Healthy Living

NYC nonprofit highlights life-saving role pets play in our lives

A New York City-based nonprofit that helps older and vulnerable adults take care of their pets is trying to raise awareness of how vital a role pets play in people's lives.

Ozempic is a ‘Band-Aid’ on the root of childhood obesity: toxic food, former pharma consultant says

Former food and pharmaceutical consultant Calley Means said the push by medical experts to put kids on anti-obesity drugs is a distraction from the root cause.

Most US states failing to protect schools' water from lead contaminants, study finds

More than half of all U.S. states are failing to protect schools' drinking water from lead contamination, according to a new report from Environment America.

Alaska House censures lawmaker for suggesting fatal child abuse cases could be 'a benefit for society'

Lawmakers in the Alaska state capitol voted overwhelmingly to censure one of its members who suggested the government could benefit in a fatal child abuse case.

Connecticut to pay $12M settlement in child neglect case

The state of Connecticut is set to pay a $12 million settlement in a child neglect case involving an infant placed with an abusive relative by the state in 2015.

Vermont weighs ending religious exemption for child abuse reporting laws

The Vermont Legislature is considering the removal of legal exemptions from child abuse and neglect reporting that clergymen and other religious leaders are currently granted.

Mental health: Singer Jewel shares 'Innerworld,' a platform that aims to assist those who are struggling

Singer-songwriter Jewel joined "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to discuss how the platform "Innerworld" is helping those who struggle with mental health challenges.

Children's book series about 'inspiring women' to publish biography on transgender Rachel Levine

A Chelsea Clinton inspired children's chapter book series about "women who spoke up and rose up against the odds" is set to release a book about Rachel Levine.

Pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men: new study

A new study found that pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men; the study was published recently in the journal Gastroenterology. Here's what doctors advise.

CNN shouldn't cancel Don Lemon for being a jerk

Don Lemon told his CNN co-hosts: “Nikki Haley isn't in her prime, sorry. A woman is considered to be in their prime in 20s and 30s and maybe 40s…"