Healthy Living

A common killer bug is endangering Americans: ‘Pandemic in plain sight’

Streptococcus Group A affects close to 20% of U.S. children, according to Dr. Joshua Osowicki, senior research fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia.

Weight-loss drugs to get surprising endorsement from global health giant

The WHO announced its plan to support GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy and Zepbound, to address the global obesity epidemic, according to Reuters.

Over 2 million pressure cookers recalled after dozens of consumers suffer injuries

In response to numerous injury reports, a leading appliance manufacturer is recalling more than 2 million units of its Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers.

Gender dysphoria treatments pose ‘significant risks’ to kids and teens, HHS report reveals

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a comprehensive review of best practices for children and teens with gender dysphoria.

Here's why belly fat is more common as we age, and 3 ways to prevent it

Research shows belly fat accumulation is linked to aging cells, not just sedentary lifestyle choices. Stem cells transform with age and continue producing fat cells, but healthy behaviors can help.

New prostate cancer test pinpoints disease better than PSA option, study finds

A simple urine test was found to detect prostate cancer with greater accuracy than the standard PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, according to a new study.

Pittsburgh funeral director charged with swindling pet owners, dumping pets' remains in landfill

The owner of a Pittsburgh funeral home, Patrick Roy Vereb, was arrested after allegedly giving more than 6,500 pet owners ashes from other animals and dumping remains in a landfill.

EXCLUSIVE: Mom's fight with school over teen daughter's gender transition gets boost from parents group

Parental rights group American Parents Coalition is filing a brief in support of a lawsuit against a Florida middle school that secretly socially transitioned a 13-year-old girl.

Ready-to-eat meat and poultry recalled after consumer complaints about taste, color

Smith Packing LLC has recalled 18,792 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products, which exceeded the regulatory levels of sodium nitrite, the USDA's FSIS said.

Sitting still for this amount of time is related to high risk of neck pain, study says

A new study from China found that longer durations of sedentary behavior can contribute to increased risk of neck pain, particularly with screen usage.