Jul 26 As Hegseth pursues a 'High-T' military, here's what to know about testosterone replacement By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to test U.S. service members’ testosterone levels each year. But when it comes to testosterone levels, optimization isn’t so straightforward. Continue reading
Jul 24 Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people in 17 states since November, FDA says By Associated Press Investigators have determined that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services are a likely source of the germ, but the Indiana-based company doesn’t account for all the illnesses. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 8:18 Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression By Jeffrey Brown, Mary Fecteau Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose designs are… Continue watching
Jul 24 There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025 By Devi Shastri, Associated Press This year has easily become the U.S.’s worst year for measles since 1991, as major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have sickened hundreds and smaller clusters of cases sparked in other states. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: FDA advisory panel recommends easing access to 6 out of 7 popular peptides By News Desk and Associated Press The two-day meeting hosted by the FDA had the backing of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has described himself as a “big fan” of peptides and vowed to overturn industry restrictions put in place under President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 7:08 FDA considers widening access to peptides promoted by wellness influencers By Amna Nawaz, Andrew Merlis, Bridget Craig An FDA advisory committee began a two-day meeting to consider lifting a ban and widening access to seven popular peptides. They have seen a surge of support from wellness influencers and others, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Amna… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 4:56 End of migrant protections creates elder care staffing challenges By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson Hundreds of thousands of migrants are facing uncertainty after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian nationals. It's raising alarm among leaders in the senior care industry, who… Continue watching
Jul 23 U.S. health officials investigate new outbreak of parasite cyclospora By Laura Ungar, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: FDA advisory panel narrowly backs use of several peptides favored by RFK Jr. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press A panel of federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to several peptides popular with wellness influencers and celebrities, despite warnings from government scientists that the chemicals haven’t been shown safe or effective. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 5:57 Test results create more confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant Federal officials are still trying to determine the source of a multistate outbreak linked to lettuce. There may be more than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide. The FDA said that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms that was initially reported… Continue watching