FDA approves first ever pill for fecal transplants
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
Dogs can join owners for outdoor dining, FDA says
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.
Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Mattel introduces first Barbie doll with Down Syndrome
In another first in its 64-year history, A new Barbie doll representing a person with Down Syndrome has been introduced. With news of the new doll, many in the Down Syndrome community say they are very excited about this new addition to the Barbie line, and wish something like this could have happened sooner. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.
In another first in its 64-year history, A new Barbie doll representing a person with Down Syndrome has been introduced. With news of the new doll, many in the Down Syndrome community say they are very excited about this new addition to the Barbie line, and wish something like this could have happened sooner. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.
WHO fires doctor over sexual misconduct investigation
“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokesperson Marcia Poole said.
“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokesperson Marcia Poole said.
Virginia wildlife experts investigating spread of 'zombie deer disease'
Wildlife experts in Virginia are investigating the spread of "zombie deer disease," an infection that is contagious and always fatal that has been detected with increasing frequency in Virginia and other states.
Wildlife experts in Virginia are investigating the spread of "zombie deer disease," an infection that is contagious and always fatal that has been detected with increasing frequency in Virginia and other states.
Some employees in downtown Phoenix trained on Narcan administration
Employees of businesses in downtown Phoenix are getting the chance to save a life learning how to administer Narcan.
Employees of businesses in downtown Phoenix are getting the chance to save a life learning how to administer Narcan.
Harry Belafonte, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist, dies at 96
Belafonte sold millions of records and starred on stage and screen before scaling back his career and becoming a relentless supporter of civil rights and other causes.
Belafonte sold millions of records and starred on stage and screen before scaling back his career and becoming a relentless supporter of civil rights and other causes.
Scientists grow 5 strawberry varieties resistant to deadly fungal disease
The new strawberries were created to preserve crops damaged by a deadly fungal disease.
The new strawberries were created to preserve crops damaged by a deadly fungal disease.
Jamie Foxx is 'awake' and 'alert' following medical complication: Nick Cannon
Cannon provided an update on Foxx's health after he was hospitalized earlier this month.
Cannon provided an update on Foxx's health after he was hospitalized earlier this month.
Richard Lewis reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis: 'I'm finished with stand-up'
Richard Lewis is a comedy legend, but after a devastating medical diagnosis, he has made the decision to give up his stand-up career.
Richard Lewis is a comedy legend, but after a devastating medical diagnosis, he has made the decision to give up his stand-up career.
Strep throat infections have spiked above pre-COVID highs, says report: 'We've missed cases'
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
Eric Braeden, 'The Young and the Restless' actor, reveals cancer diagnosis in emotional video
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
A sign of the times: Embry Health holds massive sale on equipment used during COVID-19 pandemic
It's a sign of the times. Embry Health, one of Arizona's largest COVID-19 testers, is holding a massive sale on equipment used during the pandemic. Arizona, at a point during the pandemic, was one of the top states experiencing the highest COVID-19 infections and deaths.
It's a sign of the times. Embry Health, one of Arizona's largest COVID-19 testers, is holding a massive sale on equipment used during the pandemic. Arizona, at a point during the pandemic, was one of the top states experiencing the highest COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Calorie-counted menus linked to lower obesity-related cancer rates, healthcare costs, study finds
The researchers estimated that the policy could prevent 28,000 new cancer cases and 16,700 cancer deaths among 235 million US adults over a lifetime.
The researchers estimated that the policy could prevent 28,000 new cancer cases and 16,700 cancer deaths among 235 million US adults over a lifetime.
‘Missing’ cancer cases: New diagnoses dropped more than 14% early in pandemic
Study findings suggest stay-at-home orders delayed cancer diagnoses
Study findings suggest stay-at-home orders delayed cancer diagnoses
YouTube rolls out updated policy for eating disorder-related content
YouTube introduced the new changes this week to better manage video content about eating disorders.
YouTube introduced the new changes this week to better manage video content about eating disorders.
Poodle revived with Narcan after being found unconscious next to owner in Kensington: SPCA
Toodles, a tiny poodle, was revived with Narcan after he and his owner were found unresponsive on a Philadelphia street, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA. Officials say he has miraculously made a full recovery.
Toodles, a tiny poodle, was revived with Narcan after he and his owner were found unresponsive on a Philadelphia street, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA. Officials say he has miraculously made a full recovery.
Phoenix named 5th most polluted city in U.S., study says
According to the American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report, the Phoenix-Mesa area was the 5th most polluted for ozone for the second year in the row.
According to the American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report, the Phoenix-Mesa area was the 5th most polluted for ozone for the second year in the row.