Skin cream sold nationwide recalled after staph bacteria found
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Understanding hantavirus as passengers return home
We are learning this Monday that one American has tested positive for hantavirus and at least one other is showing mild symptoms. This comes as the group of 18 passengers from the outbreak-stricken ship arrived back in the United States. Health officials said in a press conference that plans were in place to care for the 18 people that just returned and for the other Americans aboard the cruise ship who disembarked and returned previously. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, who is an infectious disease internist and educator in San Francisco, CA.
We are learning this Monday that one American has tested positive for hantavirus and at least one other is showing mild symptoms. This comes as the group of 18 passengers from the outbreak-stricken ship arrived back in the United States. Health officials said in a press conference that plans were in place to care for the 18 people that just returned and for the other Americans aboard the cruise ship who disembarked and returned previously. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, who is an infectious disease internist and educator in San Francisco, CA.
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone abortion pill for now
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
USDA issues health alert for headcheese that may be contaminated with listeria
Health officials warn pork headcheese may be tied to a listeria outbreak that sickened at least three people. Here's what to know.
Health officials warn pork headcheese may be tied to a listeria outbreak that sickened at least three people. Here's what to know.
Hantavirus latest: American evacuated tests positive, 2 passengers relocated to Atlanta
As the group of 18 American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship return to the U.S., one tested positive for the virus overseas and two others have been relocated to Atlanta.
As the group of 18 American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship return to the U.S., one tested positive for the virus overseas and two others have been relocated to Atlanta.
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Pam Belluck, a health and science reporter for The New York Times, as the Supreme Court restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone last week. This came after a federal appeals court ruled mifepristone must be dispensed in person. The move essentially blocked mail delivery of the pill. The legal fight centered around a lawsuit from Louisiana, where officials argued that the drug's availability conflicted with the state's existing ban.
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Pam Belluck, a health and science reporter for The New York Times, as the Supreme Court restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone last week. This came after a federal appeals court ruled mifepristone must be dispensed in person. The move essentially blocked mail delivery of the pill. The legal fight centered around a lawsuit from Louisiana, where officials argued that the drug's availability conflicted with the state's existing ban.
Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn
Some of Southern California’s best-known beaches are facing repeated closures as sewage continues to contaminate coastal waters.
Some of Southern California’s best-known beaches are facing repeated closures as sewage continues to contaminate coastal waters.
Surrogacy is ‘modern day slavery,’ Florida AG argues in push to stop the practice
Florida’s top law enforcement official described surrogacy as "modern day slavery" on Saturday as his office is reported to be lining up to challenge the practice as unconstitutional.
Florida’s top law enforcement official described surrogacy as "modern day slavery" on Saturday as his office is reported to be lining up to challenge the practice as unconstitutional.
Hantavirus latest: Americans disembark cruise and head home for quarantine
Passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, including Americans, disembarked in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday
Passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, including Americans, disembarked in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday
Amazon stocking Ozempic pills at kiosks, offering same-day delivery
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.
Brain-eating amoeba found in popular US National Parks, including Yellowstone
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
Hantavirus latest: What’s next for cruise, passengers heading home
The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.
The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.
Hantavirus latest: CDC gives update on outbreak linked to cruise ship
CDC officials are responding to a deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to an Antarctic cruise ship that has left three people dead.
CDC officials are responding to a deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to an Antarctic cruise ship that has left three people dead.
Vitamin K shot refusal at birth linked to rise in infant bleeding deaths: Report
A recent report from ProPublica found a possible link between an alarming uptick in infant bleeding deaths and parents' refusal to give their babies the vitamin K shot at birth.
A recent report from ProPublica found a possible link between an alarming uptick in infant bleeding deaths and parents' refusal to give their babies the vitamin K shot at birth.
Highly contagious norovirus spreads on cruise ship, sickening over 100 passengers and crew
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
Americans on hantavirus cruise ship to go to Nebraska
The U.S. citizens exposed to hantavirus while aboard a cruise ship are set to quarantine at The National Quarantine Unit on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus, officials said Friday. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will send a team to meet with the American passengers in the Canary Islands, where the ship is set to dock in the coming days. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also working with the multiple countries who have passengers aboard to prepare for their return and quarantine. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert, joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to break down how concerned the public should be about the risk of hantavirus spreading.
The U.S. citizens exposed to hantavirus while aboard a cruise ship are set to quarantine at The National Quarantine Unit on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus, officials said Friday. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will send a team to meet with the American passengers in the Canary Islands, where the ship is set to dock in the coming days. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also working with the multiple countries who have passengers aboard to prepare for their return and quarantine. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert, joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to break down how concerned the public should be about the risk of hantavirus spreading.
Military adds new rule to screen out certain medical conditions early for people looking to enlist
The U.S. Military has implemented a new screening policy aimed at improving efficiency by stopping the enlistment process earlier for applicants with certain medical conditions.
The U.S. Military has implemented a new screening policy aimed at improving efficiency by stopping the enlistment process earlier for applicants with certain medical conditions.
Alzheimer’s risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
New GLP-1 drugs could suppress desire for more than just food, study suggests
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.