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Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness familiar to many parents and pediatricians—but that doesn’t make it harmless. …
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August 19, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in coordination with multiple cheese producers and retailers, has launched …
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Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout …
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Hepatitis C, a potentially deadly but curable liver infection, is often referred to as a “silent epidemic” for good reason. According to the CDC, …
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Dr. Eleanor Fleming was nine months into conducting a five-year federally funded study of unconscious bias in dentistry when the …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary recall of more than 67,000 cases of Power Stick roll‑on deodorants produced by …
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By James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor| Photo courtesy of Leonard Wilson
At first glance, 59-year-old fitness …
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By Anne Webster
Coffee, often called the world’s favorite stimulant, is a ritual for millions. After 20 years of regular consumption—particularly at high doses—the …
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By Claudia Irizarry Aponte and Katie Honan | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY
In a blow to retirees, the state Court of Appeals …