An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family says.Lillian Smart died over the weekend
The proportion of Americans who say they drink alcohol occasionally remains at a record low, according to a new Gallup survey.The poll found that 54% of adults say they occasionally
The Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of the first National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert initiative. The effort, led in partnership with the Department of
A study of older adults indicated it might not be a good idea to wait too long to eat.In the study by the Karolinska Institutet, published in the Journal of
GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs have long been used to treat diabetes and, more recently, obesity. Now, researchers are studying whether the medications could also help prevent opioid addiction relapse.Researchers at
Social media is increasingly shaping how teenagers approach beauty and personal care.New research from Rutgers University found that high school students who spent more time on social media and engaged
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it will change its rules around the sale of E10-blend fuel, in a bid to increase the U.S. fuel supply.E10 is gasoline which has
Over 400 people in 32 states have been sickened with salmonella tied to an outbreak in fresh jalapeños, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and
SCAN Health Plan and Costco announced this week an expanded strategic partnership that marks Costco’s first collaboration with a Medicare plan.The partnership combines Costco’s expertise serving retail consumers with SCAN’s
The White House appears ready to announce its pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration.Dr. Heidi Overton is expected to be President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the agency,