Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

Measles case confirmed in Maricopa County, public exposure sites identified in Queen Creek

Health officials have confirmed a measles case in Maricopa County and have identified three locations in the East Valley where the public may have recently been exposed to the viral infection.

New measles case confirmed in Maricopa County
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Health officials in Maricopa County have confirmed a new case of measles in Queen Creek, and those who may have been exposed should keep an eye out for symptoms.

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies at 67

Rapper and DJ, Afrika Bambaataa, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 67 years old.

High-protein diet may help fight cholera, study finds

A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.

Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns

While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.

Abortion pill by mail allowed to continue as judge rejects bid

A federal judge declined to block the nationwide mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing current FDA rules to remain in place.

AI chatbots programmed to validate users relying on mental health advice, experts warn
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While artificial intelligence can be helpful for recognizing patterns or learning how to express your feelings, experts are issuing a warning that chatbots cannot replace a clinical evaluation for things like mental health. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more about the gray areas of AI. 

Experts warn about relying on AI for mental health evaluations

Mental health experts are warning that while AI chatbots offer 24/7 accessibility and lower costs, they cannot replace clinical evaluations by licensed professionals.

USDA retracts health alert for ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart due to possible lead contamination

 On April 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) retracted this public health warning, saying further testing found no elevated lead levels. More information is available here.

Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.

FDA warns 2 supplements sold at gas stations pose serious health risks

A new alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that consumers should avoid two supplement brands that could pose serious health problems.

Raw cheese maker recalls product “under protest" after FDA alert

A company that makes cheese from raw milk recalled several of its products after the Food and Drug Administration warned of a possible link to multiple E. coli cases.

Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66

Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.

Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'

President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."

Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles

The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.

FDA approves Foundayo, Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 obesity pill

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, which will be sold as Foundayo.