Secretary of Defense diagnosed with prostate cancer
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to NBC News. The announcement was made during a press conference…
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FDA recalls applesauce pouches for also containing chromium
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), lead-tainted applesauce pouches may have also contained another toxic…
Continue Reading New details emerge about Secretary Lloyd Austin’s health
A statement released on Sunday by the Pentagon confirms that Austin remains at Walter Reed, but is recovering well and in good spirits, although not…
Continue Reading Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hospitalized on New Year’s Day
According to Pentagon officials, Austin was admitted after experiencing complications from a recent elective medical procedure and even spent four…
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CDC releases weekly flu numbers, sees an increase in most parts of the country
According to the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report, there was a 16% jump in people testing positive for…
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California is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers agreed in 2022 to provide health care access to all low-income adults regardless of their immigration…
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Cedars Sinai Marina del Ray Hospital nurses continue three-day strike
The union is negotiating for higher wages, better benefits, and are looking for better working…
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Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema co-sponsored three bills to fight fentanyl crisis
In a press release, the bills will increase access to “evidence-based harm mitigation tools, like fentanyl test strips, to prevent overdoses and…
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Quaker Oats recalls several granola bars and cereals
The Quaker Oats Company announced the recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with…
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Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments about abortion pill
The justices will hear oral arguments early next year, with a ruling due by the end of June. That decision could decide whether the drug remains…
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Arizona Supreme Court holding oral arguments on abortion
The Arizona Supreme Court is holding oral arguments in Planned Parenthood v. Mayes, a case that could change how abortions are handled in…
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50 oil and gas companies pledge to reduce methane emissions
The announcement was made Saturday at the COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai. Among the companies that announced they will reduce their methane…
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CDC recalls whole peaches, nectarines and plums due to listeria outbreak
The fruit products, distributed at retail stores nationwide between May 1 and November 15 of this year, and the same time last year, could…
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White House make COVID tests available for free
In September, the White House resumed the at-home testing program allowing households to order up to four free testing kits, and starting Monday,…
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Mysterious illness spread in dogs, causing pet owners to be nervous
The potentially fatal condition has been reported in a number of states. In Oregon, warnings have been issued after dogs that became sick failed to…
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Mid America Pet Food brands recalled due to salmonella contamination
The brands impacted include multiple bag sizes of Victor Super Premium Dog and Cat Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog and Cat Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and…
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“Trufresh” cantaloupes recalled due to salmonella contamination
All sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers with the Malichita label and sold from October 16 to October 23 are part of the…
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California hangar spews asbestos in the air
It’s coming from a World War II era hangar that caught fire at a Marine Corps Air Station on Tuesday, and the fire flared up again…
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L.A. Live employees evacuate following chemical exposure
Just before noon on Friday, the drum was moved into the downtown Los Angeles entertainment complex’s parking structure for cleaning when an employee…
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FDA to consider approving a treatment to cut down sickle cell symptoms
“This therapy is transformative. They will feel so better, but it is not yet curative,” said Dr. Julie Kanter, Director of the University of Alabama…
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