Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
Doctors see increase in people with alcohol problems during COVID-19 pandemic
Doctors have been treating more people with alcohol problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors have been treating more people with alcohol problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eat these 5 power foods now to help prevent cancer
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Here are the 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of America in 2022
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
How the Covid pandemic has made diagnosing autism more difficult
Increased isolation during the pandemic has led to challenges diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorder.
Increased isolation during the pandemic has led to challenges diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorder.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan tests positive for COVID-19
“I'm really glad I got the booster shot. The symptoms I have are mild - much like an average cold. Fortunately, my wife Sonia has tested negative,” he said in a post.
“I'm really glad I got the booster shot. The symptoms I have are mild - much like an average cold. Fortunately, my wife Sonia has tested negative,” he said in a post.
Man received up to 90 COVID-19 vaccine shots as part of forged vaccine card scam
He was caught at a vaccination center when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
He was caught at a vaccination center when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals reaches record low in US
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
These are the worst places to live with asthma in the US
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
Water contaminant linked to infant brain damage won't be regulated by EPA
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
Getting a colonoscopy, catching colon cancer early is key to surviving disease
A colon cancer survivor hopes her story can encourage others to get a colonoscopy done.
A colon cancer survivor hopes her story can encourage others to get a colonoscopy done.
Cruise ship travel restrictions lighten, mask mandate removed, risk advisory lifted
The CDC changes the restrictions for cruise ship traveling, dropping the mask mandate.
The CDC changes the restrictions for cruise ship traveling, dropping the mask mandate.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs 15-week abortion ban into law
Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1164 on Wednesday, March 30, which outlaws abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. It mirrors a Mississippi law now being considered by the nation’s high court.
Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1164 on Wednesday, March 30, which outlaws abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. It mirrors a Mississippi law now being considered by the nation’s high court.
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
Prediabetes rising among US adolescents and teens, study finds
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Army vet, Motor City Match winner opens fitness studio in Detroit's Old Redford neighborhood
A fitness studio has opened in Detroit's Old Redford neighborhood thanks to the Motor City Match program.
A fitness studio has opened in Detroit's Old Redford neighborhood thanks to the Motor City Match program.
FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.