Healthy Living

Texas shelter dog becomes impressive police K-9 as he combats fentanyl crisis

Rock, a German shepherd mix, was found wondering the streets. In less than a year, he's become a top narcotics K-9 at the Fort Worth Police Department in Fort Worth, Texas.

Utah mom fights for her daughter’s access to discontinued diabetes medication: ‘Life-saving'

A Utah mother is fighting for her teen daughter’s access to diabetes medicine after it was discontinued. Alison Smart, plus other parents and medical experts, discussed the risks and options.

Michigan district defends teaching elementary kids grammar lesson on 'tree,' 'ze' pronouns

Schavey Road Elementary School, in DeWitt, Michigan, is teaching students about using interchangeable gender pronouns in a new lesson.

Michigan girl's contaminated Wendy's meal left her with permanent brain damage, lawsuit claims

Aspen Lamfers allegedly suffered a life-altering E. coli infection from a Wendy's meal in 2022. Her mother is suing the owner of the Wendy's location in Jenison for $20 million.

Having trouble sleeping? It could be for this surprising reason, experts say

What you eat can have an impact on your sleep. Two sleep experts shared foods that promote sleep, foods to avoid, and how to know if your dietary choices are keeping you up at night.

'Forever chemicals' found in US drinking water, map shows 'hot spots' of highest levels

A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S.

Ohio judge temporarily blocks law banning sex-reassignment surgeries, hormone therapies for minors

An Ohio judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a impending law that would ban gender reassignment surgeries and certain hormone therapies for minors.

6 energy boosters to help beat the midday slump, from a nutrition expert

Dr. Christopher Rhodes, a nutritional biologist in California, shared six tips for keeping energy levels high throughout the day and beating the midday slump.

Texas city commission passes resolution to protect transgender treatments for minors from state law

Austin’s LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission approved a resolution to protect individuals and organizations providing “healthcare" to transgender people.

Lack of sleep could be a factor in a 'silent epidemic,' experts warn

Lack of sleep can lead to what some experts call the “silent epidemic" — a little-known condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Here's what experts want you to know.