Mylan agrees to give EpiPen documents to Congress
Mylan has agreed to fork over documents that will give lawmakers details about the profits the company has made from its EpiPen sales. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Boil-water advisory issued for residents in Bedico area
Tangipahoa Parish leaders have issued a boil-water advisory for residents in Bedico. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
When presidents, candidates keep their maladies secret
Hillary Clinton isn't the only presidential candidate to fall ill on the campaign trail. But she's the first to have her stumbles go viral after being captured on Twitter.
The Democratic nominee's pneumonia, diagnosed on Friday, wasn't disclosed for ... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Youth soccer injuries have skyrocketed
Youth soccer in the United States has exploded in popularity since it first emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. But as the number of players has increased, injuries have soared as well. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What we know about Hillary Clinton's health
As Hillary Clinton fell ill during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony Sunday morning, both Democrats and Republicans alike raised questions of concern about her health.
The Democratic presidential nominee left the ceremony early, after an hour and a half, ... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zika aerial spraying in Miami completed despite health concerns
A plane flying over Miami Beach on Friday conducted aerial spraying for mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus, despite concerns over possible effects that the insecticide naled may have on health and the environment.
Since the mosquito that carries Zika ... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive Friday in CBD
The annual Battle of the Badges blood drive is outside the WDSU studios in the Central Business District on Friday. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Team's touching gesture for cheerleader
When a member of the family is ill, everybody pitches in to help. That's true no matter if it's your relatives -- or the local high school football team. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hepatitis A outbreak sickens 89 people in 7 states
A continuing outbreak of foodborne hepatitis A linked to frozen strawberries has sickened 89 people in seven states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. No deaths have been reported, though 39 patients have been hospitalized... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Exercise can cancel out the booze, says study
You might want to chase that next beer with a little exercise. Exercising the recommended amount "cancels out" the higher risk of cancer death brought about by drinking, a new study revealed. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zika doubled birth defects in Brazil
The pictures from Brazil are heartbreaking: baby after baby born with a small head and damaged brain after an attack by the Zika virus during pregnancy. The official numbers are equally disturbing. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Senate Democrats block $1.1 billion in Zika funding
The top Republican and Democratic Senate leaders returned from their seven-week summer recess Tuesday and picked up where they left off in July -- harshly blaming the other's party for inaction on critical bills to battle Zika and fund the government... (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Crisis Intervention Training helps NOPD officers handle tense situations
Mental illness is a contributing factor in 17 calls, on average, that New Orleans police officers respond to daily, according to the department. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
WHO changes Zika guidance: Safe sex for 6 months
If you or your sexual partner are traveling to an area where Zika is circulating, you should abstain or carefully use safe sex measures for a full six months after you return, the World Health Organization announced today. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
NOPD graduates new class of officers trained in mental health issues
Mental illness is a contributing factor in 17 calls, on average, that New Orleans police officers respond to daily, according to the department. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - September 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
