Costco hit with lawsuit alleging protein powder sold in stores contains 'dangerous' levels of lead, arsenic
Costco has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that one of the products it sells contains "dangerous" levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium.
Costco has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that one of the products it sells contains "dangerous" levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium.
CDC: People living in the Southwest US need to be aware of dust storms that stir up dangerous fungal spores
People living in the southwestern U.S. and Washington need to be aware of potential fungal storms that occur when weather events such as dust storms, high winds, and floods cause spores of the soil-dwelling Coccidioides species to release into the air. Inhalation of the spores causes Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley fever, a lung infection.
People living in the southwestern U.S. and Washington need to be aware of potential fungal storms that occur when weather events such as dust storms, high winds, and floods cause spores of the soil-dwelling Coccidioides species to release into the air. Inhalation of the spores causes Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley fever, a lung infection.
Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Fairfax County weighs new proposals to expand affordable child care
Fairfax County leaders are considering two new proposals aimed at cutting red tape and streamlining the approval process for home day care providers to help eliminate child care shortages. If approved, the changes would ease expansion requirements for providers like Bright Babies Home Daycare in Annandale, which currently faces a lengthy waitlist.
Fairfax County leaders are considering two new proposals aimed at cutting red tape and streamlining the approval process for home day care providers to help eliminate child care shortages. If approved, the changes would ease expansion requirements for providers like Bright Babies Home Daycare in Annandale, which currently faces a lengthy waitlist.
US to award more than $281 million for mental health programs
In a sweeping effort to combat the nation's ongoing mental health crisis, officials announced a massive financial investment aimed at bolstering support networks for programs including substance abuse and mental illness.
In a sweeping effort to combat the nation's ongoing mental health crisis, officials announced a massive financial investment aimed at bolstering support networks for programs including substance abuse and mental illness.
Fitness, 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy reportedly dies in apparent drowning in Thailand
Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, reportedly died after an apparent drowning in Thailand.
Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, reportedly died after an apparent drowning in Thailand.
Cyclosporiasis in Maryland: MedStar Health reports latest case as summer infections rise
Cyclosporiasis, a food-borne illness that spreads when produce or water becomes contaminated with the cyclospora parasite, continues to spread in Maryland, according to health officials and local care networks.
Cyclosporiasis, a food-borne illness that spreads when produce or water becomes contaminated with the cyclospora parasite, continues to spread in Maryland, according to health officials and local care networks.
Cyclosporiasis cases by state: Foodborne parasitic illness continues to spread
Cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne parasite known to cause “explosive diarrhea,” continue to rise across the U.S. amid the summer heat.
Cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne parasite known to cause “explosive diarrhea,” continue to rise across the U.S. amid the summer heat.
New World Screwworm Pet Safety: What to know about the deadly flesh-eating parasite
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
Cyclosporiasis in Virginia: What you need to know
At least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across 17 states, including Virginia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across 17 states, including Virginia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis causing stomach to eat itself
Bryan Johnson, a tech billionaire who is aiming to live to be 160, has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis (AIG).
Bryan Johnson, a tech billionaire who is aiming to live to be 160, has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis (AIG).
Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Cyclosporiasis in Virginia: What you need to know
At least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across 17 states, including Virginia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across 17 states, including Virginia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Four states want Meta to pay $1.4 trillion in youth addiction case
Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.
Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.
Millions drop Affordable Care Act plans, new data shows: See states where enrollments dropped most
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
These are the most stressed-out cities in America, data shows
A new report is revealing the most stressed cities in America. See which cities ranked highest.
A new report is revealing the most stressed cities in America. See which cities ranked highest.
Cyclosporiasis in Michigan: List of foods linked to some outbreaks
As the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan continues to grow, the state is sharing a list of known fruits and vegetables that have been linked to the parasite in previous cases.
As the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan continues to grow, the state is sharing a list of known fruits and vegetables that have been linked to the parasite in previous cases.
CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns
Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.
Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.