Study: Police acts of violence unbiased
Debate over police sometimes using excessive force in black and Latino communities has been an ongoing theme in America's narrative long before this month's high-profile police shootings of two black men, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hospice worker's cover of Adele hit goes viral
A UK hospice worker's rendition of the Adele hit "Make You Feel My Love" is going viral online. But the performance may have struck its strongest chord with the audience who heard it in person. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Texas boy is 21st child to die in hot car in 2016
A toddler in east Dallas has become the 21st child to die in a hot car this year in the U.S., according to the national safety advocacy organization KidsAndCars.org.
That figure is nearly twice as high as the number of children who died by this time ... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Could medical marijuana treat Alzheimer's?
Could medical marijuana treat Alzheimer's patients? One recent study found THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, stimulates the removal of toxic plaque in the brain, a common feature of the disease. Furthermore, the researchers discovered it ... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HIV cases rise in 74 countries
Over the past decade, the rate of new HIV infections has increased in 74 countries, according to a new study presented Tuesday at the 21st International AIDS conference in Durban, South Africa. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
2nd possible non-travel Zika case investigated in Florida
Health officials are investigating a possible non-travel-related case of Zika virus in Broward County, Florida, the state Department of Health said Thursday. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Teen celebrates another milestone after treatment at Children's Hospital
Francisco Sierra's nurses and therapists at Children's Hospital were all smiles Friday as they prepared to say goodbye. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Making a Difference: Advocacy group helps promote bicycling in Crescent City
As the bicycle culture in the Crescent City grows, a project is aiming to make sure people are hitting the streets safely. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No THC in Colorado town's water, tests show
A Colorado town's marijuana-in-the-water mystery didn't check out after all.
Laboratory testing showed there is no THC -- the principal psychoactive chemical in cannabis -- in the town's water supply, contrary to what field tests had shown earlier thi... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Teen celebrates another milestone after treatment at Children's Hospital
Francisco Sierra's nurses and therapists at Children's Hospital were all smiles as they prepared to say goodbye. The teen headed home Friday after more than two months at the hospital. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zika found in common house mosquitoes in Brazil
Researchers in Brazil announced Thursday the "presence of the Zika virus" in Culex mosquitoes (the common house mosquito) in the eastern city of Recife. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Most beers to get calorie, ingredient labels
The most popular alcoholic beverage in America is about to get all health-conscious: Most beer brewers are voluntarily including freshness dating, calories, nutritional details and an ingredients list on their labels. The goal for brewers and importe... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Devastating accident inspires man to run half-marathon
On the morning of Jan. 28, 2014, freezing rain and snow glazed the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, bringing chaos to a city unaccustomed to those conditions. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zoe Saldana has Hashimoto's thyroiditis
"Star Trek Beyond" star Zoe Saldana has revealed that she has an autoimmune disease. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Overnight heat can be more deadly than daytime
Much of the country is baking in temperatures above 90 degrees, without much relief when the sun goes down. That can prove deadly.
Unusually high humidity will keep nighttime temperatures very warm, which can be more dangerous than the daytime highs, ... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
