Verity Health, hospital chain run by California billionaire, files for bankruptcy A California hospital chain managed by Los Angeles billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong filed for bankruptcy Friday, citing mounting losses and debt, as it seeks a new buyer. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LKsI3K

FDA warns against consuming liquid nitrogen-prepared foods Fans of the popular Dragon’s Breath snack, the treat infused with liquid nitrogen that allows consumers to blow smoke after eating it, should think twice before consuming the controversial food, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned on Thursday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LJIWKE

Peanuts and airplanes: What's the real danger? Peanuts used to be an in-flight snacking staple. So what happened? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2N2WpSs

ADHD diagnoses may be rising in US The number of children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the U.S. appears to have increased dramatically, a new study finds. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MHm3fZ

Children should stay in rear-facing car seat 'for as long as possible,' experts say in new guidelines Heads up, parents: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its guidelines on how long children should stay in a rear-facing car seat. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2oqJxHN

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Florida pastor's wife dies from flu-related complications, family says A 46-year-old mother of three died earlier this week after suffering from complications of pneumonia and the flu. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LJdX0Y

Cancer survivor uses Times Square billboard to find kidney donor A Long Island dad and cancer survivor is searching for a new kidney at the Crossroads of the World — using a sky-high billboard paid for by a generous friend. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2wEm8qe

Cluster of HIV cases in North Seattle prompt concern of potential outbreak Drug use may be behind a small cluster of recent HIV diagnoses in North Seattle prompting health officials to warn about the potential for a large outbreak. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2wyO5iR

Hospital outbreak linked to eye exam killed newborn, family's lawsuit claims A lawsuit filed against the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia alleges that a contaminated eye examination that sickened 23 infants in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit led to the death of at least one child. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2wwdRFz

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Man who contracted flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing has legs amputated, daughter says A New Jersey man who got infected with flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing in early July underwent surgery to have portions of his legs amputated Wednesday -- weeks after losing his forearms and hands, his family said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2C4w95R

New scan can predict your heart attack risk Insight from family physician Dr. Jennifer Caudle, assistant professor at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PR8okx

Last remaining heart transplant doctor leaves Oregon hospital The only remaining doctor in Oregon's only heart transplant program has resigned, leaving the state with no medical facilities that can perform the life-saving procedure. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2onSykT

Got an idea for science and engineering research? Send it to the NSF 2026 Idea Machine If you've ever had an idea about how the National Science Foundation (NSF) could transform fundamental research, a huge window of opportunity is about to open. From Aug. 31, 2018 through Oct. 26, 2018, the foundation will open the entry window for its first-ever NSF 2026 Idea Machine, a competition that gives entrants a chance to help inform the agenda for basic research, through the Nation's 250 th anniversary in 2026 and beyond. NSF is looking for fresh ideas -- large in ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=296483&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published August 30, 2018 at 08:18PM Read more at nsf.gov

Nearly 1,400 NYCHA kids tested positive for lead 1,375 children. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2N61NUI

Pennsylvania woman says contact lens caused rare infection that led to 'stabbing' pain, possible blindness A Pennsylvania woman is blaming contaminated contact lenses for causing a rare infection that's threatening her eyesight and causing a throbbing pain. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2C2WD7J

11 sickened, 1 dead in New Hampshire Legionnaires' outbreak Health officials in New Hampshire have confirmed 12 cases of Legionnaires’ disease, including one fatality, possibly linked to two hot tubs at two different hotels. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2C1mkWn

NSF awards $10 million for development, dissemination of genomic tools in diverse species The National Science Foundation's (NSF) E nabling D iscovery through Ge nomic Tools (EDGE) program has made 11 new awards, totaling approximately $10 million, to develop genomic tools that will allow biologists to identify mechanisms that determine how genes affect an organism's physical and functional characteristics. The EDGE program helps the research community overcome the impediments that restrict progress in the biology of ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=296455&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published August 30, 2018 at 06:00PM Read more at nsf.gov

FDA warns of serious genital infection linked to certain diabetes drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday a serious genital infection has been reported in patients taking a certain class of diabetes drugs, with one death and 11 others hospitalized. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NwEzUJ

South Carolina student hospitalized with meningitis A South Carolina middle school student has been hospitalized with viral meningitis, prompting officials to send letters home to parents and order cleaning crews out of precaution. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NASEAy

Delaware reports first rabies death since 1941 Health officials say a Delaware woman has died from rabies, the first such death in the state since 1941. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NyAb7Z

Detroit schools shut off water over high levels of lead, copper Detroit has shut off drinking water in all public schools after officials found high levels of lead or copper in samples from 16 out of 24 schools tested. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LGZbI6

Mom's prenatal opioids may stunt kids' learning, study finds Learning disabilities and other special education needs are common in children born with opioid-related symptoms from their mother's drug use while pregnant, according to the first big U.S. study to examine potential long-term problems in these infants. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2C186Vd

Parents of 'miracle' baby: We prayed for a misdiagnosis 'Miracle Matthew' defies expectations after doctors diagnosed the baby with a terminal brain condition before birth; Drew and Ariann Corpstein tell their emotional story on 'Fox & Friends.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BXwM0Q

Texas nurse fired after allegedly posting about toddler's measles diagnosis on anti-vax page A nurse in Texas was fired after she allegedly posted to an anti-vaccination Facebook page about a young patient who may have the measles, officials with the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston said this week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2C8b2zM

Salmonella outbreak linked to kosher chicken sickens 17, kills 1, CDC says At least 17 people were sickened and one person has died as a result of eating chicken that was possibly contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2N3n7du

Man has his arm amputated after sushi dish leads to flesh-rotting ulcers A 71-year-old South Korean man developed large blisters and a fever as a result of a bacterial infection caught from eating raw seafood in a sushi dish. 25 days after eating the meal, the man had to have his left hand and forearm amputated to stop the spread of rotting tissue. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PJd0ZU

Son who donated kidney to his police chief dad becomes cop The son of Chicago’s police chief has been sworn-in as a rookie officer, a year after donating a kidney to his dad. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PM702F

British mom dies after 'Brazilian butt lift' procedure in Turkey, reports say A British mother of three died shortly after she underwent a “Brazilian butt lift” procedure in Turkey, reports said Wednesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LEwWtM

Man loses left arm after contracting flesh-eating bacteria infection from sushi A 71-year-old man in South Korea had his left forearm amputated after he developed a fever and excruciating pain in his hand hours after eating raw fish. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PhBCrA

FDA approving drugs at a record pace FDA is approving prescription drugs at a record pace in a push to increase competition and lower costs. Garrett Tenney reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2okvhQL

NSF funds new projects to ‘connect dots’ (and data) to address longstanding, multi-scaled environmental problems The National Science Foundation (NSF) is investing $9 million in nine new projects to research biosphere processes and their complex interactions with climate, land use and invasive species at regional to continental scales. The awards are funded through NSF's MacroSystems Biology and Early NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network) Science program. "These projects leverage NSF investments in biological infrastructure to study how organisms and ecosystems respond to environmental ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=296453&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published August 29, 2018 at 05:00PM Read more at nsf.gov

Botched procedure by woman accused of posing as dentist allegedly sent patient to hospital A Georgia woman who was arrested last week stands accused for a second time of operating on patients and performing dental procedures without actually having a license to practice. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PPAEUS

Cargill recalls 25,000 pounds of possibly contaminated beef A Cargill Meat Solutions plant in Colorado is recalling more than 25,000 pounds (11,300 kg) of ground beef that could be contaminated with E. Coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2okW9QR

West Nile virus victim's family calls for more mosquito control The grieving family of a Tennessee veteran is calling for more awareness and more preventative measures in their county after their father tested positive for West Nile virus before his death. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PQ3Wmj

Study: Cheese and red meat are good for your heart Researchers say eating both regularly can decrease the risk of an early death by 25 percent. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2wyRa2q

NSF awards $60 million for next-generation supercomputer The National Science Foundation (NSF) has made a $60 million award to fund the largest and most powerful supercomputer the agency has ever supported to serve the nation's science and engineering (S&E) research community. The new high-performance computing (HPC) system, to be called Frontera, will be located at the University of Texas at Austin's (UT Austin) ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=296431&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published August 29, 2018 at 02:00PM Read more at nsf.gov

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California mom bitten by 'kissing bug' warns others about danger of 'silent killer' parasitic disease When Lynn Kaufer Hodson was bitten by a triatomine, also known as a "kissing bug," she couldn't even feel it. It wasn't until a large, itchy lump appeared on her neck the next day that she realized some type of pest had sucked her blood. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2wkAAUC

Shocking LGBT suicide rates: Emotional story explains why Statistics show the LGBT community faces issues of suicide at a higher rate than the general population. Advocates speak out to let the community know there is hope via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2s0DEp4

STDs hit all-time highs in US for fourth straight year, CDC reports Sexually-transmitted diseases continue to hit all-time highs in the U.S. with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting a 10 percent spike for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in 2017. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2woLMyM

Long Beach Fire Department investigating after several members treated for overdose at wedding, report says Several members of the Long Beach Fire Department reportedly had to be revived with the opioid antidote Narcan after overdosing at an after-hours post-wedding party Sunday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NseMx7

Toddler left partially paralyzed after freak accident Two year-old Jaclyn Derks, a Canadian toddler, is recovering after a freak accident involving a water glass left her partially paralyzed on her left side. Jaclyn was allegedly building a fort with her 5-year-old sister at their grandparents' house when she fell into the glass. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PM5pKb

Parents of baby misdiagnosed with terminal brain condition in utero left fate 'in God's hands' An Iowa couple who welcomed their first child in July had been preparing to say goodbye to him since about halfway through their pregnancy. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2oilKKf

Children's Advil bubble gum flavor recalled due to overdose concerns Heads up, parents: Children’s Advil Suspension Bubble Gum flavor has been voluntarily recalled due to overdose concerns. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MEo7Wj

Hilinski family won't shun football after QB son's suicide Mark and Kym Hilinski keenly remember the swirl of activity. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LznEPJ

Girl, 2, left partially paralyzed after freak accident with drinking glass A Canadian toddler is recovering after a freak accident involving a water glass left her partially paralyzed on her left side. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2LC5OeO

NSF invests in research to help disrupt operations of illicit supply networks Networks that illegally traffic in everything from people and opioids to human organs and nuclear material pose threats to U.S. health, prosperity and security. Nine new awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will advance the scientific understanding of how such illicit supply networks function -- and how to dismantle them. The new awards support research that combines engineering with computer, physical and social sciences to address a danger that poses significant ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=296258&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published August 28, 2018 at 03:00PM Read more at nsf.gov