Bay Area doctors warn diluting baby formula can be life-threatening for infants

As families face tough economic times and feel the strain of rising grocery and gas prices, some parents may be tempted to make baby formula last a little longer by adding extra water.

Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds

Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.

Doctors warn about summer tick bites
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of visits to the emergency room for tick bites in April, the highest since 2017.  FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.

Is your sunscreen safe? What doctors say about the new EWG rankings

The Environmental Working Group evaluated more than 2,700 sunscreen products in its latest annual safety and efficacy study, issuing approval ratings to 550 of them. 

Kennedy fires heads of preventive health screening task force

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms. 

Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.

From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall

The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.

Planet Fitness free summer pass returns for teens: What to know

Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.

Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus

Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.

Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds

Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.

How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens

A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.

Bay Area first responders graduate from mental health program aimed at helping their own: 'It's a new tool'

A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.

Sexual enhancement supplement recalled over three undeclared drugs

The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.

New study: Eggs curbing Alzheimer's
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While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's, a new study suggests eggs could help lower your risk of developing the disease. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

American doctor tests positive in Ebola outbreak that spurred global health emergency

An American doctor is among the hundreds of people who have contracted the rare virus linked to an Ebola outbreak that led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.