Erika Edwards

Twenty flavored ZYN products are included in the authorization, which says that the pouches put users at lower risk for several health problems compared to smoking.

The maker of ZYN nicotine pouches can tell consumers its products are safer to use than cigarettes, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday

Nearly a quarter of adults in states crawling with lone star ticks are estimated to have alpha-gal antibodies in their blood, a CDC report estimates.

Far more people may be at risk for alpha-gal syndrome, the tick-borne illness that triggers an allergy to red meat, than previously thought. Nearly a quarter of adults in five states where lone star ticks are prevalent are estimated to show signs that they've been bitten, according to new research published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Play Mute Share Toggle Fullscreen NBC Universal, Inc.

The source of the illnesses is still unknown, but fresh produce is suspected.

As state health officials scramble to find the source of the foodborne parasite, the CDC said Friday it's unclear whether the outbreaks across the country are connected.

Eager rail fans made their way to the Rose Yard to catch a glimpse of the Big Boy.

As health officials scramble to find the source of the illnesses, the CDC said it’s unclear whether the outbreaks in different states are connected.

Although a source hasn't been identified for the recent cases, historically, cyclosporiasis outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce.