Toddler milk may be harmful, AAP warns amid push for tighter product guidelines
Some health experts contend that toddler milk might not have the nutritional benefits that companies marketing the product may claim it has.
Ground beef health alert: Products may be contaminated with E. coli, FSIS warns
Certain ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, the FSIS warned. Here’s what to know.
Melatonin industry asked to tighten standards after spike in child ER visits
As melatonin’s popularity has increased in the U.S. – so have reports of its poisoning in children.
WNBA signs partnership with Opill
The WNBA’s partnership with Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S., debuted this week at the draft.
Having trouble sleeping? It could be for this surprising reason, experts say
Two sleep specialists are revealing essential ingredients for high-quality sleep.
Certain snacks, drinks could be banned in some states due to cancer-causing ingredients
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
STD cases spiking among newborn babies in US, doctors say
A doctors group is now advising more screenings during pregnancy.
Suffer from heartburn, acid reflux? It could be tell-tale sign of esophageal cancer
Tens of millions of Americans suffer from chronic heartburn and acid reflux and it could be a sign of something far more serious.
This food has ‘alarmingly high’ level of pesticides, report finds
The report found that pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of the foods examined, with seven foods having a “very high risk” of pesticides.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
'Counterfeit' Botox warning: Women hospitalized in several US states, CDC says
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
John Wayne Bobbitt, whose wife sliced off his manhood, loses toes due to toxic water at Camp Lejeune
John Wayne Bobbitt, whose wife Lorena Bobbitt infamously chopped off his penis with a kitchen knife in 1993, has lost all of his toes due to side effects from an illness he claims he sustained while based at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s.
Here's how much sleep the average American is getting each night
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Can’t stop using Afrin and other decongestant nasal sprays? You’re not alone
Oxymetazoline decongestant nasal sprays like Afrin should only be used for three days in a row. Here’s what happens if you don’t – or can’t – stop.
Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Is My Teen Okay? Helping teens cope with increasing pressures
Since COVID, teen suicide rates have climbed steadily. In this special, FOX 29 talks with mental health experts, parents and teens about how to find ways to cope with anxiety and depression.
Bird flu outbreak: Are milk and eggs safe?
Health officials affirm the safety of the U.S. food supply following a bird flu outbreak in dairy cows across eight states, calming concerns about egg and dairy consumption.
No link between Ozempic and suicide, EU drug regulators say
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.