Healthy Living

Milliken recalls carpet cleaning powder on bacteria fears

Milliken and Co has recalled about 550,000 containers of carpet cleaning powder because it may contain harmful bacteria, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Wednesday.

Best and worst condiments

Condiments at those fun summer picnics and barbecues may seem so innocent (a squeeze here, a smear there, what's the harm?) But with hidden fat and calories, they can be your worst enemy. Here, nutritionists break them down.

Gaza doctors face challenge after birth of conjoined twins

Palestinian surgeons in the Gaza Strip were discussing medical options on Wednesday after the unexpected birth of conjoined twins - baby girls who share one heart and one body.

Popular aloe vera gels may not contain aloe vera, report finds

Store-bought aloe vera may not contain the actual healing ingredient it claims, a Bloomberg investigation of the popular gels has found.

Consumer watchdog warns some recalled toys still being sold online

Some hazardous toys that have been recalled over the past year are still being sold online, a consumer watchdog group warns in a new report as many families are beginning their holiday shopping.

86-year-old man battling cancer knits 300 hats for premature babies

An 86-year-old man battling cancer has managed to knit 300 caps for premature babies, which he says is his way of “paying it forward.”

Heinz issues gravy recall days before Thanksgiving

Heinz has recalled one of its popular gravy products days before Thanksgiving due to a possible allergy risk.

German court: Breast implants no hindrance to police work

A German court has ruled breast implants are no impediment to a woman becoming a police officer.

Once-conjoined twins see each other for the first time

These two tots may still be swaddled in hospital bandages — but they’re getting a fresh chance at a normal life.

Mouse allergen in schools tied to worse asthma for kids

- Mouse allergens in school buildings may be an important environmental factor aggravating kids' asthma, a U.S. study suggests.