Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
University of Georgia study links legal marijuana use to fewer sick days
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
Lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 3 more states
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
2 airport workers dead after malaria cases alarm officials at major travel hub
Two employees died after contracting a rare form of malaria linked to mosquitoes at a major German travel hub.
Two employees died after contracting a rare form of malaria linked to mosquitoes at a major German travel hub.
General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
Busy Philipps diagnosed with rare brain tumor after undergoing body scan her doctor told her she didn't 'need'
Busy Philipps is sharing how she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.
Busy Philipps is sharing how she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.
Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Thyroid tablets recalled because they may be ‘superpotent’
A thyroid medicine was recently recalled over fears that it could be superpotent and end up triggering other side effects.
A thyroid medicine was recently recalled over fears that it could be superpotent and end up triggering other side effects.
Study reveals alarming CTE rates in NFL players, highlighting risk of repetitive hits
A new study is highlighting the long-term dangers of repetitive head impacts and their link to CTE.
A new study is highlighting the long-term dangers of repetitive head impacts and their link to CTE.
Measles outbreak declared in 3 Maryland counties as back-to-school season begins
Maryland health officials declared a measles outbreak in St.
Maryland health officials declared a measles outbreak in St.
Popular erectile dysfunction drug linked to eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss
Men taking the erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate drug were 33% more likely to develop primary open-angle glaucoma, according to a recent study.
Men taking the erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate drug were 33% more likely to develop primary open-angle glaucoma, according to a recent study.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
Louisiana girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.