Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
Paramedics sent to middle school after students fall ill from 'One Chip Challenge'
Schools across the country have reported students getting sick or going to the hospital after participating in the "One Chip Challenge."
Schools across the country have reported students getting sick or going to the hospital after participating in the "One Chip Challenge."
High levels of BPA found in name-brand sports bras, shirts, advocacy group says
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
USDA proposes expansive poultry changes to reduce salmonella illnesses
The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.
The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Doctors warn parents about RSV, respiratory viruses spreading earlier than usual in children
Minnesota doctors are warning parents that respiratory viruses are spreading earlier in the year than normal, and they can be life-threatening.
Minnesota doctors are warning parents that respiratory viruses are spreading earlier in the year than normal, and they can be life-threatening.
New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios among cereals not defined as 'healthy' under proposed FDA criteria
Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.
Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.
CVS lowers price on tampons, other menstrual products, pays 'pink tax' in 12 states
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
Video games could trigger deadly heart problems in children, study finds
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
St. Paul drops its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for city workers
In an email sent last Friday, Mayor Melvin Carter announced the City of St. Paul is dropping its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for city workers, saying the city is in a position where the requirement is no longer necessary.
In an email sent last Friday, Mayor Melvin Carter announced the City of St. Paul is dropping its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for city workers, saying the city is in a position where the requirement is no longer necessary.
Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
CDC: E. coli outbreak possibly linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi
Health officials say at least 20 people have been infected from six states.
Health officials say at least 20 people have been infected from six states.
Wendy's E. coli outbreak ends; CDC says source of contamination ‘unknown’
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
Girl with rare cancer helping others with a carnival
Wishes & More granted a carnival for 2-year-old Kenna, who suffers from a rare form of eye cancer. Kenna's family thought a carnival was the perfect opportunity to celebrate while connecting others to have an opportunity to have their wish granted.
Wishes & More granted a carnival for 2-year-old Kenna, who suffers from a rare form of eye cancer. Kenna's family thought a carnival was the perfect opportunity to celebrate while connecting others to have an opportunity to have their wish granted.
Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.