How to Stay Safe at the Beach or Pool This Summer

A day at the beach or pool is a great way to beat the summer heat — but it can also be risky if you’re not careful.

Dr. Eric Costanzo of Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center has some valuable advice to help families stay safe this summer, whether at the shore or at home by the pool. 

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Killer Whales Show a Softer Side, Sharing Food With People

They’re known as "killer whales," but orcas have a surprisingly soft and even generous side.

"Orcas often share food with each other — it’s a prosocial activity and a way that they build relationships with each other. That they also share with humans may show their interest in relating to us as well," said Jared Towers, l...

About 1 in 3 U.S. Teens Now Have Prediabetes, New CDC Data Shows

A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes, putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems.

In a new analysis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about 8.4 million 12- to 17-year-olds were prediabetic in 2023. That’s far more than the 18% esti...

RFK Jr. Cancels Key U.S. Health Panel Meeting Without Warning, Raising Concerns

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled a meeting of government health panel that helps guide what preventive care is covered by insurance, alarming doctors and other health officials.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was set to meet Thursday, but members were told in an email Monday that the meeting would be p...

Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled Over Labeling Mistake

A labeling mistake has led to a nationwide recall of four different types of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons, federal health officials said.

Mondelēz Global LLC, the parent company of Ritz, is recalling the products because some packages containing peanut butter may be incorrectly labeled as cheese, the U.S. Food and Drug ...

FDA Fully Approves Moderna’s COVID Vaccine for Some Young Kids

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children with medical conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness.

The move makes Moderna’s vaccine, called Spikevax, the first COVID shot for kids in the U.S. to be fully approved, rather than used un...