First death from H5N1 “bird flu” in the US occurs amid surge in multiple infectious diseases
The death comes as multiple infectious diseases are surging throughout the US, including the 10th wave of the COVID-19 ...
Feeling sick? Here’s what you might have
According to Dr. Hawkinson, some areas of the country are also seeing higher cases of norovirus. Add in whooping cough, ...
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Health officials warn of poisonous mushrooms being sold in Monterey County
Three individuals were hospitalized after ingesting amanita phalloides, or death cap mushrooms, purchased from a truck vendor ...
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Some of Louisiana’s Favorite Snacks May Disappear Over Cancer Risks
From candies to cereals, a Red 3 ban may lead to big changes for Louisiana shoppers. Here’s why this dye is under fire and ...
What are your questions about norovirus?
Cases of norovirus are surging in the United States. It’s the country’s leading cause of foodborne illnesses but there have been even more outbreaks than usual recently — hitting schools, holiday ...
FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones
Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin tones, and now the US Food and Drug Administration is proposing ...
FDA Sets New Levels for Toxic Lead in Baby Food
The FDA's new standards for toxic lead target processed baby foods such as jarred fruits, vegetables, yogurts and dry cereals ...