Health

The FDA said it doesn't object to qualified claims that yogurt may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. But companies have to be careful not to mislead consumers with their wording.

An independent lab is warning the FDA of recent findings that certain benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products can form high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.

After Flovent, one of the most popular inhalers for treating childhood asthma, was discontinued in January, some parents are reporting challenges in obtaining the generic versions of the medication.

A Pennsylvania-based company recalled a bar of chocolate over milk allergy reaction concerns, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.

A person was hospitalized Thursday morning after a cellphone exploded at Roosevelt High School in D.C., according to the city’s fire department.

FDA Chief Dr. Robert Califf warned that fake weight loss drugs are emerging in response to shortages of Ozempic and other popular GLP-1 agonists, according to Reuters.

Oprah Winfrey has made the decision to exit the WeightWatchers board, effective in May. Shares for the company have dropped following the announcement.

SpaceX was fined $3,600 by Washington state worker safety officials after a workplace accident led to a "near amputation" for one employee.

Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have adapted to the highly radioactive environment and appear resiliant against cancer, a study says.

Finnish airline Finnair announced the move, which it stressed is voluntary and anonymous, as a way to get a better estimate of a plane's weight before takeoff

Dietitian-nutritionist Alexandra Kaplan discussed the implications A.I. could have in the nutrition industry if the technology secures a solid role in helping people stay healthy.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned an "uncharacteristic spike" of illnesses in New Jersey has tied to products that contain the drug tianeptine.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced his state would become the first to erase or eliminate medical debt for all eligible residents.

Novo Nordisk says it Is gradually ramping up supply of its sought-after drug Wegovy. However, the company is still warning patients demand will still outpace supply overall.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 120 guests have become sick while sailing on the Queen Victoria luxury liner owned by Cunard Cruise Line.

Stew Leonard’s has issued a cookie recall after Connecticut health officials say they “contained undeclared peanuts" and are linked to a woman’s death.

Two types and sizes of Robitussin cough syrup have been recalled, its maker announced Wednesday through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, due to "microbial contamination."

A third lawsuit was filed against Panera Bread this week, involving its caffeinated "Charged Lemonade," which allegedly cause a woman to have heart palpitations and "permanent cardiac injuries."

The Quaker Oats Company has expanded a product recall for certain varieties of its popular granola bars and cereals due to possible salmonella contamination.

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