September 25, 2017 Connecticut man dies of tick-borne illness A man described as an avid gardener by his grieving relatives died earlier this month, after contracting a rare tick-borne illness at his Connecticut home.
September 25, 2017 11 pigs test positive for swine flu at second Maryland fair Health officials have detected swine flu in 11 pigs in a second Maryland county fair, just a week after seven people contracted the flu from infected pigs at the Charles County fair.
September 25, 2017 Cancer patients lack access to fertility support Up to half of cancer patients of reproductive age do not receive adequate information about the impact of treatment on their fertility, decreasing their options for family planning and support, a new study suggests.
September 25, 2017 Pet turtles blamed for salmonella outbreak sickening 37 people, CDC says They first warned people to not kiss chickens, but health officials are now telling them not to pucker up to their pet turtles.
September 25, 2017 California's hepatitis A outbreaks: Why is the virus spreading? Nearly 450 people in San Diego have become infected with hepatitis A over the last 10 months, making it the largest outbreak of the illness in California in decades.
September 20, 2017 What is hepatitis? Taking care of every part of your body is essential, including your liver.
September 20, 2017 Hepatitis A outbreak declared in LA County as San Diego washes down streets Los Angeles health officials declared a hepatitis A outbreak in the county on Tuesday, days after San Diego County announced a public health emergency due to the virus that killed at least 16 people.
September 19, 2017 Heart benefit of alcohol not seen in people with liver disease Light to moderate drinkers may have a lower risk of heart disease than teetotalers, but a new study suggests this doesn't hold true for people with fatty liver disease.
September 18, 2017 San Diego begins 'sanitary street washing' of downtown after pooping homeless people cause deadly hepatitis outbreak San Diego has begun sanitary street washing efforts after county officials demanded the city act on a plan to address the “fecally contaminated environment” downtown.