health news : October 2019

Thursday, October 31, 2019

FOX NEWS: Nearly 300-pound mom achieves life changing weight loss after son fat shams her

Nearly 300-pound mom achieves life changing weight loss after son fat shams her

Schauna Harshman had to change her life after one of her three sons started mocking her weight. The 35 year old soon began working out, changing her diet and underwent gastric bypass surgery to set her body transformation in motion. About 15 years after giving birth to her first child, Harshman has surpassed her weight loss goals.

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FOX NEWS: How daylight saving time affects health

How daylight saving time affects health

Here's what science has to say about a twice-yearly ritual affecting nearly 2 billion people worldwide.

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FOX NEWS: Rare chemical reaction turns French woman’s urine bright purple

Rare chemical reaction turns French woman’s urine bright purple

Doctors in France recently detailed an odd case involving a 70-year-old woman’s urine turning bright purple.

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FOX NEWS: Get paid to get the flu: Study looking for volunteers willing to get sick

Get paid to get the flu: Study looking for volunteers willing to get sick

How much is a sick day worth to you?

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FOX NEWS: Man nearly chokes to death on dentures after accidentally swallowing them during meal

Man nearly chokes to death on dentures after accidentally swallowing them during meal

His family estimates that the dentures had been lodged in his throat for up to eight hours.

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FOX NEWS: Cleveland Clinic performs first 'purely' laparoscopic living donor surgery for liver transplant

Cleveland Clinic performs first 'purely' laparoscopic living donor surgery for liver transplant

Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio recently performed a purely laparoscopic living donor surgery for liver transplant in an adult — said to be the first such procedure in the Midwest, according to the hospital.

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FOX NEWS: Cheaper medication for dogs with separation anxiety now approved, FDA says

Cheaper medication for dogs with separation anxiety now approved, FDA says

A generic version of a drug commonly used to treat separation anxiety in dogs was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week.

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FOX NEWS: Man says being born with 9 toes was not 'lucky' sign like his parents claimed

Man says being born with 9 toes was not 'lucky' sign like his parents claimed

He claims his parents believed the extra toes were "a gift from heaven."

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FOX NEWS: Oklahoma news anchor diagnosed with breast cancer after streaming first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live

Oklahoma news anchor diagnosed with breast cancer after streaming first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live

An Oklahoma journalist who chose to air her first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer, she said.

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FOX NEWS: Man allegedly born with 9 toes on foot claims parents believed extra digits were 'lucky'

Man allegedly born with 9 toes on foot claims parents believed extra digits were 'lucky'

He claims his parents believed the extra toes were "a gift from heaven."

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FOX NEWS: Alex Trebek calls for more attention, awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms

Alex Trebek calls for more attention, awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms

Dr. Mehmet Oz explains the subtle signs and symptoms of the cancer the 'Jeopardy' host is battling.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

FOX NEWS: Michigan company recalls popular apple varieties over listeria concerns

Michigan company recalls popular apple varieties over listeria concerns

A Michigan-based company is recalling six popular apple varieties over concerns the fruits are contaminated with listeria.

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FOX NEWS: New mom diagnosed with terminal cancer after writing off headaches as 'baby brain'

New mom diagnosed with terminal cancer after writing off headaches as 'baby brain'

A 30-year-old British woman who blamed her severe headaches and chronic fatigue on being a mom of two young children was devastated to learn her symptoms were caused by an orange-sized brain tumor.

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FOX NEWS: Maryland man contracted brain-eating amoeba while jet skiing, family says

Maryland man contracted brain-eating amoeba while jet skiing, family says

The fatality rate of Naegleria fowleri, or brain-eating amoebas, is over 97 percent.

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FOX NEWS: Survey finds teens and tweens online video usage more than doubled in the last four years

Survey finds teens and tweens online video usage more than doubled in the last four years

Common Sense Media finds 8- to 12-year-olds now average nearly five hours of screen time a day.

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FOX NEWS: Man's rare skin condition causes pus-filled ulcers on face, body: 'I look like a zombie'

Man's rare skin condition causes pus-filled ulcers on face, body: 'I look like a zombie'

A 32-year-old British man says he feels like a “zombie” due to a rare condition that causes painful, pus-filled sores to form on his face and various parts of his body.

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FOX NEWS: Mom in viral overdose photo celebrates 3 years of sobriety

Mom in viral overdose photo celebrates 3 years of sobriety

She first went viral three years ago after officers found her slumped over in the front seat of her car with her infant son in the back.

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FOX NEWS: Black Lab gives birth to 13 puppies, shocks owners: 'They were just flying out'

Black Lab gives birth to 13 puppies, shocks owners: 'They were just flying out'

The owner of a black Labrador retriever in the United Kingdom was shocked when she birthed 13 puppies — roughly double the amount she was expected to deliver.

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FOX NEWS: New York child dies of flu, health officials say

New York child dies of flu, health officials say

The CDC said the first two pediatric deaths of the flu season were reported this week.

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FOX NEWS: Massachusetts teen's epic Halloween costume pays tribute to Air Force grandparents

Massachusetts teen's epic Halloween costume pays tribute to Air Force grandparents

In the past he's flown a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter, driven a cop car and ridden on a "Game of Thrones" dragon.

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FOX NEWS: Texas woman's awake brain surgery live-streamed on Facebook: 'I’m so impressed by her'

Texas woman's awake brain surgery live-streamed on Facebook: 'I’m so impressed by her'

Thousands of people tuned in this week to watch an Allen, Texas woman’s awake brain surgery.

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FOX NEWS: 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek records pancreatic cancer PSA: 'I wish I had known sooner'

'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek records pancreatic cancer PSA: 'I wish I had known sooner'

In a minute-long video, Jeopardy host Alex Trebek said he wished he had known sooner that his persistent stomach pain was a symptom of the disease.

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FOX NEWS: Trump administration unveils new website to help people find drug addiction treatment

Trump administration unveils new website to help people find drug addiction treatment

U.S. Drug Czar Jim Carroll says over 13,000 facilities have registered with www.findtreatment.gov and you can find a treatment center by your zip code.

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FOX NEWS: Recognizing signs of autism: How a late diagnosis could delay crucial intervention

Recognizing signs of autism: How a late diagnosis could delay crucial intervention

New research suggests some autistic children don’t show traits of the condition until later in life, causing parents to miss the signs and physicians to misdiagnose. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with a renowned autism expert to talk about early and late diagnoses and what they could mean for your child.

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FOX NEWS: Is it a sore throat or strep? How to tell the difference

Is it a sore throat or strep? How to tell the difference

Dr. Manny Alvarez explains the difference between a sore throat and strep.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

FOX NEWS: Some autism diagnoses are being missed in young children, how to know if your child is on the spectrum

Some autism diagnoses are being missed in young children, how to know if your child is on the spectrum

New research suggests some autistic children don’t show traits of the disorder until later in life, which can cause parents to miss the signs and physicians to misdiagnose. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with a renowned autism expert to talk about early and late diagnoses and what they could mean for your child.

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FOX NEWS: Tick-borne illness that can cause brain inflammation detected in UK for the first time: officials

Tick-borne illness that can cause brain inflammation detected in UK for the first time: officials

For the first time, a potentially fatal tick-borne disease has been detected in ticks in the United Kingdom, Public Health England (PHE) announced this week.

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FOX NEWS: Chinese almond cookies recalled over undeclared milk

Chinese almond cookies recalled over undeclared milk

The company said all Golden Dragon Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies are Impacted by the recall.

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FOX NEWS: An avocado a day could lower 'bad' cholesterol levels, study suggests

An avocado a day could lower 'bad' cholesterol levels, study suggests

The study suggests that eating one avocado a day can lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the type of cholesterol considered to be “bad.”

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FOX NEWS: Some severely obese kids should get weight loss surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics says

Some severely obese kids should get weight loss surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics says

Some severely obese preteens and teens should be considered for weight loss surgery, according to new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil weighs in.

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FOX NEWS: Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

The lung disease kills more than a million people a year, mostly in poor countries, and about one-third of the world's people harbor the bacteria that cause it.

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FOX NEWS: Man allegedly cuts finger off after snake bite 'to save my own life,' but doc says it was 'really unnecessary'

Man allegedly cuts finger off after snake bite 'to save my own life,' but doc says it was 'really unnecessary'

The man thought the bite would kill him within minutes, but his doctor says he was misinformed.

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FOX NEWS: Oregon measles cases linked to Portland International Airport exposure

Oregon measles cases linked to Portland International Airport exposure

At least two people in Oregon — one resident and one visitor — have been diagnosed with measles after they were exposed to the illnesses earlier this month by an infected person at Portland International Airport, state officials announced this week.

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FOX NEWS: Woman claims botched nose, chin surgery left her with crooked mouth, drooling issues

Woman claims botched nose, chin surgery left her with crooked mouth, drooling issues

The clinic has pushed back on her claims, and accused the woman of seeking Botox after the surgery.

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FOX NEWS: Wisconsin company recalls 4,000 pounds of beef patties over metal contamination concerns

Wisconsin company recalls 4,000 pounds of beef patties over metal contamination concerns

A Wisconsin-based company this week recalled roughly 4,000 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties after discovering the product may contain “extraneous material” such as metal.

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Monday, October 28, 2019

FOX NEWS: Xanax recalled over 'foreign substance' concerns, FDA says

Xanax recalled over 'foreign substance' concerns, FDA says

At least one lot of a popular anti-anxiety drug is facing a nationwide recall over concerns there is a “potential presence of [a] foreign substance,” in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced late last week.

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FOX NEWS: Undiagnosed tumor behind woman's nose, chin growth: 'I was mortified, scared and hopeless'

Undiagnosed tumor behind woman's nose, chin growth: 'I was mortified, scared and hopeless'

She said she had been to over 10 doctors who failed to recognize the signs of a tumor.

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FOX NEWS: Mom reportedly gives birth 10 weeks after water broke: 'I was shocked'

Mom reportedly gives birth 10 weeks after water broke: 'I was shocked'

A British mom claims she gave birth to her son 10 weeks after her water first broke.

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FOX NEWS: Daughters 'pre-create' wedding dance with terminally ill father in moving photo shoot

Daughters 'pre-create' wedding dance with terminally ill father in moving photo shoot

“The dreams they had of their daddy walking them down the aisle had come to a screeching halt,” the girls' mom remembered.

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FOX NEWS: North Dakota sees meningococcal meningitis cases for first time since 2014: state health officials

North Dakota sees meningococcal meningitis cases for first time since 2014: state health officials

Officials with the North Dakota Department of Health over the weekend announced three cases of the rare but serious meningococcal meningitis.

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FOX NEWS: Girl, 5, receives 36 stitches after dog 'ripped off' her face, mom claims

Girl, 5, receives 36 stitches after dog 'ripped off' her face, mom claims

The mother of a 5-year-old British girl claims a stranger’s dog bit her daughter in the face, leading her to receive nearly 40 stitches.

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FOX NEWS: Woman's face burned after 'romantic' candle ignites pillow fire

Woman's face burned after 'romantic' candle ignites pillow fire

Three years later they said they can laugh about the incident that nearly ended in plastic surgery.

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FOX NEWS: Startup app Heal aims to upend the US health care system

Startup app Heal aims to upend the US health care system

A new app that brings doctors' services to your home is already attracting support from some big investors.

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FOX NEWS: Widow studying to become nurse after husband dies following heart transplant

Widow studying to become nurse after husband dies following heart transplant

Just four months after his death, she enrolled in courses and began her three-year program.

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FOX NEWS: Boy with terminal cancer who 'loves Christmas' celebrates holiday early this year: 'It's the right thing'

Boy with terminal cancer who 'loves Christmas' celebrates holiday early this year: 'It's the right thing'

An 11-year-old Britsh boy with terminal cancer is getting an early visit from Santa Claus out of fear he may not live through the end of the year.

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FOX NEWS: New York City secretly exporting homeless to Hawaii: report

New York City secretly exporting homeless to Hawaii: report

Dr. Drew Pinsky reacts to the new report and details his Fox Nation documentary 'America's Opioid Conspiracy.'

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Sunday, October 27, 2019

FOX NEWS: Some severely obese kids in US should get weight loss surgery, medical group suggests

Some severely obese kids in US should get weight loss surgery, medical group suggests

Nearly 5 million U.S. children and teens are severely obese, a near doubling over 20 years, and now according to new recommendations, some severely obese preteens should be considered for weight loss surgery.

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