Health News

Smoking May Raise Risk of Second Cancer
Smoking is a major cause of lung cancer and has been linked many other cancers. Although survival rates may be improving for smoking-related cancers, survivors may face greater odds of getting a second cancer.
Health Officials Ramp Up Measures Against Ebola
Despite recent decreases in new Ebola cases in hard-hit Liberia, the fight against Ebola isn't over. After recent case spikes in Guinea and Sierra Leone, health officials have taken several new measures to combat the virus both abroad and in the US.
Pneumonia Vaccines May Have Cut Kids’ Hospital Admissions
Pneumonia can be a serious illness that can lead to time in the hospital for little ones. But a new vaccine may prevent the disease in this population.
House of Spices Recalls Raisin Snacks Due to Undeclared Sulfites
House of Spices of Flushing, NY is recalling its 200 gms packages of “Laxmi Nutkhhat Golden Raisin” food treats because they contained undeclared sulfites.
Undeclared Allergens in Pork Products Prompt Recall
CS Best Food Inc., a Panorama City, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,560 pounds of pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Obese Children Were Likely to Stay Obese
Children who are overweight as adolescents have options to change the size of their waistline. But changing means overcoming several life style challenges.
Laundry Detergent Pods May Pose Poisoning Risk
Laundry detergent pods may be convenient, but they may also pose the threat of poisoning to children.
Abnormal Heartbeat Rx May Pose Major Bleeding Risk
When the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved dabigatran in 2010, it highlighted the medication's ability to prevent stroke. Since then, some have raised concerns that the blood-thinning medication may cause severe bleeding.
Doctor-Patient Communication May Improve End-of-Life Care
As older people with illnesses near the end of their lives, patients and families face tough personal and medical decisions. But clear and detailed doctor-patient communication could improve end-of-life care for these patients, a new study found.
FDA Approves Combo Treatment for Hepatitis C
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new combination treatment for hepatitis C infection Wednesday.
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