More than 10,000 pounds of pork and beef items are being pulled out from U.S. stores by two companies, citing concerns about the presence of milk allergens and a lack of regulatory inspection. Affected states include Delaware, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Oklahoma-based Ralph’s Packing Company is withdrawing roughly 3,132 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Dec. 18 issued warnings regarding raw oysters potentially contaminated with norovirus, a common foodborne illness-causing virus. Ahead of the holidays, the agency again called upon consumers, retailers, and restaurants to not serve, or sell, or eat several batches of oysters sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and […]
Dr. Michael Rich, founder of the Center on Media and Child Health at Harvard Medical School, and author of “The Mediatrician’s Guide,” shares insights from his “Growing Up Digital” study. He offers valuable findings on the impact of screen time on children’s health and development, and practical tips for parents on managing tech use at […]
A new report finds that nearly 50 percent of all American teens are “constantly online.” The Pew Research Center’s poll comes amid increasing concern over the effects of social media and smartphones on young people’s mental health. Dr. Shannan Crawford explains how parents can get their children to leave their screens and connect with others […]
Three cruise ships have been hit with norovirus outbreaks this month, with one ship reporting more than 100 passengers falling ill, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been 11 reported norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships this year, but this is the first time the virus has been confirmed on […]
While Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued his tour of Capitol Hill in a quest to gain backing from lawmakers, a group of Republican senators launched a new caucus to support the objectives of President-elect Donald Trump and his pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Congressional Make America Healthy Again […]
DAKAR, Senegal—A man in western Congo died Thursday with hemorrhagic fever symptoms, leading officials to suspect that a still-unidentified virus may be involved alongside malaria in a mysterious outbreak that has killed dozens of people, health authorities said. Congo authorities said last week that they suspected malaria in the flu-like disease outbreak, which has killed […]
Frito-Lay, one of the largest snack food companies, issued a limited recall of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, a popular salty snack, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday. In a statement posted on the FDA website, Frito Lay said it is recalling 6,344 of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that may […]
Health officials have confirmed the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States, marking a pivotal moment in monitoring efforts for the virus. The patient, a resident of southwestern Louisiana, was hospitalized after exposure to sick and dead birds in a backyard flock, according to a Dec. 18 statement from the Centers […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over avian influenza, saying that the order was issued as a precaution. It comes as a person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the United States, health officials separately said on Wednesday. The patient is […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it has sent warning letters to four companies for selling unapproved versions of GLP-1 drugs including semaglutide and tirzepatide, the active ingredients in popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs. The letters were issued to Xcel Peptides, Swisschems, Summit Research, and Prime Peptides last week after the U.S. […]
NEW YORK—Teen drug use hasn’t rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results from a large annual national survey released Tuesday. About two-thirds of 12th graders this year said they hadn’t used alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes, or e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days. That’s the largest proportion abstaining […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medication, an off-brand version of DayQuil and NyQuil, citing manufacturing concerns. The cold and flu medicine has been sold at Costco. According to the FDA, the recall affects 8,640 boxes of the product, which includes both […]
It’s a common struggle: You’re looking for a mid-afternoon or late-night snack, and end up eating junk food, going from hungry to sluggish. NTD spoke with Erin Mittelstaedt, CEO of The FruitGuys, for some tips and tricks to create better habits.
Your diet may be affecting your body’s ability to fight colorectal cancer, depending on the kind of fatty acids you consume, a new study revealed. In the study, published Tuesday in Gut, the journal of the British Society of Gastroenterology, an international team of scientists compared colorectal cancer tissue gathered from 81 patients and compared […]
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty has issued an emotional tribute to Brian Thompson, the head of the group’s insurance arm, UnitedHealthcare, following Thompson’s death at the hands of a gunman. Thompson, a key figure in the U.S. health insurance industry, was fatally shot in an incident Witty described in an op-ed published on Dec. 13 […]
A small number of animals at the Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona have tested positive for bird flu, according to local health officials. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) said in an announcement Wednesday they’re working with state and federal partners to address the situation, which occurred in Litchfield Park. According to Dr. […]
Chicago-based Riverside Natural Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain batches of MadeGood granola bars due to potential metal contamination. The company said in a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 10 that the potential presence of a piece of metal could result in a safety hazard if consumed. While no injuries […]
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to crack down on conflicts of interest in the health care sector. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced legislation on Dec. 11 that would force health insurers and the middlemen that negotiate drug prices to divest their pharmacy businesses. Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, serve […]
President-elect Donald Trump said on Dec. 8 that he will give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the freedom to investigate the potential link between vaccines and autism if the latter gains Senate confirmation to become Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy has said for years that autism is likely tied to childhood vaccines. He […]
