Frozen pizza, ice cream & doughnuts among ultra-processed foods linked to early death

Frozen pizza, ice cream & doughnuts among ultra-processed foods linked to early death

"Ultra-processed foods," such as breakfast cereals, french fries, hamburgers, frozen pizza, sugary drinks and ice cream, were linked to an increased risk of heart disease and early death, according to two major studies published this week.

"Ultra-processed foods," such as breakfast cereals, french fries, hamburgers, frozen pizza, sugary drinks and ice cream, were linked to an increased risk of heart disease and early death, according to two major studies published this week.

Unmarried, childless women are happier, expert says

Unmarried, childless women are happier, expert says

“If you’re a man, you should probably get married; if you’re a woman, don’t bother.”

“If you’re a man, you should probably get married; if you’re a woman, don’t bother.”

Gilbert's hospitalization a reminder that everyone is vulnerable to a stroke

Gilbert's hospitalization a reminder that everyone is vulnerable to a stroke

At 57 years old, worth billions, you would think Dan Gilbert is the picture of health. But on Sunday he apparently knew something was wrong, got to Beaumont Royal Oak and suffered a stroke, which means the blood flow to his brain was blocked. 

At 57 years old, worth billions, you would think Dan Gilbert is the picture of health. But on Sunday he apparently knew something was wrong, got to Beaumont Royal Oak and suffered a stroke, which means the blood flow to his brain was blocked. 

How a woman's pet dog helped detect her cancer 3 different times

How a woman's pet dog helped detect her cancer 3 different times

It’s no secret that some dogs can detect illness in humans. However, researchers are still figuring out how dogs might help with cancer diagnosis since studies are mixed. Then, there are dogs like Sierra who are naturals at detecting cancer.

It’s no secret that some dogs can detect illness in humans. However, researchers are still figuring out how dogs might help with cancer diagnosis since studies are mixed. Then, there are dogs like Sierra who are naturals at detecting cancer.

Flour recalled after 17 get sick from E. coli

Flour recalled after 17 get sick from E. coli

A suburban Chicago company is recalling bags of flour because it could be contaminated with E. coli; so far, 17 people have become sick.

A suburban Chicago company is recalling bags of flour because it could be contaminated with E. coli; so far, 17 people have become sick.

Georgia couple shares young son's drowning scare

Georgia couple shares young son's drowning scare

For Jill and Bennett Cierny and their boys, the Riverside Pool in Sandy Springs, Georgia, is a summer escape, and a place of painful memories.

For Jill and Bennett Cierny and their boys, the Riverside Pool in Sandy Springs, Georgia, is a summer escape, and a place of painful memories.

Seat belts are important. So much so they lower your risk of death by half in a crash

Seat belts are important. So much so they lower your risk of death by half in a crash

Memorial Day weekend is when many of us hit the road. Last Memorial Day weekend, 19 people died in crashes over the holiday. Experts tell us seatbelts can cut our risk of death in a crash in half. 

Memorial Day weekend is when many of us hit the road. Last Memorial Day weekend, 19 people died in crashes over the holiday. Experts tell us seatbelts can cut our risk of death in a crash in half. 

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Early detection can make all the difference

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Early detection can make all the difference

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and this year about 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed. Thousands will die, but the key to surviving is finding it early. These two men are so thankful they did. 

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and this year about 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed. Thousands will die, but the key to surviving is finding it early. These two men are so thankful they did. 

New research warns of dangers of homemade sunscreens, other DIY projects

New research warns of dangers of homemade sunscreens, other DIY projects

When parents are looking for new kids' crafts or recipes, they can find countless ideas online. But where should they draw the line between what's safe and what poses a risk to their children? 

When parents are looking for new kids' crafts or recipes, they can find countless ideas online. But where should they draw the line between what's safe and what poses a risk to their children? 

Stepping on the scale can be scary. But we can't ignore the number it shows

Stepping on the scale can be scary. But we can't ignore the number it shows

Doctors tell us we need to know our numbers, and one of those numbers is how much we weigh. But what if you just can't bring yourself to step on that scale? 

Doctors tell us we need to know our numbers, and one of those numbers is how much we weigh. But what if you just can't bring yourself to step on that scale?