Mysterious bacteria claims another life in the midwest

A 52-year-old woman is the first person in Illinois to contract and die from the puzzling Elizabethkingia bacteria

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mysterious-bacteria-claims-another-life-in-the-midwest/

Teen drinking: Who's trying alcohol sooner?

A new study reveals a shift in early alcohol use among teenagers

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/teen-drinking-girls-trying-alcohol-sooner/

Tech mogul Sean Parker donates $250M for cancer research

Former Facebook president will bring together six top academic cancer centers to collaborate on immunotherapy research and bring treatments to patients sooner

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/tech-mogul-sean-parker-donates-250-million-cancer-research-immunotherapy/

Does Fast Food Expose People to Harmful Chemicals?

High consumption linked to higher levels of plastics-related compounds in urine, study found

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/20160413/could-fast-food-expose-people-to-harmful-chemicals?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Does Exercise Help or Hinder Your Diet?

Research shows a workout dulls the appetite, at least temporarily

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/20160412/does-exercise-help-or-hinder-your-diet?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Study Questions Swapping Butter for Vegetable Oils

But nutritionists stick by advice to lower saturated fat intake from meat, dairy products

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/20160412/study-questions-health-value-of-switching-from-butter-to-vegetable-oils?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Prediabetes May Damage Nerves More Than Thought

Early pain and tingling in hands, feet may be 'canary in the coal mine,' researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20160412/prediabetes-may-damage-nerves-more-than-thought?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Billionaire Sean Parker donates $250 million to cancer research

The money will bring together some of the biggest cancer research institutes to fight the disease

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/billionaire-sean-parker-donates-250-million-to-cancer-research/

Investing in treatment for depression and anxiety leads to fourfold return

A series of events, being co-hosted by the World Bank and WHO on 13-14 April is bringing ministers of finance, development agencies, academic experts and practitioners together to discuss how to put mental health at the centre of the health and development agenda globally and in countries.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/depression-anxiety-treatment/en/index.html

Listeria fear prompts potato, macaroni salads recall

Pre-packaged deli-style salads made by Oregon-based Reser's Fine Foods could carry Listeria-contaminated onions

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/listeria-contamination-resers-fine-foods-potato-macaroni-salads-recall/

Congress approves bill to speed up Zika drug development

President Obama plans to sign the bill, even though it doesn't provide the $1.9 billion the administration wants to fight the virus

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/congress-approves-bill-to-speed-up-zika-drug-development/

Researchers learning more about Zika dangers

Once thought to be a benign virus that wouldn't cause significant harm, researchers say they are just starting to learn why Zika may be so dangerous

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/researchers-learning-more-about-zika-virus-every-day/

Allergy Med Might Also Fight MS-Linked Eye Damage

Vision improvement with clemastine fumarate appears modest but results are promising, researcher says

From: http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20160412/allergy-med-might-also-fight-ms-linked-eye-damage?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Are vegetable oils really healthier for your heart?

Butter vs. vegetable oil: A new study raises questions about some common dietary advice

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/butter-or-vegetable-oil-heart-healthy-diet/

Surgery begins to separate conjoined twin girls

Long and difficult operation aims to give twins a chance at separate lives

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/surgery-begins-to-separate-conjoined-twin-girls-in-texas/