Michigan apples recalled in eight states over possible Listeria concerns
Michigan-based North Bay Produce initiated a voluntary recall of a variety of fresh apples over concerns of possible Listeria contamination.
Doug Badger: A major threat to our economy -- health care spending
America’s fiscal crisis, in short, is a health care spending crisis.
Xanax drug Alprazolam recalled nationwide over 'potential presence of a foreign substance'
Mylan Pharmaceuticals initiated a nationwide voluntary recall of one lot of the anti-anxiety prescription drug Alprazolam due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.
The one age group who may be most at risk by the $10 billion flu bug
Seniors at risk as "super" flu shot is not readily available
This app is aiming to upend the health care system
"This is the future," Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said. "It's the future and the past coming together, actually."
Judge in Utah halts emergency ban on flavored e-cigarette juices
Local vape shops in Utah will temporarily be allowed to sell flavored e-cigarette juices, a judge ruled Monday.
Deepak Chopra: A few seconds a day can lead to a quiet mind
'Who am I? What do I want? What’s my purpose? What am I grateful for?” are the questions young people should ask themselves.'
Liz Weston: How much the wrong health care plan can cost you
We owe it to our health and wallets to make the best choices we can during open enrollment. The following steps won’t guarantee you’ll pick the best plan, but they may help you avoid the worst.
More severely obese kids should get surgery, doctors say
"Safe and effective is the message here," said Dr. Sarah Armstrong, a Duke University pediatrics professor and the policy's lead author.
Lose it: Celebs who cashed in on weight loss
Adele flaunted her newfound dedication to wellness on social media. She's not the only celeb who has made a lifestyle change. Some are even cashing in on it.
Vaping devices now accepted on Drug Take Back Day
For the first time, the DEA accepted vaping cartridges in their National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
A future without Alzheimer's: Fundraising walk fights disease that may reach one in four Americans
Biogen will make a second attempt to win FDA approval for a new Alzheimer's treatment.
Health official: No 'short list' of vaping illness suspects
Health officials acknowledged Friday they are still looking at a wide range of products and chemicals that could be causing the U.S. vaping illness outbreak.
Warren's Medicare-for-all may lose in 2020: Former Obama adviser
A top economic adviser to President Obama says Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Medicare-for-all plan will not be a winner in 2020.
Cleaning plant troubles could lead to hospital tool shortage
Hospitals could soon face shortages of critical surgical tools because several plants that sterilize the equipment have been shut down, government health officials said Friday.
How you can reduce your healthcare costs by paying out of pocket
Why more and more patients are opting not to use their insurance cards at the doctor's office.
Retailers pull Johnson's baby powder after recall
Walmart, CVS and Rite Aid have pulled some or all 22-ounce bottles of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder from shelves to avoid confusing consumers, after a minuscule amount of asbestos was found in one bottle.
Trump ban on menthol vaping flavors may go up in smoke
The news comes just over a month after Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced plans to “clear flavored e-cigarettes from the market.”
Is Austin on the verge of a homeless crisis?
Austin Mayor Steve Adler explains the reasoning behind the city choosing to legalize camping, sitting and lying in public spaces.
Using your smartphone too much can make you go ‘temporarily blind’
A man in northwest China lost his sight after playing mobile games.


















