Lactaid milk recalled in 27 states due to potential for undeclared almonds
(NEW YORK) -- Lactaid milk is being recalled due to the potential presence of almonds, a common tree nut allergen.The Food and Drug Administration... Read More.
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New York reports death from EEE after 1st case diagnosed in nearly a decade
(NEW YORK) -- The first person in New York state to be diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in nearly a decade has died,... Read More.
New York state reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade
(NEW YORK) -- New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday.The rare mosquito-borne virus was... Read More.
What to know about body roundness index, an alternative to BMI
(NEW YORK) -- While body mass index (BMI) has long been a go-to measure of a person's health, used by doctors and health insurers... Read More.
Overdose deaths have continued to drop, now at their lowest level in three years, data shows
(ATLANTA) -- The estimated number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have been dropping for months and are now at their lowest levels... Read More.
3D mammography better at detecting early-stage cancer with fewer false positives, study finds
(NEW YORK) -- Newer three-dimensional imaging is more effective at detecting breast cancer and may improve long-term outcomes, according to a new study led... Read More.
Los Angeles County reports a rare handful of local dengue cases
(LOS ANGELES) -- While Los Angeles County is reporting three locally acquired cases of dengue this year -- which is rare for the region... Read More.
Man left paralyzed at 19 drives car again for first time
(NEW YORK) -- A man who was left paralyzed after diving into a swimming pool as a teenager was recently able to drive again... Read More.
Polio vaccinations wrap up in Gaza as officials try to inoculate 90% of children under age 10
(TEL-AVIV, Israel) -- The last day of the polio vaccination campaign is wrapping up in Gaza, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.The campaign... Read More.
New report finds alarming decline in US maternity care access
(NEW YORK) -- A new report by March of Dimes found that over 5.5 million women live in U.S. counties experiencing limited to no... Read More.
Elevated lead levels found in cinnamon products, report finds
(NEW YORK) -- Elevated levels of lead have been found in 12 of 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends, according to a Consumer... Read More.
Trump said he has concepts of a health care plan. What we know about his policies
(WASHINGTON) -- Health care was one of the topics at the forefront of Tuesday night's debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President... Read More.
