Trump nominates Marty Makary, a critic of some COVID-19 health measures, to lead the FDA
Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, is the latest in a string of Trump nominees who have declared the U.S. health system “broken” and in need of a shakeup.
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Carrot recall: FDA lists more products, grocery stores linked to E. coli outbreak
A recent E. coli outbreak linked to organic, bagged carrots that has sickened nearly 40 people across 18 states has led other popular brands to recall vegetables because of possible contamination, inc... -
Newly identified chemical in drinking water is likely present in many homes and could be toxic, study finds
About a third of U.S. residents have been receiving tap water containing a previously unidentified chemical byproduct, a new study has found. Some scientists are now concerned — and actively investiga... -
Too much sitting may directly affect future heart health, study finds
The study also suggests going for a run before work won’t make up for sitting at your desk all day.
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Mehmet Oz once proposed massive changes to Medicare. Now he could run it.
The physician and TV personality’s views on health policy have evolved significantly over the years.
