‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Strawberries, spinach top 2024 list for most pesticides
The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.
Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Strep throat: How serious can it get?
Strep throat can lead to severe infections if left untreated such as sepsis, kidney disease and could even impact the health of the heart, joints, brain and skin.
What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.
Dr. Dre suffered three strokes amid hospitalization for brain aneurysm
In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.
Neti pots, nasal-rinsing devices linked to potentially deadly amoeba
Using tap water for nasal-rinsing devices was linked to a potentially dangerous amoeba in a new study published by CDC researchers.
Sneezing a lot? Blame budding trees, blooming flowers, warm weather
If your nose has been running lately, you're not alone. Over the last week, a lot of flowers have popped up across our region, including daffodils. Along with flowers, it's the tree pollen that's really getting the allergies going this week.
Virginia infant awaits life-saving double lung transplant at Texas Children’s
A Virginia mother of a 4-month-old girl in need of a double-lung transplant shares their emotional journey as they wait for a donor for their baby girl who is battling a rare disease.
Olivia Munn breast cancer diagnosis sparks conversation of risk and calculator to assess risk
A breast cancer diagnosis from actress Olivia Munn is sparking an important conversation about awareness and prevention, but also about an online calculator that can gauge a person’s risk.
Olivia Munn breast cancer diagnosis sparks wider conversation regarding women's health
Actress Olivia Munn's breast cancer diagnosis sparks important conversation regarding risk and how to assess the risk.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer
The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.
City leaders host packed healing town hall for students, families facing constant violence
Community leaders hosted a healing town hall at Imhotep High School, after fatal shooting of 17-year-old student.
Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Actress Olivia Munn talked openly about her breast cancer diagnosis and encouraged other women to use all tools, including mammograms, doctor visits and an online risk calculator, to stay remain aware of health issues.
Community leaders hold healing town hall for students rocked by constant violence
Community leaders hosted a healing town hall at Imhotep High School, after fatal shooting of 17-year-old student.
Scientists use new strategy to successfully shrink tumors in early brain cancer trials
Researchers converted immune cells from patients into "living drugs" with the ability to recognize and combat glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
Olivia Munn talks breast cancer diagnosis, online calculator which points to possible risk
Actress Olivia Munn has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and she is urging other women to calculate their own risk.
Christie Brinkley reveals skin cancer diagnosis
Supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley revealed she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.
Tapeworm larvae found in man’s brain after he complained of migraines
The patient admitted to doctors that he frequently ate undercooked bacon for most of his life.
CDC updates measles prevention guidelines for travelers
Measles, still prevalent in many countries, primarily spreads through international travel, often by unvaccinated Americans.