By: Janet Howard |Editorial credit: FOOD PHOTO STOCK / Shutterstock.com A growing public debate has emerged over whether the pain reliever Tylenol (acetaminophen) taken during pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk of autism in children. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is expected to […]
By: Janet Howard Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness familiar to many parents and pediatricians—but that doesn’t make it harmless. Recently, healthcare providers in New York have observed a notable rise in HFMD cases, particularly in the spring and summer months. Here’s what you need to know: what HFMD is, how […]
By: Staff Writer August 19, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in coordination with multiple cheese producers and retailers, has launched a series of recalls involving various cheese products following concerns of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The preventive measures, though precautionary, reflect serious attention to food safety. Wegmans Food Markets: Multi-State Recall […]
By: Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News Whether your vacation plans involve a romantic getaway to a faraway locale or just a summer visit with the grandkids, odds are an airplane will be involved. For the most part, planes are a great way to go, health experts say. “Overall, it’s a very safe mode of […]
By: James McKendry| theconversation.com Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold, oversized fonts, while social media overflows with recipes promising to pack more protein into your favourite dishes. And according to the International Food Information Council’s Food and Health […]
Hepatitis C, a potentially deadly but curable liver infection, is often referred to as a “silent epidemic” for good reason. According to the CDC, nearly 2.4 million people in the United States live with chronic Hepatitis C—and many of them don’t know it. In New York, a city shaped by immigrants and communities of color, […]
By: Fran Smith |centerforhealthjournalism.org Dr. Eleanor Fleming was nine months into conducting a five-year federally funded study of unconscious bias in dentistry when the government cancelled her grant in April as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to health and science research. Like many researchers who abruptly lost funding in recent months, Fleming was […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary recall of more than 67,000 cases of Power Stick roll‑on deodorants produced by A.P. Deauville, LLC, initially announced on July 10. Affected Products The recall spans three Power Stick variants sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree, Amazon, and other major retailers: Power Stick for Her Roll-On Antiperspirant […]
By Anne Webster Coffee, often called the world’s favorite stimulant, is a ritual for millions. After 20 years of regular consumption—particularly at high doses—the long-term effects of coffee on the human body begin to reveal themselves. While moderate coffee intake (1–3 cups daily) is associated with cognitive alertness and a reduced risk of certain diseases, […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, ACOM The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a measure next week that would slash the Medicaid budget by $880 billion, essentially gutting the program. Late night May 11 House Republicans released the text of a plan that would strip $880 billion from Medicaid, leaving at least 13.7 million people […]