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New York City woman sues hospital after reported confusion over end of life support

New York City woman sues hospital after reported confusion over end of life support A New York City woman is suing a hospital after she claims she authorized doctors to stop life support for a man she mistakenly thought was her brother based on their identification.

Health officials fear it could take months to contain measles outbreak in Washington state

Health officials fear it could take months to contain measles outbreak in Washington state There are now 35 confirmed cases of measles in Clark County, Washington and another 11 suspected cases; Dan Springer reports from Seattle.

Perdue Foods recalls chicken nuggets over food-allergy labeling error

Perdue Foods recalls chicken nuggets over food-allergy labeling error A potentially serious labeling error has caused Perdue Foods to recall more than 16,000 pounds of chicken nuggets.

Snowboarding accident splits woman’s pancreas in half

Snowboarding accident splits woman’s pancreas in half Sophie Gillett was determined to get back in the gym after her horrific injury and is now connecting with others on Instagram about their surgeries and scars.

Disney restaurant worker diagnosed with hepatitis A

Disney restaurant worker diagnosed with hepatitis A Health officials in Florida have been notified after a Walt Disney World restaurant employee tested positive for hepatitis A.

'Freak' snowboarding accident left woman with torn pancreas, large scar

'Freak' snowboarding accident left woman with torn pancreas, large scar A snowboarder who survived a freak accident five years ago that caused her pancreas to split in half is back in the gym and spreading a body positivity message after embracing the large scar left on her torso.

Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled for potential listeria contamination, FDA says

Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled for potential listeria contamination, FDA says The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of fresh peaches, plums, and nectarines in more than a dozen states because the fruit has potentially been contaminated with listeria.

You probably shouldn't buy $80 'used' tissues

You probably shouldn't buy $80 'used' tissues The idea here is that you can choose to get sick on your own timetable.

Cure for cancer? Israeli scientists claim to be on brink of development

Cure for cancer? Israeli scientists claim to be on brink of development A team of Israeli scientists believes a cure for cancer is within reach, even optimistically predicting that it will be found within a year.