Canada confirms 1st positive hantavirus case
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
WHO declares Ebola health emergency in Central Africa
We are learning more this weekend about what experts are describing as an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak an international public health emergency on Sunday. This came after dozens of suspected deaths were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the response to the outbreak with Dr. Amesh Adalja who works as a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security.
We are learning more this weekend about what experts are describing as an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak an international public health emergency on Sunday. This came after dozens of suspected deaths were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the response to the outbreak with Dr. Amesh Adalja who works as a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security.
Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
USDA adds to list of frozen pizza, snack food varieties included in public health alert
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
Supreme Court keeps abortion pill available by mail
New York Times reporter Pam Belluck joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling this week that the abortion pill, mifepristone, will remain available by mail as a lawsuit continues to unfold.
New York Times reporter Pam Belluck joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling this week that the abortion pill, mifepristone, will remain available by mail as a lawsuit continues to unfold.
CDC monitoring 41 U.S. residents for hantavirus
Infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the latest news about hantavirus. The CDC reported Thursday that 40+ people in the Untied States are currently being monitored for hantavirus after possible exposure.
Infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the latest news about hantavirus. The CDC reported Thursday that 40+ people in the Untied States are currently being monitored for hantavirus after possible exposure.
A positive attitude may help you live longer, new study finds
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
Glass particles detected in recalled cancer treatment drug, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.
Food cravings at 3:45 pm aren't random, here's what your body may be warning you about
That mid-afternoon urge to reach for a snack isn't just a lack of willpower — it's something many Americans experience every day. Here's why.
That mid-afternoon urge to reach for a snack isn't just a lack of willpower — it's something many Americans experience every day. Here's why.
Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
Recall: Hundreds of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contain kratom, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
Glioblastoma vaccine shows early promise in boosting survival
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.
PCOS gets new name in effort to improve diagnosis for millions of women
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
Skin cream sold nationwide recalled after staph bacteria found
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Understanding hantavirus as passengers return home
We are learning this Monday that one American has tested positive for hantavirus and at least one other is showing mild symptoms. This comes as the group of 18 passengers from the outbreak-stricken ship arrived back in the United States. Health officials said in a press conference that plans were in place to care for the 18 people that just returned and for the other Americans aboard the cruise ship who disembarked and returned previously. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, who is an infectious disease internist and educator in San Francisco, CA.
We are learning this Monday that one American has tested positive for hantavirus and at least one other is showing mild symptoms. This comes as the group of 18 passengers from the outbreak-stricken ship arrived back in the United States. Health officials said in a press conference that plans were in place to care for the 18 people that just returned and for the other Americans aboard the cruise ship who disembarked and returned previously. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, who is an infectious disease internist and educator in San Francisco, CA.
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone abortion pill for now
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
USDA issues health alert for headcheese that may be contaminated with listeria
Health officials warn pork headcheese may be tied to a listeria outbreak that sickened at least three people. Here's what to know.
Health officials warn pork headcheese may be tied to a listeria outbreak that sickened at least three people. Here's what to know.
Hantavirus latest: American evacuated tests positive, 2 passengers relocated to Atlanta
As the group of 18 American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship return to the U.S., one tested positive for the virus overseas and two others have been relocated to Atlanta.
As the group of 18 American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship return to the U.S., one tested positive for the virus overseas and two others have been relocated to Atlanta.