What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Pollen season marches toward peak activity across southern US
Forecast models continue to show above-normal temperatures continuing through early March and likely beyond for a large part of the Lower 48.
After child lead poisonings, FDA asked to require testing for heavy metals in baby food
Current FDA policy allows baby food manufacturers to choose whether or not to test their products for toxic metals and other contaminants.
Chlormequat, pesticide linked to infertility, found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats, study claims
The chlormequat study, conducted by the Environmental Working Group, also detected the little-known pesticide in four out of five Americans tested.
Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart, brain conditions
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.
FDA approves medicine that reduces risk of life-threatening food allegies
"It's huge to have that safety factor and know that everything is not going to be potentially life-threatening and gives you freedom and liberty to go out and eat things," said Dr. Doshi.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese: Here’s what you need to know
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Bubonic plague: What to know after Oregon cat gives owner rodent-borne disease
In Oregon, a cat recently gave its owner bubonic plague. What is bubonic plague, what’s the cure, and other things to know.
Redford musician battling rare cancer struggles to insure surgery, asks for help
"I don’t think I’m handling it very well," said Michael Lipson. "I might look calm and cool, but I’m in a lot of pain, physically. And psychologically, it’s really messing me up."
Study finds how quick you should administer CPR during cardiac arrest
Survival declines rapidly with longer duration of CPR, new study finds
Baby born without eyes, diagnosed with rare genetic disorder
Robert and Taylor Ice of Missouri struggled for a year to get pregnant.
Scientists turn tomatoes purple to make them more nutritious
Purple tomatoes will become available in select grocery stores for the first time. Gardeners can purchase seeds now.
Erectile dysfunction drugs may protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests
Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.
Medicare negotiating with drugmakers on prices for expensive medications
The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.
Washtenaw County reports hepatitis A infections found in two residents
Wastewater detection reported a spike in hepatitis A at the end of January. It's unknown if it was from the two cases or if there are others yet to be confirmed.
Political leaders file insulin price lawsuit against big pharma
They hope to recover the exorbitant costs they have paid for insulin on behalf of the people whose health they insure - their employees and retirees.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more dairy products, CDC says
The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.
Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.