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Kevin Morgan
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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
20 explainers
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
8 stories: 8 explainers
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
July 2026
9 stories: 9 explainers
Wed
Explainer · Health · New York City, New York
How AI could reshape healthcare by 2030: Earlier diagnosis, more personalized care
Sun
Explainer · Health · New York City, New York
How New Yorkers can lower Legionnaires’ disease risk during the Harlem outbreak
After two deaths in a Harlem Legionnaires' disease outbreak, New York City health officials urge residents to watch for symptoms and seek care.
Fri
Explainer · Health · World
What a new heart-attack study says about microplastics in blood — and what it does not say
Thu
Explainer · Health · California
What Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s blood transfusion means as vets search for the cause of her illness
Thu
Explainer · Health · United States
Special tomato drink may calm inflammation, but the study is small and preliminary
An Ohio State study found a special tomato-soy drink reduced inflammation markers in adults with obesity, but researchers say findings are early.
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
Sat
Explainer · Health · United States
Tampa General’s healthy-food pledge shows what hospital meals could look like next
Tampa General Hospital signed a federal pledge to serve healthier food, serving as a model for a new HHS and USDA nutrition initiative.
Sat
Explainer · Health · United States
What a resting heart rate can tell you about your health