Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing
The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.
The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
Mental health assistance will soon come to you, Wayne County mobile crisis units rolling out
No matter the circumstance, two trained and licensed mental health professionals will show up in an unmarked vehicle to assist during a mental health crisis.
No matter the circumstance, two trained and licensed mental health professionals will show up in an unmarked vehicle to assist during a mental health crisis.
Blue Cross Blue Shield tentative deal with UAW would increase wages, job security
The deal on the table would improve pay, benefits, and job security for UAW-represented employees at BCBSM and Blue Care Network of Michigan.
The deal on the table would improve pay, benefits, and job security for UAW-represented employees at BCBSM and Blue Care Network of Michigan.
Oakland County Sheriff's Office is 1st in US to use fentanyl OD reversing drug Opvee
“It takes about 30 minutes to do the training," said Megan Phillips, Oakland Community Health Network. "We are seeing it being used currently."
“It takes about 30 minutes to do the training," said Megan Phillips, Oakland Community Health Network. "We are seeing it being used currently."
UAW reaches verbal tentative agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield
On Wednesday, the two bargaining teams will formalize the tentative contract. If ratified, it would end the strike that began on Sept. 13.
On Wednesday, the two bargaining teams will formalize the tentative contract. If ratified, it would end the strike that began on Sept. 13.
How to recover from overeating during Thanksgiving
While you shouldn't feel guilty about enjoying your Thanksgiving meal, there are several things you can do to get back on track.
While you shouldn't feel guilty about enjoying your Thanksgiving meal, there are several things you can do to get back on track.
Ozzy Osbourne reveals spinal tumor, gives Parkinson's disease update: 'At best, I've got 10 years left'
Ozzy Osbourne may have a number of health issues, but he is not counting himself out just yet.
Ozzy Osbourne may have a number of health issues, but he is not counting himself out just yet.
Get red wine headaches? New research offers explanation
Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.
Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
Friendships can add years to life but also influence bad habits, study finds
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences highlights the complex impact of friendships on health. While strong friendships were associated with improved well-being, such as reduced mortality risk and increased physical activity, the study also revealed a downside.
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences highlights the complex impact of friendships on health. While strong friendships were associated with improved well-being, such as reduced mortality risk and increased physical activity, the study also revealed a downside.
New obesity medications shaping social norms around holiday dinners
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
Potential for 'tridemic' increases as holiday season nears, health experts say
“There’s nothing that prevents you from getting exposed to more than one virus," said Dr. Matthew Sims. "Get your vaccinations. They're going to protect you and those around you."
“There’s nothing that prevents you from getting exposed to more than one virus," said Dr. Matthew Sims. "Get your vaccinations. They're going to protect you and those around you."
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
FDA screening US cinnamon imports after more kids sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
This comes after more reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
This comes after more reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
Armada man charged for injuring two police officers, causing spinal fracture
Allegedly, “Lynch pushed one officer over a second-story banister and physically assaulted the other officer,” according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's office.
Allegedly, “Lynch pushed one officer over a second-story banister and physically assaulted the other officer,” according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's office.
Nearly 24 toddlers sickened by lead contamination linked to applesauce pouches, CDC says
Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern.
Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.