Rare Diseases3 days agoNewborn's rare diagnosis amid coronavirus a double whammy for Massachusetts familyA new mom recounts learning of her son's rare diagnosis just days after giving birth at the start of coronavirus lockdowns.
Coronavirus3 days agoTexas child dies after developing coronavirus-linked inflammatory conditionA child who was being treated at a Texas hospital after developing an inflammatory syndrome linked to the novel coronavirus has died, hospital officials announced this week.
Coronavirus4 days agoNewborns not likely to contract coronavirus in the hospital, study saysNewborns are very unlikely to contract the coronavirus while hospitalized, according to a new study.
Coronavirus4 days agoVeterans facing dangerous triad amid coronavirus, other health conditions, expert saysVeterans are already at an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated mental health issues for some.
Coronavirus4 days agoCoronavirus face masks creating potential hurdle for kids with sensory issuesFor some children and others with learning disabilities or sensory issues, the mask mandate is creating an extra hurdle.
Product Recalls4 days agoCDC investigates E. coli outbreak potentially linked to romaine lettuceThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched an investigation into a multi-state outbreak of E. coli potentially linked to contaminated lettuce after 12 people fell ill, with five requiring hospitalization.
Children's Health4 days agoSchool lunch company produced juice with high levels of arsenic and toxins: reportA company that supplied a federal school lunch program sold juice with high levels of arsenic and used rotten fruit in their product, the FDA charged in a new lawsuit, according to a report.
Coronavirus5 days agoCoronavirus can affect male fertility, researchers sayA new study by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has discovered potential impacts COVID-19 can have on male fertility and sexually transmitted diseases.
Coronavirus5 days ago9% of hospitalized coronavirus patients readmitted within 2 months of discharge: CDC reportA report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.
PetsNovember 7Purina sells insect-based dog, cat food to be more eco-friendlyOn Thursday, Purina, owned by Nestlé, announced that it will be selling a new line of dog and cat food made with “alternative proteins” including insects, fava beans and millet, a cereal grain.