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Health authorities are now investigating at least 205 cases of lead poisonings across 33 different states linked to contaminated applesauce, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday. That’s up from 125 cases in the agency’s last weekly tally. The growing case count comes as the Food and Drug …

Bagged spinach recalled over listeria concerns Bagged spinach recalled over listeria concerns 00:20 Fresh Express, the salad-mix maker behind two separate outbreaks that sickened more than 1,200 people in recent years, is now recalling two packaged spinach products sold by retailers in seven states due to possible listeria contamination. The …

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After Matthew Perry’s cause of death was listed as “acute effects of ketamine” on Friday, experts are speaking out about misconceptions surrounding the drug. (Other conditions that contributed to Perry’s death, according to the autopsy report, included “coronary artery disease [and] buprenorphrine effects.” Also, “prescription medications and loose pills” were …

Nearly a quarter of the calories U.S. adults consume comes from snacks, according to a new study published in PLOS Global Public Health. Americans consume an average of 400 to 500 calories in snacks every day, which generally are lacking in protein, vitamins and minerals, the study found. That’s more …

Each year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves hundreds of new drugs and therapeutic products for use by the American public. GoodRx Health, an American health care company and telemedicine platform, has compiled and published a list of some of the most influential drug and vaccine approvals of …

For those who suffer from the dreaded “red wine headache,” experts are offering some insights into why it occurs and how to prevent it. The festive holiday season often includes an increase in red wine consumption — but for some, enjoying even one or two glasses can leave them with …

A single night of binge-drinking is more likely to cause liver disease than a few drinks spread across the week, a study revealed. According to a study done by the University College London, first reported by the London Standard, measuring the pattern of alcohol intake was more accurate than volume …

Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor’s cause of death as “acute effects of ketamine.” Secondary conditions contributing to the death were listed as “drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine,” …

Brown seaweed could be a great nutritional supplement for some diabetes patients. A new South Korean study, published in the journal Nutrients, revealed that eating certain algae could be a promising strategy for blood glucose management. Researchers at the Seoul National University of Science and Technology, within the Department of …