Man died from tick-triggered meat allergy
Doctors at the University of Virginia have confirmed the first known death from a meat allergy caused by tick bites.
The man, a 47-year-old from...
New 15-minute test could speed up hepatitis C treatment
A new test developed by scientists at Northwestern University could make a big difference in the fight against hepatitis C.
This rapid test can detect...
What you need to know about “stomach flu” and how to stay safe
Norovirus, sometimes called the “stomach flu” or “winter vomiting bug,” is spreading in California and other parts of the United States. Even though it's...
Quitting smoking completely is the best way to protect heart health
Smoking is often seen as a habit that becomes more dangerous the more you do it. Many people believe that smoking only a few...
Throw out these 19 cookware items that may contain dangerous lead, FDA warns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an important warning about a growing list of pots and pans that may release dangerous...
FDA memo links COVID-19 vaccine to 10 child deaths
A confidential internal memo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has raised new controversy about the safety of COVID‑19 vaccines in children.
The memo,...
Why bird flu viruses are so dangerous to humans
Bird flu viruses may be more dangerous to humans than previously thought because they can survive and grow even when the body has a...
Why the flu hits hardest in fall and winter
Every year, as the weather turns colder, flu season returns—bringing coughs, fevers, and the familiar reminder to get vaccinated.
But why does the flu thrive...
New warnings about superbugs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization recently issued new, dire warnings about the spread of so-called superbugs, infectious bacteria for...
Mixing weed and cigarettes changes the brain’s chemistry, study finds
A new study from McGill University has found that people who use both cannabis and tobacco show unique changes in the brain that could...