Month: July 2017

NBC Bay Area Eggs of Mosquito That Can Transmit Zika Found in PasadenaNBC Bay AreaThe eggs were identified June 21 as those of the Asian tiger mosquito, a small insect known for biting during daytime hours. By City News Service. processing… What do you think? Is Paul Millsap a good fit for the Denver Nuggets? … Read more

KTVB Fireworks can trigger PTSD symptoms for some veteransKTVBThey were tough in combat, but some of America’s bravest men and women fear the 4th of July. Fireworks can be torture-a reminder of the battlefield-but there’s a way neighbors can help ease the stress. Pete Muntean, WUSA 9:17 PM. MDT July 03, 2017.Fireworks: Holiday Tradition, but … Read more

KHOU Heartburn drugs linked to higher risk of deathKHOUSome heartburn drugs used by millions of Americans are associated with a higher risk of death, a new study suggests. But experts say people on the drugs should talk with their doctor first before stopping the medicines. The drugs, called proton pump …Heartburn drugs tied to increased risk … Read more

Normangee Star Fight Against World’s Worst Cholera Outbreak ContinuesNPRCholera is spreading rapidly across Yemen, where civil war has decimated the public health services needed to contain the outbreak. Nearly 1,600 people have died from the disease in the last two months; an estimated 5,000 are infected every day.Cholera in Yemen: A new Houthi weapon killing … Read more

Verdict Drinking just two alcoholic drinks a day increases a person’s risk of getting bowel cancer, report saysVerdictElisabeth is a reporter for Verdict, covering global news, economics and business. You can reach her at [email protected]. Popular Today. Liza project: Guyana needs to be careful not to lose its oil revenue to corruption and price swings … … Read more

Washington Post You can now snort chocolate — but should you?Washington PostFirst came Four Loko, the alcoholic energy drink dubbed “blackout in a can.” Now meet Coco Loko, a “snortable” chocolate powder being marketed as a drug-free way to get a buzz. The product, created by Orlando-based company Legal Lean, includes cacao …You can now snort … Read more

CNN Vatican hospital offers to take in baby Charlie GardCNN(CNN) A Vatican-owned pediatric hospital in Rome offered to take 10-month-old Charlie Gard into its care on Tuesday. It’s an effort to prevent doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London from turning off his life support and to allow his parents …For Parents of UK … Read more

New York Post Secret report reveals ‘pope’s hospital’ put profits over childrenNew York PostROME — Doctors and nurses at the Vatican’s showcase pediatric hospital were angry: Corners were being cut. Safety protocols were being ignored. And sick children were suffering. The Vatican’s response was swift. A secret three-month Vatican-authorized …The Latest: Head of Vatican hospital can’t … Read more

CBS News Probe launched after E. coli kills 2 kids in Utah polygamous communityCBS NewsSALT LAKE CITY — Utah health authorities were investigating what triggered an E. coli outbreak in a mostly-polygamous community on the Utah-Arizona border after the bacteria killed two children and sickened four others. Early indications suggest the E …E.coli – Southwest … Read more