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Tuesday, Oct 16, 2018 at 03:42 AM CDT

'Patients Deserve to Know': US Wants Drug Prices in TV Ads

'Patients Deserve to Know': US Wants Drug Prices in TV Ads

The federal government said Monday that it wants to force drugmakers to disclose prices for prescription medicines in their TV commercials. The drug industry's main trade group said drug companies are only...

Saturday, Oct 13, 2018 at 03:36 AM CDT

Virtual Reality Simulation Shows What It's Like to Die

Virtual Reality Simulation Shows What It's Like to Die

A new virtual reality simulation is helping hospice workers and medical students see what it's like to die. An end-of-life simulation by Embodied Labs is now educating staff and students at the Gosnell...

Saturday, Oct 13, 2018 at 02:22 AM CDT

Texas Child Hospitalized After Venomous Caterpillar Sting

Texas Child Hospitalized After Venomous Caterpillar Sting

Lauren Chambers didn’t know what to think when she received a call from her daughters’ daycare that 5-year-old Adrie couldn’t move her arm after getting stung by a caterpillar. “They said that she had been stung...

Friday, Oct 12, 2018 at 01:54 PM CDT

Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Symptoms and Prevention Tips

Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Symptoms and Prevention Tips

At least nine Illinois children have been infected with Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), a condition similar to the polio virus.

Friday, Oct 12, 2018 at 01:42 PM CDT

10th Case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Reported in Illinois

10th Case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Reported in Illinois

A disease that causes partial paralysis in children and closely resembles polio has impacted 10 children in the state of Illinois, the Department of Health confirmed Friday.

Thursday, Oct 11, 2018 at 12:09 PM CDT

NYC Hospital Creates Life-Saving Spotify Playlist

NYC Hospital Creates Life-Saving Spotify Playlist

Perhaps you’re familiar with the rumor that humming “Stayin’ Alive” while doing chest compressions is the best way to perform CPR on someone. Some of you might even remember when Michael Scott memorably sang the...

Thursday, Oct 11, 2018 at 09:48 AM CDT

Toxic Metal Cadmium Found in National Chain Stores' Jewelry

Toxic Metal Cadmium Found in National Chain Stores' Jewelry

Jewelry with the toxic metal cadmium is showing up on the shelves of national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack and Papaya, according to newly released test results. Analysis done for the nonprofit...

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018 at 01:44 PM CDT

When Pumpkin Spice is Not So Nice

When Pumpkin Spice is Not So Nice

An expert warns that pumpkin spice flavoring is nowhere near as healthy as pumpkin itself.

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018 at 10:33 AM CDT

DOJ Approves $69B CVS Health-Aetna Merger, With Conditions

DOJ Approves $69B CVS Health-Aetna Merger, With Conditions

The proposed $69 billion merger between CVS Health and Aetna is getting a greenlight from the Department of Justice, with some conditions. The Justice Department on Wednesday approved the deal on the condition...

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018 at 05:37 PM CDT

Texas Baby Who Underwent Surgery While in Womb Is Doing 'Great': Mom

Texas Baby Who Underwent Surgery While in Womb Is Doing 'Great': Mom

At 19 weeks pregnant, Sarah Prowell learned her unborn son had spina bifida. Spina bifida is a birth defect caused when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly, in many cases leaving a portion of the...

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