7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
Big 12, Monster Energy deal faces health pushback
A group of physicians and scientists from Houston is raising concerns about a Big 12 partnership that puts Monster Energy branding on football and basketball jerseys.
General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
Thyroid tablets recalled because they may be ‘superpotent’
A thyroid medicine was recently recalled over fears that it could be superpotent and end up triggering other side effects.
CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Texas tightens requirements for Mexican cattle as New World screwworm spreads
Texas is tightening import rules on Mexican-origin cattle to protect state livestock from a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite.
Pennsylvania confirms first measles-related deaths in 35 years
Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli, Salmonella outbreaks recalled after CDC warning
A recall has been issued for alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that are blamed for at least 55 illnesses in 15 states.