Health Apr 18 Bird flu has spread to more farm animals. Here’s what to know about food safety Commercial milk remains safe and available because pasteurization, a high heat treatment, kills bacteria and viruses. But there's limited information about possible transmission of the virus in unpasteurized milk or cheese products.
Nation Apr 09 WIC implements new rules to include more money for fruits and veggies The federal program, WIC, announces new rules that will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Nation Mar 28 Dairy cows in Texas, Kansas test positive for avian flu The commercial milk supply is safe and risk to people is low, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dairies are required to only allow milk from healthy animals to enter the food supply, and milk from the sick animals…
World Mar 20 In Gaza and Haiti, experts say conflict has brought populations to edge of famine A new report suggests Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine.
Nation Mar 07 Cinnamon sold at discount stores recalled due to lead content Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores have removed the cinnamon from their store shelves, a company spokesperson said. Customers can return products to nearby stores for a refund.
Health Feb 29 Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what you need to know Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S.
Nation Dec 06 FDA inspects maker of lead-tainted applesauce pouches in Ecuador The FDA said this week that at least 64 young children from 27 states have reported illnesses potentially linked to the products, which were recalled in late October.
Health Nov 11 Study published that finds obesity drug Wegovy lowers risk of serious heart problems The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20 percent in a large, international study that experts say could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients.
Politics Nov 08 FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro to be sold for weight loss The drug has been shown to help dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight, or 60 pounds. It is the latest diabetes drug approved for weight loss, joining Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, a high-dose version of Ozempic.
Health Nov 07 Lack of drug testing in people with obesity raises concerns about safety and efficacy Even a drug as common as ibuprofen, sold as Advil, may not relieve pain in people at higher weights when taken as directed, research shows.