Health

The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making her the first Black woman to lead the agency amid ongoing concerns regarding political independence.

Fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu face increasing scrutiny over potential health risks from toxic chemicals in their products, even as they dominate the U.S. retail market.

Health officials reported Monday that two people in Michigan have died due to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which has seen more than 11,000 cases reported in the state.

Medical experts and organizations have renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to reflect the condition's complex metabolic nature and address healthcare disparities, particularly among Black women.

Environmental justice organizations are challenging a federal emergency order that extends the life of the Stanton Energy Center coal plant in Orlando, arguing that keeping the facility operational to meet rising energy demands unfairly burdens Black communities with pollution and higher utility costs.

Johnson & Johnson has proposed a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve approximately 76,000 lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder-based products caused ovarian cancer.

Thousands of Americans have fallen ill due to a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce, raising concerns about food safety oversight following significant staffing cuts at federal agencies and allegations of political influence.

GoodRx reports that understanding medication formularies is crucial for comparing health plans and managing prescription costs effectively.

Kivo reports that while new drug shortages in the U.S. have declined, existing shortages are lasting longer, impacting critical medications like injectables.

Culligan reports that concerns over tap water quality are rising as new contaminants like PFAS and microplastics are discovered, prompting increased scrutiny and regulatory attention.