Experts say you should wash your reusable mug daily
Are you regularly washing your reusable mug? You should be, especially during flu season.
Are you regularly washing your reusable mug? You should be, especially during flu season.
Hawaii lawmaker proposes banning sale of cigarettes to anyone under 100-years-old
HILO, Hawaii (AP) - A Big Island lawmaker has proposed incrementally increasing the minimum age to buy cigarettes, leading to a practical ban across Hawaii. Democratic state Rep. Richard Creagan proposed legislation aimed at making the state the first in the country to ban the sale of cigarettes for everyone except people age 100 and over, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported Sunday.
HILO, Hawaii (AP) - A Big Island lawmaker has proposed incrementally increasing the minimum age to buy cigarettes, leading to a practical ban across Hawaii. Democratic state Rep. Richard Creagan proposed legislation aimed at making the state the first in the country to ban the sale of cigarettes for everyone except people age 100 and over, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported Sunday.
Breathable insulin growing as delivery option for those with diabetes
One of the troubling medical trends is the increased number of people diagnosed with diabetes. The Department of Health now estimates that just under eight percent of Minnesotans, or about 320,000 people have either Type 2 or Type 1 that requires insulin.
One of the troubling medical trends is the increased number of people diagnosed with diabetes. The Department of Health now estimates that just under eight percent of Minnesotans, or about 320,000 people have either Type 2 or Type 1 that requires insulin.
How to prepare for the Super Bowl while on a diet
Whether you're planning a bash of your own or you're heading to a friend's house to watch the Super Bowl, there's one thing you can bet on. There will be plenty of food.
Whether you're planning a bash of your own or you're heading to a friend's house to watch the Super Bowl, there's one thing you can bet on. There will be plenty of food.
E-cigs outperform patches and gums in quit-smoking study
A major new study provides the strongest evidence yet that vaping can help smokers quit cigarettes, with e-cigarettes proving nearly twice as effective as nicotine gums and patches.
A major new study provides the strongest evidence yet that vaping can help smokers quit cigarettes, with e-cigarettes proving nearly twice as effective as nicotine gums and patches.
Healthworks: Cold weather pop quiz, how much do you know?
We've been talking about the dangerous cold for days, but how well are you paying attention?
We've been talking about the dangerous cold for days, but how well are you paying attention?
Tyson recall for possible rubber contamination
Tyson Foods is recalling more than 36,000 pounds (16,329 kilograms) of chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with rubber.
Tyson Foods is recalling more than 36,000 pounds (16,329 kilograms) of chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with rubber.
Michigan reports second child flu death of season
Michigan health officials say a child from Alpena County is the second in the state to die from the flu this season.
Michigan health officials say a child from Alpena County is the second in the state to die from the flu this season.
Healthworks: Recognizing signs of hypothermia and frostbite
When temperatures take a dive into the teens and single digits, it can be really uncomfortable to go outside. But it can also be downright dangerous.
When temperatures take a dive into the teens and single digits, it can be really uncomfortable to go outside. But it can also be downright dangerous.
Cancer cure? Scientists claim to expect cure in one year
A team of scientists in Israel announced this week that they may have found a complete cure for cancer that's possible within the year.
A team of scientists in Israel announced this week that they may have found a complete cure for cancer that's possible within the year.
Beware ice, frostbite when letting kids play outside in the snow
It's our first big snowfall, so the kids are surely eager to get outside.
It's our first big snowfall, so the kids are surely eager to get outside.
Can a vehicle make you feel younger?
Can a vehicle make you feel younger? Maybe even sexier?
Can a vehicle make you feel younger? Maybe even sexier?
How to avoid a slip and fall on the ice
Unfortunately, not everyone can handle an icy slip and fall. In fact, the older your bones the more brittle they are.
Unfortunately, not everyone can handle an icy slip and fall. In fact, the older your bones the more brittle they are.
High blood pressure medication recalled after cancer-causing substance was detected
A pharmaceutical company is recalling eight lots of medications used to control high blood pressure and heart failure.
A pharmaceutical company is recalling eight lots of medications used to control high blood pressure and heart failure.
Myth and facts: Keeping you kids healthy this flu season
The wintertime brings the cold and flu season. What's the best advice for keeping the kids healthy this time of year?
The wintertime brings the cold and flu season. What's the best advice for keeping the kids healthy this time of year?
Study: Heart needs at least 6 hours of sleep
Getting a full night's sleep may keep your heart healthy. This, according to a new study from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Getting a full night's sleep may keep your heart healthy. This, according to a new study from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Plane makes emergency landing over poison concerns after passengers start ‘turning green'
A flight to Dubai made an emergency landing in Volgograd, Russia, an hour after takeoff amid fears that passengers had been poisoned, The Sun reported.
A flight to Dubai made an emergency landing in Volgograd, Russia, an hour after takeoff amid fears that passengers had been poisoned, The Sun reported.
Johnsonville recalls ground pork over possible contamination
Johnsonville LLC has recalled more than 48,000 pounds of raw ground frozen pork patties that may be contaminated with materials including black rubber.
Johnsonville LLC has recalled more than 48,000 pounds of raw ground frozen pork patties that may be contaminated with materials including black rubber.
Anti-vaxxers among top 'threats to global health,' WHO says
Anti-vaxxers, or those who oppose vaccines, were deemed a top "threat to global health" in 2019 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Anti-vaxxers, or those who oppose vaccines, were deemed a top "threat to global health" in 2019 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Chesterfield Twp. man beating the odds after 4th kidney transplant
Michael Gerald just received his fourth kidney transplant. Due to a genetic disease that runs in his family, the kidneys can become infected where the blood enters the organ.
Michael Gerald just received his fourth kidney transplant. Due to a genetic disease that runs in his family, the kidneys can become infected where the blood enters the organ.