Perez Hilton’s family provides update on his condition
His family provided an update on his condition Saturday, saying Hilton lost a lot of blood and suffered injuries that will require surgery.
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NFL Hall of Famer Roger Craig announces vascular dementia diagnosis
The former running back said doctors believe repeated concussions he suffered during his 11-year playing career are partly to blame for his condition.
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Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole
The California-based supplier said it had voluntarily recalled the products, including salsas and guacamole, after being notified that coast citrus distributors was recalling the fresh peppers.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from hospital
The 84-year-old politician added he will continue his recovery with intensive physical therapy at home.
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Two restaurants remove jalapeños potentially tied to salmonella outbreak
Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba said this week they had removed jalapeños from some of their restaurants after determining the peppers could be tied to a salmonella outbreak.
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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
Dr. Schwartz served as deputy surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s first term and is a retired U.S. Coast Guard officer.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs announces $1 billion in medical debt erased for Arizonans
The press conference is to announce that more than $1 billion in medical debt for Arizonans has been erased, according to a press release.
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Two deaths linked to Cyclosporiasis in Michigan
Michigan now reporting the first two deaths here in the U.S. related to the parasite that causes severe stomach illness.
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Man searches for airline passenger who saved his life
“There are no words you can say. I was gone. They said I was dead and brought back,” said Patrick McGee, a 77-year-old man who suffered a heart attack as his Southwest flight was landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport last Wednesday.
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USDA secretary announces livestock imports from Mexico will resume in 30 days
Rollins credited the federal and local response, announcing the USDA will invest $25 million in a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona in an effort to combat the parasite that is capable of killing cattle and other livestock.
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California congresswoman announces bill to improve access to medical care for ICE detainees
In a press release obtained by NBC News, Rep. Kamlager-Dove is introducing a bill to ensure immigrants detained at ICE detention centers have access to medical care.
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Former FDA commissioner on cyclospora outbreak and rise in measles infections
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA Commissioner, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the cyclospora outbreak and the rise in measles infections.
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Food critic in Tennessee recovering from cyclosporiasis
A Nashville food critic is recovering from cyclosporiasis, a parasite found in produce, after a three-week illness that forced her to stop working and lose nearly 20 pounds.
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Egg recall raises concerns over food security
The FDA is urging people to check their refrigerators for any affected eggs, and throw them out. Saying almost 100 people are sick in 17 states. Dozens hospitalized with no deaths reported so far.
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Arizona physicians worried about Rep. Andy Biggs’ stance on healthcare
With Rep. Andy Biggs’ (R-Ariz.) getting the Republican nomination for governor, Arizona physicians say they’re concerned about his stance on healthcare and how it could impact the state.
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New study shows how smartphones can affect family dynamics
A study published in Frontiers in Psychology finds the more moms and dads stare at their phones, the less emotionally connected their teens feel to them, with greater levels of avoidance and anxiousness.
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President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on imported generic drugs
President Trump issued his warning in a post to social media Tuesday night, noting the tariff would go into effect in August of 2028 in order to “reshore generic pharmaceutical production into America.”
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Child cancer cases in California sparks calls for toxic pesticides ban
Child cancer cases in and near Ladera Ranch in California are sparking calls for a toxic pesticides ban.
Continue Reading Taylor Fresh Foods voluntarily recalls all iceberg lettuce
According to a statement from Taylor Fresh Foods, the FDA traceback is indicating a specific independent farm as the potential source of the outbreak, and “no other Taylor Fresh Foods products across the country are impacted.”
Continue Reading Nearly 1,650 people across the country contract cyclosporiasis
The agency issued a health alert this week confirming the information, with the alert stating another 5,100 cases are being investigated as cyclosporiasis.
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