Healthy Living

Bacon, soda & too few nuts tied to big portion of US deaths

Gorging on bacon, skimping on nuts?

Pennsylvania kids in critical condition after drinking tainted apple juice

Two Pennsylvania children are listed as critical but stable after they each drank an unknown caustic substance in their apple juice at an all-you-can-eat buffet on Friday.

Boy who lost leg to cancer adopts three-legged dog

A 12-year-old boy who asked for a dog with three legs after losing one of his own to cancer has found a loving companion in a 2-year-old pitbull mix named Logan.

Disabled patients who need organ transplants may face bias, report says

Patients with mental disabilities are regularly turned down for life-saving procedures despite federal law prohibiting such bias, a Washington Post report published March 4 reveals.

Diabetes in pregnancy tied to altered fat cells in adult offspring

When pregnant mothers have diabetes, their children may have altered fat cells that make metabolic diseases in adulthood more likely, a small Danish study suggests.

Studies highlight gender, racial inequalities in medical profession

Women and minorities face more barriers to getting ahead in their medical careers, both early in training and later on, researchers say.

Feed your brain with these 5 food groups

Honeybrains, a new restaurant in New York City, is giving a whole new meaning to brain food. The fast-casual eatery offers only nutrient-packed meals, specifically made to boost your brain health.

Misuse of hand sanitizer linked to poisoning cases in kids

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are meant to help keep kids safe from germs, but when kids misuse them, the sanitizers may cause harm.

FDA approves first drug to limit frequent waking to urinate

U.S. regulators Friday approved the first drug to reduce nighttime trips to the bathroom.

Peanut butter substitute recalled after E. coli outbreak

A peanut butter substitute sold by an Illinois company is being recalled because 12 cases of E. coli have been linked to the product.