California man survives parasite in brain

26-year-old Luis Ortiz is lucky to be alive after emergency surgery to remove a tapeworm parasite that somehow got into his brain

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/california-man-survives-parasite-in-brain/

Outdoor Summer Meals Can Spell Trouble If You Have Food Allergies

WebMD knows that summer barbecues and picnics are full of hidden triggers like dairy and peanuts.

From: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/summer-food-triggers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Get Ready for Spring Allergy Season

If you or your child has allergies, it’s important to prepare for a rise in pollen, bees, and even trigger foods in the spring.

From: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/prepare-spring-allergies?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Surgeons remove live parasite from Calif. man's brain

Luis Ortiz has no idea how a tapeworm got into his brain; doctors say it nearly killed him

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/live-parasite-removed-from-california-mans-brain/

Prescription drug use is on the rise in U.S.

Certain drug classes are seeing especially big jumps in use

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/prescription-drug-use-rising-in-us/

Better Sex Life May Be a Weight-Loss Surgery Bonus

Effects were long-lasting, and both men and women benefited, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/20151104/better-sex-life-may-be-a-weight-loss-surgery-bonus?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Sleep Patterns May Affect a Woman's Diabetes Risk

Study says adding 2 or more hours of shuteye each night might be a warning sign

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20151104/sleep-patterns-may-affect-a-womans-diabetes-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Kids' Whooping Cough and Risk of Epilepsy

But chances of any one child getting the seizure illness remain low, one expert says

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20151103/childhood-whooping-cough-tied-to-small-rise-in-epilepsy-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Acupuncture May Ease Neck Pain Over Long Term

'Alexander technique' also helped more than drugs and physical therapy, study found

From: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20151103/acupuncture-may-ease-neck-pain-over-long-term?src=RSS_PUBLIC

France to drop ban on gay men donating blood

Health minister touts end "of a taboo and discrimination" of decades-old ban, similar to measure still in place in U.S.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/france-ban-gay-men-giving-blood-donations-fear-of-aids/

E. coli scare is Chipotle's latest food safety issue

Health experts believe they're close to finding the exact source of the E. coli outbreak in the Pacific Northwest

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/e-coli-scare-is-chipotles-latest-food-safety-issue/

Talking with teens about sex: Do's and don'ts for parents

What parents need to know to help their kids make healthy, safer choices

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/talking-with-teens-about-sex-parent-dos-and-donts/

Anaphylaxis Myths and Facts: Symptoms, Triggers, Treatment, and More

Do you know the truth about anaphylaxis, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how to respond? Check your knowledge of these anaphylaxis myths and facts.

From: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/anaphylaxis-myths-facts?src=RSS_PUBLIC

4-year-old fighting cancer dresses as herself for "Superhero Day"

Preschooler in remission says she has superpowers, plans on "destroying cancer one day at a time"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/missouri-girl-fighting-cancer-dresses-as-herself-for-superhero-day/

Many pediatricians refuse unvaccinated patients

Some doctors are taking a strong stand against parents who refuse to vaccinate their children

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/many-pediatricians-refuse-unvaccinated-patients/