Record Count Reported for Mysterious Paralyzing Illness
10 December 2018 - It's still not clear what's causing the kids to lose the ability to move their face, neck, back, arms or legs.
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Bloomberg Announces $50 Million to Fight Opioid Epidemic
30 November 2018 - Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's charity has announced a $50 million donation to help fight the nation's opioid epidemic.
Suicide, at 50-Year Peak, Pushes Down US Life Expectancy
29 November 2018 - Suicides and drug overdoses pushed up U.S. deaths last year, and drove a continuing decline in how long Americans are expected to live.
Breast Implants Reveal Problems in Tracking Device Safety
26 November 2018 - Public health advocates who’ve watched the debate over breast implant safety rage for nearly three decades say summary reporting is yet another way that information about the devices has been elusive for patients.
Chinese Researcher Claims First Gene-Edited Babies
26 November 2018 - A Chinese researcher claims that he helped make the world's first genetically edited babies.
People in US, Canada Warned Not to Eat Romaine Lettuce
20 November 2018 - Health officials in the U.S. and Canada told people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of a new E. coli outbreak.
More US Kids Get Paralyzing Illness, Cause is Still Unknown
13 November 2018 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the latest numbers Tuesday.
Michelle Obama Had Miscarriage, Used IVF to Conceive Girls
9 November 2018 - "I felt like I failed because I didn't know how common miscarriages were because we don't talk about them," the former first lady said in an interview.
Feds Say Heroin, Fentanyl Remain Biggest Drug Threat to US
2 November 2018 - Fentanyl and other related opioids, which tend to be cheaper and much more potent than heroin, remain one of the biggest concerns for federal drug agents.
Appendix Removal is Linked to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s
31 October 2018 - But don't look for a surgeon just yet.
Halloween Can be Deadly for Pedestrians, Traffic Study Says
30 October 2018 - Research published Tuesday found a 43 percent higher risk of pedestrian deaths on Halloween night than on other nights near that date.
US Advisory Group Urges Hepatitis A Shots for Homeless
24 October 2018 - The recommendation would make it easier for shelters, emergency rooms and clinics that serve the homeless to offer hepatitis A shots along with other services.
