Walmart Set To Ban Tobacco Sales To Anyone Under 21 Years Old
Walmart stores across the U.S. will soon ban tobacco product sales to anyone under 21 years of age.
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Walmart stores across the U.S. will soon ban tobacco product sales to anyone under 21 years of age.
U.S. health authorities will allow a type of breast implant linked to a rare form of cancer to stay on the market.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is investigating a possible connection between e-cigarette use and seizures in younger users.
"We have tried to be fiscally responsible so we have cash reserves to carry us through several months," said Lisa Schaub.
The Food and Drug Administration narrowed its blanket warning from last week, when it said people shouldn't eat any romaine because of an E. coli outbreak.
The government hopes taking away the taste of e-cigarettes will help stop the spike in the number of children using the devices.
A top U.S. health official on Thursday pledged to try to ban menthol from regular cigarettes, outlaw flavors in all cigars, and tighten rules regarding the sale of most flavored versions of electronic cigarettes.
Tests by an environmental advocacy group found trace amounts of glyphosate -- the active ingredient in Monsanto's weed killer Roundup -- in some oat-based cereal and snack bars.
The U.S. is experiencing an EpiPen shortage and parents are scrambling because some schools won't let kids with allergies in the classroom if they don't have one.
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday cleared Teva Pharmaceutical Industries to start selling generic versions EpiPen and EpiPen Jr., years after the Israeli drugmaker requested it.
"It might not work," said Manolo Banda, whose daughter has seizures. "But I think as a parent you want to exhaust all options."
U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law.
A pharmaceutical company is getting closer to a decision on whether the government will approve the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant.
A growing number of e-cigarette and vaporizer sellers have started offering college scholarships as a way to get their brands listed on university websites.
Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos.
Federal health officials warned parents Wednesday about the dangers of teething remedies that contain a popular numbing ingredient.
Federal regulators have approved the first non-opioid treatment to ease withdrawal symptoms from quitting addictive opioids.
Dyes are being tested to make cancer cells light up so doctors can cut them out and give patients a better shot at survival.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug in the United States with a digital ingestion tracking system, in an unprecedented move to ensure that patients with mental illness take the medicine prescribed for them.
Safety advocates and state health officials are formally calling on the Food and Drug Administration to ban high-dose opioid painkillers to prevent accidental overdose deaths.
Almost one-third of new drugs approved by U.S. regulators over a decade ended up years later with warnings about unexpected, sometimes life-threatening side effects or complications.
Federal officials on Thursday finalized their refusal to allow Texas prison officials to receive a foreign shipment of a drug the state has used to execute death row inmates.
The maker of Hunt's Chili Kits says it is recalling some because they might be contaminated with salmonella.
North Texas-based imberly-Clark is facing a federal lawsuit for claiming Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes are "natural," "gentle" and "hypoallergenic." That's because the product contains the chemical phenoxyethanol.
"Smart clothes" that track an infant's vital signs and send real time updates to a parent's smartphone, are increasingly popular.
During a campaign event in Bullard, in East Texas, on June 30, Abbott told supporters that the state needs to press the brakes on data center developers.
"Most children's experiences with people costumed as animals comes in the context of fun encounters in theme parks. This defendant turned a furry costume into a nightmare of sexual abuse," the U.S. attorney said.
City leaders are considering a temporary moratorium on new projects as concerns over growth, neighborhoods and resources fuel a larger debate happening across Texas.
With one final to go on Tuesday, organizers say their focus is already shifting to the future, as they try to secure their spot to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Hinojosa said he is focusing his campaign on a priority of housing, income and improved conditions for all quadrants of the city.
During a campaign event in Bullard, in East Texas, on June 30, Abbott told supporters that the state needs to press the brakes on data center developers.
"Most children's experiences with people costumed as animals comes in the context of fun encounters in theme parks. This defendant turned a furry costume into a nightmare of sexual abuse," the U.S. attorney said.
City leaders are considering a temporary moratorium on new projects as concerns over growth, neighborhoods and resources fuel a larger debate happening across Texas.
With one final to go on Tuesday, organizers say their focus is already shifting to the future, as they try to secure their spot to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Hinojosa said he is focusing his campaign on a priority of housing, income and improved conditions for all quadrants of the city.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Gov. Ggreg Abbott has instructed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to investigate so-called birth tourism packages.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
The 71-year-old four-term senator passed away after a "brief and sudden illness," his office announced.
Lindsey Graham, the senior U.S. senator from South Carolina, died suddenly at age 71 on Saturday.
Texas Republicans disagree over prohibiting AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
With one final to go on Tuesday, organizers say their focus is already shifting to the future, as they try to secure their spot to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 96-91.
Brandon Nimmo hit a game-ending single that drove in Wyatt Langford with his third hit of the game, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-5 to enter the All-Star break with a winning record at 49-47.
The assignment is perfect for Lt. Ja'Nae McGee, who played soccer in both high school and college.
Ezequiel Durán homered twice for the AL West-leading Rangers.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
