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How eating more fiber may help protect against dangerous bacteria like E. coli

Eating more fiber, which is found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, might help protect against dangerous bacteria in the gut.

Health Jan 17

Ozempic is in the next round of Medicare drug price negotiations. See the full list of 15 medications
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Jan 16

CDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu cases

FDA Jan 16

FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers

Federal health officials are backing the health benefits of nicotine pouches, ruling that Philip Morris International’s Zyn can help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes.
Health Jan 16

FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers

Federal health officials are backing the health benefits of nicotine pouches, ruling that Philip Morris International’s Zyn can help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes. The Food and Drug Admini...
Food & Drink Jan 16

What foods use Red Dye No. 3? What to know about the newly banned food coloring

The Food and Drug Administration has said it is banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that has long been used in the U.S. to color certain foods, such as candies and colored beverages, as well...
Health Jan 16

Cancer cases are increasing in women while declining in men, report finds

Rates of breast and thyroid cancer for women under 50 rose from 2002 to 2021, while men in the same age group had declining rates of melanoma and prostate cancer.

Health Jan 15

FDA moves to slash nicotine in cigarettes

The proposed rule would drastically reduce the level of nicotine allowed in combustible tobacco products, but it would not apply to vapes.
Food & Drink Jan 15

FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods

Evidence shows that the synthetic dye can cause cancer in lab animals.
Health & wellness Jan 15

Just one drink a day may put your health at risk, federal report finds

The report will help federal regulators decide whether to update alcohol guidelines.
Health & wellness Jan 15

Hand sanitizer isn't enough to protect against norovirus. What should you do instead?

Experts explain how to keep yourself safe from the stomach bug.
Health & wellness Jan 14

Woman, 100, who still works at Home Depot and drives has simple tips for a long life

JoCleta Wilson sought out the job after discovering she didn’t like retirement. “I got so tired of myself. I had to get out of the house and come back to work.”
Food & Drink Jan 14

FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages

The new labels will put saturated fat, sodium and added sugar directly in front of shoppers in an effort to nudge people to make healthier choices.
Health & Science Jan 13

Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds

The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine has found.
Health Jan 12

California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu

A California man says his two cats died and a third was hospitalized after he fed them raw milk recalled for bird flu risk.
Health & wellness Jan 11

Author lived in an underground bunker for 10 days to study sleep, happiness and health — 1 key thing she learned

Lynne Peeples was on a quest to better understand circadian rhythm, so she stayed in a bunker 50 feet below ground for ten days straight.
Health & wellness Jan 11

It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV

In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. But there are things you can do to protect yourself from these respiratory and stomach viruses. Washing your hands is among the best way to prevent getting sick. You should also clean surfaces thoroughly, cover your mouth, don’t touch your...
Long Island Jan 10

Long Island officials warn about spike in rabid animals found since July: What to know

Officials on Long Island are raising concern amid a spike in animals testing positive for rabies, and are pinning at least some of the blame for that rise on New York City.
Health & wellness Jan 10

It's ‘Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month

Giving up alcohol for 31 days is associated with numerous health benefits. But for a growing number of adults, saving money is a top motivator.
Health Jan 10

NJ norovirus cases up 350% from 2023: What to know and how to protect yourself

There’s an alarming outbreak causing concern among health officials in New Jersey, as norovirus has been spreading rapidly — and doctors say it is highly contagious.

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