FDA Vaccine Chief Steps Down After Controversial Tenure

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top vaccine official is stepping down after just three months in a role that upset drug companies, patient groups and some political leaders.

Dr. Vinay Prasad will leave the agency to “spend more time with his family,” a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

High Noon Recalls Vodka Seltzer Cans Mislabeled as Energy Drinks

High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzer packs after finding that a few cans were incorrectly labeled as non-alcoholic energy drinks.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday that two lots of the High Noon Beach Variety 12-pack contain cans labeled as “CELSIUS® ASTRO VIBE™ Energy Drink, Sparklin...

Ground Beef Shipped to 5 States Recalled for Possible Metal Pieces

More than 1,000 pounds of frozen ground beef are being recalled after metal pieces were reportedly found in the product.

The frozen, fully cooked beef was made by Ada Valley Meat Company and sent to food service locations and distributors in five states: California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

The U.S. Department o...

Flu-Linked Brain Swelling Is Rare in Kids, But It Can Be Fatal

A life-threatening condition involving out-of-control brain swelling can occur in kids who are battling the flu, but it’s extremely rare. 

A review of recent cases highlights the importance of quick diagnosis and aggressive treatment to saving the lives of kids with the condition, called influenza-associated acute necrotizing en...

Bans on Flavored Vapes Have Pros And Cons, Study Finds

State bans on enticing flavors of e-cigarettes bring real benefits in terms of lowering vaping among adults of any age, new research finds.

But it points to a downside, too: A slowdown in statewide declines of cigarette smoking after flavored vapes were banned. 

“Both e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes are essentially...

Could a Single Shot at Birth Shield Kids From HIV for Years?

There’s potentially exciting news from a trial conducted in monkeys:  A single shot of gene therapy given to newborn monkeys appears to shield them from HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, for at least three years.

Of course, studies conducted in animals don’t always pan out in humans. But scientists say that if it does, it c...