Kellogg's signs deal to remove toxic dyes from cereals

Other companies have verbally committed to removing food dyes, but Kellogg’s is the first to sign a legally binding agreement to remove food colorings.

ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning

Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.

Florida AG Uthmeier taking emergency action against new synthetic drug, 7-OH

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida.

Popular weight-loss drugs could increase risk of developing eye conditions, vision loss, research suggests

One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN), a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow.

FDA, Florida lead Kratom crackdown
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon to discuss "7-hydroxymitragynine" ? often called "7-OH." The event comes weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's action to classify it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Doing so would place it alongside drugs like heroin and LSD, making its sale and possession illegal.

Americans are drinking less than ever, poll finds

More people are not only consuming less alcohol but are being mindful about how much they drink based on findings in a recent poll.

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

Hand soap recalled over 'life-threatening' bacterial risk

DermaRite Industries, LLC has issued a nationwide recall of several soap products after detecting contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex.

How to get back to a school year sleep schedule
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Now that the summer is over and the school year is here, students are heading back to the classrooms. This means it's also time to get back to a normal routine. If your student's sleep schedule is a bit off, no's the time to get it back in line! FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano gives us some tips on how to transition back to a normal school sleep schedule.

At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer

An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.

5 dengue fever cases reported in Brevard County as mosquito control ramps up

At least five cases of dengue fever have been reported in Brevard County, and health officials say the infections are linked to local mosquito bites — not international travel.

Raw milk from Central Florida dairy linked to illnesses in 21 people, health officials say

At least 21 people, including six children, have fallen ill after consuming raw milk sold from a Central Florida farm, prompting health officials to warn against drinking unpasteurized dairy products.

Italian girl, 8, undergoes groundbreaking brain tumor treatment in Florida

An 8-year-old girl from Italy is recovering after undergoing a state-of-the-art, noninvasive procedure to remove a brain tumor using precision radiation technology in Central Florida.

SuperAgers over 80 show memory equal to adults in their 50s, study finds

A new Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 maintain memory and brain health on par with people decades younger, offering insight into how aging and Alzheimer’s could be delayed.

Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods

The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.

UnitedHealth to drop Medicare Advantage plans for 600K people

UnitedHealthcare says it’s dropping some of its Medicare Advantage plans that collectively cover 600,000 people.

What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down

Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.