Woman’s eyes infected with parasitic worms possibly after encounter with swarm of flies while on run, study says
A study published by the Oxford academic journal Clinical Infectious Diseases reported the second medically recorded case of a rare infection that involved a patient’s eyes being turned into a breeding ground for parasitic worms.
A study published by the Oxford academic journal Clinical Infectious Diseases reported the second medically recorded case of a rare infection that involved a patient’s eyes being turned into a breeding ground for parasitic worms.
Blood test has potential to provide 5-years-early warning of breast cancer, researchers say
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
Woman scratched by 'spiteful' cat develops flesh-eating bacteria, nearly dies
A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, "Chan" the Siamese cat.
A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, "Chan" the Siamese cat.
Hometown Heroes: Roz and Rusty
Seven years ago, Roz Henwood took in a stray dog. Over the years, she felt he had the potential to be a certified therapy dog. She had him undergo the training, and he now helps her.
Seven years ago, Roz Henwood took in a stray dog. Over the years, she felt he had the potential to be a certified therapy dog. She had him undergo the training, and he now helps her.
Study finds that teens on birth control pill report more crying, sleeping and eating problems
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
China approves seaweed-based Alzheimer’s drug that could treat early forms of the disease
A seaweed-based drug that could treat early forms of Alzheimer’s disease was approved by Chinese authorities.
A seaweed-based drug that could treat early forms of Alzheimer’s disease was approved by Chinese authorities.
Texas failing when it comes to maternal, infant mortality
A new report out on maternal and infant mortality gives the state of Texas a failing grade. Dr. Mala Mahendroo, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern, joins Good Day to talk about troubling findings from the March of Dimes.
A new report out on maternal and infant mortality gives the state of Texas a failing grade. Dr. Mala Mahendroo, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern, joins Good Day to talk about troubling findings from the March of Dimes.
Researchers to pay volunteers more than $3,000 to be deliberately infected with flu virus
Healthy adult volunteers could get paid more than $3,000 to become infected with the flu virus while researchers monitor how the body controls the infection.
Healthy adult volunteers could get paid more than $3,000 to become infected with the flu virus while researchers monitor how the body controls the infection.
Understanding Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Jessica Shepherd from Baylor University Medical Center Dallas explains what may be causing a your bladder problems and what you can do to relieve the symptoms.
Dr. Jessica Shepherd from Baylor University Medical Center Dallas explains what may be causing a your bladder problems and what you can do to relieve the symptoms.
Measles wipes out the immune system’s ‘memory,’ making patients more vulnerable to other disease, study says
Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, keeps a hold of those who have contracted it long after the symptoms fade — two new studies found that the virus wipes away significant portions of the immune system’s “memory."
Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, keeps a hold of those who have contracted it long after the symptoms fade — two new studies found that the virus wipes away significant portions of the immune system’s “memory."
Texas woman’s workout triggers potentially deadly condition
A Corpus Christi, Texas woman’s workout triggered a rare but potentially deadly condition that required her to be hospitalized, according to a local report.
A Corpus Christi, Texas woman’s workout triggered a rare but potentially deadly condition that required her to be hospitalized, according to a local report.
Mom loses 138 pounds after 3-year-old son calls her 'fat': 'That was my rock bottom'
Sometimes all it takes is a little tough love.
Sometimes all it takes is a little tough love.
‘He had to come home with me’: Nurse adopts man with autism so that he can get life-saving heart transplant
One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.
One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.
Dallas NICU patients wear handmade Halloween costumes
Tiny patients at neonatal intensive care units in Dallas are having Halloween fun.
Tiny patients at neonatal intensive care units in Dallas are having Halloween fun.
Boy with terminal cancer who 'loves Christmas' celebrates holiday early this year: 'It's the right thing'
An 11-year-old British boy with terminal cancer is getting an early visit from Santa Claus out of fears he may not live until Dec. 25, his family said.
An 11-year-old British boy with terminal cancer is getting an early visit from Santa Claus out of fears he may not live until Dec. 25, his family said.
Woman rushed to ER after colored contact lenses she bought at store for Halloween nearly blind her
Most people want to turn heads on Halloween with a terrifying costume. For one woman, the nightmare became reality when she was rushed to the emergency room after the colored contact lenses she bought for the occasion nearly blinded her.
Most people want to turn heads on Halloween with a terrifying costume. For one woman, the nightmare became reality when she was rushed to the emergency room after the colored contact lenses she bought for the occasion nearly blinded her.
Fetal exposure to painkiller acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism, study says
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
‘I wish I had known’: Alex Trebek highlights early warning signs of pancreatic cancer in new PSA
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek issued a public service announcement Wednesday to educate people on the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek issued a public service announcement Wednesday to educate people on the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
‘It entered through my nose’: Man left comatose, temporarily paralyzed after contracting parasite on jet ski trip to river
It was supposed to be a fun jet skiing trip, but just a few days later, Ryan Perry of Maryland began feeling ill and having severe headaches which quickly escalated to tremors and hallucinations.
It was supposed to be a fun jet skiing trip, but just a few days later, Ryan Perry of Maryland began feeling ill and having severe headaches which quickly escalated to tremors and hallucinations.
Video of adopted girl with Down syndrome smiling from ear to ear goes viral
Warning: your heart just might melt during by watching this video.
Warning: your heart just might melt during by watching this video.