Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 — Flu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks…
CDC Officially Moves Away From Universal Hepatitis B Shot at Birth
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rescinded its long-standing advice on universal hepatitis B vaccination of newborns….
FDA Slams Retailers for Keeping Recalled Infant Formula on Shelves
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 — Some of the nation’s biggest retailers are receiving stern warning letters after regulators found recalled baby formula still being sold…
Recall Issued for Breaded Chicken After Major Allergen Left Off Label
TUESDAY, Dec, 16, 2025 — Georgia-based Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list…
Most U.S. Teens Use YouTube and TikTok Daily, Pew Finds
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 — Scrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental…
No Fluoride in Your Water? How to Protect Kids’ Teeth
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from cavities. But as some states move away from…
Colon cancer is surging in younger adults and doctors are alarmed
Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks. Diet, obesity, and lack of early screening…
A new way to prevent gum disease without wiping out good bacteria
Scientists are uncovering a surprising way to influence bacteria—not by killing them, but by changing how they communicate. Researchers studying oral bacteria found that disrupting…
Large Review Finds Limited Proof Behind Many Medical Cannabis Uses
MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 — Medical marijuana is often seen as a safer, natural way to ease pain, anxiety or sleep issues. But a large…
COVID Vaccines Cut ER Visits for Children, CDC Reports
MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 — COVID-19 vaccines given to children last fall helped keep many out of emergency rooms (ER) and urgent care, new data…