Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
Diabetes likely to surge in US children and teens by 2060, study finds
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
California seeks sterilization victims to pay $15K in reparations
California had the nation’s largest forced sterilization program, which inspired practices in Nazi Germany.
California had the nation’s largest forced sterilization program, which inspired practices in Nazi Germany.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Doctors share expertise on cardiac arrest as Bills’ Damar Hamlin’s condition remains uncertain
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
Jeremy Renner shares photo from hospital bed after snowplow accident: ‘Thank you all for your kind words’
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Blue for Damar Hamlin: Tributes pour in for injured Buffalo Bills player
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Explainer: What happened to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin?
The NFL officially suspended the game about one hour after Damar Hamlin collapsed. “It was fluid and things were changing by the minute,” the NFL's executive vice president of football operations said.
The NFL officially suspended the game about one hour after Damar Hamlin collapsed. “It was fluid and things were changing by the minute,” the NFL's executive vice president of football operations said.
The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
More kids sickened by edibles at home, as legal pot grows
A new study cites more than 7,000 cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles. In some cases, nearly a quarter of those children were admitted to the hospital, some becoming seriously ill.
A new study cites more than 7,000 cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles. In some cases, nearly a quarter of those children were admitted to the hospital, some becoming seriously ill.
Phoenix-area nonprofit helps infants exposed to opioids recover from withdrawal
Hushabye Nursery is a Gilbert recovery center offering help for children suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Hushabye Nursery is a Gilbert recovery center offering help for children suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Jeremy Renner undergoes surgery after suffering injuries in snow plow accident
Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries in a snow plow accident in Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, a representative for the actor said Monday, and remains in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery.
Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries in a snow plow accident in Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, a representative for the actor said Monday, and remains in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery.
Target delivers eggnog and hope for terminal cancer patient at the holidays
A terminal cancer patient and his Minneapolis family are feeling grateful as Target made sure he is fully stocked up on his favorite drink, eggnog, for the challenging weeks ahead, while the product disappears from store shelves.
A terminal cancer patient and his Minneapolis family are feeling grateful as Target made sure he is fully stocked up on his favorite drink, eggnog, for the challenging weeks ahead, while the product disappears from store shelves.
New Omicron subvariant becoming dominant COVID strain in U.S.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
Poor hydration linked to early aging, chronic disease, and early death, study suggests
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
Chandler man who sold thousands of fake N95 masks avoids jail
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Arizona said that 68-year-old Mark Forrest Cohn, of Chandler, has been sentenced to one year of probation. He must also pay restitution of more than $8,000 in tariffs and taxes.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Arizona said that 68-year-old Mark Forrest Cohn, of Chandler, has been sentenced to one year of probation. He must also pay restitution of more than $8,000 in tariffs and taxes.
YouTube star Keenan Cahill dies at age 27
The social media star was a favorite among fans and celebrities for his lip sync videos on YouTube.
The social media star was a favorite among fans and celebrities for his lip sync videos on YouTube.
Alzheimer’s drug approval ‘rife with irregularities,’ investigation finds
The FDA overruled its advisers in approving the drug, Aduhelm, despite a lack of proof that it met its promise of slowing patients' decline. A high cost and that lack of proof led Medicare to limit the use of the drug.
The FDA overruled its advisers in approving the drug, Aduhelm, despite a lack of proof that it met its promise of slowing patients' decline. A high cost and that lack of proof led Medicare to limit the use of the drug.