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Hundreds quarantined in South Carolina measles outbreak

"To help stop the spread of measles, it is very important for those who have even mild illness or are in quarantine to stay home to protect others."

Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger died after being served at least 33 drinks, lawsuit claims

Maritime common law requires carriers cruise lines to “supervise and assist passengers likely to engage in behavior dangerous to themselves or others,” the lawsuit said.

What’s Lurking in Your Mattress?

WEBMD – Would you drive your car 30,000 miles without an oil change? When it comes to your mattress, you’ve probably logged 30,000 hours of sleep on it after 10 years. That’s a decade’s worth of sweat, saliva, and dead skin on top of your box springs. All that gross stuff may draw unwanted guests -- and health problems -- to your bedroom. Dust Mites You shed a half a billion skin cells every day. Over time,...

RINOs fight conservatives over ending Obamacare subsidies

The closed-door meeting — in which dozens of members debated more than a dozen health care measures — ended Wednesday with little sense of unity on a path forward.

The Warning Signs of Skin Cancer

WEBMD – Skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- often start as changes to your skin. They can be new growths or precancerous lesions -- changes that are not cancer but could become cancer over time. An estimated 40% to 50% of fair-skinned people who live to be 65 will develop at least one skin cancer. Learn to spot the early warning signs. Skin cancer can be cured if...

Man cycles 4,500 miles after ostomy surgery for Crohn’s disease

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – After 41 years with Crohn's disease, Moi Monroe underwent ostomy surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida. A few years later, he cycled from Alaska to Florida, and his bag didn’t slow him down. When Moi Monroe walked into Mayo's ostomy class, his first thought was, "What am I doing here?" The next day, he was scheduled for surgery to remove his colon and add an ostomy, often called a "bag," to...

Michigan parent files Title IX complaint with allegations over trans athlete playing in volleyball game

“It’s not fair, it’s not equal, and it’s not right. It takes every bit of dignity and privacy away from our girls.”

Supreme Court Vacates Ruling That Upheld New York School Vaccine Mandate

The justices directed the appeals court to reconsider its ruling in light of Mahmoud v. Taylor, a Supreme Court ruling in June.

How ICE Detention Facilities Are Like Handcuffs

Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show

Kids and Teens Go Full Throttle for E-Bikes as Federal Oversight Stalls

“The biggest issue is e-bikes that switch from a power-assisted bike to essentially a motorized scooter ... ”

How Healthy Is Ginger?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Ginger not only adds a zesty kick to weeknight curries and holiday cookies. It’s also a botanical remedy with a range of health benefits. Here’s a closer look, along with recipes from New York Times Cooking. It can ease nausea. Ginger has been used for millenniums to target a multitude of issues: colds, headaches, stomach problems, joint pain, muscle soreness and fatigue. It’s particularly popular as a warming spice to stimulate digestion, improve...

A New Study Revealed Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk

“It engages multiple brain areas at once, acting like a full-brain workout,” experts say.

What are the Common Symptoms of Back Pain from Shoveling Snow?

By Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC. What are the Types of Back Injuries? Herniated Discs – Improper lifting can exert excessive force on the spine, leading to herniated discs. This occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc protrudes through the tough outer layer, potentially compressing nerves. Muscle Strains – Lifting heavy snow improperly can strain the muscles of the back, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Ligament Strains – Twisting motions during snow shoveling can cause sprains...

U.S. Deports Second Planeload of Iranians, Officials Say

THE NEW YORK TIMES – The Trump administration deported a planeload of Iranian citizens on a chartered plane on Sunday, according to two Iranian officials familiar with the details, in just the second time the United States has ever done so. The plane — carrying about 50 Iranian citizens, as well as deportees from Arab countries and Russia — departed from an airport in Mesa, Ariz. and will make stops in Egypt and Kuwait, said...

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