Toddler milk may be harmful, AAP warns amid push for tighter product guidelines
Some health experts contend that toddler milk might not have the nutritional benefits that companies marketing the product may claim it has.
Some health experts contend that toddler milk might not have the nutritional benefits that companies marketing the product may claim it has.
Ground beef health alert: Products may be contaminated with E. coli, FSIS warns
Certain ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, the FSIS warned. Here’s what to know.
Certain ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, the FSIS warned. Here’s what to know.
Melatonin industry asked to tighten standards after spike in child ER visits
As melatonin’s popularity has increased in the U.S. – so have reports of its poisoning in children.
As melatonin’s popularity has increased in the U.S. – so have reports of its poisoning in children.
Certain snacks, drinks could be banned in some states due to cancer-causing ingredients
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
STD cases spiking among newborn babies in US, doctors say
A doctors group is now advising more screenings during pregnancy.
A doctors group is now advising more screenings during pregnancy.
Boy with rare blood disorder receives new life-changing gene therapy treatment
Yusuf Saeed, an 8-year-old born with a rare genetic blood disorder called thalassemia, received a new and transformative gene therapy treatment at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on Long Island.
Yusuf Saeed, an 8-year-old born with a rare genetic blood disorder called thalassemia, received a new and transformative gene therapy treatment at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on Long Island.
This food has ‘alarmingly high’ level of pesticides, report finds
The report found that pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of the foods examined, with seven foods having a “very high risk” of pesticides.
The report found that pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of the foods examined, with seven foods having a “very high risk” of pesticides.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
'Counterfeit' Botox warning: Women hospitalized in several US states, CDC says
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
‘Oatzempic’ diet: What to know about the TikTok trend using oats
The beverage, dubbed 'Oatzempic' on TikTok, is being praised as the latest weight loss hack by some social media users.
The beverage, dubbed 'Oatzempic' on TikTok, is being praised as the latest weight loss hack by some social media users.
Here's how much sleep the average American is getting each night
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
2024 NYC allergy season forecast
The allergy season is here — and it's stronger than expected. Here's the 2024 forecast for NYC.
The allergy season is here — and it's stronger than expected. Here's the 2024 forecast for NYC.
Can’t stop using Afrin and other decongestant nasal sprays? You’re not alone
Oxymetazoline decongestant nasal sprays like Afrin should only be used for three days in a row. Here’s what happens if you don’t – or can’t – stop.
Oxymetazoline decongestant nasal sprays like Afrin should only be used for three days in a row. Here’s what happens if you don’t – or can’t – stop.
Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Bird flu outbreak: Are milk and eggs safe?
Health officials affirm the safety of the U.S. food supply following a bird flu outbreak in dairy cows across eight states, calming concerns about egg and dairy consumption.
Health officials affirm the safety of the U.S. food supply following a bird flu outbreak in dairy cows across eight states, calming concerns about egg and dairy consumption.
No link between Ozempic and suicide, EU drug regulators say
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
US measles cases rising in 2024. But what’s causing the increase?
So far this year, more than 110 measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to the CDC.
So far this year, more than 110 measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to the CDC.
Biden administration announces new safety standards for tap water
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking water. Two types, PFOA and PFOS, will be limited to 4 parts per trillion, the lowest level that tests can reliably detect.
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking water. Two types, PFOA and PFOS, will be limited to 4 parts per trillion, the lowest level that tests can reliably detect.
Napping at work? Survey reveals how many workers sleep on the clock
The survey found remote workers took the longest naps.
The survey found remote workers took the longest naps.