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Huge salmonella outbreak: River closed in Virginia

If you ordered a dozen on the half shell this past week, you may want to know where they came from.

Boat carrying 305 people capsizes: At least 139 dead

Rescue efforts are continuing, and authorities fear the disaster may be more extensive than initially believed.

Home sprout growers: Check that bag of broccoli seeds for a Salmonella recall

A single contaminated supplier lot slipped through some of the biggest online stores before anyone knew what was in it.

FDA staff cut by 7.000 people during Trump period

One year of federal workforce cuts has quietly reshaped the people and programs that catch problems before your plate.

Trump just locked in lower drug prices

The deal names the biggest drug makers in the world and reaches hundreds of medicines many Americans already keep in the cabinet.

Huge salmonella outbreak: River closed in Virginia

If you ordered a dozen on the half shell this past week, you may want to know where they came from.

Boat carrying 305 people capsizes: At least 139 dead

Rescue efforts are continuing, and authorities fear the disaster may be more extensive than initially believed.

Home sprout growers: Check that bag of broccoli seeds for a Salmonella recall

A single contaminated supplier lot slipped through some of the biggest online stores before anyone knew what was in it.

FDA staff cut by 7.000 people during Trump period

One year of federal workforce cuts has quietly reshaped the people and programs that catch problems before your plate.

Home blood pressure monitoring reduced heart attack risk by 34 percent

A major study shows that regular blood pressure monitoring can have a significant impact on health.

Doctor warns bald men to pay closer attention to this often-overlooked cancer risk

A hair restoration specialist is urging men, especially those with thinning hair or bald scalps, to watch for skin changes that could be early signs of skin cancer.

How to drink soft drinks without putting unnecessary strain on your teeth

Many people see sugar-free soft drinks as a healthier alternative, but their contents can still have consequences.

Study of 30,000 families finds parents’ genes can influence children without being inherited

Parents’ genes can play a role in children’s development, even when the children have not inherited those genes themselves.

How to make every day better, according to science

New research published in PNAS Nexus has examined how the way people spend their time during a typical day is connected to having a...

The hidden downsides of sleeping with your window open

Opening your window before bed may seem like the easiest way to stay cool, but experts say it could have unexpected effects on your home's indoor air quality.