By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2JD5i28

Nearly 300-pound mom achieves life changing weight loss after son fat shams her Schauna Harshman had to change her life after one of her three sons started mocking her weight. The 35 year old soon began working out, changing her diet and underwent gastric bypass surgery to set her body transformation in motion. About 15 years after giving birth to her first child, Harshman has surpassed her weight loss goals. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NvZpVw

How daylight saving time affects health Here's what science has to say about a twice-yearly ritual affecting nearly 2 billion people worldwide. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/32Zpu5X

Rare chemical reaction turns French woman’s urine bright purple Doctors in France recently detailed an odd case involving a 70-year-old woman’s urine turning bright purple.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2JxZ4AD

Get paid to get the flu: Study looking for volunteers willing to get sick How much is a sick day worth to you? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2pkJbGX

By BY DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2C0YreG

Man nearly chokes to death on dentures after accidentally swallowing them during meal His family estimates that the dentures had been lodged in his throat for up to eight hours. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/335OQiz

Cleveland Clinic performs first 'purely' laparoscopic living donor surgery for liver transplant Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio recently performed a purely laparoscopic living donor surgery for liver transplant in an adult — said to be the first such procedure in the Midwest, according to the hospital. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2oAGDUH

Cheaper medication for dogs with separation anxiety now approved, FDA says A generic version of a drug commonly used to treat separation anxiety in dogs was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2r0tyVu

Man says being born with 9 toes was not 'lucky' sign like his parents claimed He claims his parents believed the extra toes were "a gift from heaven." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2WwowMg

Oklahoma news anchor diagnosed with breast cancer after streaming first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live An Oklahoma journalist who chose to air her first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer, she said.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2q4DcGe

Man allegedly born with 9 toes on foot claims parents believed extra digits were 'lucky' He claims his parents believed the extra toes were "a gift from heaven." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34h83hp

Alex Trebek calls for more attention, awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms Dr. Mehmet Oz explains the subtle signs and symptoms of the cancer the 'Jeopardy' host is battling. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2C1depQ

Former Juul executive claims company sold tainted products Lawsuit alleges that the company knowingly shipped 1 million tainted pods to customers and retailers; FBN's Deirdre Bolton reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NoGn3m

Michigan company recalls popular apple varieties over listeria concerns A Michigan-based company is recalling six popular apple varieties over concerns the fruits are contaminated with listeria.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36jKUNf

New mom diagnosed with terminal cancer after writing off headaches as 'baby brain' A 30-year-old British woman who blamed her severe headaches and chronic fatigue on being a mom of two young children was devastated to learn her symptoms were caused by an orange-sized brain tumor.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2phxb9b

Maryland man contracted brain-eating amoeba while jet skiing, family says The fatality rate of Naegleria fowleri, or brain-eating amoebas, is over 97 percent. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NtfN99

Survey finds teens and tweens online video usage more than doubled in the last four years Common Sense Media finds 8- to 12-year-olds now average nearly five hours of screen time a day. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36iZnco

Man's rare skin condition causes pus-filled ulcers on face, body: 'I look like a zombie' A 32-year-old British man says he feels like a “zombie” due to a rare condition that causes painful, pus-filled sores to form on his face and various parts of his body.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31YsIp3

Mom in viral overdose photo celebrates 3 years of sobriety She first went viral three years ago after officers found her slumped over in the front seat of her car with her infant son in the back. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2WqOwsd

Black Lab gives birth to 13 puppies, shocks owners: 'They were just flying out' The owner of a black Labrador retriever in the United Kingdom was shocked when she birthed 13 puppies — roughly double the amount she was expected to deliver.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PCKDiF

New York child dies of flu, health officials say The CDC said the first two pediatric deaths of the flu season were reported this week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MY6v6i

Massachusetts teen's epic Halloween costume pays tribute to Air Force grandparents In the past he's flown a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter, driven a cop car and ridden on a "Game of Thrones" dragon. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Nnyag0

By BY SHEILA KAPLAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/34dN0MM

Texas woman's awake brain surgery live-streamed on Facebook: 'I’m so impressed by her' Thousands of people tuned in this week to watch an Allen, Texas woman’s awake brain surgery.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2oqQsnU

'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek records pancreatic cancer PSA: 'I wish I had known sooner' In a minute-long video, Jeopardy host Alex Trebek said he wished he had known sooner that his persistent stomach pain was a symptom of the disease. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NqkMrq

Trump administration unveils new website to help people find drug addiction treatment U.S. Drug Czar Jim Carroll says over 13,000 facilities have registered with www.findtreatment.gov and you can find a treatment center by your zip code. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/346UOQq

Recognizing signs of autism: How a late diagnosis could delay crucial intervention New research suggests some autistic children don’t show traits of the condition until later in life, causing parents to miss the signs and physicians to misdiagnose. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with a renowned autism expert to talk about early and late diagnoses and what they could mean for your child. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Nsmzw7

Is it a sore throat or strep? How to tell the difference Dr. Manny Alvarez explains the difference between a sore throat and strep. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2JwdvFq

By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/31VKZn0

Some autism diagnoses are being missed in young children, how to know if your child is on the spectrum New research suggests some autistic children don’t show traits of the disorder until later in life, which can cause parents to miss the signs and physicians to misdiagnose. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with a renowned autism expert to talk about early and late diagnoses and what they could mean for your child. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2WoxjiX

Tick-borne illness that can cause brain inflammation detected in UK for the first time: officials For the first time, a potentially fatal tick-borne disease has been detected in ticks in the United Kingdom, Public Health England (PHE) announced this week.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PAoRvA

Chinese almond cookies recalled over undeclared milk The company said all Golden Dragon Inc. Chinese Almond Cookies are Impacted by the recall. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2C4Mncx

By BY KAREN ZRAICK from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2NlylYZ

An avocado a day could lower 'bad' cholesterol levels, study suggests The study suggests that eating one avocado a day can lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the type of cholesterol considered to be “bad.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MTvdoa

Some severely obese kids should get weight loss surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics says Some severely obese preteens and teens should be considered for weight loss surgery, according to new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil weighs in. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MXxvCO

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease The lung disease kills more than a million people a year, mostly in poor countries, and about one-third of the world's people harbor the bacteria that cause it. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Jxurv5

Man allegedly cuts finger off after snake bite 'to save my own life,' but doc says it was 'really unnecessary' The man thought the bite would kill him within minutes, but his doctor says he was misinformed. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2WkyTma

Oregon measles cases linked to Portland International Airport exposure At least two people in Oregon — one resident and one visitor — have been diagnosed with measles after they were exposed to the illnesses earlier this month by an infected person at Portland International Airport, state officials announced this week.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Wpav2L

Woman claims botched nose, chin surgery left her with crooked mouth, drooling issues The clinic has pushed back on her claims, and accused the woman of seeking Botox after the surgery. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2plQuOk

Wisconsin company recalls 4,000 pounds of beef patties over metal contamination concerns A Wisconsin-based company this week recalled roughly 4,000 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties after discovering the product may contain “extraneous material” such as metal.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BOqgqz

Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the US Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Saphier on the warning signs to look for. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31Wwv6i

By BY DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2MSSnew

Xanax recalled over 'foreign substance' concerns, FDA says At least one lot of a popular anti-anxiety drug is facing a nationwide recall over concerns there is a “potential presence of [a] foreign substance,” in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced late last week.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BM8GU6

Undiagnosed tumor behind woman's nose, chin growth: 'I was mortified, scared and hopeless' She said she had been to over 10 doctors who failed to recognize the signs of a tumor. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34jq3YL

Mom reportedly gives birth 10 weeks after water broke: 'I was shocked' A British mom claims she gave birth to her son 10 weeks after her water first broke. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36g0ut5

By BY KNVUL SHEIKH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2WimSxy

Daughters 'pre-create' wedding dance with terminally ill father in moving photo shoot “The dreams they had of their daddy walking them down the aisle had come to a screeching halt,” the girls' mom remembered. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ougyqk

North Dakota sees meningococcal meningitis cases for first time since 2014: state health officials Officials with the North Dakota Department of Health over the weekend announced three cases of the rare but serious meningococcal meningitis.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BO8rb1

Girl, 5, receives 36 stitches after dog 'ripped off' her face, mom claims The mother of a 5-year-old British girl claims a stranger’s dog bit her daughter in the face, leading her to receive nearly 40 stitches.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MVjTbo