Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Health experts warn about sickness during busy holiday travel
Health officials are warning about illnesses spreading during the holidays, one of the biggest travel weeks of the year.
Health officials are warning about illnesses spreading during the holidays, one of the biggest travel weeks of the year.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
FDA warns against unapproved spa treatments for fat loss
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.
Austin Public Health urges safe food practices for holiday season
Austin Public Health is urging everyone to prepare food safely to avoid foodborne illnesses this holiday season.
Austin Public Health is urging everyone to prepare food safely to avoid foodborne illnesses this holiday season.
Dallas teen who inspired North Texans to register for bone marrow donations finds match
The majority of blood cancer patients can only find exact matches among strangers. But in Pike Petersen's case, the match turned out to be close to home: his own brother.
The majority of blood cancer patients can only find exact matches among strangers. But in Pike Petersen's case, the match turned out to be close to home: his own brother.
Are potatoes a vegetable?: US dietary guidelines could change definition in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
Blake Shelton to curb alcohol in New Year, joining Hollywood stars trying sobriety
Ashton Kutcher, Tom Holland and Valerie Bertinelli have all participated in Dry January.
Ashton Kutcher, Tom Holland and Valerie Bertinelli have all participated in Dry January.
JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
Do you stay up late to have a little time for yourself? There's a name for that
A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.
A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
Severe obesity increasing in young US children, study finds
“We are dismayed at seeing these findings," said one of the study’s authors, Heidi Blanck of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We are dismayed at seeing these findings," said one of the study’s authors, Heidi Blanck of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jeremy Renner to unveil musical diary chronicling journey 1-year after snowplow accident
Actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role in "Avengers: Endgame," plans to document his healing journey after a near-fatal snowplow accident in a musical diary set to release one year post-incident.
Actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role in "Avengers: Endgame," plans to document his healing journey after a near-fatal snowplow accident in a musical diary set to release one year post-incident.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
Aaron Rodgers likely to be cleared for return from ruptured Achilles next week: report
The four-time MVP ruptured his Achilles Sept. 11 on just his fourth snap as a New York Jet.
The four-time MVP ruptured his Achilles Sept. 11 on just his fourth snap as a New York Jet.
Americans eat an extra meal a day from too much snacking, study finds
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
Georgetown community shows support for pediatric cancer patients
The Georgetown comunity is rallying together to show support for pediatric cancer in the Georgetown Goes Gold basketball game on Friday night.
The Georgetown comunity is rallying together to show support for pediatric cancer in the Georgetown Goes Gold basketball game on Friday night.