Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US

Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US

The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.

The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.

Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6

Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6

U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.

U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.

Long Island 'Karate Kid' beats the odds thanks to rare spinal surgery

Long Island 'Karate Kid' beats the odds thanks to rare spinal surgery

A karate-loving Long Island boy got a special surprise Tuesday after undergoing a risky surgery to keep him from becoming paralyzed, a gift from the original Karate Kid himself, Ralph Macchio.

A karate-loving Long Island boy got a special surprise Tuesday after undergoing a risky surgery to keep him from becoming paralyzed, a gift from the original Karate Kid himself, Ralph Macchio.

Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown

Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown

The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.

The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity

No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity

High-dose oral versions of the medication in the weight-loss drug Wegovy may work as well as the popular injections when it comes to paring pounds and improving health, according to final results of two studies released Sunday night.

High-dose oral versions of the medication in the weight-loss drug Wegovy may work as well as the popular injections when it comes to paring pounds and improving health, according to final results of two studies released Sunday night.

Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment

Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment

After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.

After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.

Fitness company wants to pay you $10K to walk 10,000 steps in a day

Fitness company wants to pay you $10K to walk 10,000 steps in a day

The “Chief Step Officer” will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.

The “Chief Step Officer” will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.

Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke

Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke

A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns

Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns

More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.

More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.

Plant-based-meat advocacy group wants Macon Bacon to change name

Plant-based-meat advocacy group wants Macon Bacon to change name

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.

FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar

FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar

U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.

U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.