Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis; recovering from surgery
Randy Moss, a NFL football Hall-of-Famer, revealed he has cancer during an Instagram livestream on Friday.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner says incurable cancer diagnosis led to Theresa Nist divorce
"The Golden Bachelor" star Gerry Turner's health decline earlier this year greatly impacted his decision to get divorced, he revealed.
State agency to ask lawmakers for $300M to fix 'significant neglect' in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment system
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
The touching story behind a McKinney couple's massive Christmas lights display
Mark Cornetti and Nasheel Joules loved looking at Christmas lights together every year until Joules was diagnosed with a rare heart disease. Since she couldn't go out and enjoy the festivities, the couple decided to bring Christmas home.
Are poinsettias and mistletoe really dangerous?
Learn the truth about the safety of popular holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly. Are they as dangerous as you’ve been told, and what precautions should you take?
FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know
The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.
Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34
Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.
Most Americans believe health care coverage for everyone is government's responsibility, poll finds
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killer search: What we know so far
Efforts to track down the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel expanded over the weekend.
United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.
High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests
Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.
USDA orders testing of entire milk supply nationwide for bird flu
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new order requiring raw, or unpasteurized, milk nationwide to be tested for bird flu.
WIC program aims to provide young families with access to healthy food
It’s the 50th year of a federally funded food program that helps low-income families with children eat better. Still, the Women, Infants, and Children or WIC program wants to help more families put healthy groceries in their baskets.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia
One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.
This kind of drinking is even worse than binge drinking
There’s a large focus on the health risks associated with binge drinking. Now, the term “high-intensity drinking" is also gaining attention.