Brain-eating amoeba kills woman who used tap water for sinus rinse
The 71-year-old Texas woman was previously healthy before getting an infection from a brain-eating amoeba, a CDC case report said.
FDA to review abortion pill mifepristone for safety. Here's what to know.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the FDA "to review the latest data on mifepristone," but experts say concerns about the abortion pill's safety are misguided.
Ground beef with possible E. coli distributed nationwide, USDA says
The beef, which may be contaminated with E. coli, was distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations across the U.S.
Tomato recall affecting multiple states elevated to highest risk warning by FDA
The tomatoes, recalled for potential salmonella contamination, were shipped to Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Pepto Bismol didn't help prevent travelers' diarrhea, small CDC study found
The active ingredient in Pepto Bismol, bismuth subsalicylate, may not help with prevention of diarrhea while traveling, a study found.
Removing fluoride from water could cause 25 million cavities, cost $9.8 billion
New research suggests that removing fluoride from public water would increase dental care costs and tooth decay for children across the United States.
This diet can protect your brain even if started later in life, study suggests
People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research.
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, prompting fears for some LGBTQ people
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, leaving the LGBTQ community conflicted about showing up to the nation's capital amid an administration that has targeted them.
Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers sickens dozens
Nearly four dozen people are sick with salmonella food poisoning tied to an expanding cucumber recall, health officials say.
Hormel recalls 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew over wood fragments
Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling cans of "Dinty Moore Beef Stew" nationwide due to potential contamination with wood fragments.
If these items are in your medicine cabinet, it's time to throw them away
A pharmacist explains the best way to check your medicine stock, dispose of expired medications and more.
U.S. moms report large decline in mental health in recent years, study finds
Only about a fourth of moms in the United States say they have "excellent" physical and mental health, according to a new study.
Pregnant moms with lupus have better outlooks than ever before, doctor says
One woman learned about the extra challenges of having the autoimmune disease lupus while expecting her first child.
Miley Cyrus says this condition makes her voice "super unique"
Miley Cyrus has opened up about her experience with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder that she says causes her signature sound.
What to know about symptoms of the new COVID variant, booster restrictions
As the Trump administration moves to limit COVID booster vaccines for some, here's what to know about the latest variant NB.1.8.1 and its symptoms.