FDA Now Providing Daily Updates on Adverse Events
2025-08-29
To increase transparency, the agency is publishing data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System daily rather than quarterlyContinue Reading
At Least 95 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recalled Eggs
2025-08-29
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say. Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, Calif., has recalled its large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs.Continue Reading
CDC Scales Back Foodborne Illness Tracking
2025-08-29
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials have cut back a long-running program that tracks foodborne illnesses in the United States. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, known as FoodNet, will now require state health departments to track only two pathogens — salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E.Continue Reading
Louisiana Oysters Linked to Deadly Vibrio Outbreak, Officials Warn
2025-08-29
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two people have died after eating raw oysters infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, Louisiana health officials confirmed. The oysters were harvested in Louisiana and served at two restaurants — one in Louisiana and another in Florida. In addition to the twoContinue Reading
Shingles Vaccine Might Protect Against Heart Attack, Stroke
2025-08-29
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The shingles vaccine not only protects against the painful skin infection, but also might provide heart health benefits, a new study says. Shingles vaccination also appears to lower a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke, according to an evidence review presented ThursdayContinue Reading
Good Sleep, Eating Right Tied To Better Mental Well-Being Among Young Adults
2025-08-29
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study. Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to results from three studies performed in the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand,Continue Reading
Skipping Breakfast? Beware Broken Bones, Study Says
2025-08-29
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, and a new study says that’s absolutely true as far as bone health is concerned. Folks who skip breakfast have a greater risk of broken bones from osteoporosis, researchers reported Aug.Continue Reading
Plant-Based Diet Protects Against Multiple Chronic Illnesses
2025-08-29
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Shifting to a plant-based diet can help keep people from being plagued by multiple health problems as they age, a new study says. People whose diets included more veggies, fruits, whole grains, legumes and plant-based foods had 32% lower odds of developing twoContinue Reading
Common Pain Meds Could Be Contributing To Antibiotic Resistance
2025-08-29
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Common over-the counter painkillers might be quietly fueling antibiotic resistance, a new study warns. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen appear to enhance mutations in E. coli, making the common bacteria more resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin, researchers reported in the journal npj Antimicrobials andContinue Reading
HHS, Department of Education Call for Integration of Nutrition Education in Medical Schools
2025-08-28
Medical education organizations have until Sept. 10 to submit plans detailing their nutrition education commitmentsContinue Reading