Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.

Lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 3 more states

The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. 

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.

Questions about released Dr. Fauci text messages
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar talks about the recently released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci and explains what doctors and health officials were considering regarding COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy.

Back-to-school stress: Watch for the 3 D's
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It's normal to feel a little anxious before beginning a new school year but how do you know when it's too much? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti explains what you need to watch out for to know if your child is really struggling.

Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease. 

GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol

The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.

CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000

Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.

Thyroid tablets recalled because they may be ‘superpotent’

A thyroid medicine was recently recalled over fears that it could be superpotent and end up triggering other side effects.

Pennsylvania confirms first measles-related deaths in 35 years

Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. 

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.

‘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.