Oldest patient yet cured of HIV after stem cell transplant: researchers
The oldest patient yet has been cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant for leukemia, researchers reported on Wednesday. While the transplant was planned to...
‘Blue balls’ is a real condition, not a myth made up by desperate men: doctor
“Blue balls” is a real medical condition — and not a myth made up by men to pressure women into sex, a top doctor says....
Laxatives sold at CVS, Walgreens recalled due to contamination
Certain laxatives have been recalled from major retailers for microbial contamination after reports of “serious adverse reactions” to the products. Smyrna, Tenn.-based Vi-Jon LLC expanded its voluntary recall...
Laughing gas binges left me paralyzed and dependent on my devoted dad
Health is no laughing matter. A UK woman has revealed she was left paralyzed after misusing laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide. Kerry Donaldson...
‘Teen Mom OG’ star Amber Portwood loses custody of son James
Amber Portwood believes her mental illness was “used against” her after losing custody of 4-year-old son James to ex-boyfriend Andrew Glennon. Shortly after news broke...
Americans don’t think health care, gun violence will get better
Most Americans actually are concerned about social issues such as health care, gun violence and reproductive rights — but they’ve given up hope for progress,...
How a new chewing gum could ‘trap’ COVID-19, reduce spread: study
Chewing gum can do more than freshen your breath — it can save a life. A new study found that a medically crafted chewing gum...
Shawn Mendes cancels the rest of his tour for mental health break
Shawn Mendes announced Wednesday morning that he is canceling the rest of his tour to continue his mental health break. “As you guys know, I...
Rep. Mike Turner wants WIC restrictions lifted on baby formula
As the amount of out-of-stock baby formula has grown for 20 weeks straight, one Ohio lawmaker is looking to make a lasting change to stop...
Drinking more than five glasses of wine a week will age you
You may want to rethink your nightcap habit. People who consume more than 17 units of alcohol in a week – equal to about five...