Congo says 2,000 people have died in history’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak
At least 2,000 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as…
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admin FDA seeks to close decadeslong loophole for food additives
The US Food and Drug Administration has released a long-awaited plan to close a loophole in food regulation that lets…
AOC joins the growing number of women freezing their eggs. Here’s what to know
Elective egg freezing has become more popular as the technique has improved and more women choose to delay pregnancy.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products due to salmonella risk
More than a dozen Taylor Farms products that were sold at large retailers across the US are being recalled because…
What Trump’s executive order means for vaccinations this fall
This year, many health experts are worried that decisions about vaccination — how many shots to get and when to…
Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria…
Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root
Dr. Stacy Norton was only 7 years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members…
Is watching too much TV bad for your brain? Possibly
Watching a lot of television was linked to smaller brain volume in areas important for language and thinking, new study…
What to know about Candida auris, a fungus contaminating healthcare spaces
Cases of Candida auris, a fungus found in healthcare facilities, are rising rapidly this year, the US Centers for Disease…
Cleaning products used to kill germs may come with hidden risks
Chemicals used to kill germs in homes, schools, daycares and offices may carry hidden health risks science is just now…