Arizona woman being studied by scientists looking for secrets to a long life
It's a fact that people are living longer, but there is a select group of people who are in their 80s or above, but have the brain function of someone decades younger. Now, scientists want to know their secret to longevity, and an Arizona 'super ager' is helping their efforts.
Harald Hasselbach, Super Bowl champion, dies at 56 after fighting cancer
The Broncos announced Hasselbach’s death on Thursday, citing family.
How to handle combative relatives during the holidays: 'Welcome to attend,' with conditions
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.
More children keep getting sick by fruit pouches tainted with lead
U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.
Safety Shot: New drink that lowers blood alcohol levels set to release in December
Safety Shot Inc. is introducing a groundbreaking beverage to swiftly squash a buzz. The "Safety Shot" is crafted to accelerate alcohol detox and promptly plummet blood alcohol content (BAC) in record time.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
Friendships can add years to life but also influence bad habits, study finds
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences highlights the complex impact of friendships on health. While strong friendships were associated with improved well-being, such as reduced mortality risk and increased physical activity, the study also revealed a downside.
Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with twins, one in each womb: ‘1 in 50 million’ chance
Kelsey Hatcher was just 17 when she learned she had a double uterus.
New obesity medications shaping social norms around holiday dinners
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.
Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, is entering hospice care.
FDA screening US cinnamon imports after more kids sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
This comes after more reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
The flu surging in 7 US states, rising in others: health officials
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.
Lake Travis parents call for expulsion of students following peanut allergy incident
Lake Travis ISD parents spoke out and asked the school board to enforce more severe discipline against two football players who were accused of purposefully exposing a teammate to an allergen.
Experts give advice on securing health insurance plan ahead of deadline
With open enrollment for next year's health insurance coverage now open, experts gave some advice on how to secure a plan.