Today: September 08, 2024
Today: September 08, 2024

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What to know about delta-8 and other common vape shop drugs

Products with delta-8 THC, so-called “magic mushrooms," and other legal but less-regulated compounds are easy for consumers to get their hands on

What to know about delta-8 and other common vape shop drugs
Food|Health

USDA moves to limit salmonella in raw poultry products

Federal officials are moving to set new limits on salmonella in raw poultry products in the U.S. The Agriculture Department's proposal is aimed at reducing the number of people who get sick

USDA moves to limit salmonella in raw poultry products
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The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here's why

Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague

The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here's why
Health

Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed

Researchers say doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use

Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed
Health|News|Opinion|Political

Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows

A new study shows the infant death rate in Texas went up in the wake of the state's abortion ban

Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows
Health

Lower your risk of falling as you get older with these simple steps

One in four older adults in the U.S. fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even death

Lower your risk of falling as you get older with these simple steps
Business|Health

Rural pharmacies fill a health care gap in the US. Owners say it's getting harder to stay open

Rural pharmacies can be a touchstone for their communities

Rural pharmacies fill a health care gap in the US. Owners say it's getting harder to stay open
Health

Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you

Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable

Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you
Health

US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections

U.S. health officials are warning of counterfeit Botox injections after more than 20 people got sick

US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections
Health

Allergy season arrived early in US. Here's how to keep pollen from ruining your spring

Allergy season in the U.S. is starting sooner than experts expected

Allergy season arrived early in US. Here's how to keep pollen from ruining your spring
Health

New estimate shows rural Americans and men are more likely to suffer from hearing loss

A new estimate shows hearing loss affects approximately 37.9 million Americans and is more common in rural areas than urban ones

New estimate shows rural Americans and men are more likely to suffer from hearing loss
Health

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net under stress

Federally funded community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net under stress
Health

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net that's under stress

Federally funded community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net that's under stress
Health

Getting a dental X-ray? A new recommendation says you don't need a lead apron

People do not need to wear lead aprons or thyroid collars when getting X-rays at the dentist

Getting a dental X-ray? A new recommendation says you don't need a lead apron
Education|Health

Health officials push to get schoolchildren vaccinated as more US parents opt out

Parents are opting out of school vaccinations at the highest rate ever

Health officials push to get schoolchildren vaccinated as more US parents opt out
Health

More people are using CBD products. There's still little research on the benefits and risks

A new survey shows 1 in 5 Americans used CBD in the past year

More people are using CBD products. There's still little research on the benefits and risks
Health

Patients of color more often brace for unfair treatment in health care, survey finds

A new survey shows 55% of Black patients said they feel like they must be very careful about their appearance to be treated fairly at medical visits

Patients of color more often brace for unfair treatment in health care, survey finds
Health

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states
Health

Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them

The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out

Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them
Business|Health

Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week

Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues
Business|Health|News

FDA took months to react to complaint about Abbott infant formula factory, audit finds

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took 15 months to act on a whistleblower complaint about the Abbott Nutrition factory at the center 2022's nationwide infant formula shortage

FDA took months to react to complaint about Abbott infant formula factory, audit finds
Health|News|Science

The USDA is testing ground beef for bird flu. Experts are confident the meat supply is safe

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will test ground beef for bird flu

The USDA is testing ground beef for bird flu. Experts are confident the meat supply is safe
Business|Health|News

FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

The number of people sickened by salmonella from cut and whole cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week

FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week
Health|News

Migrants in cities across the US may need medical care. It's not that easy to find

Migrants who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and travel to cities around the country are running into a disjointed health care systems when they need treatment

Migrants in cities across the US may need medical care. It's not that easy to find

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