FDA bans sale of Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes, citing health risks for teens
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Sarasota County
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for Sarasota County after it confirmed a single human case of West Nile Virus in the community.
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for Sarasota County after it confirmed a single human case of West Nile Virus in the community.
Reach to Recovery offers outreach to those facing breast cancer
Newly diagnosed patients from across the country are matched with survivors who can answer questions and offer support through a website and app with the American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery program.
Newly diagnosed patients from across the country are matched with survivors who can answer questions and offer support through a website and app with the American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery program.
Where the sun is no longer providing enough Vitamin D until next spring
Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.
Mounjaro, typically for diabetes treatment, helped dieters lose 60 pounds in new study
Study results for Mounjaro confirm that the drug made by Eli Lilly & Co. has the potential to be one of the most powerful medical treatments for obesity to date, outside experts said.
Study results for Mounjaro confirm that the drug made by Eli Lilly & Co. has the potential to be one of the most powerful medical treatments for obesity to date, outside experts said.
Ovarian cancer could be detected early with a new blood test, study finds
Ovarian cancer could be detected earlier with the help of a new blood test, according to researchers in California.
Ovarian cancer could be detected earlier with the help of a new blood test, according to researchers in California.
Mary Lou Retton health update from family: 'Remarkable' progress
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, her family said this weekend.
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, her family said this weekend.
Bruce Willis is relatively 'incommunicative,' 'not totally verbal' after dementia diagnosis, friend reveals
'Moonlighting' creator Glenn Gordon Caron spoke about Willis' dementia.
'Moonlighting' creator Glenn Gordon Caron spoke about Willis' dementia.
Smart sticker provides non-invasive check for skin cancer
Some dermatologists are using a new tool to detect melanoma.
Some dermatologists are using a new tool to detect melanoma.
Here are the best and worst US states for mental health, as revealed in new report
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
Mary Lou Retton's daughter shares health update, thanks for love and support
Mary Lou Retton, who captured the attention of the nation when she won the all-around women's gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, remains in an intensive care unit.
Mary Lou Retton, who captured the attention of the nation when she won the all-around women's gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, remains in an intensive care unit.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
Tampa dentist says Botox treatments are life changing for some patients
When patients go to see their dentist it's not always for teeth cleanings, sometimes it's for Botox.
When patients go to see their dentist it's not always for teeth cleanings, sometimes it's for Botox.
Mental health advocates pushing for more resources in the Tampa Bay Area
Nearly three million people in Florida have a mental health condition, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
Nearly three million people in Florida have a mental health condition, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
Simple everyday activity could slash heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Woman mistakenly given abortion medication in 2019 by CVS instead of IVF hormones: 'They just killed my baby'
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Yelling at kids could cause long-term harm to their psyches, study finds
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.