Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease
Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.
Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
Much-debated drug from Amylyx for Lou Gehrig’s disease wins FDA approval
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
2022 World Cup: Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for fans attending tournament
Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.
Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.
Hurricane Ian: How you can help victims and avoid scams
Several charities are offering ways to help victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida.
Several charities are offering ways to help victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida.
Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in trial study
The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.
The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.
Regular weightlifting could add years to your life, study finds
Researchers said pumping iron should be combined with aerobics to get the best results.
Researchers said pumping iron should be combined with aerobics to get the best results.
Syphilis and many other STDs are on the rise: Here's what you should know
Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.
Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.
Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer
The author and journalist said on her website that she “felt sick and the room started spinning” when she discovered she had cancer in June.
The author and journalist said on her website that she “felt sick and the room started spinning” when she discovered she had cancer in June.
CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
Over 87K pounds of meat recalled over listeria concerns
Behrmann Meat and Processing's various ready-to-eat meat products have been recalled, produced between July 7, 2022, to Sept. 9, 2022.
Behrmann Meat and Processing's various ready-to-eat meat products have been recalled, produced between July 7, 2022, to Sept. 9, 2022.
Loneliness and unhappiness can age us faster than smoking: New study
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Robotic technology helping kids with disability walk
A revolutionary robotic technology is helping children with cerebral palsy in the Phoenix area. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
A revolutionary robotic technology is helping children with cerebral palsy in the Phoenix area. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Survey reveals what people would give up to improve their health
What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.
What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.
Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
The 3 things a person can do to keep peak brain health, according to researchers
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
47 Alameda County Sheriff deputies get unsatisfactory on psych evaluations; relieved of duties
A total of 47 Alameda County Sheriff's deputies were told on Friday that they were relieved of their law enforcement duties because they received unsatisfactory results on their psychological examinations dating back to 2016, KTVU has learned.
A total of 47 Alameda County Sheriff's deputies were told on Friday that they were relieved of their law enforcement duties because they received unsatisfactory results on their psychological examinations dating back to 2016, KTVU has learned.
COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.