Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
Multi-state jalapeño salmonella outbreak includes case in WA
Washington is among the 27 states that have reported cases of salmonella, linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Washington is among the 27 states that have reported cases of salmonella, linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico.
4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.
Sydney Towle, TikTok creator who documented cancer journey, dies at 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower
Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.
Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.
CDC expands iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak to 15 states
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
Spokane wildfire smoke safety
Dr. Patricia Egwuatu joins Good Day Seattle to talk about health and safety with wildfire smoke.
Dr. Patricia Egwuatu joins Good Day Seattle to talk about health and safety with wildfire smoke.
These states have the most underprivileged children, study finds
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
Nation's largest food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after outbreak linked to two deaths
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning TikTok livestream, wellness check
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
2 deaths linked to massive Cyclospora outbreak
Two deaths have not been linked to the massive cyclosporiasis outbreak, but health officials say they both had underlying health conditions that played a factor in their deaths.
Two deaths have not been linked to the massive cyclosporiasis outbreak, but health officials say they both had underlying health conditions that played a factor in their deaths.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from stores after salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
WA doctors see rise in '7OH' synthetic kratom addiction
Doctors in Washington and across the country are seeing a rising number of people getting addicted to "7OH," a synthetic form of kratom what can be 13 times more powerful than morphine.
Doctors in Washington and across the country are seeing a rising number of people getting addicted to "7OH," a synthetic form of kratom what can be 13 times more powerful than morphine.
Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Rethinking protein: Less may be more for healthy aging, study finds
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Park staff find rabid bat near playground in Renton, WA
A dangerous bat was found near a playground at Gene Coulon Park in Renton this week. Now, health investigators are urging anyone who came into contact with it to seek care.
A dangerous bat was found near a playground at Gene Coulon Park in Renton this week. Now, health investigators are urging anyone who came into contact with it to seek care.