"A disturbing trend," women aren't getting screened enough for preventable cancers

"A disturbing trend," women aren't getting screened enough for preventable cancers

When it comes to screening for one of the most preventable cancers in young women, doctors say women aren't getting the tests they need.  It's being called a disturbing trend when it comes to a cancer screening and young women: doctors are noticing women in their 20s seem to be avoiding a test that will detect cervical cancer early. 

When it comes to screening for one of the most preventable cancers in young women, doctors say women aren't getting the tests they need.  It's being called a disturbing trend when it comes to a cancer screening and young women: doctors are noticing women in their 20s seem to be avoiding a test that will detect cervical cancer early. 

Man cracks his neck, lands in hospital with stroke

Man cracks his neck, lands in hospital with stroke

A man in Oklahoma experienced a frightening and bizarre medical emergency that could have you changing something you may do often.

A man in Oklahoma experienced a frightening and bizarre medical emergency that could have you changing something you may do often.

Healthy Heart Project helps identify signals for heart disease

Healthy Heart Project helps identify signals for heart disease

Heart Disease is the “number 1 killer” in America. Fortunately there are many warning signs, including one that’s especially important.

Heart Disease is the “number 1 killer” in America. Fortunately there are many warning signs, including one that’s especially important.

11.7 million pounds of Tyson frozen chicken strips now under recall over metal fears, USDA says

11.7 million pounds of Tyson frozen chicken strips now under recall over metal fears, USDA says

Tyson Foods has expanded a recall of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips from 69,000 pounds to 11,760,424 pounds of product because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

Tyson Foods has expanded a recall of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips from 69,000 pounds to 11,760,424 pounds of product because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

Fiber: Americans don't eat enough of it

Fiber: Americans don't eat enough of it

Chances are, you're not getting enough fiber in your diet. The recommended amount of fiber per day is 25-30g - with most of us probably getting about 15-16g. 

Chances are, you're not getting enough fiber in your diet. The recommended amount of fiber per day is 25-30g - with most of us probably getting about 15-16g. 

Bill introduced to get breast cancer diagnostic tests covered by insurance

Bill introduced to get breast cancer diagnostic tests covered by insurance

A bipartisan bill introduced this week in Washington, D.C. would make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable and accesible to women. 

A bipartisan bill introduced this week in Washington, D.C. would make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable and accesible to women. 

CDC sparks Twitter debate after reminding people not to wash raw chicken

CDC sparks Twitter debate after reminding people not to wash raw chicken

It might seem like common sense to wash your newly purchased raw chicken before cooking it, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says otherwise, and a tweet on the matter sparked a serious social media debate.

It might seem like common sense to wash your newly purchased raw chicken before cooking it, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says otherwise, and a tweet on the matter sparked a serious social media debate.

2 spa clients contract HIV after facial

2 spa clients contract HIV after facial

The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating two cases of HIV infection among clients to a spa in Alburquerque who received injection related procedures.

The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating two cases of HIV infection among clients to a spa in Alburquerque who received injection related procedures.

Ohio man nearly loses foot after contracting flesh-eating bacteria in Florida

Ohio man nearly loses foot after contracting flesh-eating bacteria in Florida

The second case of flesh-eating bacteria has been reported out of the Bay Area, this time in a man who visited from Ohio last month. Doctors were able to save the man's foot following his spring break trip to Pinellas County.

The second case of flesh-eating bacteria has been reported out of the Bay Area, this time in a man who visited from Ohio last month. Doctors were able to save the man's foot following his spring break trip to Pinellas County.

New study spotlights exercise as good for your health and your mood

New study spotlights exercise as good for your health and your mood

It's well known that exercise that gets your blood flowing is good for your heart and overall health. Now a recent study shows how aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activities can boost your mood as well. 

It's well known that exercise that gets your blood flowing is good for your heart and overall health. Now a recent study shows how aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activities can boost your mood as well.