HIV cure study provides insight into 2008 case
In 2008, one man, Timothy Ray Brown, was cured of HIV.
Also known as the "Berlin patient," Brown was considered cured of his infection after receiving two bone-marrow transplants to treat a separate disease he had been diagnosed with a few years earl... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ban on synthetic drugs pushed
Nearly two dozen substances in synthetic drugs such as "K2" and "spice" would be illegal under proposed legislation announced Sunday by New York Sen. Chuck Schumer.
There were 130 suspected overdoses on synthetic drugs in New York last week, in what S... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5.4 million bottles of Liquid Plumr recalled
The Clorox Company is recalling 5.4 million bottles of Liquid Plumr, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Herbalife finally settles with FTC, stock soars
Controversial nutritional supplements company Herbalife scored a huge victory Friday. It agreed to a $200 million settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, ending a two-year investigation by the government agency. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
First case of female-to-male Zika transmission
In another startling Zika development, the first case of female-to-male sexual transmission of the Zika virus has occurred in New York City, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
North Louisiana company recalls catfish products in six states
A north Louisiana business is recalling more than 21,500 pounds of catfish products for hotels, restaurants and other institutions in six states, state officials said. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medicaid expansion enrollment reaches 250,000 in Louisiana
The state's budget estimates 375,000 will eventually be enrolled, reaching the $180 million savings target assumed from the program. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Westbank communities rally behind West Jeff nurse
After contracting toxic shock syndrome, 29-year-old West Jefferson Medical Center nurse, Kassidy Prestenbach, lost both legs and a hand to amputation. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Raonic pulls out of Rio Olympics due to Zika fears
Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic has joined the list of sports stars skipping next month's Olympics due to concerns over the Zika virus. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
IKEA recalls 80,000 baby gates
IKEA is recalling 80,000 baby gates because they can come unintentionally unlocked, posing a risk of falls and related injuries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.
Ten injuries have been reported, including two concussi... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is porn really a 'public health crisis'?
The Republican Party is reportedly moving to declare internet pornography a "public health crisis" under an amendment that was added to its platform draft at preliminary meetings this week in Cleveland. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
K2 synthetic weed use spiked over last year
The number of cases of poisoning from synthetic marijuana rose sharply in the past year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found, while three deaths -- including that of a teenager -- were blamed on these drugs between 2010 and 2015. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Paralyzed woman hikes the Appalachian Trail
The 2,190-mile long Appalachian Trail is daunting even to those who have no trouble walking, and few who set out manage to travel the entire trail.
That hasn't stopped Stacey Kozel. Her paralyzed body hasn't stopped her, either.
The 41-year-old Ohio r... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cats, the ultimate weapon in public health
Nevin McCown knows he works a job most guys would envy, so as head brewer at Empirical Brewing, he never minded staying late to close up shop -- with one exception. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Specialty care close to home for northshore families
Children's Hospital celebrated the official opening of its newest outpatient facility, the Northshore Center in Covington. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
