Woman killed by brain-eating amoeba after cleaning sinuses with water in Texas: CDC
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis
She says she will undergo surgery after her performance at the London music festival Capital’s Summertime Ball next weekend.
She says she will undergo surgery after her performance at the London music festival Capital’s Summertime Ball next weekend.
Whole Foods ground beef may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
A recall wasn’t issued for the ground beef because it was removed from store shelves.
A recall wasn’t issued for the ground beef because it was removed from store shelves.
Trump administration rescinds Biden-era emergency abortion guidelines
The Biden administration tried to preserve abortion access for serious cases in which women experienced medical emergencies and needed an abortion to prevent organ loss and other complications.
The Biden administration tried to preserve abortion access for serious cases in which women experienced medical emergencies and needed an abortion to prevent organ loss and other complications.
RFK Jr. orders review of baby formula: What to know
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
Study finds 45% spike in marijuana use by boomers
A new study finds marijuana use among adults 65 and older rose 45% between 2021 and 2023, with sharp increases among those with chronic conditions and higher incomes.
A new study finds marijuana use among adults 65 and older rose 45% between 2021 and 2023, with sharp increases among those with chronic conditions and higher incomes.
Drinking coffee may boost odds of aging well, study finds
A study suggests that consuming more coffee may improve your chances of living longer.
A study suggests that consuming more coffee may improve your chances of living longer.
Chinese national tried smuggling pathogen through Detroit Metro Airport, Feds say
The individual who allegedly brought the fungus into the U.S. wanted to clone the pathogen at a lab at the University of Michigan.
The individual who allegedly brought the fungus into the U.S. wanted to clone the pathogen at a lab at the University of Michigan.
Cavities in children could increase by millions if fluoride is banned, study suggests
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water.
CDC issues new warning for international travelers amid measles outbreaks
The CDC is updating its travel advisory on measles after cases continue to expand in the U.S.
The CDC is updating its travel advisory on measles after cases continue to expand in the U.S.
FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna’s newest lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine is approved for all adults 65 and older, and for people aged 12 to 64 who are at higher risk from the disease.
Moderna’s newest lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine is approved for all adults 65 and older, and for people aged 12 to 64 who are at higher risk from the disease.
Exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence, boosts survival, study finds
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.
Common supplements and medications could cause liver damage, studies show
Drug-induced liver injury cases are increasing, with common medications and supplements posing hidden dangers, especially for vulnerable populations.
Drug-induced liver injury cases are increasing, with common medications and supplements posing hidden dangers, especially for vulnerable populations.
Diet Coke linked to cardiovascular risks, experts warn: Here are healthier options
Dietitians say there are healthier beverage choices for those who opt to quit Diet Coke.
Dietitians say there are healthier beverage choices for those who opt to quit Diet Coke.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Salmonella update: Cruise ship outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
Federal health officials say recalled cucumbers from a Florida grower have caused a salmonella outbreak that sickened cruise ship passengers and dozens more across 18 states.
Federal health officials say recalled cucumbers from a Florida grower have caused a salmonella outbreak that sickened cruise ship passengers and dozens more across 18 states.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report cited studies that don't exist
The 72-page report released last week cites hundreds of studies, some that were never published.
The 72-page report released last week cites hundreds of studies, some that were never published.
These 3 foods are the top sources of sodium in Americans' diets
A new study using NHANES data finds that pizza, soup, and chicken are the top sources of sodium in American diets, with notable differences across racial and ethnic groups.
A new study using NHANES data finds that pizza, soup, and chicken are the top sources of sodium in American diets, with notable differences across racial and ethnic groups.
Skittles quietly removes controversial food additive amid MAHA report
The report listed additives of potential concern, including titanium dioxide.
The report listed additives of potential concern, including titanium dioxide.
RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.