Drinking, drug use largely down among US teens in 2016 The use of alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications and illicit substances declined among U.S. teens again in 2016, continuing a long-term trend, according to a study released on Tuesday by the National Institutes of Health.
Celebrities who have quit smoking Just like regular people, these stars were addicted to cigarettes. But through different means of therapy, they fought the urge to smoke and quit the nasty habit - for good
Striking Number of Obesity Risks Hit Minority Kids The odds of obesity appear stacked against black and Hispanic children starting even before birth, provocative new research suggests.
‘Pink slime:’ Combo of connective tissue, scraps hidden in your kids’ lunch Fast-food chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell have recently dropped the ‘pink slime’ from their beef – but schools across the country are still serving it
Safeway pulls 'pink slime' beef Safeway, the second largest US supermarket chain, announced Wednesday it will no longer stock "lean finely textured beef," or what has become commonly derided as "pink slime"
Beef industry searches for solutions after pink slime uproar Outcry over 'pink slime' shows no sign off dying off as consumers seek out filler-free beef
'Pink slime' is good for America's schoolchildren, manufacturers claim The company that sells ground beef treated with ammonia proclaims their meat mixture is good for America's schoolchildren, even though parents across the country are seriously questioning the safety of what has been dubbed "pink slime"
Deep River recalls potato chips for possible salmonella risk A Connecticut snack maker is recalling some of its potato chips for possible salmonella contamination.
Smartwatch can help detect signs of cardiac arrest for at-risk patients A new device isn't for those who just want to track their activities, exercise and sleep— though it does that too. iBeat is a heart-monitoring smartwatch designed to reduce death from cardiac incidents
Surge in drug-affected newborns driven by rural opioid use A surge in U.S infants born with symptoms of withdrawal from heroin or strong prescription painkillers is driven largely by rising drug use among women in rural areas, a new study found.
