Health News
Mangoes Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk
Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic Tommy Atkins mangos (PLU numbers 94051 & 94959) that were sold under the Purity Organic brand.
Worldwide Polio Spread Causing Concern
Some diseases that have been largely eradicated in the US still present big threats on a global scale. This is the case for polio, health officials warned this week.
No Signs of Spread as MERS Patient Recovers
The first MERS patient in the US was discovered late last week, to much concern from health officials and the public. But no further signs of the virus' spread have been seen in the US.
First MERS Case Reported in the US
The MERS virus has been under the close watch of health officials around the globe since it first started causing infections in 2012. This week, the first US patient was discovered.
Stopping a Kid's UTI from Returning
A urinary tract infection in a child can become very serious if not treated. Those who repeatedly experienced UTIs with a fever may have an underlying condition.
A Vaccine for Two During Pregnancy
Vaccines are designed to protect against disease, but babies cannot get most vaccines until they're two months old, leaving them vulnerable. A vaccine during pregnancy may help.
Antibiotic Resistance: A Global Threat
Antibiotic resistance has been getting more and more attention in this country as more experts warn against it. Now, a major report has examined the problem on a worldwide scale.
Oral HPV Risk No Higher in Partners of Oral Cancer Patients
HPV is perhaps most notorious for its link to cervical cancer, but it can also contribute to some kinds of oral cancer. A new study explored the spread of these conditions among partners.
Specialist Spotlight: Urology
The word "urology" is a familiar one, but for many, knowledge about what exactly a urologist does and the conditions they treat might be lacking.
World Malaria Day Focuses on Progress and Problems
Thankfully, malaria has been largely eliminated in the U.S. But there is still plenty of progress to be made abroad, a fact that health officials around the world are highlighting.