Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health

Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet. 

Check your fridge: FDA warns of E. coli risk linked to Raw Farm-brand cheddar cheese

Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.

Texas bans candy, soda from SNAP purchases starting April 1

Starting April 1, Texas is now the first state to implement sweeping new restrictions on the types of food and beverages available for purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

What is hydrocodone? Tiger Woods found with pills after DUI crash

Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.

Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most

Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.

Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says

Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.

Kidney disease may trigger rare, potentially fatal brain virus, study says

A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.

Kratom poisonings spikes, what you need to know about the herbal drug

An increasingly popular herbal supplement that has already been banned in several states has recently exploded in reported use and led to a massive spike in exposure reports to U.S. poison control centers.

Healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the US - See where your city ranks

A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Tuberculosis cases rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'

Tuberculosis - nicknamed "white plague" from the pale appearance of those affected with the disease - has been rising in the U.S. since the pandemic, health officials have warned.

NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.

Sensitive patient health information leaked in Texas third-party software breach

Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.

Texas measles cases surge as West Texas detention center outbreaks spread

Health officials in West Texas have identified 147 confirmed measles cases this year, with the vast majority linked to regional detention facilities as of mid-March.

Texas bans sugary drinks, snacks from SNAP benefits
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Starting April 1st, Texans will no longer be able to use food stamps to buy sugary drinks and snacks. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.