‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
What is the ‘tomato flu’? Scientists monitoring outbreak in India
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Doctors may soon predict when women will enter menopause
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
Study: 'Magic mushroom' psychedelic could help drinkers quit
More research is needed to see if the effect lasts and whether it works in a larger study.
More research is needed to see if the effect lasts and whether it works in a larger study.
Trump administration pushed discredited COVID-19 treatment at FDA, House panel says
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
e. Coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s romaine lettuce larger than initial CDC reports
More than half of people in Michigan with this strain of e. Coli have been hospitalized, and four have suffered a severe complication.
More than half of people in Michigan with this strain of e. Coli have been hospitalized, and four have suffered a severe complication.
Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5
Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
Ashton Kutcher reveals vasculitis diagnosis, says he couldn't walk, talk or hear
Ashton Kutcher revealed he couldn't walk, hear or talk after being diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago.
Ashton Kutcher revealed he couldn't walk, hear or talk after being diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago.
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
NUK glass baby bottles sold on Amazon recalled over high lead levels
The recalled NUK-branded baby bottles were not intended to be sold in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recalled NUK-branded baby bottles were not intended to be sold in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Stress and the brain: Study finds certain types of stress can benefit your mind
The lead author of the study says low to moderate stress levels are connected to lower mental health problems and improved brain functioning.
The lead author of the study says low to moderate stress levels are connected to lower mental health problems and improved brain functioning.
USDA proposes new rules on salmonella for food processors — or risk shutdowns
The CDC says approximately one in every 25 packages of chicken sold at grocery stores contains salmonella bacteria.
The CDC says approximately one in every 25 packages of chicken sold at grocery stores contains salmonella bacteria.
3-year-old Pennsylvania boy contracts rare illness from tick bite
A Pennsylvania mom shares her son's medical journey to help others recognize the signs of a potentially perilous illness
A Pennsylvania mom shares her son's medical journey to help others recognize the signs of a potentially perilous illness