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Colorado dairy worker tests positive for bird flu, 4th person linked to outbreak

A fourth dairy worker in the U.S. has been infected with bird flu

Colorado dairy worker tests positive for bird flu, 4th person linked to outbreak
Food|Health

Untreated water used on cucumbers tied to salmonella outbreak that sickened 450 people in US

Federal health officials say a Florida cucumber grower that used untreated water is one likely source of salmonella food poisoning that sickened nearly 450 people this spring

Untreated water used on cucumbers tied to salmonella outbreak that sickened 450 people in US
Health

Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says

Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled microdosing candies sold online and at vape shops

Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says
Food|Health

FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann's not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

Federal food safety regulators are warning Bimbo Bakeries USA to stop using misleading labels that say products contain potentially dangerous allergens when they don't

FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann's not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't
Health|Science

Obesity drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound may help treat dangerous sleep apnea

A new study finds the popular obesity drug Zepbound may help treat sleep apnea, a dangerous disorder in which people struggle to breathe during sleep

Obesity drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound may help treat dangerous sleep apnea
Business|Health|Science

Israeli company gets green light to make world's first cultivated beef steaks

Aleph Farms of Israel has received the preliminary green light from health officials to produce and sell the world's first steaks made from cultivated beef cells, not the entire animal

Israeli company gets green light to make world's first cultivated beef steaks
Business|Health|News

Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on store shelves for weeks after recall, FDA says

Government officials say Dollar Tree stores failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to illness in more than 500 U.S. children

Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on store shelves for weeks after recall, FDA says
Health

Salmonella outbreak may be linked to recalled cucumbers, CDC says

Cucumbers contaminated with salmonella bacteria may have sickened and hospitalized dozens of people in at least 25 states

Salmonella outbreak may be linked to recalled cucumbers, CDC says
Health

Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it

Intermittent fasting, where people eat what they want, but only during certain daily windows of time, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years

Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it
Health

Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults

Use of diabetes and obesity medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and other so-called GLP-1 drugs has soared among teens and young adults

Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
Health

US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding

A top U.S. pediatricians’ group is making a sharp policy change about breastfeeding by people with HIV

US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding
Health

USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products

U.S. poultry producers will have to reduce salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to prevent food poisoning

USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products
Business|Health

Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say

U.S. agriculture officials say dairy cattle moving between states must be tested for the bird flu virus in an effort to track and control the growing outbreak

Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
Business|Health

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

U.S. health officials say samples of pasteurized milk have tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says
Business|Economy|Health

Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states

Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?
Business|Health

No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say

Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions

No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say
Health

New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains

New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices
Business|Health

Lead-tainted cinnamon has been recalled. Here's what you should know

Several U.S. discount retailers are recalling packages of ground cinnamon after health officials warned they were contaminated with high levels of lead

Lead-tainted cinnamon has been recalled. Here's what you should know
Business|Health

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. Some patients want to stop

Millions of Americans who have used new obesity drugs like Wegovy to lose weight and improve health are wondering what happens if they stop taking them

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. Some patients want to stop
Business|Health

Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, FDA warns

Ground cinnamon sold in U.S. discount stores is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded

Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, FDA warns
Health

Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here's what you need to know

Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S. Nationwide, about 12% of most recent norovirus tests sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were positive

Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here's what you need to know
Business|Health

Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says

Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration says the voluntary effort that began in 2020 between the agency and U.S. food manufacturers has been completed

Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says
Business|Health

FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies

A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions

FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
Business|Health

Bean dips, enchiladas and taco kits are among new recalled items linked to listeria outbreak

More foods are being recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning

Bean dips, enchiladas and taco kits are among new recalled items linked to listeria outbreak
Business|Health

Ecuador officials name likely source of tainted cinnamon that poisoned U.S. children

Officials in Ecuador have named a likely source of contaminated ground cinnamon used in fruit pouches tied more than 400 cases of lead poisoning in U.S. children

Ecuador officials name likely source of tainted cinnamon that poisoned U.S. children

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