US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
DC man's grandson hospitalized after swimming in E. Coli infested Virginia lake
A Washington, D.C. man says that his 10-year-old grandson fell ill with a gastrointestinal illness after swimming in Lake Anna during Memorial Day Weekend.
A Washington, D.C. man says that his 10-year-old grandson fell ill with a gastrointestinal illness after swimming in Lake Anna during Memorial Day Weekend.
E. coli outbreak at Lake Anna: 20 swimmers infected, 9 hospitalized
Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections.
Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections.
Virginia health officials investigate E. coli outbreak in Lake Anna
Health officials in Virginia are investigating a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses in people who were exposed to the water in Lake Anna over the Memorial Day weekend.
Health officials in Virginia are investigating a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses in people who were exposed to the water in Lake Anna over the Memorial Day weekend.
Spike in HIV, STI cases in Prince George's County spurs urgent action
Leaders in Prince George's County are working to raise awareness about rising HIV and sexually transmitted infection rates.
Leaders in Prince George's County are working to raise awareness about rising HIV and sexually transmitted infection rates.
Oprah recovering from stomach virus, dehydration after cancelling TV appearance
Oprah Winfrey is recovering from a stomach virus and dehydration after canceling a television appearance to promote her next book club selection.
Oprah Winfrey is recovering from a stomach virus and dehydration after canceling a television appearance to promote her next book club selection.
Just 18% of Americans who need lung cancer screenings get one
A new study found lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. remain low, with just about one in five adults getting their recommended test.
A new study found lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. remain low, with just about one in five adults getting their recommended test.
Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers
A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly, donanemab, won unanimous backing from FDA advisers on Monday for its ability to slow mild dementia despite risks such as brain swelling and bleeding, setting the stage for its expected approval later this year.
A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly, donanemab, won unanimous backing from FDA advisers on Monday for its ability to slow mild dementia despite risks such as brain swelling and bleeding, setting the stage for its expected approval later this year.
Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin
A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.
A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.
1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US
The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.
The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.
Xylitol sugar alternative linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke: study
Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.
Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.
Alzheimer’s patients may benefit from pomegranates: 'Promising results'
The fruit contains a substance that helps boost memory and restore brain function, researchers say.
The fruit contains a substance that helps boost memory and restore brain function, researchers say.
Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says
The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.
The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.
What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
Nurses push for a STEM designation amid shortages
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed, WHO says
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.