As cases of H5N1, also known as avian flu or bird flu, continue to surface across the U.S., safety precautions are ramping up. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday its recommendation to test hospitalized influenza A patients more quickly and thoroughly to distinguish between …
Read More »Surgeon shares story of insurance provider calling during surgery
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Read More »Nutritionists react to the red food dye ban: ‘Took far too long’
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Read More »Cancer death rates decline yet new diagnoses spike for some groups, says report
Alcohol linked to 7 types of cancer Dr. Nicole Saphier joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the surgeon general pushing for cancer warning labels on alcohol and the CDC warning of norovirus cases surging in parts of the U.S. A major annual cancer report has revealed a mix of good news …
Read More »Nearly 330,000 smoke alarms sold by HSN recalled because they may not work
About 328,000 smoke alarms sold nationwide and online by the Home Shopping Network — or as it now calls itself, HSN — are being recalled because the products can malfunction and fail to alert users of a fire, posing the risk of smoke inhalation or death, a federal safety agency …
Read More »Wildfire health impacts, plus FDA bans red food dye
Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – Los Angeles wildfires spark loss and grief, affecting mental health – Experts warn of physical effects of wildfire smoke – FDA bans red food dye due to …
Read More »Cases of norovirus (stomach bug) skyrocket in US: What to watch out for
Cases of norovirus, also known as food poisoning or the stomach bug, have picked up steam across the U.S. The number of suspected or confirmed outbreaks skyrocketed at the end of 2024, with more than 91 norovirus outbreaks reported by state health departments by the first week of December, according …
Read More »Food shoppers could see nutrition facts on the front, as FDA unveils proposed packaging rules
The Food and Drug Administration released on Tuesday its long-awaited proposal to require food manufacturers to put some nutrition facts on the front of packages, in a bid to nudge Americans and food companies towards healthier diets in line with similar pushes in other countries. FDA’s new “nutrition info box” …
Read More »Dementia risk has spiked for people 55 and older, new study finds
Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions. Researchers found that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after age 55 is 42%, double the risk that …
Read More »Neurosurgeon reacts to new alcohol-cancer advisory
Following the U.S. surgeon general’s new advisory warning of alcohol’s link to multiple cancers, a Florida neurosurgeon said, “It’s about time.” Dr. Brett Osborn, who also runs a longevity practice, applauded the new guidance, stating that alcohol is a toxin. “We’ve known this for eons — this is nothing new,” …
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