From cyclospora to salmonella, some of the fresh foods that are staples of summer have been linked to outbreaks sickening thousands of Americans. Fear and confusion are leading some to avoid entire categories of food, hurting growers who had nothing to do with the outbreak. NBC’s Akshay Syal reports in this week’s Sunday Focus. From cyclospora…
Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this year. Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this year.
Scientists find watching sports raises fans’ heart rates, spikes cortisol, and may even affect cardiovascular health – but researchers say the social benefits can outweigh the risks. From World Cup fever to the Knicks’ title run to a new NFL season, NBC News’ Dr. Akshay Syal looks at what cheering on your favorite team does…
New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years. New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years.
From cyclospora to salmonella, some of the fresh foods that are staples of summer have been linked to outbreaks sickening thousands of Americans. Fear and confusion are leading some to avoid entire categories of food, hurting growers who had nothing to do with the outbreak. NBC’s Akshay Syal reports in this week’s Sunday Focus. From cyclospora…
Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this year. Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this year.
Scientists find watching sports raises fans’ heart rates, spikes cortisol, and may even affect cardiovascular health – but researchers say the social benefits can outweigh the risks. From World Cup fever to the Knicks’ title run to a new NFL season, NBC News’ Dr. Akshay Syal looks at what cheering on your favorite team does…
New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years. New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years.
The FDA says they’ve now found the source of that jalapeño pepper recall linked to Chipotle. It does not appear the peppers in question went to grocery stores, but they did go to wholesalers, restaurants and food service companies. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story. The FDA says they’ve now found the source of that…
Sydney Towle, who shared her treatment for a rare form of cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma, has died. Towle used her social media to challenge assumptions about how people with serious illnesses live their lives. NBC News’ Dana Griffin reports. Sydney Towle, who shared her treatment for a rare form of cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma, has died. Towle used…
The CDC and the FDA are saying the tainted lettuce and jalapeños linked to contaminated food illnesses have been traced to Mexico where 63% of all vegetables imported to the United States are grown. Now, some experts are saying recent budget cuts by the Trump administration could have played a role in the outbreak of…
August is National Wellness Month so if you’re in need of a reset, Ally Love has four pillars to help you do just that. She shares ways to move, nourish, rest and connect. August is National Wellness Month so if you’re in need of a reset, Ally Love has four pillars to help you do just…
The state health department said residents can resume buying bagged salads but should still avoid recalled lettuce. The state health department said residents can resume buying bagged salads but should still avoid recalled lettuce.
In our series “The Cost of Denial” NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports on the debate over when and how to cover popular weight loss drugs, especially after a patient sheds the pounds. Should GLP-1s be covered as maintenance drugs? In our series “The Cost of Denial” NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports on the debate over when…
