Health News
Fireworks Safety 101
As you prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, you need to know a few things about fireworks and how to keep your family safe.
Salmonella Outbreak Ramps Up
Hundreds of people across the United States have become sick with Salmonella after contact with backyard poultry.
FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Dietary Supplements
Five companies are on notice for illegally selling dietary supplements that violate federal law.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a Salmonella outbreak that may be tied to chickens and other backyard poultry.
Can Phones Interfere with Pacemakers?
Can your phone make your heart skip a beat? It's possible but unlikely, health officials say.
FDA Warns Company for Dangerous Rx Promotion
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to a pharmaceutical company for its potentially dangerous marketing of an opioid.
FDA Cracks Down on Unsafe Hand Sanitizers
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on potentially dangerous hand sanitizers being imported to the United States.
COVID-19 Variants in the US: Things to Know
A COVID-19 variant from the United Kingdom hit the United States a few weeks ago, and the variant from South Africa popped up in South Carolina last week. Here's what you need to know.
Preventing Birth Defects
Each January, the United States observes National Birth Defects Prevention Month.
How to Use Hand Sanitizer Safely
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitizer was flying off of the shelves. Now, it's a little easier to get your hands on, but are you using it correctly?