FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins

The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.

Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers

A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly, donanemab, won unanimous backing from FDA advisers on Monday for its ability to slow mild dementia despite risks such as brain swelling and bleeding, setting the stage for its expected approval later this year.

1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US

The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.

Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says

The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.

Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'

Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food

Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans

Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.

US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?

A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.

Hospital surprises Denton teen battling leukemia with graduation ceremony

When the team at Texas Health heard that 19-year-old Kaley Banuelos would not be able to attend her graduation due to her chemo treatment, they started planning a surprise graduation of their own.

Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds

Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.

US beaches and pools could be less safe this Memorial Day

In recent years, lifeguard shortages have prompted some municipalities to close beaches and pools or reduce operating hours.

Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports

Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.

Woman sues Disney World after losing consciousness, brain injury on Typhoon Lagoon slide: lawsuit

A woman is suing Walt Disney Parks after she said she lost consciousness and suffered a brain injury after riding a slide at Typhoon Lagoon, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County earlier this week.