33 people overdose on suspected synthetic pot
Thirty-three people suspected of overdosing on K2, a type of synthetic marijuana, collapsed on the sidewalk in Brooklyn over an 11 hour period on Tuesday, said Det. Ahmed Nasser of the New York City Police Office of the Deputy Commissioner. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Did boredom fuel Donald Trump's presidential campaign?
Donald Trump, a reality show billionaire, will be the Republican candidate for president. Bernie Sanders, a little known socialist Senator, nearly toppled an American political dynasty. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Craig Sager ESPY speech on cancer battle: 'I will never give up'
Sportscaster Craig Sager gave a moving speech about his battle with cancer at Wednesday's ESPYs awards saying, "Each and every day is canvas waiting to be painted." (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experts want CDC to break silence on gun violence
As an African-American man, Dr. Georges Benjamin says he feels like "an endangered species," due to gun violence claiming the lives of men his color disproportionately to their numbers. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health care spending expected to climb as America ages
With Baby Boomers growing older, the economy improving and medical prices climbing, health care spending will rise in coming years. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Google Cardboard saved my baby's life
In the past six months, Cassidy and Chad Lexcen have been too busy to look at the Google Cardboard images that saved their baby's life.
During that time they had to tend to their daughter, Teegan, who teetered on the brink of life and death at Nickla... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Texas Rep. Ted Poe diagnosed with leukemia
Texas Republican Rep. Ted Poe announced Wednesday that he was recently diagnosed with leukemia. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why your eastward jet lag is worse, says math
Traveling to a different time zone can be very exciting. You are ready to explore and check items off your bucket list. Jet lag is probably the last thing you want to deal with.
A math model developed by a group of researchers at the University of Ma... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Boil-water advisory lifted in Madisonville
City officials said a boil-water advisory has been lifted in Madisonville. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Superbug identified in another U.S. patient
For the second time, scientists detected a feared "superbug" -- bacteria that cannot be killed by the best available drug for treating antibiotic-resistant infections --- in an American patient. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Obama calls for 'public option' for Obamacare
President Obama joined the chorus of Democrats calling for the creation of a government run health insurance program as Obamacare is facing growing problems. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Measles outbreak in Ariz. biggest of season so far
The Arizona Department of Health confirmed 22 cases of measles as of July 9, representing the biggest outbreak of the season. All infections are directly linked to Eloy Detention Center, an immigration detention facility located in Pinal County. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The new secret to losing weight? Water
Suddenly starving? Try drinking some water. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mental health expert in NOLA discusses effect tragic events have on people across country
One New Orleans mental health expert said recent police shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota and Dallas are having a major impact on the lives of people across the country. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
