Walgreens to raise minimum age for store tobacco sales
Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other products.
Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other products.
Measles cases rise in New York; approaching record numbers
Outbreaks in New York state continue to drive up the number of U.S. measles cases, which are approaching levels not seen in 25 years.
Outbreaks in New York state continue to drive up the number of U.S. measles cases, which are approaching levels not seen in 25 years.
Blood pressure medication recall expanded after possible cancer causing impurity detected, says FDA
A pharmaceutical company is expanding its recall of certain blood pressure medication tablets after trace amounts of a possible cancer causing impurity were discovered in the active ingredient, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
A pharmaceutical company is expanding its recall of certain blood pressure medication tablets after trace amounts of a possible cancer causing impurity were discovered in the active ingredient, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
Men carry more germs in their beards than dogs carry in their fur, study finds
Men carry more germs in their beards than dogs carry in their fur, a study found.
Men carry more germs in their beards than dogs carry in their fur, a study found.
World's first 3D printed heart unveiled by researchers in Israel
Researchers in Israel unveiled the world’s first 3D printed heart created from a patient’s own cells.
Researchers in Israel unveiled the world’s first 3D printed heart created from a patient’s own cells.
CDC says 109 reports of E.coli from ground beef in six states
A total of 109 people have reported E.coli infections in six states and ground beef may be the cause, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
A total of 109 people have reported E.coli infections in six states and ground beef may be the cause, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Pre-cut melon sold at Walmart, Target, and other stores recalled due to salmonella outbreak
Caito Foods LLC is recalling pre-cut watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and fruit medley products due to a possible salmonella outbreak.
Caito Foods LLC is recalling pre-cut watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and fruit medley products due to a possible salmonella outbreak.
Study: One alcoholic drink per day may increase stroke risk
More evidence that so-called moderate drinking may have more health risks than previously thought. A new study published in 'The Lancet' says even light to moderate drinking can increase your risk of a stroke.
More evidence that so-called moderate drinking may have more health risks than previously thought. A new study published in 'The Lancet' says even light to moderate drinking can increase your risk of a stroke.
US measles tally hits 465, with most illnesses in kids
U.S. measles cases are continuing to jump, and most of the reported illnesses are in children.
U.S. measles cases are continuing to jump, and most of the reported illnesses are in children.
Smoking pot vs. tobacco: What science says about lighting up
As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers, and others worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.
As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers, and others worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.
Study: Drinking a bottle of wine per week is as bad as smoking 5-10 cigarettes
Downing a bottle of wine each week is as cancer-causing as smoking five to 10 cigarettes a week, according to British researchers.
Downing a bottle of wine each week is as cancer-causing as smoking five to 10 cigarettes a week, according to British researchers.
Recall for 20K pounds of frozen beef patties shipped to schools nationwide, may contain plastic
More than 10 tons of frozen beef that was shipped to schools nationwide has been recalled due to the possibility of it containing purple plastic, according to officials.
More than 10 tons of frozen beef that was shipped to schools nationwide has been recalled due to the possibility of it containing purple plastic, according to officials.
School district turns unused cafeteria food into take-home meals
There are a lot of children in our country who only get meals at school. That is why many schools have expanded to provide breakfasts and even dinners. But when the weekend comes, the meals stop and some children go hungry over the weekend.
There are a lot of children in our country who only get meals at school. That is why many schools have expanded to provide breakfasts and even dinners. But when the weekend comes, the meals stop and some children go hungry over the weekend.
Mayo Clinic finds 3 factors may extend life for pancreatic cancer patients
A new study from the Mayo Clinic found that a pre-surgery treatment plan may help extend life for advanced pancreatic cancer patients.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic found that a pre-surgery treatment plan may help extend life for advanced pancreatic cancer patients.
Measles count in US this year already more than all of 2018
The number of U.S. measles cases through the first three months of this year have surpassed the count for all of 2018, health officials say.
The number of U.S. measles cases through the first three months of this year have surpassed the count for all of 2018, health officials say.
Walgreens to sell CBD products in several states
Walgreens will soon jump on the CBD bandwagon.
Walgreens will soon jump on the CBD bandwagon.
Aurora company recalls 5,000 pounds of beef products over E. coli concerns
An Illinois packing company is recalling about 5,000 pounds of meat shipped within the Midwest over concerns that it may be contaminated with E. coli.
An Illinois packing company is recalling about 5,000 pounds of meat shipped within the Midwest over concerns that it may be contaminated with E. coli.
Smart phone users may be vulnerable to thumb pain
We are constantly typing, texting, scrolling, swiping.
We are constantly typing, texting, scrolling, swiping.
Nine labor and delivery nurses at Maine hospital pregnant at the same time
"Hit me, baby" ... nine more times?
"Hit me, baby" ... nine more times?
Tyson recalls chicken strips over metal fears
Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is recalling more than 69,000 pounds (31,297 kilograms) of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.
Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is recalling more than 69,000 pounds (31,297 kilograms) of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.