New York City residents woke up Saturday to an unusual sight: a haze of smoke hanging over the skyline and an acrid smell in the air. Smoke from multiple wildfires in nearby New Jersey and even a brush fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park drifted over the city, casting a murky veil over the region. As … Read more
In an urgent recall, several soft-ripened cheeses—including popular Brie and Camembert varieties—are being pulled from store shelves across 12 states due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can lead to serious and potentially fatal infections. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the recall affects products sold at retailers like … Read more
In a tragic development, an Iowa resident who recently traveled to West Africa has passed away after contracting Lassa fever, a rare but deadly viral illness that is primarily found in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. Iowa health officials confirmed the case on Monday, sharing that the middle-aged individual developed symptoms after returning to the United … Read more
In a recent and unusual surge, cases of walking pneumonia, a mild but contagious respiratory illness, are rapidly increasing among young children across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a public alert, urging parents and healthcare providers to be vigilant about symptoms, especially in children under five who … Read more
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for more than 7,000 bottles of the popular antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta. The recall was initiated on October 10 due to the presence of a potentially harmful chemical impurity, raising concerns among consumers who … Read more