With her powerhouse voice, Aretha Franklin could make any song an event. The late singer drew from a range of inspirations — her life, her …
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In the ever-raging battle for women’s rights, Scotland is stepping up in a major way and we’re hoping the rest of the world takes note. …
Read moreThis country is making period products free for students
I am one of those rare people who was actually born lactose intolerant. Somehow, I became even more lactose intolerant before the age of 5, which …
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Labor Day is right around the corner, which means firing up that grill for one last outdoor soiree of the summer. But before slinging your …
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Caleb Hammond is just 11 years old and facing terminal cancer. Diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of 9, he and his …
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Kevin Smith has reached another health milestone six months after suffering a massive heart attack. The director posted on Instagram Sunday in celebration of dropping …
Read moreKevin Smith is celebrating a major weight-loss milestone 6 months after heart attack
The number of people sick from an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness, called cyclosporiasis, linked to McDonald’s salads is now 507, federal health officials said …
Read moreNow more than 500 people have gotten sick from an outbreak linked to McDonald’s salads
You may have seen supplements containing vitamin D at your local convenience stores or been tested for deficiency by your doctor. But what is vitamin …
It’s a nightmare scenario that’s increasingly being viewed as a possibility, especially for students across the United States: emergency medical treatment for massive trauma. “Let’s …
Read moreStudents are learning life-saving techniques in case of massive trauma
Starbucks is paying employees to give back. The company announced on Aug. 23 that it is testing a program that will allow some employees to …
Read moreStarbucks is going to pay its employees to volunteer 20 hours a week
Cyanide is a poison. Rattlesnake venom is a poison. Certain household products can be a poison. But coconut oil? One professor seems to think so, …
Read moreWhat you need to know about the viral claim that coconut oil is ‘pure poison’
Kroger plans to eliminate plastic bags at stores by 2025. The company, which owns a sprawling list of supermarkets including Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, and …
When you’re eating healthy and working out regularly, but the scale just won’t tip in your favor, it’s easy to feel defeated. First things first, …
Read more11 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight—Even Though You Eat Healthy And Exercise
New cervical cancer screening guidelines have been released by the U.S. Preventative Service Task Force, and they may be welcomed as good news by many: …
Read moreNew cervical cancer screening guidelines de-emphasize pap smears
Hazy, smoke-filled skies from large wildfires burning throughout California, Montana and across the Canadian border in British Columbia are causing poor air quality and health …
Read moreHere’s what you need to know about the effects of wildfire smoke on your health
Ever wonder what happens to disposable contact lenses when it’s time to actually dispose of them? Some scientists at Arizona State University asked that question …
Read moreHere’s why you should stop flushing your contact lenses
Running any distance can seem overwhelming, but pretty much anyone can do it. You can start by simply putting one foot in front of the …
Read more8 Free Running Apps To Help You Train For A 5K or 10K Race
Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, after lung and colorectal cancers The lifetime risk of developing it …
If you’re like many people, the more you drink, the more you eat. Munching on a bag of Doritos while guzzling a beer or nibbling …
A low-carb or high-carb diet raises your risk of death, a new study suggests, with people eating the food staple in moderation seeing the greatest …
Read moreLow- and high-carb diets increase your risk of dying early, according to a new study
When you are following a ketogenic diet, your body switches from using glucose for fuel to burning fat instead. Eating plenty of healthy fat is …
Read more12 Keto Fat Bombs that Will Leave You Feeling Satisfied
It’s been a bad week for products you might keep in your kid-friendly food arsenal. Between the news that Cheerios may contain traces of a weed-killer …
Read moreConsumer Reports Finds Heavy Metals in Some Baby Food
Late last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of EpiPen to treat emergency and life-threatening anaphylaxis. The approval comes two years …
We already know that moms are superheroes, whether they’re coming up with clever responses to stressful situations or stepping in to be parents for those …
Read moreThis Mom Crushed The Record For Pushing A Triple-Child Stroller In A Half Marathon
New York University made history Aug. 16 with a surprise announcement that it will give full-tuition scholarships to all current and future students in its School …
Read moreThis Medical School Is Making Tuition Free For All Students
If you’re the parent of a child with a serious allergy, you know the importance of the EpiPen, the device that delivers life-saving epinephrine (also known …
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that more than 100 cases of measles have been diagnosed so far this year in 21 states …
Read moreThere’s a measles outbreak sweeping the country—here’s what you need to know
Cheerios is a staple in many households, but parents may want to think twice about pouring a bowl of those tasty oats as it may …
You’d think elephants would be getting cancer left and right: They are giants of the animal kingdom and have trillions more cells than humans — …
Read moreElephants rarely get cancer—here’s why that matters to humans
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women alike in the United States. But it’s more often fatal for women — 26 …
When you think of Florida, picturesque white-sand beaches probably come to mind. But this year has been a difficult one for the typically stunning Florida coast. …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that two thyroid medications are being voluntarily recalled because of a possible problem with an ingredient. The …
Technology makes it increasingly hard to tune out from work. But when we always have our work at our fingertips, we can be susceptible to some …
Vitamix announced last week that they are recalling blender containers after 11 people reported lacerations as a result of an exposed blade. The recall affects …
Read moreVitamix Blender Containers Recalled After 11 People Injured By Exposed Blade
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An app designed to track fertility and prevent pregnancy in women 18 and older is the first to win US Food and Drug Administration approval …
As Katie Stubblefield brushed her fingers across her face, she could feel the wound. Her vision is greatly impaired due to her injury, but touching …
Read moreThis Woman Is The Youngest Person To Have A Face Transplant
Starbucks has always been a great option for an afternoon pick-me-up, but it may not have always been the best option for a post-workout boost. …
The auction took place on a mild Wisconsin morning. Yet, standing in front of an expectant crowd, 15-year-old Waylon Klitzman was sweating. “I was nervous,” …
Read moreThis Teen Raised $10,000 For A Cancer Charity By Auctioning Off A Pig 4 Times
More than a year has passed since Beyoncé gave birth to her twins and, during a rare interview, the award-winning singer finally opened up about her experience …
Read moreBeyoncé says she had toxemia during her pregnancy—here’s what you need to know
If you purchased any Babyganics products between Sept. 7, 2010, and June 26, 2018, listen up. You may be eligible to receive a payment from a …
Read moreYou may be eligible for a settlement if you bought Babyganics products
It’s that time again when there’s speculation that Idris Elba might be cast as James Bond. For years, this has been a request (and by …
Read morePeople really want Idris Elba to be the next James Bond
Social media filters are fun! You can look like a puppy dog or a nerdy cat or a fairy princess, or just hot! Like, slightly …
Read moreConfirmed: Selfies and social media filters are affecting our perception of reality
You may have noticed the #iweigh hashtag popping up across the internet lately, or the @i_weigh Instagram account being used more and more. That’s because …
The first few years in a child’s life are crucial for their growth and development. It’s during this period that exposure to certain foods, chemicals …
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Once a mother reaches 39 weeks in her pregnancy journey, she can feel the anticipation and anxiety of what comes next. By that time, physicians …
Read moreNew research finds that inducing labor at 39 weeks might help avoid C-sections
Reports of a new pink eye “superbug” plaguing a Texas city are boosting concerns about the irritating eye condition, especially with many children going back …
Read moreWhat to know about the ‘Super Strain’ of pink eye infecting parts of Texas
Maybe you’ve heard about CBD oil — that is, cannabidiol oil — from friends or family. Or perhaps you read the news in June that …
Read moreEverything You Need to Know About CBD, The Cannabis Product Being Used As Medicine
A Port St. Lucie woman is recovering after being stung by a poisonous caterpillar at a local park. Now, she wants to share her experience …
Read moreThis woman got stung by ‘puss caterpillar’ and is warning others to be careful