by Research Team | Nov 16, 2014 | Health News
Darren Hughes, 42, and Robert “Jim” Stuart, 67, were given the kidneys from the same donor who was carrying the deadly worm in his organs when he died. They are believed to be among just five cases ever recorded across the world – and all have died...
by Research Team | Nov 16, 2014 | Health News
Lawmakers voted 10-4 on the last day of a two-day special session Friday to impose a 2 percent sales tax on items such as cookies, chips and sodas. If signed into law by President Ben Shelly, the tax would remain in effect until 2020.
by Research Team | Nov 16, 2014 | Health News
The drug has already been approved by the European Medicines Agency for use in the European Union and in Canada and Australia. Late last year, the FDA had said that the drug was not ready for approval in the U.S. market.
by Research Team | Nov 16, 2014 | Health News
The department says 18 people have now been hospitalized as a result of the illness this season, which began Sept. 28. The Health Department says there have been no deaths due to the flu this season, after a record 61 people died in the state due to flu last flu...
by Research Team | Nov 15, 2014 | Health News
Nigel Farage has insisted Ukip has settled on its health policy for the general election, amid increased questions over the party’s view on NHS privatisation. The Ukip leader reiterated that his party is “absolutely committed” to healthcare being...
by Research Team | Nov 15, 2014 | Health News
The second open enrollment period for buying health insurance under the federal Affordable Care Act starts on Saturday. For the first time, Oregonians will be using the federal insurance exchange portal to shop for coverage, instead of the state’s own failed...
