NY, NJ hotspot for deadly superbug fungus

First identified in Japan in 2009, the fungus has spread to more than a dozen countries around the globe

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ny-nj-hotspot-for-deadly-superbug-fungus/

FDA cracks down on bogus cancer treatments

The agency has issued warning letters to 14 U.S.-based companies peddling dozens of products

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-takes-on-bogus-cancer-treatments/

Does Legal Medical Marijuana Spur Illicit Pot Use?

Cannabis use disorder is also rising faster in states with legalization laws

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20170426/higher-illicit-pot-use-in-states-that-ok-medical-marijuana-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

"Stealthing" during sex raises legal, ethical concerns

New report sheds light on the disturbing practice some call a form of sexual assault

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/stealthing-removing-condoms-during-sex-raises-legal-ethical-concerns/

Autism linked to many other health issues

“We now know, beyond doubt, that for many people, autism​ is a whole-body disorder"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/autism-report-disorder-linked-to-many-health-issues/

Women More Sensitive to Metal Joint Implants

Researchers don't know if hormones or exposure to metals in makeup or jewelry may play a part

From: http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20170426/women-more-sensitive-to-metal-joint-implants-than-men-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Kids with autism face other health problems

An estimated 1 in 68 American children is on the autism spectrum, and experts say many of them have a range of other medical problems to deal with, too. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/kids-with-autism-face-other-health-problems/

Opioid-related deaths may be underestimated

Health officials explain why painkiller deaths may be even more common than they thought

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-epidemic-cdc-says-deaths-might-be-underestimated/

Dental clinic reopens after bacterial outbreaks

Baby root canals will now be done at the clinic using sterile, bottled water rather than tap water, health officials say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/anaheim-dental-clinic-reopens-bacterial-outbreaks/

Bleck! Could fake mucus fight dangerous bugs?

MIT researchers say a lab-made, synthetic phlegm-like substance could help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fake-mucus-battle-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/

Genes May Govern Your Risk for PTSD

Link with the psychiatric disorder is more apparent for women, study contends

From: http://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20170426/genes-may-govern-your-risk-for-ptsd?src=RSS_PUBLIC

'Artificial Womb' Kept Premature Lambs Alive

'Artificial Womb' Kept Premature Lambs Alive

From: http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/news/20170426/health-highlights-april-26-2017?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Organized dentistry asks Congress to support student loan reform

The Organized Dentistry Coalition is asking Congress to revisit student debt when it considers reauthorizing federal student loan programs later this year.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/april/organized-dentistry-asks-congress-to-support-student-loan-reform

Synthetic Mucus Could Battle Dangerous Bugs

Researchers are working on lab-grown versions to control disease-causing bacteria

From: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20170425/ick-synthetic-mucus-could-battle-dangerous-bugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Bleck! Could fake mucus fight dangerous bugs?

MIT researchers say a lab-made, synthetic phlegm-like substance could help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fake-mucus-battle-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/