9, to walk New York Fashion Week runway: 'Disability doesn’t stop you'

Double amputee, 9, to walk New York Fashion Week runway: 'Disability doesn’t stop you'

A young United Kingdom girl isn’t letting her disability stop her from achieving her dreams.

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FOX NEWS: City of Milwaukee says stop vaping 'immediately' after 16 cases of ‘severe chemical pneumonia’

City of Milwaukee says stop vaping 'immediately' after 16 cases of ‘severe chemical pneumonia’

Health officials in Milwaukee, Wis., issued a stern warning for residents who use e-cigarettes: Stop vaping “immediately.”

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FOX NEWS: Utah teen will 'never touch a vape again' after coma, lung disease

Utah teen will 'never touch a vape again' after coma, lung disease

"After going through that, I would never touch a vape again."

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FOX NEWS: More than 50 lead pellets found in 8-year-old Australian boy’s appendix

More than 50 lead pellets found in 8-year-old Australian boy’s appendix

After two years doctors finally were able to figure out why an 8-year-old Australian boy had high concentrations of lead in his body. The culprit -- a diet of geese.

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FOX NEWS: Utah teen says vaping put her in a coma

Utah teen says vaping put her in a coma

Raw video: A Utah teen says vaping sent her to the ICU, in a medically-induced coma.

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FOX NEWS: Illinois boy, 7, scraps Disney trip to meet bone marrow donor

Illinois boy, 7, scraps Disney trip to meet bone marrow donor

He's not your typical 7-year-old.

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FOX NEWS: Nebraska sees 'significant' increase in mumps cases amid recent outbreaks

Nebraska sees 'significant' increase in mumps cases amid recent outbreaks

Nebraska health officials this week announced there has been a “significant” increase in mumps cases following two outbreaks in the state.

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

FOX NEWS: Home fitness industry looks to capitalize on virtual reality

Home fitness industry looks to capitalize on virtual reality

Thanks to VR technology, you can hit the gym without ever leaving your home.

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FOX NEWS: Teens, pregnant women urged not to smoke pot by surgeon general: 'This ain't your mother's marijuana'

Teens, pregnant women urged not to smoke pot by surgeon general: 'This ain't your mother's marijuana'

Countering the opioid epidemic is a top issue for the White House, but marijuana had not gotten such high-level attention.

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FOX NEWS: Doctors performing kidney transplant on girl, 9, discover shocking abnormality in donated organ

Doctors performing kidney transplant on girl, 9, discover shocking abnormality in donated organ

Doctors in the United Kingdom readying to perform a kidney transplant on a young girl noticed the organ they were preparing to use had an unusual abnormality: Five renal arteries.

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FOX NEWS: Dead birds in Massachusetts town prompt concerns they're infected with deadly virus

Dead birds in Massachusetts town prompt concerns they're infected with deadly virus

Dead birds and seagulls spotted in the town of Fairhaven, Mass., have raised concerns among residents that the animals are infected with the potentially fatal, mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus.

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FOX NEWS: Drug addict once given a year to live celebrates sobriety after rehab: ‘We can recover’

Drug addict once given a year to live celebrates sobriety after rehab: ‘We can recover’

Now 12 months sober, she no longer needs the surgery and is a "productive member of society."

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FOX NEWS: Maryland reports 5 'severe' vaping-linked lung illness cases

Maryland reports 5 'severe' vaping-linked lung illness cases

At least five people in Maryland have suffered “severe” lung illness linked to vaping, state health officials said this week.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

FOX NEWS: Mom gives birth to twins nearly 3 months apart: report

Mom gives birth to twins nearly 3 months apart: report

A 29-year-old mother in Kazakhstan reportedly gave birth to twins this year – nearly three months apart.

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FOX NEWS: Surgeons remove 55-pound ovarian tumor from Russian patient, report says

Surgeons remove 55-pound ovarian tumor from Russian patient, report says

The tumor weighed in at 55 pounds.

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FOX NEWS: Red wine is good for gut health, study finds

Red wine is good for gut health, study finds

Good news, red wine lovers: An occasional glass of the beloved beverage could be good for your gut health, a study published this week found.

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FOX NEWS: Study: Your tattoo is leaking metal into your lymph nodes

Study: Your tattoo is leaking metal into your lymph nodes

Your tattoo is killing you, slowly but not for the obvious reason.

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FOX NEWS: US throws away 3,500 donated kidneys each year: report

US throws away 3,500 donated kidneys each year: report

Thousands of donated kidneys are thrown away each year in the U.S., a new study found, despite the fact that there are some 93,00 people currently on the waiting list to receive the organ.

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FOX NEWS: Your tattoo is leaking metal into your lymph nodes, study claims

Your tattoo is leaking metal into your lymph nodes, study claims

Sick lymph nodes, bruh!

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FOX NEWS: Gruesome cat bite infection sends girl, 6, to operating table

Gruesome cat bite infection sends girl, 6, to operating table

Tigger has since won back her friendship.

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FOX NEWS: Contigo recalls kids water bottles over potential choking hazard; 5.7 million products affected

Contigo recalls kids water bottles over potential choking hazard; 5.7 million products affected

Heads up, parents: Your kid’s water bottle may be affected by a massive recall issued by Contigo this week.

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FOX NEWS: Michigan teen among suspected EEE cases, on ventilator in hospital, mom says

Michigan teen among suspected EEE cases, on ventilator in hospital, mom says

Her mother said it started with what they thought was a simple headache.

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FOX NEWS: Juul CEO Kevin Burns calls vaping-related illnesses 'worrisome,' but won't pull products

Juul CEO Kevin Burns calls vaping-related illnesses 'worrisome,' but won't pull products

The CEO of the popular e-cigarette company Juul called the nearly 200 cases of vaping-related illnesses “worrisome” — but said his popular products will stay on the market until “we see some facts.”

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

FOX NEWS: Government attorneys, OxyContin maker in settlement discussions as it faces billions in lawsuits

Government attorneys, OxyContin maker in settlement discussions as it faces billions in lawsuits

State attorneys general and lawyers representing local governments said Tuesday they are in active settlement talks with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the prescription painkiller OxyContin that is facing billions of dollars in potential liability for its role in the nation's opioid crisis.

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FOX NEWS: US drug czar James Carroll calls out drug companies for role in opioid crisis

US drug czar James Carroll calls out drug companies for role in opioid crisis

Following the landmark ruling in Oklahoma on Monday against Johnson and Johnson that found the company responsible for helping fuel the opioid epidemic, U.S. drug czar James Carroll called out drugmakers for their role as "one of the factors into the start of the crisis."

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FOX NEWS: 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' investigates the connection between marijuana and violence

'Tucker Carlson Tonight' investigates the connection between marijuana and violence

'Tell Your Children' author Alex Berenson discusses the link between marijuana use and mental health among youth.

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FOX NEWS: US drug czar calls out big pharma for role in opioid crisis

US drug czar calls out big pharma for role in opioid crisis

Following the landmark ruling in Oklahoma on Monday against Johnson and Johnson that found the company responsible for helping fuel the opioid epidemic, US drug czar James Carroll called out drug makers for their role as "one of the factors into the start of the crisis."

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FOX NEWS: Drug companies look to next step in court battled over opioid crisis

Drug companies look to next step in court battled over opioid crisis

Opioid manufacturers try to settle cases out of court; Casey Stegall reports.

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FOX NEWS: North Carolina accuses e-cigarette companies of marketing sweet flavors to kids, sues

North Carolina accuses e-cigarette companies of marketing sweet flavors to kids, sues

The state's attorney general asks a judge to ban the companies from selling in North Carolina; FBN's Kristina Partsinevelos reports.

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FOX NEWS: Terminally ill nurse gets bucket list wish: a ride-along in a cop car

Terminally ill nurse gets bucket list wish: a ride-along in a cop car

It took less than three hours for the message to reach officers, who happily made her wish come true.

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FOX NEWS: Concussions in NFL players linked to erectile dysfunction, Harvard study says

Concussions in NFL players linked to erectile dysfunction, Harvard study says

Former NFL players who have experienced head injuries — namely concussion — may be more likely to also experience low testosterone and erectile dysfunction (ED), a new Harvard study found.

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FOX NEWS: Woman diagnosed with terminal cancer gets to live dream with ride-along with police

Woman diagnosed with terminal cancer gets to live dream with ride-along with police

A Minnesota woman who is battling terminal cancer checked off riding alongside a police officer off her bucket list.

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FOX NEWS: West Virginia attorney general says manufacturers have role to play in fixing opioid crisis

West Virginia attorney general says manufacturers have role to play in fixing opioid crisis

Pharmaceutical manufacturers deceived prescribers and consumers about the addictive nature of opioids, says West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.

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FOX NEWS: Hepatitis A outbreak at New Jersey golf club leaves 1 dead, 27 others sickened

Hepatitis A outbreak at New Jersey golf club leaves 1 dead, 27 others sickened

At least one person who contracted Hepatitis A linked to an outbreak at a golf and tennis club in New Jersey has died, local officials said.

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FOX NEWS: Cuddle therapy latest in self-care, but does it work?

Cuddle therapy latest in self-care, but does it work?

Just the latest gimmick or is it worth exploring?

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FOX NEWS: Oklahoma attorney general pleased with $572 million judgment in landmark opioid case against Johnson & Johnson

Oklahoma attorney general pleased with $572 million judgment in landmark opioid case against Johnson & Johnson

Mike Hunter asks Johnson & Johnson CEO to take out his checkbook and begin to take responsibility for 'the mess' that the pharmaceutical giant created in Oklahoma.

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FOX NEWS: Surgeons attach man's hand to groin in effort to prevent amputation

Surgeons attach man's hand to groin in effort to prevent amputation

His hand was attached to his groin for two weeks while they waited for skin to grow.

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FOX NEWS: Potty-training toddler rushed to emergency room when toilet seat gets stuck on head: 'She’s a crazy kid'

Potty-training toddler rushed to emergency room when toilet seat gets stuck on head: 'She’s a crazy kid'

A 2-year-old girl in Somerset, England, was rushed to the emergency room after she got her potty-training toilet seat stuck on her head, her father told SWNS.

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FOX NEWS: John Elway’s rare hand disorder nearly derailed post-playing bliss: 'Couldn’t straighten my fingers'

John Elway’s rare hand disorder nearly derailed post-playing bliss: 'Couldn’t straighten my fingers'

After 15 surgeries in 16 years, Elway wasn't about to head back under the knife.

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FOX NEWS: Landmark Oklahoma opioid verdict paves way for more lawsuits

Landmark Oklahoma opioid verdict paves way for more lawsuits

Former U.S. drug czar Bill Bennett responds to Johnson & Johnson being ordered to pay $572M for their role in the opioid addiction epidemic.

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FOX NEWS: NFL legend John Elway on which defender he feared most and the hand disease he wants you to know about

NFL legend John Elway on which defender he feared most and the hand disease he wants you to know about

A look at how legendary quarterback John Elway has coped with and is raising awareness for Dupuytren’s contracture. Elway also reveals which defender made him the most nervous as a player and what he attributes to the gap between college and NFL quarterbacks today.

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