Colorado teen, 18, severely brain-damaged after breast implant surgery gone wrong, family says
A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.
A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.
Obamacare sign-ups steady as debate persists over the future of the program
More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday, a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.
More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday, a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.
Baylor NICU babies dressed up as adorable Star Wars characters
Nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple celebrated the release of the latest Star Wars movie by dressing up their own tiny warriors.
Nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple celebrated the release of the latest Star Wars movie by dressing up their own tiny warriors.
Doctors warning North Texans to get vaccinated as flu outbreak comes earlier than usual
North Texas doctors are urging everyone to take precautions, as a flu outbreak is well underway just days before Christmas.
North Texas doctors are urging everyone to take precautions, as a flu outbreak is well underway just days before Christmas.
Deadly listeria outbreak across 5 states linked to hard-boiled eggs, CDC says
Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.
Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.
Chemo patient, nurse sing 'O Holy Night' duet in hospital room
A cancer patient and his nurse sang a heartwarming duet -- right in the hospital room.
A cancer patient and his nurse sang a heartwarming duet -- right in the hospital room.
Air pollution is causing spikes in various illnesses such as depression, UTIs, sepsis and lung disease
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
Third flu-related death reported in Dallas County this season
A 79-year-old is the third flu-related death reported in Dallas County for the 2019-2020 flu season.
A 79-year-old is the third flu-related death reported in Dallas County for the 2019-2020 flu season.
Eating chili pepper 4 times a week reduces risk of death from heart attack, stroke, study suggests
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
Texas police chiefs team up to help create support network for law enforcement
The blue brother and sisterhood could become even stronger with the help of a premier national police training.
The blue brother and sisterhood could become even stronger with the help of a premier national police training.
WATCH: 9-year-old boy is cancer-free, breaks down in tears after his last chemo treatment
"My baby took his last chemo crying with a smile on his face!!!! God blessed my family!" his mother wrote on Facebook.
"My baby took his last chemo crying with a smile on his face!!!! God blessed my family!" his mother wrote on Facebook.
L.A. County Health officials confirm possible measles exposures at LAX
Los Angeles County health officials said Monday they have confirmed three cases of measles in non-residents who passed through Los Angeles International Airport, possibly exposing other people.
Los Angeles County health officials said Monday they have confirmed three cases of measles in non-residents who passed through Los Angeles International Airport, possibly exposing other people.
House bill lowering prescription drug costs will likely face opposition in Senate
In a nearly straight party-line vote, the House late last week passed legislation that would lower prescription drug costs for senior citizens on Medicare and in some cases others.
In a nearly straight party-line vote, the House late last week passed legislation that would lower prescription drug costs for senior citizens on Medicare and in some cases others.
Texas DSHS: Six Texas children dead from flu-related causes this flu season
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, six children in Texas have died due to flu-related causes since the flu season has begun.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, six children in Texas have died due to flu-related causes since the flu season has begun.
Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
These 5 deadly diseases have made an alarming comeback over the past decade
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Judge extends restraining order keeping Texas baby on life support until January 2020
A judge on Thursday extended a temporary restraining order through the start of January 2020 that keeps a 10-month-old girl on life support.
A judge on Thursday extended a temporary restraining order through the start of January 2020 that keeps a 10-month-old girl on life support.
CDC: Foodborne illnesses are on the rise — these are the most common causes
Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC
Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC
Texas, Louisiana lead the nation in flu cases
Texas and Louisiana lead the way in an unfortunate number – flu cases this season.
Texas and Louisiana lead the way in an unfortunate number – flu cases this season.