Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Kate Middleton health: Kensington Palace gives update on her return to work
Kensington Palace offered an update on Kate Middleton’s plans to return to her royal duties after sharing news of her cancer diagnosis in March.
Kensington Palace offered an update on Kate Middleton’s plans to return to her royal duties after sharing news of her cancer diagnosis in March.
Manor ISD to implement mental health days for staff
Starting next school year, Manor ISD will be the first school district in Central Texas to implement mental health days for its staff
Starting next school year, Manor ISD will be the first school district in Central Texas to implement mental health days for its staff
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Irregular heartbeat is more dangerous in younger people: study
A new study has found an irregular heartbeat that affects millions of Americans is more dangerous than people under the age of 65 than previously thought.
A new study has found an irregular heartbeat that affects millions of Americans is more dangerous than people under the age of 65 than previously thought.
Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi retires, shares health concerns
Takeru Kobayashi’s 20-year competitive eating career, which includes six Nathan's Hot Dog Eating championships, has come to an end as he deals with body damage concerns.
Takeru Kobayashi’s 20-year competitive eating career, which includes six Nathan's Hot Dog Eating championships, has come to an end as he deals with body damage concerns.
FDA allows Neuralink to implant 2nd patient with brain chip
Neuralink made adjustments to the brain chip that limited the device's performance in the first patient.
Neuralink made adjustments to the brain chip that limited the device's performance in the first patient.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
Austin State Hospital unveils new $305M facility
On Wednesday, a ribbon cutting was held for the Austin State Hospital’s brand-new facility. The 80-plus acre campus will now feature fully modernized amenities.
On Wednesday, a ribbon cutting was held for the Austin State Hospital’s brand-new facility. The 80-plus acre campus will now feature fully modernized amenities.
Supreme Court denies California’s appeal for immunity for COVID-19 deaths at San Quentin prison
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied an appeal from California corrections officials who sought immunity from lawsuits claiming they acted with deliberate indifference when they caused a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at one of the world’s most famous prisons four years ago.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied an appeal from California corrections officials who sought immunity from lawsuits claiming they acted with deliberate indifference when they caused a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at one of the world’s most famous prisons four years ago.
Texas parents file lawsuit against state after being accused of child abuse
Texas parents have filed a federal lawsuit after they were accused of abusing their son and the state took their children. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Texas parents have filed a federal lawsuit after they were accused of abusing their son and the state took their children. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Olivia Munn says she had hysterectomy as part of ‘aggressive’ breast cancer treatment
Olivia Munn is sharing the future of her health and her family after revealing another major surgery.
Olivia Munn is sharing the future of her health and her family after revealing another major surgery.