What women can do to reduce risk from heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women — for about 1 in 5 women — in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 60 million American women are living …
Taco Bell and KFC feeling pressure from price-conscious consumers
Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut’s parent company is facing the same problem as its rivals: Fast food is getting too expensive and consumers are pushing back.
'I appreciate it so much': Man battling ultra-rare form cancer receives homecoming surprise
It was an emotional homecoming for Mike Shapiro of Kenmore on Tuesday.
Medicare negotiating price of $7,100 drug in US vs. $900 in Canada
Sen. Bernie Sanders is once again taking the pharmaceutical industry to task, issuing a report Tuesday that highlights the cost of three blockbuster drugs that are far pricier in the US than in other countries.
How long does food poisoning last?
One bite into my burger and I knew something was off. At first, I thought it was the chef accidentally overcooking the patty, throwing off the usual savory flavors. However, my gut feeling turned out to be right. Less than …
They played for their country in 20s. By 40s, suffered early dementia after playing physical sport
By the time Alix Popham had reached his late 30s, he was finding some day-to-day tasks confusing and difficult.
Novo Nordisk increases supply of weight-loss drug Wegovy
Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, says it has started to increase the availability of the drug for people in the United States.
Demi Moore gives update on Bruce Willis
Though Bruce Willis and Demi Moore divorced more than 20 years ago, they remain close.
Fatal overdose -2 suspected fentanyl dealers charged with murder
An investigation was launched in November after Christoper Lucia, 35, was taken to a hospital after testing positive for fentanyl. While under their care, he failed to regain consciousness and died after several days on Nov. 13.
Why you may be eating predigested food
Why do many people overeat chips, cereals, cakes, puddings and other ultraprocessed foods despite knowing those foods may not be healthy?
Study finds having PCOS may affect brain health later in life
Polycystic ovary syndrome, known as PCOS, has long been known for symptoms such as missed periods or excess body hair. Now, new research has revealed another potential effect: cognitive dysfunction later in life.
About 5,000 adverse events related to cosmetics reported to the FDA each year - agency updates its oversight
The US Food and Drug Administration receives about 5,000 reports each year about health problems related to the use of cosmetic products, and under a new law, the agency has issued updated instructions for reporting these types of serious adverse …
US scientist outrages British with tea advice – American embassy stirs it up
Two hundred and fifty years after American revolutionaries dumped tea into Boston Harbor, a fresh diplomatic storm is brewing between Britain and the United States over the cherished beverage.
Do humans need to hibernate? What research shows
Does the colder season have you dragging during the day, feeling like the amount of sleep you usually get in other parts of the year doesn’t seem to be enough now?
They met on dating app in Bogota; he woke up dizzy without passport next day
When Carlos, an American expat living in Colombia, finally met in person the attractive young woman he had been messaging on a dating app, his apprehension began to melt away.
