West Nile virus detected in Orange County, prompting health advisory
ealth officials have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory in Orange County after chickens tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting mosquito control crews to increase efforts in areas where the virus has been detected.
ealth officials have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory in Orange County after chickens tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting mosquito control crews to increase efforts in areas where the virus has been detected.
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.
Florida Cyclosporiasis cases rise to 486: Here’s a county-by-county breakdown
Florida cases of Cyclosporiasis continue to rise, with new data from state health officials showing an increase of nearly 30 cases as of Aug. 22, 2026.
Florida cases of Cyclosporiasis continue to rise, with new data from state health officials showing an increase of nearly 30 cases as of Aug. 22, 2026.
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.
GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.
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.
Florida proposes dropping 4 vaccines from school entry requirements
Florida health officials are proposing to remove four vaccines from requirements for children attending public and private schools, advancing part of a broader effort by the DeSantis administration to eliminate vaccine mandates.
Florida health officials are proposing to remove four vaccines from requirements for children attending public and private schools, advancing part of a broader effort by the DeSantis administration to eliminate vaccine mandates.
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.
‘Poop pills’ may point to new peanut allergy treatment, study finds
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.
Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli, Salmonella outbreaks recalled after CDC warning
A recall has been issued for alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that are blamed for at least 55 illnesses in 15 states.
A recall has been issued for alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that are blamed for at least 55 illnesses in 15 states.
Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.