Associated Press

Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that at least 51 babies in 19 states have been sickened since 2023.

A new type of lens approved by the FDA promises to slow nearsightedness in children. These specialized glasses, available in the U.S. for the first time, aim to reduce the progression of myopia in kids aged 6 to 12.

The Food and Drug Administration says that there is a recall for more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico because of potential metal fragment contamination.

A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer.

The Greenville County Sheriff's Office says a boy called 911 Monday evening saying they had been lost for three hours, sparking a search involving dozens of people with drones, helicopters, offroad vehicles and dogs.

Yusef Jackson said Tuesday that his father was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

The makers of ByHeart infant formula say tests of products tied to a botulism outbreak show that all of the company's products may have been contaminated. At least 31 babies in 15 states have been sickened in the outbreak that began in August.

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s. But some health experts are worried about a new type of flu virus and flagging vaccination efforts.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are flowing again after a pause during the federal government shutdown. But the clock is about to start on a policy that imposes work requirements on more beneficiaries.

The job cuts began on Thursday, according to a memo from CEO Dan Schulman. He explained that Verizon’s current cost structure limits its ability to invest, particularly in customer experiences.