Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
Dallas County reports first measles case of 2026
The Dallas County Health Department is alerting the public to a confirmed case of measles, with three spots where the patient may have exposed more people. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
The Dallas County Health Department is alerting the public to a confirmed case of measles, with three spots where the patient may have exposed more people. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Dallas County confirms measles case with 3 locations for exposure
Dallas County health officials confirmed a measles case and identified three potential exposure locations in Allen, Fairview, and Frisco earlier this month.
Dallas County health officials confirmed a measles case and identified three potential exposure locations in Allen, Fairview, and Frisco earlier this month.
Texas tightens requirements for Mexican cattle as New World screwworm spreads
Texas is tightening import rules on Mexican-origin cattle to protect state livestock from a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite.
Texas is tightening import rules on Mexican-origin cattle to protect state livestock from a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite.
Popular erectile dysfunction drug linked to eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss
Men taking the erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate drug were 33% more likely to develop primary open-angle glaucoma, according to a recent study.
Men taking the erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate drug were 33% more likely to develop primary open-angle glaucoma, according to a recent study.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
Louisiana girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.
‘Poop pills’ may point to new peanut allergy treatment, study finds
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.
Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli, Salmonella outbreaks recalled after CDC warning
A recall has been issued for alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that are blamed for at least 55 illnesses in 15 states.
A recall has been issued for alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that are blamed for at least 55 illnesses in 15 states.
Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
Dallas proposes dropping PPO health plan for employees
The city of Dallas could eliminate its Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) health plan for employees, including police and firefighters, to avoid a $10 million budget deficit and massive premium hikes.
The city of Dallas could eliminate its Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) health plan for employees, including police and firefighters, to avoid a $10 million budget deficit and massive premium hikes.
FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of stomach cancer, major study finds
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.