Water bottles sold at Walmart recalled after lids eject, cause permanent vision loss
Walmart is recalling a popular brand of water bottles after reports of the lid forcefully ejecting and causing permanent vision loss for at least two customers.
ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
These states are spending the most on health insurance, study shows
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit after man dies of heat exposure in Maricopa County
The family of Lafayette Palmes, a 58-year-old man with mental health issues, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Maricopa County & other parties. Palmes died last summer in Phoenix from heat exposure and dehydration while under county guardianship.
Biden's former doctor refuses to answer House Republicans' questions
Dr. Kevin O’ Connor was questioned by House Republicans as part of their investigation into former President Joe Biden’s health during his term in the White House.
California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.
Barbie introduces first-ever doll with type 1 diabetes
The Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes is part of the company’s fashionista line of dolls.
M&M's, Skittles maker pushes back on RFK Jr's MAHA initiative to ban synthetic food dyes
MARS, the maker of M&M's and Skittles, yet to join voluntary pledge to end use of synthetic food dyes.
Measles cases reach highest level since disease was 'eliminated' in US
There are also large outbreaks of the vaccine-preventable disease in Mexico and Canada.
Arizona AG cracks down on underage vape sales
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she's filed civil complaints against two Valley vape shop businesses for consistently and knowingly selling nicotine products to minors, with both companies failing a majority of undercover inspections.
Study reveals new ways to predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease
UCLA Health researchers have identified four diagnostic pathways that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention.
Medical groups suing RFK Jr. over vaccine policy change
A coalition of doctors and public health groups is suing the U.S. government over its decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for most children and pregnant women.
Researchers discover possible trigger for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.
Top 10 list of least healthy fast-food chains released by WorldAtlas
Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.
Americans want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates: Poll
A recent poll shows that most Americans support policies like paid family leave and low-cost daycares to manage high child care costs.