Healthy Living

COVID-19 shocker: Parents lied about their kids’ sickness status and broke quarantine rules, study finds

A study published in the Jama Network Open found that nearly 26% of parents lied about their kids' COVID-19 status in order to preserve personal freedoms and prevent kids from missing school.

Florida doctor issues viral BBQ grill brush warning on TikTok after child's visit to her emergency room

Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, is raising awareness on TikTok about the use of grill brushes.

Teenage binge-drinking: Why it’s so dangerous for young people to overindulge in alcohol

With over 3,900 people under 21 years old dying each year due to excessive alcohol consumption, binge-drinking is a real danger for young people. What to know in light of the "BORG" TikTok trend.

Keto diets could increase risk of heart attack and stroke, says new study

A new heart-health study suggests that a “keto-like” low-carb diet could significantly raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events.

Secret of aging well? One 74-year-old works out regularly and 'retains a spirit of adventure'

A woman who lives in Italy — Norma Williams, age 74 — works out five days a week, eats plenty of fish and drinks wine. She says she's in the best shape of her life and vows to beat aging.

Minnesota legislator: 'I'm sick of White Christians' adopting Native American babies, continuing 'genocide'

A Democratic Minnesota lawmaker is facing criticism for posting online she is "sick of White Christians" adopting Native American babies because it "means the genocide continues."

Women's History Month quiz! Test your knowledge of the commemorative month

Women's History Month quiz! Test your knowledge of these interesting facts during the annual month of highlight and celebration of women's achievements.

'Lady Godiva,' a Minnesota cat who survived outside for a decade, seeks new home

Lady Godiva, a senior cat with an impressive survival story who spent nearly her entire life outdoors, will be available soon for adoption into a loving home in Minnesota.

Bus with 40 children crashes in French Alps; 21 injured

A bus with forty elementary school students plunged down a wooded slope in the French Alps leaving over a dozen children with injuries.

New cholesterol pill, Nexletol, lowers heart attack risk for patients who can't take statins: study

A drug called bempedoic acid (brand name Nexletol) has been shown to be an effective alternative for lowering cholesterol and reducing heart attack risk, according to a major study.