FDA announces urgent recall of dietary supplement due to undeclared ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of a dietary supplement due to the capsules being tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are FDA approved drugs to treat male erectile dysfunction.
Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
Silicosis: Countertops linked to Massachusetts man's diagnosis
A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops.
Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds
One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
WH: Pres.Trump prepared to take action on healthcare
The White House says President Trump is prepared to take action on healthcare after the Senate failed to pass healthcare legislation on Thursday. Two separate bills to address the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies failed guaranteeing that more than 22 million Americans will see their health insurance premiums rise significantly next year. Both bills were blocked by 51-48 votes. Dr. William Soliman a pharmaceutical & health insurance expert weighs in.
Senate to vote on dueling healthcare proposals
The Senate on Thursday will vote on dueling healthcare proposals from Republicans and Democrats, both of which are expected to fail. Cayce Myers, a professor at Virginia Tech joins LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss what's next.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries
U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.
Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Lonely marriages linked to higher weight, study finds
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
Martha Stewart reveals unconventional end-of-life plan
Martha Stewart has her end-of-life plans already set, and it may seem a little unconventional to some.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
Sec. Rubio & Kenyan leaders sign health pact
Secretary Rubio participates in a Health Framework of Cooperation signing ceremony with Kenyan President William Ruto and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi at the Department of State.
US private sector lost 32k jobs in November
According to new reporting from payroll processing firm ADP, companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November. However, despite widespread job losses in November, the education and health services sector gained 33,000 positions in the month. ADP chief economist Nela Richardson recently said, "Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more with Megan Leonhardt, a senior writer for Barron's covering economic issues.
FDA: Seven deaths and 736 serious injuries due to issue with some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring systems
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert after certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors are providing incorrect low glucose readings.
Minnesota study backs birth vaccine for hepatitis B
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
'Full House' actor Dave Coulier shares new cancer diagnosis after beating lymphoma
“Full House" actor and Michigan native Dave Coulier revealed Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with another form of cancer months after beating stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Dr. Oz on Medicare open enrollment
Dr. Oz president Trump's administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services joins LiveNOW to dicuss the revamped process of enrolling into Medicare.