Toddler born deaf can hear after gene therapy trial breakthrough her parents call “mind-blowing”
London — One of the youngest children in the world to receive a new type of gene therapy to treat genetic deafness can now hear for the first time in her life. The family of the toddler taking part in a medical trial has called the change in their daughter “mind-blowing.” Opal Sandy, now 18 months old, was born with total deafness More...
Hy-Vee and Schnucks recall cream cheese spreads due to salmonella risk
Three regional grocers — Hornbacher’s, Hy-Vee and Schnuck Markets — are collectively recalling a variety of cream cheese spreads across the Midwest because the products may be contaminated with salmonella. Hy-Vee More...
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
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White-coated candy recalled nationwide over salmonella risk
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Eating more avocados could lower risk of Type 2 diabetes in women, study says
Eating more avocados could help women stave off Type 2 diabetes, study says Eating more avocados could help women stave off More...
Seller of fraudulent N95 face masks to refund $1.1 million to customers
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Trader Joe’s pulls fresh basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella outbreak
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Scotland halts prescription of puberty blocking hormones for minors as gender identity service faces scrutiny
London — The only gender identity clinic in Scotland has paused prescribing puberty blockers to new patients under 18 years old, mirroring action taken by England’s health authorities after a landmark More...
Counterfeit Botox blamed in 9-state outbreak of botulism-like illnesses
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UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million
A cyberattack earlier this year against a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary has proved costly for one of the nation’s largest employers. The health insurance giant on Tuesday noted $872 million in “unfavorable More...
