Health Aug 13 Doctors warn some popular weight-loss drugs may raise risk of complications under anesthesia Patients who take blockbuster drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss may face life-threatening complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia.
Nation Jun 21 In first, U.S. regulators approve sale of chicken made from animal cells in a lab The companies that cultivate the meat aim to eliminate harm to animals and drastically reduce the environmental impacts of raising them. It will initially be sold only at upscale restaurants.
Health May 30 Sick workers tied to 40 percent of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say about 48 million people a year in the U.S. are sickened by foodborne illness.
Politics Feb 23 U.S. to end extra help for groceries that started during COVID Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink. An analysis shows for the average recipient, the change will mean about $90 less per month in food stamps.
Health Feb 03 New federal rules would limit sugar in school meals for the 1st time The plan would also dramatically cut sodium in meals served to the nation's schoolkids by 2029, while boosting flexibility for foods made with whole grains.
Health Jan 31 FDA announces overhaul of food program to protect consumers and food supply FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf is vowing to better protect consumers and the U.S. food supply.
Health Jan 09 New guidance on childhood obesity urges medication and surgery New guidelines suggest children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively.
Nation Jan 03 More kids sickened by edibles at home as legal pot grows, study finds More than 7,000 confirmed cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles were reported to the nation’s poison control centers between 2017 and 2021, climbing from about 200 to more than 3,000 per year.
Health Dec 15 Health officials update tools to track severe obesity levels in children U.S. health officials have updated a tool to track rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.
Health Dec 06 Panel calls for stronger leadership, clearer mission of FDA foods program A panel is calling for changes at the federal agency that oversees most of the nation's food supply, saying revamped leadership, a clear mission and more urgency are needed to prevent illness outbreaks and to promote good health.