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LIFESTYLE February 13, 2023

Reddit user asks if he was wrong for 'getting rid of' foster teen after cough medication theft

Reddit users sided with a man who removed a foster teen from his home after the teenager stole cough medicine meant for the family's younger daughter and used it to get high.

CANCER February 10, 2023

Tips to keep cancer at bay in observance of National Cancer Prevention Month

As millions of Americans prepare to recognize National Cancer Prevention Month, here are some essential tips to reduce one's risk of cancer, including avoiding smoking and eating a healthy diet.

New Jersey February 1, 2023

New Jersey lawmakers weigh smoking ban for Atlantic City casinos

New Jersey lawmakers are set to discuss a potential ban on smoking in Atlantic City casinos, with Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy promising to sign the bill if it passes the Legislature.

HEALTH January 18, 2023

Sesame allergy moms sound off about shortcuts on FDA guidelines: 'Threatening the lives of our kids'

A Chicago mom and a D.C. mom weighed in with thoughts on how some companies are taking "scary" shortcuts around the FDA's requirement on clear labeling of sesame on food products.

HEALTH January 14, 2023

Remember the fear about flu flare-ups over the holidays? Didn't happen, says CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported that visits to doctors' offices for flu-like illnesses dropped for the sixth week — despite earlier worries about a flu surge.

Health January 12, 2023

Most 'long COVID' symptoms after mild case of virus resolve in about a year: new study

A study out of Israel suggests most people with "long COVID" following a mild case of COVID-19 have their symptoms resolve after a year. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in.

Montana January 11, 2023

Owner of former MT mine pays $18.5M to settle harmful asbestos claims

The owner of a former vermiculite mine, W.R. Grace & Co., will pay $18.5 million dollars to the state of Montana, which claimed the mine spread harmful asbestos around the area.

Wisconsin January 11, 2023

WI cigarette sales tanked by taxes, smoking bans, report finds

Cigarette sales in Wisconsin have been cut in half over the past 20 years, with a report showing that higher taxes and smoking bans were effective in discouraging purchases.

FOOD January 10, 2023

Major food brands are adding sesame to items in 'shortcut' after FDA declares the seed a 'major allergen'

The FDA declared sesame a major allergen in the U.S., yet some food brands and manufacturers are taking an 'economic shortcut' by adding more sesame to their food, says FARE's Jason Linde.

VIDEO December 24, 2022

RSV, COVID and flu are not ‘equal opportunity’ viruses: Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil

NYU School of Medicine Associate Professor Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil discusses the spread of flu, COVID and RSV this winter.

Cold and Flu December 24, 2022

CDC: Flu season starting to wane after brutal start, including at least 12,000 deaths

The spread of influenza this season has already resulted in 12,000 deaths, but it could be on the decline, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.