Plant-based meats are burgers are hot, but are they healthier?

Plant-based meats are burgers are hot, but are they healthier?

It looks like a Whopper and may even smell like a Whopper - but there's no beef.  Earlier this month, Burger King announced it will begin selling the plant-based Impossible Whopper nationwide after a successful test run in seven markets. So can a patty made from plants taste as good? And is it really good for you? 

It looks like a Whopper and may even smell like a Whopper - but there's no beef.  Earlier this month, Burger King announced it will begin selling the plant-based Impossible Whopper nationwide after a successful test run in seven markets. So can a patty made from plants taste as good? And is it really good for you? 

27-year-old who couldn't afford $1,200 insulin copay dies after trying cheaper version

27-year-old who couldn't afford $1,200 insulin copay dies after trying cheaper version

Josh Wilkerson had a bright future ahead of him — he was planning his wedding with his fiancée, he was working two jobs with the goal of one day buying a home, he was “dad'” to a beloved pit bull and he was so excited about teaching his fiancée's niece how to play softball — and then the exorbitant price of insulin stole that future.

Josh Wilkerson had a bright future ahead of him — he was planning his wedding with his fiancée, he was working two jobs with the goal of one day buying a home, he was “dad'” to a beloved pit bull and he was so excited about teaching his fiancée's niece how to play softball — and then the exorbitant price of insulin stole that future.

Subway partners with Beyond Meat to roll out meatless meatball subs

Subway partners with Beyond Meat to roll out meatless meatball subs

The plant-based meat trend continues to grow in popularity, and Subway has announced that it will be the latest national chain to offer meatless protein options on its menu with a brand new meatless meatball sub.

The plant-based meat trend continues to grow in popularity, and Subway has announced that it will be the latest national chain to offer meatless protein options on its menu with a brand new meatless meatball sub.

Study finds that frogs, lizards and even bats keep showing up in people's prepackaged salads

Study finds that frogs, lizards and even bats keep showing up in people's prepackaged salads

Finding a hair or fly in your food may now be the least of your worries according to a new study, which has begun to tally up incidents in which people found frogs, lizards and even bats in their prepackaged salads.

Finding a hair or fly in your food may now be the least of your worries according to a new study, which has begun to tally up incidents in which people found frogs, lizards and even bats in their prepackaged salads.

Cancer survivor kicks off breast cancer breakfast event as keynote speaker

Cancer survivor kicks off breast cancer breakfast event as keynote speaker

A good breakfast for a good cause is a great way to start the day, united with people for one common goal: fighting breast cancer.  Debra Yates was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2016. 

A good breakfast for a good cause is a great way to start the day, united with people for one common goal: fighting breast cancer.  Debra Yates was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2016. 

Talking to kids about race & racism

Talking to kids about race & racism

The nation's top pediatricians are warning of the harmful effects racism can have on children's health. 

The nation's top pediatricians are warning of the harmful effects racism can have on children's health. 

For a healthy brain, doctors recommend the Mediterranean diet

For a healthy brain, doctors recommend the Mediterranean diet

You go to the gym to build strong muscles, but what about your brain game?  Limiting stress, exercising and getting enough sleep helps - but it turns out a particular eating style can help, too.

You go to the gym to build strong muscles, but what about your brain game?  Limiting stress, exercising and getting enough sleep helps - but it turns out a particular eating style can help, too.

Chicago area teen battling cancer tests new wheelchair for freedom

Chicago area teen battling cancer tests new wheelchair for freedom

It was an emotional moment Thursday at a rehab hospital in suburban Chicago where groundbreaking new technology helps a 15-year-old cancer survivor guide his wheelchair using just his eye.

It was an emotional moment Thursday at a rehab hospital in suburban Chicago where groundbreaking new technology helps a 15-year-old cancer survivor guide his wheelchair using just his eye.

Boy has over 500 'teeth' removed after complaining of pain in jaw

Boy has over 500 'teeth' removed after complaining of pain in jaw

A 7-year-old boy in India has been relieved of yearslong swelling and pain in his jaw after doctors removed a growth that had been harboring over 500 teeth inside.

A 7-year-old boy in India has been relieved of yearslong swelling and pain in his jaw after doctors removed a growth that had been harboring over 500 teeth inside.

Impossible Whopper goes nationwide at Burger King

Impossible Whopper goes nationwide at Burger King

Burger King will begin selling the plant-based Impossible Whopper nationwide next week after a successful test run in seven markets.

Burger King will begin selling the plant-based Impossible Whopper nationwide next week after a successful test run in seven markets.