Dennis O'Brien rubs his head as he details ailments triggered by the fungal meningitis he developed after a series of steroid shots in his neck: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, exhaustion and trouble with his speech and attention.

Liberal Democratic members of Congress are warning President Barack Obama to not cut the Medicaid health care program as part of negotiations with Republicans over avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff.

An Ohio hospital where a viable kidney was accidentally thrown in the trash is resuming live kidney transplants.

The former Kate Middleton has cancelled a planned appearance at the U.K. premiere of "The Hobbit" due to acute morning sickness.

A California appeals court has overturned a Lucasfilm pregnancy case verdict, saying jurors should have been told the entertainment company was entitled to withdraw its job offer.

Two years ago Katie Branson was an active 10 year old. She almost lost her life to an infection that attacked her heart. She survived, but the damage has left her unable to move on her own, An intensive therapy program at a Sparks clinic is helping her regain her life.

Your medical plan is facing an unexpected new fee. It's to help cover people with pre-existing conditions under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

The former president of the Los Angeles neighborhood commission who claimed a spinal tumor was to blame for his penchant for child pornography is set to be sentenced Monday for distributing sexually explicit images.

An investigation finds California patients are at risk from reckless prescribing by doctors because of a lack of oversight at the state Medical Board.

A property restriction dating to 2003 could scuttle efforts to keep the Nevada Cancer Institute operating in Las Vegas.

San Francisco health officials are advising some gay men to consider vaccination against meningitis if they have recently traveled or plan to travel to New York City.

Stem Cell research has put California on the map, but now investigators say the program needs more oversight.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a chlorine gas leak at an Arkansas poultry plant last year that sickened nearly 200 people occurred because a worker couldn't read English.

The government is taking action against the makers of a portable baby recliner after five infant deaths.

So-called Obamacare will mean a wide variety of prescription coverage depending upon what state the patient lives

The Washoe County Department of Health says there are 14 confirmed cases of the flu in Washoe County.

As flu season rears its ugly head, Immunize Nevada has launched the “Give Us Your Best Shot” photo contest to promote the importance of receiving a flu vaccination.

A French court has ordered a paternity test for a multimillionaire who former Justice Minister Rachida Dati claims fathered her 3-year-old daughter.

A new study says basic prescription drug coverage could vary dramatically from state to state under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Accidents can happen to anyone, but they can make daily activities seem like a hassle; something as simple as taking a shower can seem difficult. One local nurse turned her accident into an inspirational tool for children with debilitating injuries.

Flu season starting early, and may be worse than last years says experts

Traveling hospital worker is called a "serial infector" after being indicted on charges he infected patients in several states with hepatitis C

A Marine has died while scuba diving off the coast of San Diego.

The Food and Drug Administration says it will collaborate with medical device manufacturers on a public-private partnership designed to speed up the development of new medical technology.

For Alzheimer's patients desperate for an effective treatment, several new studies starting up offer hope.