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FDA warns Diamond Shruumz still on shelves despite recall, hospitalizations
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Amazon Prime Day is an especially dangerous time for warehouse workers, Senate report says
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Super spicy chips reportedly land 14 Japanese high school students in hospital
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Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here’s where.
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From the archives: Richard Simmons’ advice on exercise
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Clinic bridges health care gap with Spanish services in Southwest Detroit
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JetBlue passenger sues airline for $1.5 million after she was allegedly burned by hot tea
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Multiple children hospitalized in Diamond Shruumz poisonings, as cases mount
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FTC says prescription middlemen are squeezing Main Street pharmacies
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Credit score decline can be an early warning for dementia, study finds
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Johns Hopkins medical school will be free for most thanks to $1 billion from Bloomberg Philanthropies
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COVID trend reaches “high” level across western U.S. in latest CDC data
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Biden administration proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Employers would have to take steps to protect tens of millions of U.S. workers from extreme heat under a rule proposed by the Biden Administration on Tuesday. In what would be the first major reg
Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys after confirmed cases
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Dermatologists battle online “anti-sunscreen movement” spreading misinformation, health risks
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Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency rooms, near last winter’s peaks
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Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds
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Many tattoo ink and permanent makeup products contaminated with bacteria, FDA finds
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Hatch recalls nearly 1 million AC adapters used in baby product because of shock hazard
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Trader Joe’s recalls candles sold nationwide, saying they pose a safety risk
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Avian flu confirmed in a Colorado farmworker, marking fourth human case in U.S. since March
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FDA bans ingredient found in some citrus-flavored sodas
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FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment, donanemab from Eli Lilly
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Snapchill canned coffee, sold across U.S., recalled due to botulism concerns
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Gun policy debate now includes retail tracking codes in California
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Having a woman manager can improve productivity with mixed-gender teams, Harvard study finds
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Iowa’s Supreme Court rules 6-week abortion ban can be enforced
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Redefining old age – CBS News
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Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical now probing 80 deaths over possible link to benikoji red yeast supplement
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FDA says new study proves pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk after all
A pasteurization approach widely used in the dairy industry proved to be effective at killing bird flu in milk after all, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday, after an earlier federal
Diamond Shruumz products recalled due to toxin that has stricken 39 people in 20 states
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Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores. Here’s what to know.
Seniors protest closure of SF Financial District Walgreens store Seniors protest closure of SF Financial District Walgreens store 03:02 Walgreens Boots Alliance will close a significant portion of
Bookcase is recalled after child dies in tip-over incident
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22 million Make It Mini toys recalled after dozens report skin burns, irritation
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Smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Pay Less Super Market recalled over listeria risk
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Totally Cool recalls over 60 ice cream products because they could contain listeria
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“No evidence” new COVID variant LB.1 causes more severe disease, CDC says
There are no signs so far that the new LB.1 variant is causing more severe disease in COVID-19 patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, as infections have begun to accelerate
U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
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Woman at Pittsburgh hospital becomes first to receive vaccine for early-stage breast cancer
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Social media platforms should have health warnings for teens, U.S. surgeon general says
Social media platforms should post warning labels, similar to those now used on cigarette packs, for teenagers who are increasingly suffering from mental health issues that are partly tied to the a
Nationwide to drop about 100,000 pet insurance policies
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Gun injuries in 2023 still at higher rates than before pandemic across most states, CDC reports
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Vitamix recalls 569,000 blending containers and blade bases after dozens of lacerations
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When a teenager’s heart stopped, his friends jumped into action — and their CPR training saved his life
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Author Marisa Renee Lee on finding joy after experiencing infertility: “It’s incredibly challenging”
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Facial gum is all the rage on TikTok. So does it work?
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567,000 chargers sold at Costco recalled after two homes catch fire
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Ozempic users are buying smaller clothing sizes. Here’s how else GLP-1 drugs are changing consumers.
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IVF costs put the fertility treatment out of reach for many Americans: “I don’t think it’s fair”
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FEMA urged to add extreme heat, wildfire smoke to list of disasters
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Dollar Tree failed to pull lead-contaminated applesauce for months, FDA says
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Surgeon general says social media should come with health warning for teens
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Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and “the psyche of the country”
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Dr. Anthony Fauci on turning down millions in private sector
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Infectious bird flu survived milk pasteurization in lab tests, study finds. Here’s what to know.
A “small but detectable quantity” of infectious H5N1 bird flu virus was able to survive a common approach to pasteurizing milk, according to new research co-authored by scientists at th
As FDA urges crackdown on bird flu in raw milk, some states say their hands are tied
Officials in two of the three states probing their first cases of bird flu in dairy cattle this month said their hands are tied after the Food and Drug Administration pleaded with states to ramp up
Human bird flu infection confirmed in India amid concern over avian flu outbreaks in U.S. farm animals
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Four Tops singer sues Michigan hospital for racial discrimination, says they didn’t believe his identity
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Drug-resistant “dual mutant” flu strains now being tracked in U.S., CDC says
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New York’s handling of COVID nursing home deaths at center of Congressional hearing. Read former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s full opening statement.
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Biden administration to bar medical debt from credit reports
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FDA issues warning about paralytic shellfish poisoning. Here’s what to know.
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Poppi prebiotic soda isn’t as healthy as it claims, lawsuit alleges
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Texas man details wife’s devastating miscarriage amid state’s strict abortion laws: “Nobody uses the word abortion”
Texas radio host Ryan Hamilton’s world was shattered last month when his wife told him she was suffering a miscarriage at nearly 13 weeks pregnant and the fetus no longer had a heartbeat. But
FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval
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Some veggie puffs contain high levels of lead, Consumer Reports finds
Some veggie puffs made by Lesser Evil and Serenity Kids contain concerning levels of lead, a heavy metal linked to developmental and other disabilities in children, according to findings released W
FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization
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FDA approves first RSV vaccine for at-risk adults in their 50s
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New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates
The new KP.3 variant has climbed to 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Friday, making it now the dominant strain of the virus nationwid
Good Earth recalls 1.2 million lights after multiple fires and 1 death
More than 1.2 million Good Earth Rechargeable integrated Lights sold nationwide are being recalled due to multiple fires — one deadly — as the product’s battery can overheat and ignite it
Kids coming of age with social media offer sage advice for their younger peers
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Jeep Wagoneer excels as other large SUVs fall short in safety tests
When it comes to driving a safe SUV, size matters, but some larger models offer more protection than others, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS. Case in point: the J
Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak that has spread to 25 states
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Halsey reveals she’s been battling illness in “The End,” first song off her new album
The singer-songwriter Halsey explores an intersection between love and illness in “The End,” an emotional ballad released Tuesday as the first single off her upcoming, not yet titled fi
Wegmans recalls pepperoni because product may contain metal pieces
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For-profit nursing home chain scrutinized over patient care
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Cucumbers recalled in 14 states due to salmonella risk
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Race removed as factor in kidney function test, allowing Minneapolis woman to receive transplant sooner
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Third human case of bird flu tied to dairy cattle outbreak
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The FDA is weighing whether to approve MDMA for PTSD. Here’s what that could look like for patients.
Ahead of a key meeting Tuesday to weigh the potential approval of midomafetamine, or MDMA, for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, the Food and Drug Administration is proposing a new set
About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds
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U.S. to make millions of bird flu vaccine doses this summer, as cases grow
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Safety-net health clinics cut services and staff amid Medicaid unwinding
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Bird flu reported in second Michigan farmworker, marking third human case in U.S.
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Dental experts share 3 of the worst foods for your teeth
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Rodeo star Spencer Wright’s son opens eyes, lifts head days after river accident
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He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill.
Vincent Wasney and his fiancée, Sarah Eberlein, had never visited the ocean. They’d never even been on a plane. But when they bought their first home in Saginaw, Michigan, in 2018, their rea
Spanish-speaking pediatric clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado aims to boost health care accessibility
If you’ve ever had to take your child to the hospital or undergo a major procedure yourself, you know it’s not always easy to understand what your doctor is saying. For Spanish-speaking
Delaware and Tennessee to provide free diapers through Medicaid
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Republicans Ted Cruz and Katie Britt introduce bill to protect IVF access
Washington — Two Senate Republicans on Monday introduced legislation to protect access to in vitro fertilization, known as IVF, after a Democratic-led effort to do so failed earlier this year in
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago
A potent animal tranquilizer is likely behind an increase in drug overdoses in Chicago this month, health officials warned on Monday. The overdoses happened between May 11 and May 14, and drug sa
Firefighters grapple with risks from foam laced with toxic “forever chemicals”
Inside Fire Station 22 in Bellbrook, Ohio, Lt. Jay Leach helped remove buckets of firefighting foam known as aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) — a tool undeniably effective at suppressing and smo
Hims & Hers says it’s selling a GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy. Here’s the price.
Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical startup Hims & Hers Health said it is selling injectable GLP-1 weight loss drugs for a fraction of the cost of brand-name competitors such as Wegovy and Ozemp
Nestle to launch food products that cater to Wegovy and Ozempic users
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Panera’s Charged Lemonade cited in lawsuit over teen’s cardiac arrest
Panera Bread plans to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks amid lawsuits Panera Bread plans to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks amid lawsuits 00:28 An 18-year-old high school st
Dog food sold by Walmart is recalled because it may contain metal pieces
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Bill to ban most public mask wearing, including for health reasons, advances in North Carolina
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks in public for health reasons, a move spurred in part by dem
COVID “likely growing” in D.C. and 12 states, CDC estimates
COVID-19 infections are now likely growing in at least 12 states and the District of Columbia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Friday, as health authorities are watching fo
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
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More employees are cheating on workplace drug tests. Here’s how they do it.
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Planet Fitness raises membership fee for first time since 1998
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Lung cancer mystery: Why are healthy, non-smoking, Asian women contracting the disease?
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Why do non-smoking Asian women have high rates of lung cancer? A UCSF study hopes to find out.
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Seattle to open overdose recovery center amid rising deaths
Amid the nation’s opioid crisis, the city of Seattle has announced the creation of a recovery center for people who have been revived after an overdose. The Downtown Emergency Service Cente
“FLiRT” COVID variants are now more than a third of U.S. cases. Scientists share what we know about them so far.
More than a third of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are now estimated to be from a new, fast-growing member of a group of so-called “FLiRT” variants, nicknamed for their small but distincti
Patrick J. Kennedy works to reduce stigma around mental health, substance use with new book
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Toddler born deaf can hear after gene therapy trial breakthrough her parents call “mind-blowing”
London — One of the youngest children in the world to receive a new type of gene therapy to treat genetic deafness can now hear for the first time in her life. The family of the toddler taking pa
Anti-abortion rights groups say they can reverse the abortion pill. That’s fraud, some states say.
Some anti-abortion rights groups are selling a procedure called “abortion pill reversal,” which they claim can help women halt medical abortions. That claim is now being challenged by s
Faulty insulin pump tech led to hundreds of injuries, prompting app ecall
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Neuralink brain-chip implant encounters issues in first human patient
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Hy-Vee and Schnucks recall cream cheese spreads due to salmonella risk
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Panera to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks allegedly linked to 2 deaths
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Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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White-coated candy recalled nationwide over salmonella risk
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Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
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Walmart to close health centers in retreat from offering medical care
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U.S. bans most uses of paint-stripping solvent after dozens of deaths
The Environmental Protection Agency is banning most uses of a toxic chemical often used to refinish furniture and bathtubs that has been linked to dozens of deaths since 1980. The agency announced
Eating more avocados could lower risk of Type 2 diabetes in women, study says
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CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gaps
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Cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows
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UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack could impact a third of Americans
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Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
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Johnson & Johnson offers to pay $6.5 billion to settle talc ovarian cancer lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it has offered to pay $6.5 billion to settle allegations that its talc products caused cancer, a key step in the pharmaceutical giant potentially resolving deca
Drew Barrymore talks about menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
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Walnuts sold at Whole Foods and other grocers recalled after E. coli outbreak sickens 12
A California company is recalling walnuts sold at Whole Foods and other natural food stores in 19 states amid an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 12 people and hospitalized seven. Hollister-bas
Seller of fraudulent N95 face masks to refund $1.1 million to customers
COVID patient’s strange symptoms save her from undiagnosed liver disease COVID patient’s strange symptoms save her from undiagnosed liver disease 02:31 A company alleged to have fraudul
Feds testing ground beef sold where dairy cows were stricken by bird flu
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Philips settles suits over its DreamStation sleep apnea machines for $1.1 billion
Dutch medical device maker Philips said Monday it had reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that have dogged the company. The comp
More women are falling behind on breast cancer screenings, study shows
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“Vampire facials” at an unlicensed spa infected three people with HIV, CDC finds
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Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs
Two dogs treated at a veterinary hospital in New Jersey last year have tested positive for a rare, drug-resistant strain of bacteria linked to a fatal outbreak blamed on now-recalled eye drops tha
Menthol cigarette ban delayed due to “immense” feedback, Biden administration says
The Biden administration said Friday it would again delay a decision on a regulation aiming to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes, citing the “historic attention” and “immense amount
Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find
Preliminary results of tests run by the Food and Drug Administration show that pasteurization is working to kill off bird flu in milk, the agency said Friday. “This additional testing did n
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid says he’s being treated for Bell’s palsy
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U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
The Agriculture Department is ordering the dairy industry to test milk-producing cows for infections from highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI H5N1, before they’re moved between states,
Renée Fleming talks new book “Music and Mind”
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UnitedHealth paid ransom after massive Change Healthcare cyberattack
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Climate change a health risk for 70% of world’s workers, UN warns
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Actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega announce stillbirth of daughter: “She was absolutely beautiful”
“Spy Kids” actor Alexa PenaVega and her husband, “Big Time Rush” actor Carlos PenaVega, announced on Monday that their daughter was delivered as a stillborn. Their daughter,
U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022’s large outbreaks
At least 125 measles cases have been reported across 17 states so far this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, up from 121 cases last week. More cases have now been re
Scotland halts prescription of puberty blocking hormones for minors as gender identity service faces scrutiny
London — The only gender identity clinic in Scotland has paused prescribing puberty blockers to new patients under 18 years old, mirroring action taken by England’s health authorities after
Trader Joe’s pulls fresh basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella outbreak
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Pesticides pose a significant risk in 20% of fruits and vegetables, Consumer Reports finds
A healthy diet includes ample portions of fruits and vegetables, but not the unhealthy dose of pesticides found in about one in five of the produce examined by Consumer Reports. An examination of
U.K. lawmakers back anti-smoking bill, moving step closer to a future ban on all tobacco sales
London — U.K. lawmakers have voted decisively in favor of legislation aimed at eventually banning smoking in Britain. The controversial Tobacco and Vapes Bill is now one step closer to becoming
Counterfeit Botox blamed in 9-state outbreak of botulism-like illnesses
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UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million
A cyberattack earlier this year against a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary has proved costly for one of the nation’s largest employers. The health insurance giant on Tuesday noted $872 million
When rogue brokers switch people’s ACA policies, tax surprises can follow
Tax season is never fun. But some tax filers this year face an added complication: Their returns are being rejected because they failed to provide information about Affordable Care Act coverage the
Aruba Aloe hand sanitizer and gel recalled nationwide after methanol found
Aruba Aloe Balm is recalling Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel, which is sold across the U.S., after finding methanol in the products. Substantial exposure to
Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after doctor allegedly manipulates some records for candidates
A Houston hospital has halted its liver and kidney transplant programs after discovering that a doctor reportedly manipulated records for liver transplant candidates. “Inappropriate changes �
Lori and George Schappell, the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, dead at 62
Garage fire injures several people, suspects wanted in Bucks County carjackings & more stories Garage fire injures several people, suspects wanted in Bucks County carjackings & more stories
Botox shots, possibly counterfeit, linked to botulism-like illnesses
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Kamala Harris campaigns in Arizona, blames Trump for abortion ruling
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Are casino workers entitled to a smoke-free workplace? The UAW thinks so.
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Hundreds of drugs are in short supply around the U.S., pharmacists warn
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Data shows women are not getting recommended screenings for breast cancer
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Biden administration announces national standard for drinking water
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Doctor talks menopause empowerment in new book
Doctor talks menopause empowerment in new book – CBS News Watch CBS News More than 1 million women in the U.S. become menopausal each year, but there is still a stigma around it. Dr. Sharon M
Lunchables have concerning levels of lead and sodium, Consumer Reports finds
Lunchables — prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers — are not the healthiest option when it comes to picking snacks or lunches for kids, as they contain troublesome levels of lead
Human contracts bird flu for second time ever in U.S.
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Flash: Menopause is no longer stigmatized
On any given night in Las Vegas, the crowds show up for what has become one of the hottest shows in town. It’s “Menopause: The Musical” – 90 minutes of singing on a topic people
Clearing up misconceptions about menopause
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Many allergy sufferers rely on pollen counts to avoid the worst, but science may offer a better solution
London — Spring is in the air, and so is misery for millions of seasonal allergy sufferers. Stopping to smell the flowers can lead to sneezing, watery eyes or worse for Londoner Alex Hill. ̶
Book excerpt: “Grown Woman Talk” about menopause
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Abdallah Candies issues nationwide recall of almond candy mislabeled as not containing nuts
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How bird flu outbreaks impacts consumers
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More than 2 million Black+Decker garment steamers recalled after dozens scalded
Empower Brands is recalling more than two million Black+Decker Easy Garment Steamers sold nationwide after hearing from dozens of people scalded by spewing hot water instead of steam from the produ
More than 1 in 8 people feel mistreated during childbirth, new study finds
More than one in eight women report feeling mistreated during childbirth, according to a new study from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study found that mistreatment
Recipient of world’s first pig kidney transplant discharged from Boston hospital
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California woman’s fatal poisoning from hemorrhoid cream highlights lead risks
The fatal poisoning of a California resident who had ordered a Vietnamese herbal ointment for hemorrhoids online is a recent example of lead — a dangerous and toxic metal — showing up in import
Lauren Boebert hospitalized, underwent surgery for blood clot, campaign says
Rep. Lauren Boebert was taken to a Colorado hospital after experiencing severe swelling in one of her legs on Monday, her campaign team said in a statement on Tuesday night. Doctors found a blood c
Rare human case of bird flu contracted in Texas following contact with dairy cattle
A rare human case of bird flu has been reported in Texas, after a person come into contact with cattle suspected of being infected. The announcement comes days after federal agencies said the virus
Reproductive rights expert says “women are going to pay the price” in abortion, IVF battles across United States
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What U.S. consumers should know about the health supplement linked to 5 deaths in Japan
The recall of red yeast products linked to at least five deaths in Japan may have Americans questioning the safety of a range of dietary supplements containing the ingredient and readily found onli
A mom’s $97,000 question: How was her baby’s air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?
Sara England was putting together Ghostbusters costumes for Halloween when she noticed her baby wasn’t doing well. Her 3-month-old son, Amari Vaca, had undergone open-heart surgery two months
Reproductive rights expert says “women are going to pay the price” in abortion, IVF battles across United States
NEW YORK — As abortion access and reproductive rights hang in the balance for many women in this country, we take a look at the personal impact of these hard-earned rights and the possibility
Supreme Court appears poised to reject abortion pill challenge, two years after overturning Roe
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Longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson dies after giving birth
A longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader who was passionate about women’s health died after giving birth. Krystal Lakeshia Anderson died shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Charlotte
Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about privacy
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Doctor explains preventative chemotherapy and what Princess Kate’s recovery could look like
Doctor explains preventative chemotherapy and what Princess Kate’s recovery could look like – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss what preventative ch
Royal expert’s insights on the fallout from Princess Kate’s cancer announcement
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Women in New York can now buy birth control without a prescription, Hochul announces
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York lawmakers are taking steps to protect reproductive rights for women in the state. Two big announcements were made Tuesday. With a stroke of a pen Tuesday morning,�
More women are drinking themselves sick. The Biden administration is concerned.
When Karla Adkins looked in the rearview mirror of her car one morning nearly 10 years ago, she noticed the whites of her eyes had turned yellow. She was 36 at the time and working as a physician l
Charity that allegedly gave just 1 cent of every $1 to cancer victims is sued for deceiving donors
The Women’s Cancer Fund raised $18.3 million by vowing to help patients, telling donors that their money would help pay the living expenses of women going through treatment for the disease. B
Princess Kate revealed she is undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis. What is preventative chemotherapy?
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced Friday that doctors discovered cancer in tests conducted after she underwent major abdominal surgery in January. The 42-year-old princess is now undergoi
Examining Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis
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Groundbreaking pig-to-human kidney transplant performed at Massachusetts hospital
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U.K. cracks down on synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl causing overdoses in Europe
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Pig kidney transplanted into man for first time ever at Massachusetts General Hospital
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Going abroad? Time to check if you’re up to date on measles immunity, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Wednesday for travelers in the wake of a global rise in measles outbreaks, as cases have mounted across 17 states. Americans pla
Study finds 129,000 Chicago children under 6 have been exposed to lead-contaminated water
CHICAGO (CBS) — A disturbing study finds two-thirds of children under the age of 6 are estimated to have been exposed to lead through their drinking water. The study also found that predomina
Study finds many Chicago children exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water
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Kamala Harris visits Minnesota clinic that performs abortions: “We are facing a very serious health crisis”
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Best Buy recalls air fryers sold nationwide due to fire, burn and laceration risks
Best Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers sold across the U.S. and in Canada following dozens of complaints of the products overheating, melting or glass shattering, as well as six reports
California could ban Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and other snacks in schools under new bill
Snacks such as Flamin’ Hot Cheetos may soon be banned in California schools. A bill proposed in the state assembly seeks remove foods from schools that contain artificial ingredients like red
New blood test could revamp colon cancer detection
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The power of recovery at Atlanta hospital
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Telehealth websites promise cure for “male menopause” despite FDA ban on off-label ads
Online stores sprang up during the COVID-19 pandemic‘s telehealth boom touting testosterone as a cure-all for men’s age-related illnesses — despite FDA rules issued years ago restrict