Meta adds new parental supervision tools for Instagram, but is it enough?
The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.
The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mental health help for men
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, nearly one in ten men experience depression or anxiety, but less than half will receive any treatment.
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, nearly one in ten men experience depression or anxiety, but less than half will receive any treatment.
Men's Mental Health Month; new push to get men help they need
June is Men's Mental Health Month. Experts say men are less likely to get help due to the stigma behind seeking it.
June is Men's Mental Health Month. Experts say men are less likely to get help due to the stigma behind seeking it.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Duchess Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with breast cancer
Sarah Ferguson was "symptom free" when she arrived for a routine mammogram.
Sarah Ferguson was "symptom free" when she arrived for a routine mammogram.
Children's Wisconsin Midtown health fair offers education, resources
Children's Wisconsin celebrated the start of summer with a free Summer Celebration Health Fair at the hospital's Midtown Clinic Saturday, June 24.
Children's Wisconsin celebrated the start of summer with a free Summer Celebration Health Fair at the hospital's Midtown Clinic Saturday, June 24.
Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
PulsePoint app finds nearest AED, Arrowhead family hopes you download it
It could happen to anyone. That's the message from the 16-year-old who collapsed last winter watching a basketball game with friends, suffering sudden cardiac arrest.
It could happen to anyone. That's the message from the 16-year-old who collapsed last winter watching a basketball game with friends, suffering sudden cardiac arrest.
PulsePoint app finds nearest AED, Arrowhead family hopes you download it
It could happen to anyone. That's the message from the 16-year-old who collapsed last winter watching a basketball game with friends, suffering sudden cardiac arrest.
It could happen to anyone. That's the message from the 16-year-old who collapsed last winter watching a basketball game with friends, suffering sudden cardiac arrest.
Plant-based-meat advocacy group wants Macon Bacon to change name
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.
FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
U.S. regulators approve sale of 'lab-grown' meat
The move launches a new era of meat production aimed at eliminating harm to animals and drastically reducing the environmental impacts of grazing, growing feed for animals and animal waste.
The move launches a new era of meat production aimed at eliminating harm to animals and drastically reducing the environmental impacts of grazing, growing feed for animals and animal waste.
Pharmacists to prescribe birth control, Wisconsin Assembly OKs bill
Birth control could be prescribed and dispensed by pharmacists in Wisconsin under a bill that passed the state Assembly with broad bipartisan support.
Birth control could be prescribed and dispensed by pharmacists in Wisconsin under a bill that passed the state Assembly with broad bipartisan support.
Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will survive beyond 5 years, study finds
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.
Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
Food allergies more common among Hispanic, Black and Asian individuals, study finds
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.