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Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

The steps you take each day could lead you to a reduction in depression symptoms, according to a new study.

Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older adults, health panel says. Here’s what can help

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force.

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

The holidays and New Year’s Eve are fast approaching, and for many, that means alcohol-infused festivities and gatherings to navigate.

Taco Bell is adding something unusual to its menu

Taco Bell is veering away – slightly – from its Mexican-inspired cuisine, going all-American for its newest offering.

After years on transplant wait list, Alabama grandmother receives kidney from gene-edited pig

Towana Looney is the only person in the world living with a functional pig kidney. But her doctor predicts that in less than a decade, pig-to-human organ transplants like hers could become routine.

BSH Home Appliances Opens Luxurious Experience Center in Houston: A New Hub for Innovation and Design

Houston just turned up the heat in the world of luxury home appliances! BSH Home Appliances Corporation, the global leader in premium appliances, has officially unveiled its stunning 14,847-square-foot Experience and Design Center (EDC) in the heart of Houston. This …

More bad news for Bud Light

It’s the end of an era for Bud Light: The beleaguered brand is no longer the most popular beer on tap at bars. Another Anheuser-Busch InBev beer, Michelob Ultra, has surpassed Bud Light in its share of US draft lines, …

Pelosi admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg after sustaining injury

Rep. Nancy Pelosi was admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg after she “sustained an injury during an official engagement,” a spokesperson said.

‘No one should have to be fighting cancer and insurance at the same time’

Instead of being able to calmly focus on her chemotherapy treatment, Arete Tsoukalas had to spend hours on the phone arguing with her insurer while receiving infusions in the hospital.

Will Tilman Fertitta Be the Next U.S. Ambassador to Italy?

Houston’s own billionaire and proud business mogul, Tilman Fertitta, is making waves in the political realm. As whispers from CBS News suggest, Fertitta, the owner of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, is a frontrunner for President Donald Trump’s pick as the …

Chili’s and Applebee’s are fighting about their value meals

There’s beef cooking between two of the biggest restaurant chains over their respective meal deals.

Walgreens is in particularly awful shape

Drug stores around the United States are struggling. Especially Walgreens. Walgreens’ stock has plunged more than 80% over the past five years, ranking the company among the worst-performing stocks during that stretch. It’s closing 1,200 stores, roughly 15% of its …

Certain foods may disrupt your body’s fight against cancer cells, study says

The food you eat may be affecting your body’s ability to fight cancer cells in the colon, according to a new study.

Congress Has a Rare Chance to Lower Drug Prices

Concerns about high drug prices can take a significant toll on Americans every day. A new West Health-Gallup study recently found that a mere 55% of Americans believe they can afford their healthcare and prescription drugs, down six points in …

1-star McDonald’s reviews and sympathetic merch: Companies try to stop online support for CEO killer suspect

After police found the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” printed on shell casings near the site where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down, merchandise bearing those words started to appear online.