Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of State Over Risk of Food Poisoning

A major recall of canned tuna sold in dozens of states has been issued amid concerns that a packaging defect could cause “a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,” the manufacturer said in a statement. 

California-based Tri-Union Seafoods announced a voluntary recall for certain tuna products sold under the Genova®,...

More Evidence Ozempic Can Curb Alcoholism

Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake.

The research found that, compared to placebo, weekly injections of semaglutide (also marketed for weight loss as Wegovy) helped reduce cravings in people with alcohol use disorders. The drug also seemed to reduce...

In People With Autism, ADHD Rates Still Common in Adulthood

Too often, ADHD and autism coincide in children. New research finds that for many of those kids, this dual diagnosis continues into adult life.

Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) alongside an autism diagnosis was also linked to worse health outcomes overall for adults, the study found.

“Generally speaki...

Almost Half of Rural Americans Face Long Drives for Surgery

As closures of rural hospitals across the United States continue, more Americans are facing hour-plus drives to reach surgical centers, two new reports find.

By 2020, data show, 99 million Americans already had trouble finding "timely, high-quality and affordable surgical care," according to a news release from the University of Michigan.&...

Federal Judge Rules FDA, CDC Must Restore Health Websites Removed Under Trump Order

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restore access to public health websites that were removed or modified in response to a Trump administration executive order on gender.

The order, issued Feb. 11 by U.S. District Judge John Bates, grants a tempora...

Anesthesiologists' Group Urges Limits on Ketamine Use

The tragic early death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry from a ketamine overdose in 2023 has swung a spotlight on the dangers of unsupervised use of the potent anesthetic. 

Now, America's leading group representing anesthesiologists is issuing new guidelines on proper use of the drug. 

Ketamine has also come under increasing...