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Womanas tweets detailing heart attack go viral: aI was luckya
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:50:26 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
A woman who recently suffered a heart attack but survived is now using her experience to remind others how the symptoms of the sometimes fatal occurrence can differ for men and women.

Oregon inmateas flu-related death leads family to sue state for $7.5M
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 21:39:28 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
A family is suing the state of Oregon for $7.5 million after their family member and inmate died of complications related to the flu because she reportedly did not receive a preventive vaccine at the correctional facility.

Heart surgeon given near-fatal dose of painkiller at hospital he worked for 30 years, family's lawsuit claims
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:15:36 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
The family of a prominent heart surgeon is suing the Florida hospital where he was chief of cardiovascular surgery over claims that staff gave him a lethal dose of painkillers following back surgery that left him in a vegetative state.

Boy with terminal brain tumor receives thousands of Christmas cards, trip to Fiesta Bowl
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:55:59 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
An 8-year-old boyas mailbox has been filled with Christmas letters, including one from the White House, after a push for holiday cheer went viral.

Ex-NFL cheerleader diagnoses own rare condition after symptoms dismissed
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:17:12 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
A former NFL cheerleader is urging others to be vigilant about their health after she claims her chest pain and shortness of breath was repeatedly dismissed as anxiety.

Risk of breast cancer may increase after giving birth, study says
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:13:06 GMT
From feeds.foxnews
A womanas risk of developing breast cancer may increase after giving birth, a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine this week states.

Medical News Today: Endometriosis after a cesarean delivery: What to know
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:00:00 PST
From https:
Having a C-section can increase the risk of receiving an endometriosis diagnosis. Learn more about the connection between cesarean deliveries and endometriosis in this article.

Medical News Today: Why are my breasts sore before a period?
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:00:00 PST
From https:
Fluctuations in hormones before a period are a common cause of sore breasts. In this article, learn more about why breast pain or tenderness often occurs before a period.

Medical News Today: What to know about rectovaginal endometriosis
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:00:00 PST
From https:
Rectovaginal endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows around the rectum, vagina, and structures between them. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of rectovaginal endometriosis here.

Medical News Today: What to know about HIV false-positives
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:00:00 PST
From https:
A false-positive HIV test occurs when a test incorrectly indicates that a person has contracted the virus. It can be stressful, and seeking support, taking another test, and learning the reasons for the result can help, as can taking measures to prevent contracting HIV in the future. Learn more here.

Medical News Today: 19 natural remedies for a headache
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:00:00 PST
From https:
Headaches are a common complaint. Fortunately, there are many natural and home remedies a person can use to get relief. Learn about them here.

Medical News Today: What is it like to live with HIV?
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:00 PST
From https:
Despite facing some challenges, people with HIV can now live as long as anyone else and enjoy happy and productive lives. Learn more about living with HIV here.

Medical News Today: New brain circuit that controls anxiety found
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:00:00 PST
From https:
Using genetically modified mice, scientists have uncovered a brain circuit that regulates anxiety and could be a treatment target for related disorders.

Medical News Today: How our body clocks can make or break our health
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PST
From https:
A fresh discovery offers a more detailed picture of how disrupted body clocks can lead to poor health, exposing us to problems such as diabetes or cancer.

Medical News Today: What are neutrophils and what do they do?
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:00:00 PST
From https:
Neutrophils are the most common form of white blood cell. They help the body respond to infection and heal damaged tissue. Levels in the blood can rise and fall due to many reasons, including infection, chronic conditions, drugs, and surgery. Learn more about what altered levels mean and how to test them here.

Medical News Today: Colorectal cancer: Loss of two genes may drive tumor formation
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 03:00:00 PST
From https:
New research shows how the loss of two genes may drive an aggressive form of colorectal cancer. The findings also point to a potential new treatment.

Scientists develop new brain scan to detect Alzheimer's disease by 'lighting up' neural plaques
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:09:42 +0000
From https:
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have developed a new brain scan that uses radioactive 'tracer' molecules to 'light up' plaques that are responsible for cognitive decline in patients.

CDC reveals that E. coli outbreak has sickened 59 people in 15 states
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:07:15 +0000
From https:
So far, 59 have been sickened in 15 states in the current E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, the CDC said. The Adam Brothers farm in Santa Barbara was named as one of the culprits.

Human HEART left on board a Southwest plane forces pilot to turnaround mid-flight
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:56:00 +0000
From https:
Southwest Airlines was tasked with flying the heart from Sacramento to Washington, where an unidentified hospital was awaiting the organ. But the team forgot to unload it.

Non-medicinal options advised to soothe teething babies
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:29:08 +0000
From https:
The review by the UK-based Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency found teething gels containing lidocaine should only be used when non-medicinal options don't work.

New 'smart tattoo' that senses sun rays will tell you when its time to reapply sunscreen
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:25:23 +0000
From https:
Scientists at the University of Colorado, Boulder, have created a tattoo that is sensitive to UV radiation. when its bearer has been in the sun too long, that tattoo appears, but vanishes with sunscreen.

Schoolboy, 11, to celebrate his last Christmas after he is given six months to live
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:10:34 +0000
From https:
Reece Probert, from south Staffordshire, seemed perfectly healthy just last month, but his mother Jenna, 31, took him to the doctors when he suddenly developed a limp and then a slur.

Alzheimer's is linked to blood transfusions
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:29:40 +0000
From https:
Between 1958 and 1985, short children globally were given hormones from cadavers to help spur their growth. It was banned over fears it caused a brain disease - and now dementia, a paper says.

How much do YOU know about meningitis?
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:24:54 +0000
From https:
The Bristol-based Meningitis Research Foundation has released a quiz to test people's knowledge of the deadly brain infection amid fears of a spike in cases over winter.

NHS crisis is ALREADY worse than last year's 'worst ever winter'
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:04:40 +0000
From https:
Damning figures show one in 10 hospitals in England didn't have a single bed free on at least one night last week, and 54,000 people waited on hospital trolleys for four hours or more in November.

One woman a week suffers a deadly IVF side effect
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:30:22 +0000
From https:
A new report from a fertility regulator reveals 52 women in the UK were diagnosed with severe or critical ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome between 2017 and 2018.

Could eating DIRT be the cure for obesity? Soil may flush fat out, study suggests
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:12:30 +0000
From https:
Researchers at the University of South Australia have accidentally discovered that a particular kind of clay 'attracts' and binds to to flush it out of the body better than a weight-loss drug.

Man, 35, discovers he has end-stage heart failure and now has mechanical heart keeping him alive
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:03:44 +0000
From https:
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Doctors discovered that Jeremy Hunt, 35, of Spokane, Washington, was in end-stage heart failure after undergoing routine knee surgery.

GP crisis laid bare: Patient numbers are up nearly 50% since 2004
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:45:01 +0000
From https:
The average practice list size in England was 8,490 in December 2018. By contrast, the average number was 5,891 in 2004, the NHS figures showed.

Ramen recall after top brand incorrectly instructs users to microwave the flammable paper cup
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:42:26 +0000
From https:
Lotus Foods issued a recall of three flavors of its rice ramen noodle cups after receiving 12 reports of the cups being extremely hot and/or sparking or catching fire in the microwave.

Breast screening invite scandal was caused by a 'misunderstanding', not a computer failure
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:11:00 +0000
From https:
A review found officials were wrong when they warned 450,000 British women they may have missed breast screenings when the true figure was just 67,000 - 15 per cent of the original figure.

Scientists create an electronic capsule that can wirelessly deliver drugs
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:28:59 +0000
From https:
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology created the gadget, which they hope could be used to reduce surgical procedures and injections. It latches to the stomach for a month.

Venezuela HIV patients rely on futile leaf remedy amid drug shortage
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:46:15 +0000
From https:
Doctors and patients alike have questioned the effectiveness of the remedy, which has for years been used in Venezuela and Brazil as a complement to pharmaceutical treatment.

Stop vaping Viagra: FDA urges Americans to avoid e-liquid that contains erectile dysfunction drugs
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:15:10 +0000
From https:
China-based HelloCig Electronic Tech Company is selling two e-liquids that contain erectile dysfunction drugs. The FDA is cracking down on them.

Teenage who suffered two strokes at just 12 is on track to compete at theA 2024 Paralympic games
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:33:44 +0000
From https:
Rafi Solaiman, now 18, ofA Worksop, Nottinghamshire, ranks third in the world in race running and hopes to represent team GB if the sport is added to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

Older people are 50% more likely to visit A&E if they live alone than if they live with someone else
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:30:31 +0000
From https:
Pensioners living alone have more long-term conditions, a report has said. Tackling loneliness, at the root of the problem, will relieve pressure health services, the Health Foundation in the UK said.

Crowded underground stations and carriages are the perfect breeding ground for flu-like illnesses
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:17:39 +0000
From https:
Residents of Islington, who often change lines at King's Cross St Pancras, have rates of flu nearly three times higher than commuters from Kensington, who mostly take direct trains.

The pensioner addicted to penis fillers
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:01:58 +0000
From https:
Eric Bell, from Keighley in West Yorkshire, said having the penis enlargements has boosted his confidence and improved his dating life, saying 'women say they love my large penis'.

Nursery worker suffers permanent brain freeze after the vital organ slipped into her spinal cordA A
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:00:25 +0000
From https:
Alison Stiles Johnson, 44, of Newcastle, was diagnosed with chiari malformation in December 2016 after initially dismissing her crippling headaches as a side effect of the flu jab.

Patients spend a record APS1BILLION on private operations
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:58:42 +0000
From https:
There are more than four million people on waiting lists for NHS treatment in England and national waiting time targets haven't been met for at least two years.

Restaurants and pub chains are as bad or worse than fast food places
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:57:19 +0000
From https:
Research has shown that 26 UK restaurant chains have average higher calorie counts than Public Health England recommends. KFC and McDonald's were found to have lower meal counts.

Want to be happy in your 70s? Have sex once a fortnight, researchers say
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:54:03 +0000
From https:
Older people's wellbeing was assessed compared to their activity in the bedroom. Women prefer kissing and touching, and men enjoy sex twice a month, the English study of 7,000 people found.

A glass of red wine a day really does keep the doctor away Harvard study reveals
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 03:20:36 +0000
From https:
A Harvard University study has found that a small glass of wine (125ml) a day lowered the chance of needing medical treatment compared with heavier boozers or those that abstain.

Later school times prove a success in Seattle: Kids are getting more sleep and higher grades
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 02:42:55 +0000
From https:
The Seattle School District pushed back high school and middle school start times in 2017 from 7.50am to 8.45am. Students had fewer instances of late arrival and had an increase in grades.

NHS admits 3,500 MORE women were not sent smear test invites and results
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 01:42:07 +0000
From https:
The NHS has revealed thousands more women were caught up in England's cervical cancer screening scandal than was originally thought, reigniting calls for Capita's contract to be ended.

Christmas Eve is the most common day of the year to have a heart attack
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 01:30:11 +0000
From https:
Attacks peak at 10pm on the night before Christmas due to stress and anxiety, Swedish researchers said. They compared 280,000 dates and times of attacks over 16 years.

Gun deaths in US reach highest level in nearly 40 years, CDC data reveals
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:58:35 GMT
From rss.cnn
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States died by guns last year, marking the highest number of gun deaths in 38 years, according to a new analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's WONDER database.


E. coli outbreak traced to California farm; some romaine lettuce safe to eat
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:40:04 GMT
From rss.cnn
One source of the potentially deadly romaine lettuce e-coli outbreak has been identified, but it's still too early to call outbreak 'over' according to the CDC and FDA.


Debate over alternatives to fetal tissue research reaches Congress
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:14:27 GMT
From rss.cnn
What do humanized mice have to do with fetal tissue research?


Chain restaurants are less healthy than fast food, global study finds
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:30:05 GMT
From rss.cnn
Fast food often gets the blame for calorific meals, but new research has found that your favorite chain restaurants are dishing up meals with even more excessive calories, worsening the global obesity epidemic.


Is going gluten-free good for everyone?
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 21:32:49 GMT
From rss.cnn
There was a time when gluten, a mixture of proteins found in wheat, rye and barley, was something of a foreign term. Not many people had heard of it, and the few who needed to avoid it found meals to be extremely challenging.


The parents' guide to 'Fortnite' scams
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:22:53 GMT
From rss.cnn
The popular game "Fortnite" has become an easy way for scammers to trick kids into sharing way too much information.


The judgmental mom is little more than a stereotype
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:22:06 GMT
From rss.cnn
It's quite possible that, by the time I had my first child, I had read more articles about navigating relationships with other moms than ones about navigating my relationship with my baby. Parent media is full of stories about moms who "judge," "shame," "clap back" and are at "war" with other mothers.


McDonald's has a plan to reduce antibiotics in beef
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:54:20 GMT
From rss.cnn
McDonald's says it will reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef around the world.


Asian tick that clones itself could spread fast and far in the US, study says
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:33:13 GMT
From rss.cnn
The Asian longhorned tick most likely began invading the United States years ago. Now found in nine states, the tick may soon occupy a large swath of eastern North America as well as coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest, according to research published Thursday in the Journal of Medical Entomology.


Del Monte recalls canned corn because of botulism risk
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:55:21 GMT
From rss.cnn
Del Monte Foods Inc. issued a recall of some of its canned corn this week.


Can a coalition of 'superheroes' save the COP24 climate talks?
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:54:55 GMT
From rss.cnn
Think of them as the Justice League for global warming diplomacy. They're the "High Ambition Coalition" and they arrived late this week at the beleaguered COP24 climate talks here in Polish coal country, wearing suits and hosting press conferences -- hoping to salvage a United Nations treaty that is meant to save the earth.


'A huge mess': Failure at COP24 climate talks would be 'suicidal'
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:22:04 GMT
From rss.cnn
The heads of state for some of the main countries causing climate change -- the United States, the UK, Germany, China, Canada and India among them -- are not present here in Poland to try to keep the wheels from falling off an agreement meant to save humanity and the planet.


Mapping the Brain’s Genetic Landscape
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:26:28 GMT
From https:
Scientists have taken a step toward building a computer model of the brain's genome, one that may help clarify the genetic roots of schizophrenia, autism and other disorders.

N.I.H. to Scrutinize Private Donations to Scientific Research Projects
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:46:24 GMT
From https:
After halting a discredited alcohol study, officials will enforce new policies to ensure that private support does not compromise scientific integrity.

Breast Cancer Risk May Rise After Childbirth, but Is Still Low
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:36:17 GMT
From https:
Women who recently gave birth may have an increased risk of breast cancer that lasts about 20 years. But for most, the overall risk is still small.

Times Insider: When Investigative Reporting Means Seeking Access to a Subject’s Mind
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:56:42 GMT
From https:
Although I'd learned about psychiatric advance directives a couple of years ago, it took months to find people willing to speak openly about their experiences.

‘That Way Madness Lies …’ Review: A Terrifying True Story, Ordinarily Told
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:00:01 GMT
From https:
The director Sandra Luckow chronicles her brother's mental illness. If this is a subject matter that has touched your life, you ought to see this movie.

Voices: Am I ‘Old’?
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:01:00 GMT
From https:
As with beauty, the meaning of "old" depends on the person you ask.

Doctors: International Patients, Seeking Cures in the States
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:12 GMT
From https:
Are they taking up beds that could be used for vulnerable domestic patients or are they bringing money that could be used toward other programs?

Women With Heart Emergencies Less Likely to Get Proper Care
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:04 GMT
From https:
Women with cardiac emergencies are less likely than men to receive proper treatment when the ambulance arrives.

Christmas Is a Peak Time for Heart Attacks
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:16:06 GMT
From https:
In Sweden, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day were prime times for heart troubles.

How Do You Recover After Millions Have Watched You Overdose?
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:28:12 GMT
From https:
Amid an opioid crisis, police and strangers with cameras are posting raw images of drug users passed out. For those whose bleakest moments now live online, life is never the same.

New York sues Target, Walmart over lead-contaminated toys
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:52:06 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Target Corp , Walmart Inc and toy importer LaRose Industries were sued on Thursday over the sale of lead-contaminated children's toys, New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood said.


U.S. appeals court narrows order on Trump birth control rules
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:49:52 -0500
From feeds.reuters
A federal appeals court on Thursday narrowed an order that had blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing new rules that undermine an Obamacare requirement for employers to provide insurance that covers women's birth control.


Inflammatory bowel disease tied to heart attack risk
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:03:39 -0500
From feeds.reuters
(Reuters Health) - - People with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis may be up to 12 times more likely to have a heart attack, a U.S. study suggests.


Sleep problems may be worse when menopause is hastened by surgery
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:55:34 -0500
From feeds.reuters
(Reuters Health) - - Women who have surgery to remove their ovaries go through menopause abruptly, and a new study suggests this comes with an increased risk for the kinds of sleep troubles many women experience when they go through menopause gradually.


Crosswords and sudoku may not stop mental decline
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:39:22 -0500
From feeds.reuters
(Reuters Health) - - Mental engagement through problem-solving games like crossword puzzles, sudoku and brain teasers may not offset cognitive losses due to age-related dementia, a new study suggests.


Stigma may keep people from getting weight loss surgery
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:24:57 -0500
From feeds.reuters
(Reuters Health) - - Most obese patients who qualify for weight loss surgery don't seek it out, and that may be due at least partly to stigma, a U.S. survey suggests.


South Africa's Aspen strikes distribution deal with U.S. drugmaker Mylan
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:08:45 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Aspen Pharmacare has struck a deal with U.S. generics maker Mylan to distribute a portfolio of prescription and over-the-counter drugs in Australia and New Zealand.


Senate Democrats introduce bill to allow government to block drug price rises
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:24:28 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Four Democratic U.S. senators introduced a bill on Thursday that would allow the government to block drug price increases that it decides are unjustified.


Mylan says Sanofi loses Lantus insulin patent claims
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:59:24 -0500
From feeds.reuters
U.S. generics drugmaker Mylan said on Thursday that the United States Patent and Trademark Office had rejected Sanofi's infringement claims relating to insulin drug Lantus.


With no antiretrovirals, Venezuela HIV patients rely on leaf remedy
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:52:23 -0500
From feeds.reuters
As Venezuela's hyperinflation and chronic medicine shortages leave HIV patients with little hope of obtaining antiretroviral drugs, many are now relying on the leaves of a tropical tree known as the guasimo.


Google launches Thai AI project to screen for diabetic eye disease
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:23:27 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Google said on Thursday it had launched an artificial intelligence program in Thailand to screen for a diabetic eye disease which causes permanent blindness.


Hospitals 'overcrowding risk' ahead of Christmas
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:23:27 GMT
From https:
Winter pressures are beginning to bite as hospitals report too many patients are on wards and ambulances face delays at A&E.

Lack of evidence for teething gels, medicines regulator says
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:42:46 GMT
From https:
Parents are advised to massage their child's gums or use a teething ring before trying the gels.

Sit-down meals 'less healthy than fast-food'
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:52:32 GMT
From https:
Only one in 10 meals was classed as healthy which is a cause for concern, say researchers.

Organ donors to be asked if they are religious
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:04:09 GMT
From https:
It is hoped the measure can boost the low proportion of donors from black and Asian backgrounds.

Norovirus: Children banned from Northumbria hospital visits
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:37:22 GMT
From https:
Northumbria Healthcare bosses say they want to stop norovirus rates reaching "critical numbers".

Luca Campanaro: Mother 'in awe' of football death son
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:25:12 GMT
From https:
The mother of a 14-year-old boy who died while playing football says she is "in awe" of her son.

Halo brace boy from Long Stratton puts on brave face
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 06:26:21 GMT
From https:
A mother from Norfolk has said how scared her family was when doctors said her son needed a halo brace

Check NHS cancer, A&E, ops and mental health targets in your area
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:59:21 GMT
From https:
Use our tracker to check whether your local services are meeting waiting-time targets for cancer, routine operations, A&E and mental health treatment.

FDA zeros in on source of romaine lettuce outbreak
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:56:51 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
The FDA announced it has traced the E. coli outbreak to at least one farm in California


Stethoscopes loaded with bacteria, study finds
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:44:42 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
New research finds these familiar medical tools are crawling with bacteria, including some that can cause serious infectionsa


Del Monte recalls canned corn for botulism risk
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:48:12 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
Walmart and Target among retailers that sold incompletely sterilized food that could cause life-threatening illness


Heart attack risk spikes on Christmas Eve, study finds
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:18:01 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
New research finds the holidays can be tough on the heart


Seattle high schools find later start time improves academic performance
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:23:00 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
Researchers used wrist monitors to measure how long two different groups of sophomores slept


Woman's heartbreaking note to tech companies after stillbirth
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:36:13 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
"If you're smart enough to realize that I'm pregnant, that I've given birth, then surely you're smart enough to realize that my baby died"


Childbirth increases breast cancer risk according to new study
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 02:28:56 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
New research suggests women who bear children are more susceptible to breast cancer than women who do not. Dr. Lauren Cassell, chief of breast surgery at Lenox Hospital in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the new study.


Blind swim coach uses his hearing to help his team
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:44:15 +0000
From feeds.cbsnews
Tharon Drake went blind at 14. But that hasn't stopped his accomplishments as a swimmer, and now as a coach for Catawba College. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann explains.