July 19, 2016 11 dead in suspected South Sudan cholera outbreak: UNICEF UNICEF says 11 people have died in a suspected cholera outbreak in South Sudan.
July 18, 2016 Fracking associated with asthma flare-ups For asthma patients, living near fracking sites is associated with more symptom flare-ups that require medication and hospital care, a U.S. study suggests.
July 18, 2016 Suspected Congo yellow fever cases up 38 percent in last 3 weeks: WHO The number of suspected yellow fever cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has jumped 38 percent in the last three weeks, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, as health officials prepare to launch a vaccination campaign next week.
July 15, 2016 Laundry detergent pods particularly dangerous for children A new study adds to evidence that laundry detergent pods are dangerous for little kids.
July 14, 2016 Partners' drinking habits influence marriage satisfaction Older married couples with the same drinking habits - whether they partake, or abstain - tend to be happier than couples where only one partner drinks, researchers say.
July 13, 2016 Soda and other sweet drinks tied to risk for some rare cancers People who drink lots of soda or other sugary beverages may have a higher risk of developing rare cancers in the gallbladder and bile ducts around the liver, a Swedish study suggests.
July 13, 2016 Baskin Robbins worker with hepatitis A may have exposed customers Health officials in Hawaii are urging the public to get vaccinated after discovering that a Baskin Robbins worker served customers while infected with hepatitis A, a highly contagious virus.
July 13, 2016 Limiting travel, controlling mosquitoes reduces Zika risk To limit mosquito-borne illnesses, including the Zika virus, plan travel carefully, take personal protective measures, and control mosquitoes in and around the home, experts recommend.
July 11, 2016 1 in 8 women experience infertility One in eight women and one in 10 men in the U.K. have experienced infertility, struggling to get pregnant for at least a year, and almost half do not seek help for the problem, according to a new study.
July 9, 2016 Utah woman is 1st confirmed Zika-related death in continental US A Utah woman has died after becoming infected with the Zika virus, the Salt Lake County Health Department announced Friday.