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Sesame allergy moms sound off about shortcuts on FDA guidelines: 'Threatening the lives of our kids'

January 18, 2023

Sesame allergy moms sound off about shortcuts on FDA guidelines: 'Threatening the lives of our kids'

A Chicago mom and a D.C. mom weighed in with thoughts on how some companies are taking "scary" shortcuts around the FDA's requirement on clear labeling of sesame on food products.

Remember the fear about flu flare-ups over the holidays? Didn't happen, says CDC

January 14, 2023

Remember the fear about flu flare-ups over the holidays? Didn't happen, says CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported that visits to doctors' offices for flu-like illnesses dropped for the sixth week — despite earlier worries about a flu surge.

Most 'long COVID' symptoms after mild case of virus resolve in about a year: new study

January 12, 2023

Most 'long COVID' symptoms after mild case of virus resolve in about a year: new study

A study out of Israel suggests most people with "long COVID" following a mild case of COVID-19 have their symptoms resolve after a year. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in.

Owner of former MT mine pays $18.5M to settle harmful asbestos claims

January 11, 2023

Owner of former MT mine pays $18.5M to settle harmful asbestos claims

The owner of a former vermiculite mine, W.R. Grace & Co., will pay $18.5 million dollars to the state of Montana, which claimed the mine spread harmful asbestos around the area.

WI cigarette sales tanked by taxes, smoking bans, report finds

January 11, 2023

WI cigarette sales tanked by taxes, smoking bans, report finds

Cigarette sales in Wisconsin have been cut in half over the past 20 years, with a report showing that higher taxes and smoking bans were effective in discouraging purchases.

Major food brands are adding sesame to items in 'shortcut' after FDA declares the seed a 'major allergen'

January 10, 2023

Major food brands are adding sesame to items in 'shortcut' after FDA declares the seed a 'major allergen'

The FDA declared sesame a major allergen in the U.S., yet some food brands and manufacturers are taking an 'economic shortcut' by adding more sesame to their food, says FARE's Jason Linde.

RSV, COVID and flu are not ‘equal opportunity’ viruses: Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil

December 24, 2022

RSV, COVID and flu are not ‘equal opportunity’ viruses: Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil

NYU School of Medicine Associate Professor Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil discusses the spread of flu, COVID and RSV this winter.

CDC: Flu season starting to wane after brutal start, including at least 12,000 deaths

December 24, 2022

CDC: Flu season starting to wane after brutal start, including at least 12,000 deaths

The spread of influenza this season has already resulted in 12,000 deaths, but it could be on the decline, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

US releasing prescription flu medication from strategic national stockpile

December 21, 2022

US releasing prescription flu medication from strategic national stockpile

The U.S. will release prescription flu medication from the strategic national stockpile in response to an unusually early and severe flu season.

Grant Wahl's sudden death from an aortic aneurysm: What to know about the condition

December 20, 2022

Grant Wahl's sudden death from an aortic aneurysm: What to know about the condition

After sports journalist Grant Wahl passed away recently during the World Cup from a ruptured aortic aneurysm, here's what to know about the condition, about the heart and more; experts weigh in.