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New York lawmakers introduce bills to outlaw cancer-causing food additives in cereal and bread- after California became first state to forbid ingredients in 'Skittles ban'

New York lawmakers introduce bills to outlaw cancer-causing food additives in cereal and bread- after California became first state to forbid ingredients in 'Skittles ban'

New York state officials are moving one stop closer to outlawing seven…
First over the counter birth control pill to be sold at CVS and Walgreens within weeks - with 98% effective drug costing $20 for a month's supply

First over the counter birth control pill to be sold at CVS and Walgreens within weeks – with 98% effective drug costing $20 for a month's supply

America’s first over-the-counter birth control pill has been shipped to retailers across…
'Killer' antibiotic that's STILL being prescribed to 15m Americans a year: Widow of singer Bobby Caldwell reveals how pills he was prescribed for a COLD left him paralyzed and with 'unbearable' nerve damage - leading to his untimely death

'Killer' antibiotic that's STILL being prescribed to 15m Americans a year: Widow of singer Bobby Caldwell reveals how pills he was prescribed for a COLD left him paralyzed and with 'unbearable' nerve damage – leading to his untimely death

Legendary singer Bobby Caldwell’s widow has revealed his final years of hell…
From killer cantaloupe to bacteria-infested beef: Watchdog names the 10 most dangerous food recalls and poisoning outbreaks of 2023

From killer cantaloupe to bacteria-infested beef: Watchdog names the 10 most dangerous food recalls and poisoning outbreaks of 2023

Food-borne illnesses sickened thousands of people in the US last year, with…
From burnt toast, to sweeteners and mobile phones... the biggest cancer myths debunked

From burnt toast, to sweeteners and mobile phones… the biggest cancer myths debunked

Claims that eating burnt toast and keeping your phone in your pocket…
Mothers of children poisoned by lead in applesauce pouches reveal the youngsters are suffering with speech delays, mood swings and dark rings around their eyes

Mothers of children poisoned by lead in applesauce pouches reveal the youngsters are suffering with speech delays, mood swings and dark rings around their eyes

Parents of children poisoned by toxic lead in baby fruit pouches have…
I'm a former FDA food safety officer, these are the items I'd NEVER order at a restaurant - plus other 'red flags' you must watch out for

I'm a former FDA food safety officer, these are the items I'd NEVER order at a restaurant – plus other 'red flags' you must watch out for

Dr Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert at Northeastern University in Boston…
New weight-loss drug being reviewed by FDA burns fat FIVE TIMES quicker than Ozempic and Wegovy

New weight-loss drug being reviewed by FDA burns fat FIVE TIMES quicker than Ozempic and Wegovy

An experimental weight loss drug could burn fat up to five times faster than…
Man, 67, with ALS becomes 10th person in the world to get brain chip that lets him work computers with his MIND - as Elon Musk's Neuralink just implanted first human last month

Man, 67, with ALS becomes 10th person in the world to get brain chip that lets him work computers with his MIND – as Elon Musk's Neuralink just implanted first human last month

A man with Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as ALS, is the…
Ointment for dry eyes is recalled nationwide due to infection risk

Ointment for dry eyes is recalled nationwide due to infection risk

Thousands of bottles of ointments for dry eyes sold in Walmart and CVS…
90% of tattoo ink contains chemicals that can cause ORGAN DAMAGE, study finds - with more Americans than ever now inked

90% of tattoo ink contains chemicals that can cause ORGAN DAMAGE, study finds – with more Americans than ever now inked

More than nine in ten people who get tattoos in the US…
New experimental pill that spots tumors YEARS before they develop could prevent 'death sentence' form of cancer

New experimental pill that spots tumors YEARS before they develop could prevent 'death sentence' form of cancer

A vitamin pill-sized device could revolutionize the battle against a deadly throat cancer by…
What is Omalizumab? The asthma drug which study suggests could prevent allergic reactions to food

What is Omalizumab? The asthma drug which study suggests could prevent allergic reactions to food

A major breakthrough in protection against severe allergies could have been made…
FDA says current Covid vaccines may need to be overhauled this winter - and updated every year - to keep up with evolving strains

FDA says current Covid vaccines may need to be overhauled this winter – and updated every year – to keep up with evolving strains

Top health officials in the US are making plans for a new…
Young mother is left unable to walk after taking just three ANTIBIOTIC pills to treat a UTI: Disabled vet husband she previously cared for is also in a wheelchair

Young mother is left unable to walk after taking just three ANTIBIOTIC pills to treat a UTI: Disabled vet husband she previously cared for is also in a wheelchair

A woman was left in excruciating pain and unable to walk after…
Doctor on the cusp of a cancer cure: Nobel Prize-winning oncologist whose discovery means killer disease could be treated with a vaccine in years to come

Doctor on the cusp of a cancer cure: Nobel Prize-winning oncologist whose discovery means killer disease could be treated with a vaccine in years to come

Dr Wu’s obsession with the immune system began after she watched bone…
Illinois woman who vomited so violently after using Ozempic that she tore her ESOPHAGUS joins huge legal fight against maker of blockbuster weight loss drug - as Novo Nordisk braces for up to 10,000 lawsuits

Illinois woman who vomited so violently after using Ozempic that she tore her ESOPHAGUS joins huge legal fight against maker of blockbuster weight loss drug – as Novo Nordisk braces for up to 10,000 lawsuits

A woman who vomited so much after using Ozempic that she suffered…
My 19 year-old son died after taking 'gas station heroin' to treat his migraine - now I'm fighting for it to be banned in every state

My 19 year-old son died after taking 'gas station heroin' to treat his migraine – now I'm fighting for it to be banned in every state

An Alabama mother is urging health officials to ban a toxic supplement…
High fructose corn syrup is just as healthy as honey, says social media's favorite doctor, dispelling common myth

High fructose corn syrup is just as healthy as honey, says social media's favorite doctor, dispelling common myth

High fructose corn syrup is just as healthy as honey, diet experts…
US health agencies launch probe into generic drug shortages that are 'endangering' Americans - as doctors reveal they're forced to choose who lives and who dies

US health agencies launch probe into generic drug shortages that are 'endangering' Americans – as doctors reveal they're forced to choose who lives and who dies

The United States government will begin investigating the cause behind persistent shortages…