Frito-Lay recalls classic potato chips over ‘life-threatening allergic reaction’

Spectrum Local News - Health 12/19 7:54A Kelsey Leffingwell

The recall is for the bags of chips sold in Washington and Oregon.

Most U.S. teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says

Spectrum Local News - Health 12/17 11:04P Associated Press

The only significant increase occurred in nicotine pouches.

Your Mental Health: College student interventions for suicide prevention

Spectrum Local News - Health 12/13 5:30A Nicole Clark, PhD

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 10-35, according to the CDC.

Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks

Spectrum Local News - Health 11/26 11:14P Associated Press

Raw Farm LLC, of Fresno, California, voluntarily recalled one lot of “cream top” whole raw milk.

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Spectrum Local News - Health 11/25 11:18P Associated Press

The proposal sets the stage for a potential showdown between the powerful pharmaceutical industry and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

UTSA cancels classes, holds ‘Day of Reflection’ after student death

Spectrum Local News - Health 11/8 3:02A Katharine Finnerty

UTSA canceled classes Friday for a “Day of Reflection” after a student was found dead Wednesday, “likely by suicide."

Colorado teen fights kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

Spectrum Local News - Health 10/30 12:45A Associated Press

Kamberlyn Bowler had to be flown to a hospital in mid-October, where she received dialysis for 10 days in an effort to save her kidneys.

Your Mental Health: How cellphone bans impact student well-being

Spectrum Local News - Health 10/10 3:15A Nicole Clark, PhD

Cellphone bans are popping up across the U.S. as school districts seek ways to compete for the attention of students and reduce screen time.