FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
Obesity in children increasing in U.S.
A new study finds that obesity rates among American children are skyrocketing.
Monkeypox outbreak needs 'hard and fast' response
Although the U.S. hasn't yet declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, one expert said what matters more is a coordinated and comprehensive response.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
NYC heat wave: Sweltering temperatures continue, but relief in sight
The dangerous heat wave that has been baking the area for the last five days has reportedly claimed one person's life in New York City.
Biden improves 'significantly' after getting BA.5 COVID variant
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
Biden likely has highly contagious BA.5 strain of COVID-19, doctor says
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Two children diagnosed with monkeypox in U.S., officials say
Health officials say two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S. They are a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
New York to analyze COVID policies
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says that an independent team will analyze all the state's COVID-19 policies to determine what went right and what went wrong so that mistakes are not repeated in future emergencies.
Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson to undergo $13K weight-loss surgery
Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, plans to undergo weight-loss surgery to live a healthier life.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.