What I've learned about food allergies after my daughter's diagnosis
33 million Americans have food allergies, according to Food Allergy Research and Education. That’s about 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.
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Pushing for change: why those living with food allergies say clearer food labels are needed
Food labels must identify, using its common name, the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food in in the ingredient list or immediately after or next to the list, in a separate “c... -
Woman, 38, shares what awake brain surgery is like — and why Taylor Swift played a role
While undergoing awake brain surgery, 36-year-old mother Selena Campione sang her and her daughters’ favorite Taylor Swift songs to get through the procedure.
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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert to U.S. doctors Thursday about an increase in cases of one type of invasive meningococcal disease. Most of it is due to a specific strain... -
US tuberculosis cases were at the highest level in a decade in 2023
The U.S. saw the most tuberculosis illnesses in a decade in 2023. That’s according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published Thursday. More than 9,60...