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Life-threatening recall issued on 55,000 pounds of blueberries

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:19 GMT

The FDA classified the recall at "Class I" severity, meaning there's a potential of serious health consequences or death.

Potential 'holy grail' nasal spray that may protect against COVID-19, flu and pneumonia aims for human trials

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:08:22 GMT

The tool may be the next step in the once-mythical idea of a universal vaccine, researchers said.

Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin paying $2.6B after class-action lawsuit: Are you eligible?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:56:13 GMT

The money stems from a settlement reached with the health insurance giant nearly six years ago.

CDC: Nearly 1,000 US measles cases confirmed in first two months of 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:01:45 GMT

The number of confirmed cases so far this year are already nearing the total number of cases identified in 2025, according to the U.S. CDC.

Cancer victims to get $7.25 billion from Bayer under proposed Roundup settlement

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:31:49 GMT

Thousands of lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn Roundup users that the product causes cancer would be settled by the payments.

Winter Olympics: Chinese snowboarder taken off on stretcher after scary fall trying to qualify for women's halfpipe

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:55:13 GMT

There was no immediate word from the Chinese team on Liu's status, but she was taken off the course on a stretcher after the fall.

Meet Josie, the baby operated on by doctors before she was born

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:37:38 GMT

After undergoing surgery before birth and spending months in intensive care, Andres and Kaylee Rivas’ daughter, Josie, is now thriving.

Mikaela Shiffrin is back at the Winter Olympics: When and how to watch her compete

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:14:38 GMT

After her 2022 Olympic setback, Mikaela Shiffrin is scaling back the number of events she is competing in for the 2026 Winter Games.

Repackaged M&M’s distributed in 20 states recalled by promotion company

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:27 GMT

The recall covers promotional packages of M&M's distributed in 20 states that contain undeclared milk, soy and peanut ingredients.

How a heart condition a woman didn't know she had caused her to temporarily go blind

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:44:34 GMT

"Twenty to thirty percent of the world has a PFO. You'll never know it," said Dr. Khaled Khalaf.

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:47:38 GMT

President Trump first mentioned TrumpRx in September, highlighting deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices.

Confirmed measles cases at federal detention center in Dilley, congressman's office says

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:21:43 GMT

Minnesota boy Liam Conejo Ramos had just departed the facility over the weekend, but officials say he wouldn't have been released if there was "risk of exposure."

'All hands on deck' | US prepares for possible infestations of flesh-eating fly as Texas issues disaster declaration

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:55 GMT

Numerous federal agencies recently conducted a simulation exercise in preparation for the pest's possible U.S. arrival.

What is the Nipah virus? What to know as India confirms 2 cases

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:54:05 GMT

Two confirmed cases of the rare virus prompted the WHO and other health officials to activate their outbreak responses.

Salmonella outbreak linked to supplements sickens people in over half of US states

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:38:33 GMT

A leaf used in multiple "superfood" products is, instead, causing illnesses in people across the country, Food and Drug Administration Officials said.

Over 80K decaf Keurig pods may contain caffeine, FDA recall warns

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:05:23 GMT

The FDA has issued a Class II recall for over 80,000 McCafe coffee pods labeled as decaf that may contain caffeine. Sold in three states, they pose health risks.

Consumer Reports finds lower lead levels in popular chocolate protein powders

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:55:29 GMT

New testing found five popular protein powders contain less lead and arsenic than other products flagged in an earlier Consumer Reports investigation.

Pediatricians reject CDC vaccine changes, back routine childhood shots

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:12:18 GMT

The American Academy of Pediatrics says it will continue recommending routine vaccines against 18 diseases despite a revised CDC schedule.

Snow may look clean, but it can contain pollutants

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:37:51 GMT

Forget yellow snow, here's why you really shouldn't eat any snow on the ground.

Winter weather headed to Houston sparks 2021 memories, but experts say don't panic

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:05:21 GMT

What to do if you're feeling overwhelmed by the forecast.

What to know about food safety if you lose power

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:47:45 GMT

If you're at risk of losing power, there are things you can do beforehand to help ensure that you have safe food available during an outage.

Shoveling snow and snowblower safety: How high is your heart attack risk?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:45:47 GMT

Freezing air, constricted blood vessels and the sudden strain of lifting heavy, wet snow can seriously increase your heart attack risk in a short amount of time.

How to reduce carbon monoxide exposure as temperatures drop

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:40:32 GMT

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause sudden sickness and even death if large amounts are inhaled. Here are some tips to stay safe.

Red Cross warns of 'severe blood shortage' as flu, winter storms impact donations: How to help

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:03:17 GMT

The national blood supply has dropped about 35% in a month, forcing the American Red Cross to issue a severe blood shortage.

Gluten warnings may be coming to US foods soon, FDA says

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:06:33 GMT

There are currently "several serious data gaps" limiting the FDA's ability to know the adverse reactions to gluten in products, health officials said.

Data centers will spike electricity bills, but renewable energy could offset the pain, report finds

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:50:19 GMT

Investing in clean energy could avoid trillions of dollars in health and climate costs, the Union of Concerned Scientists' report said.

Flesh-eating fly nears US, triggering CDC health advisory

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:16:15 GMT

Doctors should be hypervigilant of any suspected cases of New World Screwworm as the parasitic larva nears the country, the CDC said on Tuesday.

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:44:44 GMT

There is little room for error in trying to stop measles. The virus is one of the most contagious, infecting 9 out of every 10 unvaccinated people exposed.

Suzanna's Kitchen recalls 13,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken in 7 states over Listeria concerns

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:20:36 GMT

Listeria infection is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.

Data centers must follow clean air rules with their large generators, EPA says

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:04:25 GMT

Semitruck-sized power generators that data centers use must comply with Clean Air Act standards, officials ruled on Thursday.

What is frostbite? Here’s how to spot the signs early

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:48:07 GMT

Frostbite happens faster than people normally expect.

Measles cases in 2026: What to watch out for as the disease continues spreading in the US

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:10:24 GMT

Early symptoms for measles mimic the common cold. But the disease is highly contagious, and more dangerous for those who aren't protected.

'High alert': Risk of screwworm landfall in US heightens as cases near Texas' border rise to 11

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:36:05 GMT

The pest poses a major threat to the nation's over $600 billion livestock industry if it crosses over the border, officials said.

Progresso brings back soup drops for flu season

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:11:07 GMT

The hard candy mimics a cough drop and features three of Progresso's most iconic soup flavors.

More chocolate bars recalled nationwide for possible salmonella contamination

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:15:21 GMT

The Spring & Mulberry chocolate bars were sold online and through retailers nationwide. Here are the flavors now being recalled.

Rare 'Brain on Fire' disorder highlighted in Netflix film may soon have new treatments

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:07:38 GMT

No standard treatments for the sometimes deadly disorder have been developed, but that may change due to the newly published research.

Nationwide salmonella outbreak caused by dietary supplement triggers hospitalizations

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:18:04 GMT

At least 21 states have confirmed infections and hospitalizations from the powder, the FDA said on Wednesday.

Got milk? Trump signs bill allowing schools to offer whole and 2% milk again

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:25:23 GMT

The law reverses the Obama-era rule limiting schools to offering fat-free and low-fat milk options.

AI drug creation guidelines released by the FDA

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:24:10 GMT

Drug manufacturers' use of AI has recently increased significantly, according to the FDA. Here's how the agency says the technology can be safely implemented.

More than 80 passengers sickened on Holland America cruise ship, CDC says

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:17:57 GMT

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily through contaminated food, surfaces or close contact with infected individuals.