Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action
Lawmakers in Colorado, California, Texas, New York and elsewhere are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis.
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Lawmakers in Colorado, California, Texas, New York and elsewhere are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis.
A new survey shows that a significant number of college students struggle with their mental health, and a growing share have considered dropping out themselves.
Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price.
A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss and surgical removal of eyes. This week, the CDC reported two additional deaths -- a total of three -- have been linked to the bacterial infection.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 240,000 40- to 69-year-olds who did not initially have hypertension.
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego's Simulation Training Center have developed a new app -- "Rescue Me CPR!" -- that people can use to help others experiencing cardiac emergencies.
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
