1 in 8 older Americans addicted to highly processed foods, poll finds
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Super Bowl LVII: NFL will offer free CPR training in Arizona
In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.
Majority of US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Wear Red Day: How you can change your habits to improve heart health
Registered dietician Stacey Woodson joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to share ways you can improve your heart health.
Eye drop manufacturer issues recall after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
Joe Biden, Bill Clinton mark 3 decades of Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
Dangerous fungal illness rapidly spreading across country, doctors warn
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
CDC says an eye drop brand may be connected to drug-resistant bacterial infections
The CDC has identified at least 50 people with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacterium resistant to most antibiotics.
Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded over benzene concerns
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
Callowhill Greens: Local wellness cafè inspires full body, skin, and mind transformation
Callowhill Greens is the perfect spot to sit down, relax, sip on some skin-enhancing cocktails, and create personalized skincare products that will leave you feeling beautiful from the inside, out!
'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says
In a CNN interview, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that kids are still “developing their identity” at this age.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Study: DASH diet may reduce heart disease risk by 10% with greater benefits for women, Black adults
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.
Study: Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.