Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses

A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.

Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. 

Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study

Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.

Spring clock change linked to higher risk of retinal disease: study

When it comes to the annual spring time change, researchers found that “even one hour of change can impact a patient’s health.”

New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.

There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map

Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.

CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners

CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.

Midlife TV binging linked to smaller brain structures, especially in men

The study found that the key parts of the brains of people who told researchers they watched TV "very often" during their midlife years were found to have smaller structures.

Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads

Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy. 

Allergy medication recall: Cetirizine tablets pulled over contamination risk

Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four nationwide lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg after discovering the allergy medication may be cross-contaminated with ranitidine, according to the FDA.

Cyclospora lawsuit against Taco Bell, Taylor Farms filed by Michigan couple

The couple, who live near Durand, just west of Flint, say they became seriously ill after eating contaminated lettuce at their local Taco Bell.

CDC: Cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to 4,100 cases, 7,500 more unconfirmed

U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms. 

FDA to continue cyclosporiasis investigation as restaurant traffic declines

Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.

Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace

Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation. 

Cyclosporiasis: FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample provided 'false positive'

On Sunday the FDA said that laboratory experts re-reviewed sample results for Cyclospora and found that it was a false positive, in a statement released Sunday.