RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Texas measles outbreak: Outbreak spreads to 3 new counties in latest update
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 717 since January.
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 717 since January.
Bill to add social media warning labels advances to Texas Senate
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
Founders of "Be the difference foundation" speak on ovarian cancer awareness and future events
"World Ovarian Cancer Day" was observed this week. This year, thousands of women will be diagnosed with the disease. Two local women who are ovarian cancer survivors visit Good Day Saturday to highlight the importance of early detection and future events to raise money for research.
"World Ovarian Cancer Day" was observed this week. This year, thousands of women will be diagnosed with the disease. Two local women who are ovarian cancer survivors visit Good Day Saturday to highlight the importance of early detection and future events to raise money for research.
FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
Texas measles outbreak: Spread appears to slow in West Texas
Two children have died, and 92 people have been hospitalized with measles since the start of the outbreak in late January, according to Texas health officials.
Two children have died, and 92 people have been hospitalized with measles since the start of the outbreak in late January, according to Texas health officials.
Former Dallas Cowboy and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob Lilly saves wife's life
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob Lilly is being credited with saving his wife’s life during a medical crisis.
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob Lilly is being credited with saving his wife’s life during a medical crisis.
West Nile Virus discovered in Tarrant County
Tarrant County Public Health has confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Tarrant County this year.
Tarrant County Public Health has confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Tarrant County this year.
Measles outbreak spreads to 11th state: The latest
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Combo flu and COVID-19 shot shows promise in new Moderna study
Researchers found that the combination shot had a stronger immune response against COVID-19 and flu strains.
Researchers found that the combination shot had a stronger immune response against COVID-19 and flu strains.
Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment
The Minnesota woman received investigational immunotherapy during a ‘last-resort’ trial.
The Minnesota woman received investigational immunotherapy during a ‘last-resort’ trial.
State agency reverses Tarrant County Meals on Wheels funding cut
The $450,000 cut to Tarrant County Meals on Wheels would have been in addition to a $1.6 million cut from October.
The $450,000 cut to Tarrant County Meals on Wheels would have been in addition to a $1.6 million cut from October.