American inspections of foreign food facilities have plummeted to historic lows this year, a ProPublica data analysis shows. About two dozen current and former FDA officials blamed the drop in foreign food inspections on staffing cuts under Trump. Food safety experts said there’s an increased risk of outbreaks. “It’s only a matter of time before people die,” one said.
Dr. David Higgins, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Center and a pediatrician who researches vaccines, discusses the dangers of not vaccinating your children.
Can a Mediterranean diet ease psoriasis? Does dehydration raise the risk of a stroke in older people? Can a DASH-like diet help manage diabetes? We look at those new studies, plus others on anxiety, pickleball injury, back pain, and more.
Prepared pastas sold at major food retailers like Walmart and Kroger are recalled for listeria contamination following deaths, illnesses, and pregnancy loss.
HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated the idea of adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which provides a system for families who experience severe side effects to file claims against vaccine providers. Kennedy has also suggested broadening the definitions of encephalopathy and encephalitis so that autism cases could qualify. Here's what to know.
What foods help prevent arthritis pain, cataracts, hair loss or pancreatic, prostate or breast cancer? ChatGPT's advice isn't reliable. Here's how to do better.
Is CBD harmful? Is red meat better than beans? Can living near a golf course increase risk of Parkinson's? We look at those new studies, plus others on gluten and IBS, diverticulitis, type 2 diabetes, and more.
The undersigned organizations, including CSPI and representing patients, consumers, workers, health care providers, and more, urge Donald Trump to fire Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from serving as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) immediately.
Commentary from CSPI Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher on the public health effects of funding cuts for CDC, FDA, and USDA food safety tracking systems like FoodNet, PulseNet, and CORE.
