RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks
Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are declaring a war on microplastics.
Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are declaring a war on microplastics.
Wawa recalls iced tea, lemonade, fruit punch over possible milk allergen, 100+ locations affected
Convenience store chain Wawa recalled bottles of iced tea, lemonade, and fruit punch that were sold at more than 100 stores along the East Coast.
Convenience store chain Wawa recalled bottles of iced tea, lemonade, and fruit punch that were sold at more than 100 stores along the East Coast.
Raw cheese maker recalls product “under protest" after FDA alert
A company that makes cheese from raw milk recalled several of its products after the Food and Drug Administration warned of a possible link to multiple E. coli cases.
A company that makes cheese from raw milk recalled several of its products after the Food and Drug Administration warned of a possible link to multiple E. coli cases.
Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66
Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.
Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.
Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
New measles cases confirmed in King County, WA
Two adults in King County recently tested positive for measles after traveling abroad, potentially exposing people at several restaurants and medical facilities in Seattle, Kirkland, and Bellevue.
Two adults in King County recently tested positive for measles after traveling abroad, potentially exposing people at several restaurants and medical facilities in Seattle, Kirkland, and Bellevue.
King County health officials warn of sexually transmitted fungus spread
The health department is sending out a warning about a new sexually transmitted infection that has been discovered in King County.
The health department is sending out a warning about a new sexually transmitted infection that has been discovered in King County.
2 new measles cases confirmed in King County
King County health officials said two people were recently diagnosed with measles after international travel, and visited several places in Kirkland, Seattle and Bellevue while infectious.
King County health officials said two people were recently diagnosed with measles after international travel, and visited several places in Kirkland, Seattle and Bellevue while infectious.
King Co. Health officials warn of new sexually transmitted infection
Public health officials are sounding the alarm after a rare, sexually transmitted fungal infection was identified in King County.
Public health officials are sounding the alarm after a rare, sexually transmitted fungal infection was identified in King County.
Two new measles cases confirmed in King County, WA
Health officials have confirmed two new cases of measles in King County connected to cases of international travel.
Health officials have confirmed two new cases of measles in King County connected to cases of international travel.
How healthy is your town? Dashboard shows how your city measures up
If you’ve ever wondered how the health of your city compares to other towns in the U.S., there’s a tool for that.
If you’ve ever wondered how the health of your city compares to other towns in the U.S., there’s a tool for that.
Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health
Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet.
Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet.
Check your fridge: FDA warns of E. coli risk linked to Raw Farm-brand cheddar cheese
Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.
Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.
$1 million dedicated to postpartum care in WA
This legislative session in Washington, $1 million was approved to help people facing the challenges of parenthood, in addition to their own emotional and mental struggles.
This legislative session in Washington, $1 million was approved to help people facing the challenges of parenthood, in addition to their own emotional and mental struggles.
Fentanyl vaccine undergoing human trials
Fentanyl has had a devastating impact on thousands of families, but a vaccine now in human trials could be an important part in the fight against it.
Fentanyl has had a devastating impact on thousands of families, but a vaccine now in human trials could be an important part in the fight against it.
Gallup poll: Healthcare tops US concerns as partisan divides persist
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
What is hydrocodone? Tiger Woods found with pills after DUI crash
Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.
Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.
Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.
Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Kidney disease may trigger rare, potentially fatal brain virus, study says
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.