Health Care

Last remaining heart transplant doctor leaves Oregon hospital The only remaining doctor in Oregon's only heart transplant program has resigned, leaving the state with no medical facilities that can perform the life-saving procedure. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2onSykT

Pennsylvania woman says contact lens caused rare infection that led to 'stabbing' pain, possible blindness A Pennsylvania woman is blaming contaminated contact lenses for causing a rare infection that's threatening her eyesight and causing a throbbing pain. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2C2WD7J

Nearly 1,400 NYCHA kids tested positive for lead 1,375 children. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2N61NUI

11 sickened, 1 dead in New Hampshire Legionnaires' outbreak Health officials in New Hampshire have confirmed 12 cases of Legionnaires’ disease, including one fatality, possibly linked to two hot tubs at two different hotels. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2C1mkWn

FDA warns of serious genital infection linked to certain diabetes drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday a serious genital infection has been reported in patients taking a certain class of diabetes drugs, with one death and 11 others hospitalized. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NwEzUJ

South Carolina student hospitalized with meningitis A South Carolina middle school student has been hospitalized with viral meningitis, prompting officials to send letters home to parents and order cleaning crews out of precaution. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NASEAy

Delaware reports first rabies death since 1941 Health officials say a Delaware woman has died from rabies, the first such death in the state since 1941. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NyAb7Z