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Kevin Morgan is a senior food and dining writer for Times Media Service, based in Los Angeles, California. Morgan covers food and dining, along with sports and health, bringing an evidence-based, community-focused approach to health reporting. Morgan holds a master's degree in sport administration and grew up in Canton, Ohio.
Stories by Kevin Morgan
56 stories
September 2026
3 stories: 3 explainers
Fri
Explainer · Health · United States
Fall prevention for older adults starts with everyday changes at home
Federal health agencies outline practical steps to prevent falls among older adults, from home safety updates to balance exercise and health checks.
Mon
Explainer · Health · United States
What to know about reports linking GLP-1 drugs to a rare brain disorder
Sun
Explainer · Health · United States
About 2.3 million Ricky Joy sour candy bottles recalled over choking hazard
August 2026
9 stories: 8 explainers, 1 news story
Fri
Explainer · Health · World
What the malaria cases at Frankfurt Airport mean for travelers and residents
Six Frankfurt Airport workers were infected with malaria, leading to two deaths. Health officials say the risk to the public remains very low.
Thu
Explainer · Health · United States
Daily sugary drinks linked to higher stomach-cancer risk in U.S. study, but absolute risk remains unclear
Wed
Explainer · Health · United States
What a new study says about cancer risk among pilots and flight attendants
Tue
Explainer · Health · Washington DC
What consumers should know about the recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef
The USDA is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of raw Argentine beef that entered the U.S. without a required import reinspection.
Fri
Explainer · Health · United States
What beachgoers should know about Vibrio vulnificus after 5 Louisiana deaths
Mon
Explainer · Health · Washington DC
FDA recalls nearly 12.5 million Rohto eye-drop bottles over sterility concerns
Sun
Explainer · Health · United States
What the Minnesota assisted-living neglect finding means for alcohol and resident safety
A Minnesota Department of Health neglect finding highlights safety questions over alcohol management in assisted living facilities.
Sun
Explainer · Health · New York City
What New York’s first confirmed Bourbon virus case means for tick exposure
Sat
News: Health · Los Angeles
Proposition 38 Faces Questions Over $4.2 Billion Earmark for Unnamed LA Research Institute
July 2026
13 stories: 9 explainers, 4 news stories
Wed
Explainer · Health · New York City, New York
How AI could reshape healthcare by 2030: Earlier diagnosis, more personalized care
An IEEE report says artificial intelligence will reshape healthcare by 2030 through earlier disease diagnostics and personalized medicine.
Sun
Explainer · Health · New York City, New York
How New Yorkers can lower Legionnaires’ disease risk during the Harlem outbreak
Fri
Explainer · Health · World
What a new heart-attack study says about microplastics in blood — and what it does not say
Fri
News: Health · United States
FDA recalls more than 1.5 million dozen eggs over possible salmonella contamination
Thu
Explainer · Health · California
What Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s blood transfusion means as vets search for the cause of her illness
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, received a blood transfusion in California but remains in critical care as veterinarians search for a diagnosis.
Thu
Explainer · Health · United States
Special tomato drink may calm inflammation, but the study is small and preliminary
Tue
Explainer · Health · United States
Why a brain tumor found on a preventive scan has renewed debate over full-body MRIs
Sun
Explainer · Health · World
What a tiny dental robot from Basel could mean for crown appointments
University of Basel researchers built a tiny robot prototype to speed up dental crown preparation, though it has not yet been tested on humans.
Sat
Explainer · Health · United States
Tampa General’s healthy-food pledge shows what hospital meals could look like next
Wed
News: Health · United States
Michigan health officials point to lettuce as Taco Bell link is investigated in parasite outbreak
Sat
Explainer · Health · United States
What a resting heart rate can tell you about your health
A resting heart rate consistently above 100 beats per minute can signal underlying health issues like anemia, thyroid problems, or heart disease.
Tue
Fri
News: Health · United States
FDA gives highest-risk label to recall of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips sold in New York and other states
June 2026
6 stories: 6 news stories
Thu
News: Health · United States
Texas officials investigate whether wildlife helped bring screwworm into South Texas
Thu
Thu
News: Health · United States
USDA recalls nearly 5,800 pounds of frozen meatloaf meals over undeclared soy
Mon
News: Health · United States
Rare Powassan virus can reach the brain quickly after a tick bite, CDC says
The CDC warns that the rare Powassan virus can be transmitted quickly by tick bites, with cases rising in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions.
Fri
News: Health · United States
FDA Approves Bemotrizinol: New Sunscreen Ingredient in US
June 2026 continues on page 2 with 1 more story.