Health: Interesting Stories in Health from ABC News

Whole Foods Recalls Blue Cheese Over Listeria Concerns
Maytag blue cheese is being recalled by the grocery chain.

Girl Critically Injured in Kalamazoo Shooting Upgraded to Fair
Teen had been on ventilator after suffering grave injuries during shooting.

Could Tarantula Venom Help Create a Powerful Pain Reliever?
Scientists are tapping venomous animals to create new medicines.

Researchers Hope ‘Virtual Reality’ Can Curb Addiction Relapses
Program aims to help drug addicts and alcoholics cope with cravings.

First Uterus Transplant in US Gives Hope to Women With Rare Condition
Some women are born without a uterus due to rare genetic syndrome.

Zika Infection Confirmed or Being Investigated in 19 Pregnant Women in US
Additionally the CDC confirmed two cases of sexually-transmitted Zika virus.

Infant Gets Heart Transplant Moments After Going Into Cardiac Arrest
Lincoln Seay’s family said the infant was looking “death in the face.”

Teen Invites Cancer-Stricken Sister to His First High School Dance
Rebeka Spader is checking off items on her bucket list.

Iraq War Veteran Loses 25 Pounds to Be Liver Donor for Ailing Coworker
Mike Snyder jumped at the chance to be a liver donor for a coworker.

Dr. Besser’s Look at Life Inside the Hot Zone
Dr. Richard Besser reports on the growing outbreak from Monrovia, Liberia.

Ithaca Unveils Radical New Strategy to Combat Drug Use
Ithaca mayor outlined possible “safe” space for intravenous drug users.

Ithaca Mayor Says New Plan to Combat Drugs Does Not Enable Users
Ithaca mayor released plan to fight drug use using “humanitarian” means.

NYC Can Require Restaurant Chains to Display Sodium Warning Icons, Judge Rules
New York City is first city to require sodium warnings on some restaurant menus.

After Win in Talcum Powder Lawsuit, Son Honors His Late Mother
Company ordered to pay $72 million in civil case.

Lipton Debunks ‘Worms’ in Tea in Viral Video
The alleged “worms” in tea are lemon pieces, company says.

Lumber Liquidators Flooring: What the CDC’s New Report Says
CDC released new report on formaldehyde levels in the flooring.

Twin Sisters Give Birth to Twins — Again!
The family now has five sets of twins in two generations.

CDC Investigating 14 Reports of Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus in US
The agency said multiple pregnant women were involved.

Study Advises Vitamin D Supplements for Newborns
Breast milk does not contain high amounts of vitamin D, study suggests.

Zika Virus Updates: 2 Countries Added to Travel Advisory
Colombia could be the new center of the outbreak, health officials say.

Boy Turning Into ‘Stone’ Because of Rare Skin Condition
Parents are searching for help with rare condition.

‘Charlie Sheen Effect’ Seen in Online Search for HIV Symptoms and Testing, Study Says
Approximately 1 in 8 people with HIV are aware they are infected.

Mastectomies up 36 Percent From 2005 to 2013, Report Finds
More women are choosing “preventative” mastectomies.

How 1st Penis Transplant in US Will Work
Researchers at Johns Hopkins are hoping to help a wounded veteran.

Watch: Most Sleep-Deprived State in the Country
Researchers reveal which state gets the most rest and which is the most sleep deprived.

Pope Calls Contraception ‘Lesser of Two Evils’ During Zika Outbreak
Pope Francis commented on the Zika virus outbreak during his trip to Mexico.

Cancer-Stricken Teen’s Plea for Rare Donor Goes Viral
Zarah Al Shaikh’s bircial ethnicity may make it difficult to find a donor.

High-Speed Images Freeze the Sneeze
MIT scientists looked at sneeze “splatter” to explore how germs are spread.

Mom Says Daughter Remains Partially Paralyzed 18 Months After Enterovirus Infection
Doctors still working to definitively cause link between virus and rare symptom.

Zika Virus Outbreak Updates: WHO Says Vaccine Trials Are ‘Months’ Away
Zika virus has spread throughout the Americas.

In Touching Moment, Pope Francis Is Serenaded by Teen Cancer Patient
Pope visited the Federico Gomez Pediatric Hospital, in Mexico City. In Touching Moment Pope Francis Is Serenaded by Teen Cancer Patient

WWE Star Explains Retirement Due to Concussion-Related Seizures
Wrestling star retired at age 34.

CDC to Start Investigation Into ‘Suicide Contagion’ in Palo Alto
One California community is trying to stop suicides from becoming “contagious.”

Jamaica Combats Zika Virus Outbreak With Reggae
Ministry of Health released a video about dangers of Zika virus.

Surgery Saves Toddler From Needing Transplant
Zoey Jones, 3, has spent more than half her life in the hospital.

Watch: Mom Says Daughter Remains Partially Paralyzed 18 Months After Enterovirus Infection
Kim Dillashaw said her daughter Kinley Galbreath, 7, can only move her right leg and her left hand months after the infection.

Valentine’s Day Tales From the ER
The day brings more than just broken hearts to the ER.

Two US Women Miscarry After Zika Infection, CDC Says
The women were infected with the virus after traveling abroad.

Mom’s Tragic Letter to Daughter Who Died of Cancer
Kate Rhoades, 4, died on Jan. 12 from leukemia.

WWE Star Daniel Bryan’s Retirement Draws Attention to Concussion Dangers
Bryan has been a pro-wrestler for 16 years.

Zika Virus Outbreak Updates: Olympic Committee Hires Infectious Disease Specialists
US Olympic committee brings in disease specialists.

Zika Outbreak Updates: China Reports First Case
The Zika virus has been associated with a birth defect called microcephaly.

Twin Sisters Give Birth in Same Hospital Minutes Apart
The sisters welcomed their bundles of joy earlier this week.

Doctor Performed Oral Surgery on Newborn by Mistake, Parents Say
Tennessee parents say the doctor operated on the wrong infant.

Baby Born at Just 10 Ounces Finally Goes Home
E’Layah Faith Pergues spent five months in the hospital.

Zika Outbreak: USOC ‘Will Not’ Stop Brazil-Bound Athletes
The Zika virus has been a concern in the area for months.

Zika Updates: Florida Expands State of Emergency to 7th County
Also, CDC has moved emergency operations to highest level.

New Bacteria That Causes Lyme Disease Discovered
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and the CDC made the discovery.

Zika Virus May Be Linked to Infant Eye Abnormalities, Study Says
Researchers investigating if Zika virus lead to eye abnormalities.

Tales From the ER on New Year’s Eve
Doctors share insane stories from working on New Year’s Eve.

Nearly 90,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Because of Possible Contamination
USDA said meat may be contaminated with “extraneous wood materials.”

Here Are the Top Ranked Diets for 2016
U.S. News and World Report released their list of best annual diets this morning

Oh, Baby! Rare Identical Triplets Go Home to Kick Off New Year
Stephanie and Brad Harris welcome three tiny bundles of joy last year.

What Obama’s Executive Action Means for Mental Health Funding
The president is calling for $500 million in funding for mental health issues.

California Gas Leak: Residents Report Nausea, Dizziness
California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency over the gas leak.

Virtual Reality Helps Surgeon Operate on Infant’s Heart
A Florida surgeon made a virtual model of the infant’s damaged heart.

Toddlers Become Best Friends After Kidney Transplants
Ayden and Aubrey became fast friends after meeting at a Boston Hospital.

Police Delivering Water Door-to-Door Amid Contamination Crisis
The Michigan governor has declared a state of emergency in Flint.

Children’s Cough Syrup Recall: What Parents Should Know
Medicine recalled over wrong dosage cup.

Leah Still ‘Beat Cancer’ After Final Scheduled Treatment, Dad Says
Devon Still posted an update on his daughter on Twitter.

National Guard, Feds Called to Help Get Water to Flint Residents
Improperly treated water from a new supply leached lead from city pipes.

How Obama’s Cancer ‘Moon Shot’ Could Help Scientists Cure the Disease
Vice President Joe Biden will lead the effort to stop cancer.

Girl Scout Troop Pleads With Michigan Governor to Fix Flint Water Crisis
A state of emergency was declared in Flint, Michigan, over lead levels in the water.

Officials Investigate If Legionnaires Outbreak in Flint Linked to Water Crisis
There have been 87 cases since 2014, health officials said.

Chipotle Restaurants to Temporarily Close for Safety Meeting
Restaurants will close on February 8.

1 Man Is Brain-Dead, 5 Others Are Hospitalized After Clinical Drug Trial
The trial has been suspended.

Michigan Gov. Asks for Federal Disaster Declaration for Flint Water Crisis
And Michigan Attorney General has opened investigation into the crisis.

Rise in Birth Defects Possibly Linked to Mosquito-Borne Virus
A possible link between the Zika virus and birth defects is being investigated in Brazil.

Rare Case of Scurvy in Infant Highlights Dangers of Plant-Based Diet
Infant had been given almond-based supplements at 2 months, study finds.

‘Frozen’ Man Revived From the Brink of Death
Justin Smith, 26, was found after being in the snow for nine hours.

Doctors Choose End-of-Life Care Differently Than General Population, Studies Show
Two studies in JAMA provide insight on how doctors face end-of-life care.

Flint Water Crisis: What’s Being Done to Help Kids Exposed to Lead
New initiative aims to help Flint children in the coming years.

More Pregnant Women Found With Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus in US
CDC urges more testing after women in 2 states diagnosed with the virus.

Do’s and Don’ts During a Snowstorm
Beware alcohol amid freezing temperatures.

Snowstorm Health Hazards: Tips for Staying Safe this Winter
Shoveling snow and plunging temps can be a recipe for disaster.

Cooped Up by the Storm: Tips on Avoiding Flu When Caring for the Sick
Here’s some advice on how to avoid the flu.

Formerly Conjoined Twin Leaves Hospital After a Year in Treatment
Connor Mirabal was separated from his brother Carter last May.

The Extreme Measures Being Taken to Deal With Zika Virus
Virus is associated with microcephaly birth defects and a paralysis syndrome.

Blizzard Shuts Down East Coast With Possible Historic Snowfall
The massive weather system has so far left 15 people dead.

Blizzard Leaves Streets Empty in Normally Bustling NYC, DC
Massive blizzard has lead to a state of emergency in 12 states.

Zika Virus: 19 Diagnosed in U.S. After Traveling Abroad, 19 Infected in Puerto Rico
The Zika virus has been associated with a rise of birth defects in Brazil.

Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus: Tips for Travelers
The virus has been associated with rise of microcephaly birth defects.

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Faking Cancer to Raise Funds
Georgia woman reportedly received $25,000 in money and gifts.

Zika Virus Outbreak May Be Linked to Major Sporting Events
Events such as the World Cup could have facilitated the spread, scientists say.

FDA Reviewing Blood Donation Policy During Zika Outbreak
Viral outbreak is associated with an increase microcephaly birth defects.

Pushing the Limits: Lessons From Ultra-Endurance Athletes
Learn how these elite athletes run tens of hundreds of miles.

Pregnant Woman With Zika Virus in NYC
Those diagnosed in U.S. are believed to have contracted the virus elsewhere.

Zika Virus Outbreak Prompts Couples to Cancel ‘Babymoons’
CDC advises pregnant women not to go to 24 countries due to Zika outbreak.

Zika Virus: Everything You Need to Know
ABC News’ Dr. Richard Besser answers your questions.

Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus Case Found in US
The case happened in Dallas County, health officials say.

Senators Call for Federal Updates on Zika Outbreak
Lawmakers want updates on the Zika virus in the United States.

Fiancee of NFL Star Dies of Ovarian Cancer at 26
Buffalo Bills linebacker Tony Steward mourns death of Brittany Burns.

Zika Virus Prompts Florida to Declare Emergency in 4 Counties
There have been nine people diagnosed with Zika virus in Florida.

Rare Genetic Mutation Pinpointed as Cause of Vibration-Induced Hives
Scientists found genetic mutation in families with rare condition.

Watch: Zika Virus Outbreak: Inside the Hot Zone
Following the outbreak from Brazil where families are dealing with devastating effects to how it traveled to the United States.

Zika Virus: Travel Companies Allow Employees to Avoid Outbreak Countries
Zika virus has spread throughout the Americas since early last year.

Chipotle Temporarily Closes Restaurants for Company-Wide Meeting
The restaurants will reopen at 3 p.m. local time.

Concussions May Increase Suicide Risk, Study Finds
Researchers looked at more than 200,000 people with concussions.

Zika Outbreak Prompts CDC to Activate Highest Emergency Ops Level
This is only the fourth time that the highest level has been activated.