Health

FDA recalls thyroid medication over potency issues
FDA recalls thyroid medication over potency issues

The affected Levothyroxine tablets were distributed across the United States beginning in January 2025

CDC expands Cyclospora outbreak investigation to four more states
CDC expands Cyclospora outbreak investigation to four more states

Cyclospora is a parasite that transmits via food or water contaminated with human feces

Australia's TGA issues safety alert over rare vision loss risk from Ozempic
Australia's TGA issues safety alert over rare vision loss risk from Ozempic

Patients consuming GLP-1 medications are strongly recommended to seek urgent medical attention

Weight loss drugs may increase risk of hair loss, study
Weight loss drugs may increase risk of hair loss, study

Scientists found weight loss drugs may increase the risk of hair loss in contrast to those using other diabetes treatments

Cetirizine tablets recalled after potential Ranitidine contamination
Cetirizine tablets recalled after potential Ranitidine contamination

The recalled products include nearly four lots of its 5mg cetirizine hydrochloride drugs

Drinking up to five cups of coffee daily may be safe, study
Drinking up to five cups of coffee daily may be safe, study

Review concludes that healthy adults can take nearly five cups of coffee every day without raising the risk of cardiovascular disease

FDA confirms Taylor Farms lettuce Cyclospora test was 'false positive'
FDA confirms Taylor Farms lettuce Cyclospora test was 'false positive'

Taylor Fresh Foods said the FDA informed the company that the initial result was incorrect

Air conditioning may worsen asthma and dry out skin, doctors warn
Air conditioning may worsen asthma and dry out skin, doctors warn

Experts have raised concerns regarding poorly maintained air conditioning systems

Frizzy, flat, grey hair: Scientist reveals simple solution to all problems
Frizzy, flat, grey hair: Scientist reveals simple solution to all problems

Ditch expensive hair products as scientists reveal reason behind your hair problems

Mosquitoes in Toronto, other regions test positive for West Nile virus, raising concerns
Mosquitoes in Toronto, other regions test positive for West Nile virus, raising concerns

West Nile virus rapidly spreads to individuals through mosquito bites, which can lead to severe complications

New prostate cancer treatment matches surgery effectiveness
New prostate cancer treatment matches surgery effectiveness

Targeted focal therapy rivals standard surgery for cancer survival while drastically lowering long-term side effects

Taylor Farms lettuce linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak, Taco Bell takes swift action
Taylor Farms lettuce linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak, Taco Bell takes swift action

Iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms has been named the potential cause of cyclosporiasis cases in the US

Hamilton County reports 17 Cyclospora amid growth in outbreak
Hamilton County reports 17 Cyclospora amid growth in outbreak

Authorities have yet to officially detect the source of the current Cyclospora outbreak in Ohio

Cyclospora outbreak in US: foods under investigation and how to stay safe
Cyclospora outbreak in US: foods under investigation and how to stay safe

Cyclospora is a parasite that transmits via food or water contaminated with human feces

Tick-borne diseases continue to rise across Canada, raising health concerns
Tick-borne diseases continue to rise across Canada, raising health concerns

Anaplasmosis, a lesser-known tick-borne illness, is increasingly becoming common as black-legged tick populations expand

U.S citizen hospitalized in Germany after contracting Ebola in Congo
U.S citizen hospitalized in Germany after contracting Ebola in Congo

US Ebola patient hospitalized in Germany, condition stable

How to protect yourself from heat waves? Easy tips to stay cool
How to protect yourself from heat waves? Easy tips to stay cool

Heatwave in UK during May and June caused more than 2,700 deaths, experts reveal

Martha Lillard, last US polio survivor to rely on iron lung dies at 78
Martha Lillard, last US polio survivor to rely on iron lung dies at 78

Martha Lillard, last US iron lung user, dies at 78

Simple sitting habit change can cut cancer mortality risk by 22%, study finds
Simple sitting habit change can cut cancer mortality risk by 22%, study finds

Sitting for more than 30 minutes linked to higher risk of cancer death, scientists reveal

Cyclospora parasite outbreak sickens nearly 3,000 people across US
Cyclospora parasite outbreak sickens nearly 3,000 people across US

Cyclosporiasis symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue and loss of appetite

New CKM syndrome guidelines warn of hidden metabolic health risks
New CKM syndrome guidelines warn of hidden metabolic health risks

Experts say identifying metabolic problems early can help prevent serious health diseases before permanent damage occurs

Colorado reports 90 cases of stomach bug caused by Cyclospora parasite
Colorado reports 90 cases of stomach bug caused by Cyclospora parasite

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness occurs by the microscopic parasite that causes an infection in the small intestine

Publix recalls organic Blueberries over possible E. coli contamination in eight states
Publix recalls organic Blueberries over possible E. coli contamination in eight states

E. coli symptoms include watery or bloody diarrhea, Stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, more

Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune Gastritis diagnosis: ‘My stomach is eating itself’
Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune Gastritis diagnosis: ‘My stomach is eating itself’

Bryan Johnson diagnosed with ‘silent’ autoimmune disease

Scientists discover ‘fat metabolism switch’ in human cells for first time
Scientists discover ‘fat metabolism switch’ in human cells for first time

Researchers find natural fat metabolism switch that could avoid Ozempic side effects

Everything to know about diarrhea-causing parasite: Spread, treatment, symptoms
Everything to know about diarrhea-causing parasite: Spread, treatment, symptoms

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis that causes an infection in small intestine

Norovirus outbreak sickens 125 aboard princess cruise ship, CDC says
Norovirus outbreak sickens 125 aboard princess cruise ship, CDC says

Norovirus causes a common condition, gastrointestinal sickness such as diarrhoea and vomiting

Canadian boy, 11, passes away due to rabies after waking to bat on his face
Canadian boy, 11, passes away due to rabies after waking to bat on his face

Rabies symptoms often start with flu-like signs and gradually advance to severe brain dysfunction

Michigan parasite outbreak infects over 150 people, investigation underway
Michigan parasite outbreak infects over 150 people, investigation underway

Cyclospora is a parasite that transmits when people consume food or water contaminated with human feces containing parasite

Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs for eligible seniors: Everything to know
Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs for eligible seniors: Everything to know

Here’s everything to know about the latest Bridge program, including its accessibility, eligibility criteria, more