Health
In 2021, the average American enjoyed almost 14 and a half pounds of watermelon -- in slices, gazpacho, added to salads, even grilled. This summer, you've got …
June 1, 2023The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use off-brand versions of the popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy because they might…
June 1, 2023Ever since a 2017 study sounded the alarm, I've been telling younger folks that they're at an increased risk for colorectal cancer. In fact, if you were born b…
May 31, 2023"Alien" star Sigourney Weaver, 73, has said, "I like getting older. There's nothing more inspiring to me than a woman in her 70s who's full of life and still u…
May 30, 2023Katie Elkins has a family history of heart disease on both sides of the family, and she was worried. Her father had a heart attack this year on Easter morning …
May 30, 2023TEXARKANA, Texas -- The third annual Katina R. Levingston Tough Kookie Breast Cancer Race has been scheduled for Oct. 21.
by Sharda James May 30, 2023These days, a lot of adults taking prescribed stimulants, such as amphetamines (Adderall and Dexedrine), methamphetamines, like Desoxyn, and a methylphenidate …
May 29, 2023NEW ORLEANS -- The mpox health emergency has ended, but U.S. health officials are aiming to prevent a repeat of last year's outbreaks.
by MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer May 29, 2023If you're thinking of becoming pregnant or are pregnant, making sure you have the right balance of nutrients and vitamins in your diet and from supplements is …
May 28, 2023Q: My husband is desperately trying to make a decision about whether to do careful watching, get radiation or have surgery for his localized prostate cancer. T…
May 26, 2023Last year, Kristen Bell, the voice of Anna in "Frozen," said that she found gummies containing melatonin helped her young children sleep more peacefully. A rec…
May 25, 2023Over a lifetime, the average American woman spends $18,000 on products to manage her period. For many young girls, college students and adult women, the expens…
May 24, 2023TEXARKANA, Texas -- LifeShare Blood Center needs more blood donations to be prepared for Memorial Day weekend
May 24, 2023The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new nonhormonal oral drug, under the brand name Veozah, designed to treat menopausal hot flashes. The drug prov…
May 23, 2023Adele once said, "My ideal meal, my death row meal, my last meal, would be a McChicken Nugget with a Big Mac and then fries." That love of fried foods may do m…
May 23, 2023