How the Ebola virus is spread - doctor explains travel risk

But how is it spread from human to human? Dr. Kumar says it is very important to understand, it is only spread through very close contact.

From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall

The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.

Protein is important, but nutritionist says don't forget the fiber
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University of Michigan Dietitian Megan Goers talks about the importance of protein - but shines a light on the underrated qualities of fiber.

Planet Fitness free summer pass returns for teens: What to know

Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.

Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus

Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.

Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds

Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.

How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens

A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.

Sexual enhancement supplement recalled over three undeclared drugs

The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.

American doctor tests positive in Ebola outbreak that spurred global health emergency

An American doctor is among the hundreds of people who have contracted the rare virus linked to an Ebola outbreak that led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.

New study shows increase in cruise demand despite recent outbreaks

The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month. 

Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration

With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.

USDA adds to list of frozen pizza, snack food varieties included in public health alert

The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide. 

Glass particles detected in recalled cancer treatment drug, FDA says

The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.

Glioblastoma vaccine shows early promise in boosting survival

A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.

Skin cream sold nationwide recalled after staph bacteria found

A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.