Washing or rinsing raw chicken puts you at risk for illness, says USDA study
Individuals are putting themselves at risk for illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry says a study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Individuals are putting themselves at risk for illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry says a study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Controversial study links drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy to lower IQ in children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers water fluoridation to be one of the top 10 achievements in public health in the 20th century, but a controversial new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that it may be linked to lower IQs in children.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers water fluoridation to be one of the top 10 achievements in public health in the 20th century, but a controversial new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that it may be linked to lower IQs in children.
Couples who have children are happier later in life after kids leave home, study says
A study published in July found that couples who have children are happier, but later in life and only after their kids have left home.
A study published in July found that couples who have children are happier, but later in life and only after their kids have left home.
The Doctor Is In: Healthy School Breakfast
A Beaumont dietitian helps us start our school day with a healthy breakfast.
A Beaumont dietitian helps us start our school day with a healthy breakfast.
The Doctor Is In: Kids & School
An expert from Beaumont Health helps us get the kids ready for back to school.
An expert from Beaumont Health helps us get the kids ready for back to school.
Talking with nervous kids about going back to school
The three words "back to school" conjure up all kinds of emotions - excitement, fear, frustration, anxiety and happiness. It's time to start getting ready for all of it. Back-to-school is a busy time for both parents and children. But in the midst of the hustle and bustle, it's important to make sure everyone is prepared for a safe and healthy start to the school year....
The three words "back to school" conjure up all kinds of emotions - excitement, fear, frustration, anxiety and happiness. It's time to start getting ready for all of it. Back-to-school is a busy time for both parents and children. But in the midst of the hustle and bustle, it's important to make sure everyone is prepared for a safe and healthy start to the school year....
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Toddler temporarily paralyzed by rare disorder during vacation in Clearwater Beach
An Oklahoma family on vacation in the Bay Area ended up in the hospital with their toddler, who went from perfectly healthy to seemingly paralyzed in a matter of days.
An Oklahoma family on vacation in the Bay Area ended up in the hospital with their toddler, who went from perfectly healthy to seemingly paralyzed in a matter of days.
FCC wants to implement '988' as new suicide prevention hotline, similar to 911
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline easier to reach with a new “988” number in place of the current 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline easier to reach with a new “988” number in place of the current 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).
Tick bites leave 5-year-old girl hospitalized, unable to swallow or move amid ‘tick paralysis'
A 5-year-old Ohio girl suffered from tick paralysis after her mother found two Dogwood ticks the size of a quarter on her head hiding behind her ear, a report said last week.
A 5-year-old Ohio girl suffered from tick paralysis after her mother found two Dogwood ticks the size of a quarter on her head hiding behind her ear, a report said last week.
The importance of managing health in college
Those of us with college kids are moving them into dorms and apartments this time of year. It's easy to focus on registration and schedules and living arrangements - but as parents, we also need to make sure these students learn how to manage their health.
Those of us with college kids are moving them into dorms and apartments this time of year. It's easy to focus on registration and schedules and living arrangements - but as parents, we also need to make sure these students learn how to manage their health.
Managing your health in college
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Eating extra gluten in early childhood increases risk of celiac disease later in life, study says
Eating higher-than-average amounts of gluten during the first five years of life is associated with a higher risk of developing celiac disease and celiac disease autoimmunity later in life in genetically predisposed children, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Tuesday.
Eating higher-than-average amounts of gluten during the first five years of life is associated with a higher risk of developing celiac disease and celiac disease autoimmunity later in life in genetically predisposed children, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Tuesday.
Miracle Field of North Oakland gives kids with special needs a chance to play ball
The new Miracle Field in North Oakland is a level playing field that literally allows people of all ages and all levels to get it on the game. The players may all have different challenges, but it's the shared goals that bring everyone together.
The new Miracle Field in North Oakland is a level playing field that literally allows people of all ages and all levels to get it on the game. The players may all have different challenges, but it's the shared goals that bring everyone together.
‘It is raining plastic': USGS finds microplastics in 90 percent of Colorado rainwater samples
Microplastics are microscopic pieces of plastic that are making their way into everything from drinking water to marine life, and now the U.S. Geological Survey says they’re falling from the sky when it rains, according to a new report.
Microplastics are microscopic pieces of plastic that are making their way into everything from drinking water to marine life, and now the U.S. Geological Survey says they’re falling from the sky when it rains, according to a new report.
New Illinois law requires insurance companies to pay for EpiPens for kids
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of EpiPen injectors for severely allergic children.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of EpiPen injectors for severely allergic children.
Man undergoes emergency surgery after dentures found lodged in throat days after procedure
A 72-year-old British man’s dentures were found lodged in his throat eight days after he had surgery, leading to complications and forcing him to later undergo an emergency procedure.
A 72-year-old British man’s dentures were found lodged in his throat eight days after he had surgery, leading to complications and forcing him to later undergo an emergency procedure.
Miracle Field of North Oakland gives kids with special needs a chance to play ball
The new Miracle Field in North Oakland is a level playing field that literally allows people of all ages and all levels to get it on the game.
The new Miracle Field in North Oakland is a level playing field that literally allows people of all ages and all levels to get it on the game.
New cat vaccine could help relieve humans' allergic reactions to them
There's new hope for people who want to be cat lovers but find themselves sneezing around felines.
There's new hope for people who want to be cat lovers but find themselves sneezing around felines.
UK baby loses all 4 limbs following sepsis infection, mom claims one leg 'came off in her hand'
A United Kingdom mother is warning other new parents after her 11-month-old son, Oliver, developed sepsis that led to the removal of all four of his limbs — including one she claims self-amputated when his diaper was being changed.
A United Kingdom mother is warning other new parents after her 11-month-old son, Oliver, developed sepsis that led to the removal of all four of his limbs — including one she claims self-amputated when his diaper was being changed.