Frankie Davies 
RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it was too vague to be enforced reasonably. The implementation of that requirement was already halted last year by U.S. … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Washington Department of Health announced the state is seeing an increase in Dengue Fever cases — urging residents to take precautions during travels. In the department’s July 18 announcement, health officials said the “uptick” in cases were among Washington residents who traveled internationally, particularly to South America, Central America, Africa, … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians are being advised to stop using various multivitamins and supplements from several brands after Health Canada said the products may contain metal fibres that could injure people’s digestive system. According to the agency, the products are being recalled by Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. and … Read more
An expert has issued a warning over the cleanliness of a certain item of bedding, claiming Brits are exposing themselves to millions of bacteria colonies every night. According to mattress expert Rebecca Swain we are not washing our pillowcases often enough. As a result we are laying our faces on a bed of “bacteria, dirt … Read more
RALEIGH. N.C. — North Carolina state regulators now declare a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson must repay over $132,000 for what they call disallowed expenses while carrying out a federally funded child care meal program. The state Department of Health and Human Services revealed a larger amount in … Read more
(The Hill) — Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians who may own a naloxone take-home kit are being advised to check the instructional card inside as it may need to be replaced over incorrect dosing information. According to a public advisory by Health Canada posted on Friday, take-home kits by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. are … Read more
Many people rely on taking supplements as part of their daily routine. Certain vitamins and minerals are vital to ensure our bodies work to the best of their abilities. While they can help to bolster your nutrient intake, they could also have a protective effect against certain illnesses. According to some studies, topping up on … Read more
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Boar’s Head Provisions Co. recalled liverwurst because it may be tainted with the listeria bacteria, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. … Read more
Professional athletes endure immense pressure to deliver results, keep sponsors satisfied, and constantly stay in the spotlight. Recently, various Olympians have spoken out about the effects this stress has had on their mental health. (Watch the video above.) “It’s been a challenge to kind of figure out what that healthy boundary is for my mental … Read more
