Younger generations at higher risk for 17 types of cancer, study finds
NBC News Younger generations are at higher risk for some types of cancer, according to a new study, Generation Xers
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7 million pounds of cold cuts recalled due to listeria outbreak in at least 13 states
NBC News A recall of Boar’s Head products has been expanded to include an additional 7 million pounds (3.1 million
Eating lots of processed red meat is linked to a higher risk of dementia, study finds
NBC News A diet high in processed red meat is linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to a
Many chocolate bars have high amounts of heavy metals such as lead, according to a study
NBC News A new study reveals that dark chocolate products sold across the country may contain excessive amounts of heavy
US to pay for farmworkers’ vaccinations to curb bird flu
Federal health officials will pay for flu shots this year for farmworkers who want them in a move to curb
Tongue-tie in infants may be treated with unnecessary and painful surgery, says the Academy of Pediatrics
Tongue-tie — a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding — may be overdiagnosed in the United States and too
FDA approves new blood test to detect colon cancer
NBC News The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Guardant Health’s Shield blood test for colon cancer. The test
New blood tests could help detect Alzheimer’s. Here’s what you need to know
New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease more quickly and accurately, although some appear to work much better
Over 207,000 pounds of meat recalled due to listeria outbreak
NBC News Cheese and deli meat company Boar’s Head has recalled more than 207,000 pounds of products, including liverwurst and
Measles cases in the U.S. are already triple last year’s total, and it’s only July
NBC News The number of measles cases reported this year is more than triple the total for 2023, and there