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New FDA analysis says US infant formula supply is safe after testing for potential contaminants

Federal health officials said a new analysis of U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants. The U.S.

 

Takeaways from AP’s report on the push for raw milk intensifying

Backers of raw milk are pushing to make the potentially dangerous product more widely available, even as a new disease outbreak sickens U.S. children.

 

Push for raw milk intensifies across the US, despite illness outbreaks and scientists’ warnings

Proponents of raw milk are pushing to make the unpasteurized product more widely available and easy to obtain.

 

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CDC warns of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry

Federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to backyard poultry that has sickened at least 34 people since February.

 

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FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill for obesity

U.S. health officials have approved a new weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision Wednesday means patients in the United States will soon have access to a second daily oral medication to treat obesity and weight-related issues.

 

Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it

California is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other foods.

 

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9 sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to a California company’s raw milk and cheese

Health officials say nine people, including children, have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to raw milk and raw milk cheddar cheese.

 

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.

 

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FDA approves new higher-dose version of Wegovy shots

U.S. regulators on Thursday approved a new higher-dose version of the blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy.

 

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug. Researchers say he often overstates the science

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promoting food as medicine, but experts say he’s overstating what diet can do for serious illness.

 

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E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US

Health officials say seven people in three states, including children, have been sickened by E. coli food poisoning linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk. The U.S.

 

What to know about how GLP-1 medications might fight addiction

A new study finds that popular GLP-1 drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity show new promise in fighting multiple substance use disorders.

 

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Penguins in party hats? Birthday cards cheer families of babies treated for botulism

The California program that identifies and treats cases of dangerous infant botulism also comforts families by sending silly cards on their babies’ first birthdays.

 

FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods

Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products. The U.S.

 

Companies can now claim ‘no artificial colors’ if they add plant-based color to food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors.

 

Boar’s Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak

Company and federal officials said the Boar’s Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly 2024 listeria food poisoning outbreak is back in business.

 

A newborn’s death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child’s mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy.

 

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Lindsey Vonn’s decision to compete with a torn ACL is risky but ‘possible,’ experts say

Experts in orthopedics and sports medicine say Lindsey Vonn’s decision to compete with a torn ACL is risky but not unexpected.

 

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Two companies made dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula

Two companies made dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies.

 

Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show

U.S. health officials say testing showed that powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.

 

Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure

A Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families.

 

New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary

New U.S. dietary guidelines for Americans gave a big boost to protein. The latest edition advises eating “protein foods at every meal” and urges people to increase their daily intake of the vital nutrient — up to double the previous recommendation.

 

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Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder.

 

Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches

Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bill that overturned Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options in schools.

 

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New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

 

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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.

 

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US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. This gives Novo Nordisk an edge over Eli Lilly, whose similar drug is still under review.

 

Big retailers didn’t pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to four top retail stores for failing to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous outbreak from their shelves.

 

Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.

 

How a rare drug made from scientists’ blood saves babies from botulism

An infant botulism outbreak has sickened at least 39 babies across the U.S. and underscored the crucial role of a medication that treats the rare disease.

 

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