Health

Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation. 

Florida high school students will now be required to undergo an electrocardiogram, or EKG, before participating in school sports under a new statewide law aimed at detecting potentially life-threatening heart conditions.

Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.

A Penn State study found eating one avocado a day may lower a key heart disease risk factor in adults with obesity.

The key to improving Americans' health is reducing healthcare costs while helping people stay active and productive for longer, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz told Fox News Digital.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now saying the samples of lettuce that were collected from Taylor Farms that were linked to an outbreak of cyclospora, should be considered a false positive. 

Jennifer Finch, the bassist, singer and songwriter best known for her work with pioneering rock band L7, has died at 59 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Taylor Farms de Mexico’s statement detailing the recall on its products that contained iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to a Cyclospora outbreak lists what is included, as well as when and where those items were sold. 

A cruise ship that travels off the coast of Alaska during the summer has reported its third outbreak of stomach illnesses on board in less than three months.

Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.

A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.

Taco Bell responded to fans via X after it pulled lettuce from one of its suppliers as federal investigators continue probing a fast-moving Cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to restaurants in five states.

After a visit from sheriff's deputies and healthcare professionals, five residents at unlicensed assisted living homes – operated by Cherish Home Care – were removed due to poor conditions, records show. The owners of those unlicensed assisted living facilities are now facing life in prison for charges relating to defrauding and abusing the elderly.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients.

The possible source of the cyclospora outbreak has been linked to lettuce sold by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Lipfendra, a new cholesterol pill, offers an alternative to help people reduce their risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.

More than 100 cases of Cyclosporiasis have been reported in Florida since the beginning of the year, more than half of those cases during the months of June and July, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced annual testosterone deficiency screenings for service members.

A blood test may help predict whether healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms within five to 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday.