Americans are growing weary of the rising number of recalls related to cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks. The multiple recalls are hitting businesses like Taco Bell and Chipotle hard, after they pulled tainted lettuce and jalapeños from their menus. The FDA and CDC urge consumers to avoid recalled products with a best by date up to…
President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order calling for an overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule that would reduce the number of vaccines kids receive, citing unsubstantiated claims. Critics are blasting the move, saying misinformation could mislead parents. NBC’s Nikki Battiste reports and NBC medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY with analysis. President…
NBC’s medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to sort out fact from common medical myths. He also shares his advice for navigating produce shopping amid the rising numbers of recalls, which include buying locally and staying up to date with CDC and FDA guidelines. NBC’s medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to sort out…
From how much water you need to the hype around electrolytes, NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar and nutrition expert Joy Bauer stop by TODAY to break down the dos and don’ts of hydration. They share their best advice, including how many cups of water you should drink a day, how to make your…
Ocoopa has recalled 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after reports of fires, burns and one death. Here’s what happened, how to check your device and safer alternatives. Ocoopa has recalled 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after reports of fires, burns and one death. Here’s what happened, how to check your device and safer alternatives.
Chrissy Metz joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her journey with GLP-1s and becoming a spokesperson for Ro. She opens up about struggling with her weight as a child, dealing with “food noise,” and making healthy changes to her lifestyle. She shares how GLP-1s have improved her life and says…
Going back to school can be anxiety-inducing for kids, so licensed professional counselors and New York Times bestselling authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas give some helpful advice to ease the transition. They share their three step plan to manage back-to-school anxiety, which includes emphasizing that “nervous is normal,” teaching your kids how to “avoid…
The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to officially define what makes certain foods “ultraprocessed.” NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar reports on what Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had to say about the foods at an event and what it means for your groceries. The Department of Health and Human Services…
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.
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…
