Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked
Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Surging demand for menopause patches prompts FDA action
The Food and Drug Administration is working with manufacturers to enhance the supply of the menopause patches amid a rising demand for the items and supply shortages.
The Food and Drug Administration is working with manufacturers to enhance the supply of the menopause patches amid a rising demand for the items and supply shortages.
Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
Hidden lunchbox hazards? What Consumer Reports found in kids' snacks
After testing 21 popular children's snack products, Consumer Reports found that 14 contained concerning levels of chemical and processing contaminants.
After testing 21 popular children's snack products, Consumer Reports found that 14 contained concerning levels of chemical and processing contaminants.
Summer heat in Virginia sends more people than usual to emergency rooms, urgent care
The extreme heat this summer in the DMV has sent many more people than usual to emergency departments and urgent care facilities.
The extreme heat this summer in the DMV has sent many more people than usual to emergency departments and urgent care facilities.
Possible weight loss treatment that doesn’t require eating less shows promise, study finds
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Raccoon found in Charles County tests positive for rabies
The Charles County Department of Health says a raccoon found in Port Tobacco has tested positive for rabies. Officials say the animal tested positive on August 31 and was located in the vicinity of Mary Drive and Shirley Boulevard.
The Charles County Department of Health says a raccoon found in Port Tobacco has tested positive for rabies. Officials say the animal tested positive on August 31 and was located in the vicinity of Mary Drive and Shirley Boulevard.
Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
University of Georgia study links legal marijuana use to fewer sick days
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
Lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 3 more states
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.