Category: Health News
Vaccine to Prevent Hepatitis C Possible by Exposing Virus to Attack
Manipulating a protein of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a way that exposes it to a direct attack by the immune system may help lead to a preventative vaccine, according to a new study.
Hand Sanitizers are Poisoning Thousands of Children: CDC Warning
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that thousands of kids in the U.S. have gotten seriously ill from drinking alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
Zostavax Vaccine Can Be Deadly in Sick Patients
After a person who got the vaccine died, health officials in Australia remind doctors not to give Merck's shingles vaccine Zostavax to patients who are sick or on medications that weaken the immune system.
Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Tyson Chicken Supplier
More than 70,000 chickens have been destroyed at a farm in Tennessee that supplies Tyson Foods in response to an outbreak of lethal avian influenza.
Autism Linked to Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have found a link between increased levels of cerebrospinal fluid in the brains of infants and a higher risk for autism.
Soy Nut Butter E. Coli Outbreak Hits 12 People in 5 States
The peanut-free butter substitute "I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter" was recalled after a dozen people had severe food poisoning with E. coli. Most victims were children and 50% were hospitalized.
Oball Baby Rattles Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
Over half a million Oball Rattles sold since January 1, 2016 have been recalled after several children choked on tiny rattle beads that fell out.