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Share on PinterestJalapeño peppers supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at major U.S. retailers like Whole Foods have been linked to Salmonella. anand purohit/Moment/Getty Images Several Taylor Farms products containing jalapeño peppers have been recalled due to concerns about Salmonella contamination. The recall affects prepared foods distributed across 26 states, and at least 345 cases […]

Share on PinterestThe FDA approved a new mRNA flu vaccine for older adults ahead of the upcoming 2026–2027 flu season. fotostorm/E+/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new mRNA flu vaccine for older adults. The new flu shot, called mFLUSIVA, was found to be effective in clinical trials in preventing serious […]

Share on PinterestResearch shows that a person’s belly fat may be a better predictor of heart disease risk than BMI. ozgurcankaya · E+/Getty A new study reports that the amount of belly fat a person is carrying may be a better predictor of future heart disease risk than their body mass index (BMI). An unhealthy […]

“Tirzepatide does not currently have FDA approval for cardiac risk reduction, and thus, coverage and usage are limited to patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea,” said David Rhee, MD, board certified cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology in NYC, who wasn’t involved in the study. Mounjaro is currently only approved for the treatment […]

Share on PinterestSecretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (R) looks on as President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order calling for changes to the childhood immunization schedule and more research on vaccines, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 10, 2026. Jim WATSON/AFP […]

Serina Lewis-Everett, MD, a board certified family medicine physician and owner of Sepia Modern Primary Care in Catonsville, MD, told Healthline that hormonal changes affect blood sugar directly. Lewis-Everett wasn’t involved in the study. “Declining estrogen levels can contribute to increased insulin resistance, changes in body composition, sleep disruption, and mood changes,” she said. “All […]

Share on PinterestLight physical activity should be integrated alongside treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) to improve cardiovascular health. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Images Physical activity was associated with a lower risk of stroke and death among people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research. Even relatively low levels of exercise were linked to meaningful benefits compared […]

Share on PinterestGLP-1 medications may help lower fragility-related fracture risk in people with type 2 diabetes. OLEKSANDRA TROIAN · Moment/Getty A new study found that GLP-1 medications may help reduce the risk of fragility fractures in people with type 2 diabetes. The largest fracture reductions were seen in hip, femur, and spine fractures. Because this […]

Share on PinterestAfter doctors initially told her she was too young to have colon cancer, Azucena Reyes (pictured above) was diagnosed with stage 3B at age 32. Photos courtesy of Azucena Reyes Colorectal cancer is rising fastest among Hispanic and Latino adults younger than 50, highlighting the importance of recognizing symptoms regardless of age. Azucena […]