CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak

The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.

Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds

The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.

Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say

Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.

AdventHealth Orlando: Do you know the symptoms of colon cancer?
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Mariam Naveed, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, discusses the symptoms you should look out for, the risk factors and why early detection is so important.

Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.

Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria
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Two more people have died from a multistate outbreak of an extensively drug-resistant bacteria that's been tied to now-recalled eyedrops, according to federal health officials.

Eye drops nightmare: South Florida woman loses eye after using artificial tears

A South Florida woman recently filed a lawsuit after losing an eye to a bacterial infection she contracted after using eye drops that were the center of a massive recall last month.

Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide

Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.

Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria

Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.

What the latest study on coffee says about heart risk

New research finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart rhythm that results in extra beats.

DNA from Beethoven's hair offers clues on his life, death

This Sunday marks the 196th anniversary of Beethoven's death in Vienna on March 26, 1827, at the age of 56.

Lawyer: 29-year-old who posed as teen student in NJ was lonely

A woman accused of using false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student and attend some classes over a four-day period did so because she longed to return to her days with friends in school.