Healthy Living

California doctor prescribed unnecessary drugs to over 1K patients

A doctor in California pleaded guilty to prescribing and selling unnecessary medication to steal taxpayer money. He was ordered to pay $2.3 million in restitution.

Seattle Children’s Hospital emergency room sees unprecedented demand

The emergency room at Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeing an increase in patient load. As mask requirements relax at school, kids are becoming more vulnerable to germs.

Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to attention and sleep problems in young children: New study

The lead author of a study published in PLOS Medicine said acetaminophen use by women in pregnancy increased the risk for attention and sleep problems among their young children by over 20%.

5 simple and healthy diet swaps to manage your cholesterol levels

Compass Nutrition lead dietitian Nikita Kapur offers expert tips on how to manage cholesterol levels and make easy diet and lifestyle changes for better health.

Melatonin should be avoided in children unless directed by a health care professional, says sleep academy

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine urges parents to consult a doctor or health care professional first before giving their children melatonin as a sleep aid — here's why.

It's time to level the playing field for girls and encourage more exercise

White House physical fitness conference wants to level the playing field for girls, encourage them to get more exercise, and improve their overall health.

Ohio woman's second baby killed 'as a result of co-sleeping': What is co-sleeping?

A 23-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been indicted after a second child of hers was killed in June 2022 due to co-sleeping. Here's what it means to co-sleep with a baby.

FDA warning about NyQuil chicken TikTok challenge may have spiked interest

Searches for the NyQuil chicken trend jumped in the days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the social media trend.

Hurricane Ian weather tips: How to keep your pet safe during a storm

Striving to keep pets safe during a hurricane can be very stressful. With hurricane season at its peak, here are some tips to ensure pets are taken care of during this storm season.

Pediatrician rips Planned Parenthood for redefining fetal heartbeat to back Stacey Abrams' claim

Planned Parenthood altered the definition of a fetal heartbeat on its website following Stacey Abrams' controversial claim that is only a 'manufactured sound'