Nation's largest food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after outbreak linked to two deaths

Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.

Dr. Mike: Doubling your protein intake
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Dr. Mike joined Good Day Atlanta on Tuesday morning to discuss if it is necessary to double your daily protein intake. 

Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds

Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans

The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.

Cyclospora outbreak: Restaurants seeing slump in sales after removing lettuce from menus

Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.

Hims & Hers sued over sending users health info to social media platforms

Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy. 

Frozen burritos sold by Costco mislabeled, spurring public health alert

A labeling error has led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a public safety alert for frozen burritos made by a popular brand and sold in Costco stores.

Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know

A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.

Former UGA player goes viral after buying stranger's groceries

A simple trip to the grocery store turned into a viral story of generosity when New Orleans Saints rookie Christen Miller stepped in to buy a stranger's groceries.

More Americans now use marijuana daily than tobacco, survey shows

Newly released federal survey data show that, for the first time, more Americans use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than smoke cigarettes every day.