It’s not just a gut feeling: Foodborne illness outbreaks are especially bad this summer
Federal data suggests that this is a particularly bad summer for foodborne illness outbreaks in the US.
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admin Millions of Americans with untreated high blood pressure should be taking medication
Nearly 10 million adults in the United States with untreated high blood pressure would benefit from medication and are not…
The disinfecting mistake many people make at home
If you use a disinfectant wipe or cleaner to tackle everyday spills, experts say you may be cleaning the wrong…
Pain, stigma and barriers to care: The burden of cysts and fibroids in Africa
Kenyan professional bodybuilder Evelyn Okinyi Owala has made it her life’s mission to educate women on reproductive health issues.
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…
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…