COVID-19 Is Rising in America: What to Know About Vaccines, Xocova, Paxlovid, and Pregnancy
COVID-19 cases are climbing again this summer. A new variant and lower vaccination rates are driving the rise. Here’s what’s actually happening, plus a breakdown of the tools available if you get exposed or sick. How Bad Is the Current Surge?…
Dog Food Voluntarily Recalled Over Potential Salmonella Contamination
Pet owners have another recall to check for. Oma’s Pride has voluntarily recalled one lot of its dog food after testing turned up Salmonella contamination, and at least three human illnesses have already been linked to the product. Here’s…
US Cardiologists Issue New Guidelines for Managing Cholesterol
Cardiologists just rewrote the rulebook on cholesterol. In March 2026, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA), along with nine other leading medical groups, released updated guidelines that reshape how doctors…
Trump Signs Order Calling for Spacing Out Childhood Vaccines, Against Medical Groups’ Guidance
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that pushes for major changes to how children receive vaccines in the United States. The move puts him at odds with the country’s leading pediatric and medical organizations. Here’s what the…
Sleep, Exercise, and Diet Are Vital for Health. But Why, Exactly?
You’ve heard it a thousand times. Get enough sleep. Move your body. Eat well. But why do these three things carry so much weight? Here’s what’s actually happening inside your body when you get them right, and when you don’t. Why…
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Hits Meat Products: What to Check in Your Fridge
Federal officials just widened a salmonella outbreak investigation. The USDA issued a public health alert Saturday. Specifically, it covers meat and poultry products containing jalapeños that may carry salmonella contamination. So here’s…
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5 in Louisiana: What to Know About Vibrio Vulnificus
Louisiana health officials are warning residents about a dangerous bacterial infection. Nine people caught Vibrio vulnificus so far in 2026. Five of them died. Here’s what’s actually happening, and how you can protect yourself. How Bad Is…
American Evacuated From Antarctica in Rare Mid-Winter Rescue Mission
An American stationed at the U.S. McMurdo Station in Antarctica needed urgent medical evacuation this week. Getting them out meant flying into one of the most dangerous environments on Earth, in total darkness, in the dead of the Antarctic winter.…
Check Your Refrigerator: Over 20 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
Did you buy eggs recently? Stop what you’re doing and go check your fridge right now. The FDA just announced a massive egg recall. It is tied to a serious Salmonella outbreak. Over 20 million eggs are affected. So far, 98 people have gotten sick, and 26…
The Candida auris Superbug: Is It Time to Panic? (Spoiler: No)
Have you seen the scary news lately? Headlines are screaming about a new “superbug.” It is called Candida auris. And it is spreading in some US hospitals. Hearing the word “superbug” is terrifying. It sounds like a horror movie.…