FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the ...
This Illness Is Surging Right Now, And The Signs In Kids Aren't As Easy To Spot
But that’s not always how serious illness plays out. Children who need to be on ventilators, have tracheostomies or ...
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on ...
Where do fleas come from? Pests pose problems for both pets and families, even in winter
The pests live in four life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult fleas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
Fearing another pandemic, people are prepping for bird flu. Should you?
F or months, bird flu has been on Desiree’ Moffitt’s mind. The more she learns about the H5N1 virus, and the more updates ...
The FDA Set Guidelines for 'Acceptable' Levels of Lead in Baby Food for the First Time — but Some Experts Say It's Not Enough
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, for the first time, it is setting guidelines for an ...
Flu cases spike around Wichita and in Kansas. See symptoms and how to stay safe
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend anyone 6 months or older to receive the annual flu vaccine.
What is Valley fever? How is the disease treated?
Valley fever is an infectious disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of ...
Norovirus Is Surging Across The Country. Here Are The Symptoms To Look For, Per Infectious Disease Doctors
Norovirus tends to come on hard and fast. “Nausea and or vomiting are usually the first symptoms of norovirus,” says ...
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV ...
Where do fleas come from? The pests pose problems for both pets and families
The pests live in four life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult fleas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
GSK and Pfizer's RSV vaccines to carry warnings of neurological disorder risk
GSK and Pfizer's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines will carry warnings that they can increase the risk of developing ...