FDA aims to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food by end of 2026
The FDA currently allows 36 color additives, including eight synthetic dyes.
The FDA currently allows 36 color additives, including eight synthetic dyes.
California now selling generic Narcan for $24
California is ramping up efforts to combat the opioid epidemic by rolling out online sales of a drug that can reverse overdoses.
California is ramping up efforts to combat the opioid epidemic by rolling out online sales of a drug that can reverse overdoses.
FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
FDA plans to phase out use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food
Some states have already moved to restrict some synthetic dyes and the FDA banned Red 3 from the nation’s food supply.
Some states have already moved to restrict some synthetic dyes and the FDA banned Red 3 from the nation’s food supply.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
Covid.gov website changed by Trump administration to promote lab leak theory
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
Deadly E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
Trump tariffs impacting family-owned businesses
One local business believes Donald Trump's trade war with China could get "really bad within days or weeks."
One local business believes Donald Trump's trade war with China could get "really bad within days or weeks."
Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness in days before her death, records show
Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa searched these symptoms in the days before her death. The couple were found deceased in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.
Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa searched these symptoms in the days before her death. The couple were found deceased in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.
Dodgers legend Manny Mota recovering after stroke
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Manny Mota suffered a stroke on Monday night, the team announced Tuesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Manny Mota suffered a stroke on Monday night, the team announced Tuesday.
'Harry Potter' actor undergoes emergency surgery after doctors warn he might never walk or speak again
Nick Moran, who portrayed Scabior in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," is recovering from a "life-threatening" diagnosis that caused him to undergo emergency surgery.
Nick Moran, who portrayed Scabior in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," is recovering from a "life-threatening" diagnosis that caused him to undergo emergency surgery.
Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
Pfizer ends development of pill to treat obesity after injury reported during trial
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
Doctor releases Trump's physical exam results: 'Fully fit' to serve
At 78 years old, Donald Trump is the oldest man to be elected president. He turns 79 on June 14.
At 78 years old, Donald Trump is the oldest man to be elected president. He turns 79 on June 14.
Celery sold in 28 states recalled over possible listeria contamination
Listeria infection can cause fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and in some it can be fatal.
Listeria infection can cause fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and in some it can be fatal.