What Parents Need To Know About Squishy Toys In Social Media Challenges

Kids are microwaving squishy toys to soften them. Some have burst, causing burns. Others have ruptured in hot cars or while being squeezed.

Listeria Concerns Reported with Walmart Pasta And Pork: Recall Roundup

Recalls also include hand soap that may be contaminated with bacteria, electric blankets and heating pads responsible for dozens of burns.

Uptick In Rabies Cases Prompts Nationwide Health Advisory: What You Should Know

With rabies cases up, health officials say it’s vital to know what to do after a bite or scratch to prevent a nearly always fatal disease.

West Nile Virus Cases Grow In Active Mosquito Year: What To Know

The mosquito season doesn’t wind down until after the first hard frost, but a warmer El Niño winter could help some survive until spring.

Milk That Smells And Tastes Bad, Has Odd Texture Pulled From Shelves: Recall Roundup

Other food safety updates include mangoes that may be contaminated with salmonella and frozen berries with E. coli concerns.

Is Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? Here’s The Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak

If you’re craving salad for lunch, go ahead and have it, food safety experts say, but with some important caveats.

COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines

The FDA approved vaccines, but the shots aren’t recommended for everyone, and it’s not guaranteed that all insurers will cover the cost.

Why Getting a Flu Shot Still Matters — Even If You Rarely Get Sick

From a brand partner: Even if you're healthy, your vaccination can help reduce the spread of flu throughout your community.

Popular Summer Treat May Contain Glass: Recall Roundup

Recalls have been issued or updated for frozen bars, dog food linked to illnesses, high-risk frozen berries, eye drops and vehicles.

Fall Allergy Forecast: Here’s Where Pollens Will Be Worst In U.S.

Grass and weed pollen typically cause the most trouble late in the summer and early in the fall. But this year could be different.

Cyclospora, Salmonella, E. Coli Linked To These Foods: Recall Roundup

Food safety concerns lead the latest recalls, along with millions of vehicles, attic ladders, climbing ropes, eye drops and other products.

A Potentially Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Is Spreading In 27 States

The persistence of the fungus in health care facilities underscores need for stronger infection control measures, researchers say.

Most Kids, Including 2-Year-Olds, Are Consuming Caffeine Daily, CDC Says

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. children and teens ages 2 through 19 consumed caffeine daily, but the sources of the stimulant differed by age.

How To Wash Lettuce, Berries And Herbs To Reduce Cyclospora Risk

How to wash fruits and vegetables properly, what doesn’t work against cyclospora and why even prewashed greens aren’t risk-free.

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Grows: How To Order Fast Food Safely

The cyclospora outbreak is hurting lettuce sales and restaurant traffic. Here’s what to do to avoid the parasite causing severe diarrhea.

Common Allergy Med May Cause Life-Threatening Reaction: Recall Roundup

The latest recalls include allergy medicine, car seats, salmonella-risk eggs, fruit pouches, soup, parasite-linked lettuce and more.

‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite Outbreak: 7 Things To Know And What To Do

Sources of cyclospora surges can be tricky to pin down. State health officials report 1,700 have been sickened in nearly 30 states.

Fruit Linked To Multi-State E. Coli Outbreak: Recall Roundup

Millions of eye drops have been recalled; name-brand dog food poses a choking hazard; stop using these grills; and check cars for recalls.

Why More U.S. Children Are Drowning, And How Parents Can Reduce The Risk

Pediatricians emphasize essential prevention measures: swimming lessons, constant supervision, pool fencing, life jackets, and CPR training.

CDC Investigating Cause Of Foodborne Parasitic Illnesses In 17 States

Health officials are focusing their investigation of a multi-state outbreak of the foodborne cyclosporiasis outbreak on clusters of cases.

It’s Not Easy Being The Blue M&M As Candy Gets ‘MAHA’ Makeover

Mars is releasing all-natural colorings in a “Make America Healthy Again” makeover of its classic M&M’s candies, benching blue and brown.

Quarantine Ends For Last Of Hantavirus Ship Passengers In Nebraska

More than 120 people were evacuated from the MV Hondius in early May, including 18 Americans who wound up at the National Quarantine Unit.

Cheese Linked To Multistate Listeria Outbreak: Recall Roundup

Pool toys may impale kids; cars in cold-weather states recalled due to rust; Alfredo sauce recalled in 41 states over salmonella concerns.

How To Age Well: Primary Care, Prevention And Fulfillment

From a brand partner: Older adults helped shape our communities. They deserve proactive care that can help them stay healthy and fulfilled.

3 Carmakers Say Airbags Don’t Deploy Correctly In 520K Vehicles: Recall Roundup

E. coli, salmonella and other issues prompt food recalls; a lounge chair poses an amputation threat; and plush toys contain asbestos.

Deli Meats Linked To Listeria Outbreak: Recall Roundup

Waymo recalls entire fleet due to potentially deadly software glitch; cream to treat common skin disorder may cause staph infections.

Andes Hantavirus: What You Should And Should Not Worry About

A deadly cruise ship outbreak has revived pandemic fears, but scientists caution the public against overreacting to the rare virus.

Health Officials Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers: What To Know

If a flight attendant tests positive, she could be the first known person not on the cruise ship to become infected in the outbreak.

Popular Chocolate Recalled For Salmonella: Recall Roundup

A common item in your lunch tote may be among more than 8 million recalled for safety concerns; cuddly teddy bears pose an injury hazard.

This Cancer Rising Sharply Among Young People; Scientists Unsure Why

Researchers in a recent study published in an American Cancer Society journal said their findings underscore the need for early screenings.

Highly Contagious Stomach Virus Surging As Vaccination Rates Decline

Infants and toddlers are most susceptible to the virus, which can cause dehydration very quickly.

ER Visits For Tick Bites At Highest Level In A Decade: Where They're Spiking

Nationally, emergency room visits for the treatment tick bites are at their highest level for this time of year since at least 2017.

3M Bottles Of Eye Drops Recalled Over Sterility Concerns; Cause Unclear

Check your over-the-counter eye drops for products flagged by the FDA over sterility concerns.

Botulism Fears Associated With This Common Product: Recall Roundup

Five times allowable limit of lead in dinosaur-shaped treat; cheese tied to a multi-state E. coli outbreak; Weber faces class action suit.

Shellfish Sold In 9 States May Be Contaminated With Norovirus

The FDA did not say how many oysters and clams were potentially contaminated with norovirus. An investigation is ongoing.

Trader Joe's Announces Massive Recall Of 37M Pounds Of Food: Recall Roundup

With outdoor cooking season coming up, check your utensils for a name-brand grill brush with a defect that sent four people to the ER.

Sunday Could Be A Crankfest With DST: What Parents Can Do

“Sunday felt like the longest day of our lives,” one parent said about the switch to daylight saving time, which starts Sunday.

2026 Allergy Season Forecast: When To Expect The Worst Pollen Levels

Weather conditions both locally and hundreds of miles away can influence how much pollen is produced and how quickly it spikes.

CDC Warns Of Crippling, Fatal Disease’s Spread: What To Know

The highly contagious disease primarily affecting children under 5 is circulating in about 30 countries, according to the CDC

‘Do Not Drive’ These Vehicles, Automaker Warns: Recall Roundup

Several popular SUVs are among vehicles recalled over fire risk and other safety issues; product sold at Trader Joe’s may contain glass.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.