To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Read full article: To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfectionInviting people over is a good way to strengthen social connections, but pressure to clean every room and prepare a table of good food before guests arrive can get in the way.
Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine
Read full article: Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogainePresident Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine.
You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?
Read full article: You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs.
Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl
Read full article: Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanylCarfentanil has experienced a drastic resurgence across the U.S., causing hundreds of unsuspecting drug users to overdose.
How to choose a safe, properly fitted bike helmet, according to experts
Read full article: How to choose a safe, properly fitted bike helmet, according to expertsLocal emergency rooms are already seeing a rise in bike injuries this season, and doctors say the right helmet could prevent many of the most serious ones. But not just any helmet will do. Experts say it needs to be certified, properly fitted, and worn with the strap fastened under your chin.
Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms
Read full article: Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling loomsA West Virginia transgender girl who competes on her high school girls' track team says she's focused on having fun with her friends.
Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
Read full article: Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energyThe Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers.
Early introduction of peanuts and allergens cuts food allergy rates by 30%, study finds
Read full article: Early introduction of peanuts and allergens cuts food allergy rates by 30%, study findsFor decades, parents were told to keep peanuts and other common allergens away from babies. Now, the science says the opposite, and it’s making a measurable difference.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Strep throat, stomach viruses, RSV, upper respiratory viruses
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Strep throat, stomach viruses, RSV, upper respiratory virusesHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident
Read full article: Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incidentPolice say a man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside has been arrested after walking into Aetna's headquarters in Connecticut.
A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months
Read full article: A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in monthsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days.
Ways to make mornings less stressful, according to health experts
Read full article: Ways to make mornings less stressful, according to health expertsTrying to make your mornings less stressful? It’s easier said than done, but experts said there are ways to reduce stress and get out of the door a little more relaxed.
Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says
Read full article: Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study saysA new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education.
Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum
Read full article: Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrumEmployees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions.
5 years after life-saving transplant, one man reflects on resilience, faith and a second chance
Read full article: 5 years after life-saving transplant, one man reflects on resilience, faith and a second chanceFive-year anniversaries are often marked as milestones. But for Marcus McGrew, this year’s celebration carries a deeper meaning: five years since a life-saving heart and kidney transplant that gave him a second chance at life.
Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above
Read full article: Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or aboveArizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while forecasted high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above.
Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protections
Read full article: Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protectionsThe interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.
WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress
Read full article: WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progressThe World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries.
FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures
Read full article: FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figuresFederal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement.
EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry
Read full article: EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worryThe Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators.
Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned
Read full article: Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturnedA former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges in connection with the sexual assault of several patients over his career, after an appeals court reversed his conviction earlier this year.
New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals
Read full article: New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionalsThe trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has resumed in Argentina.
Health expert explains preparing teens with autism for adulthood amid limited adult services
Read full article: Health expert explains preparing teens with autism for adulthood amid limited adult servicesApril is Autism Awareness Month, and on Tuesday, we focused on what comes next as your child grows into adulthood.
Tyrese Haliburton says it's shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseason
Read full article: Tyrese Haliburton says it's shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseasonIndiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season in the shadows, fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon.
Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Read full article: Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortageSome U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water.
Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough
Read full article: Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is toughLocal opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers in the United States, but some communities are working to reverse local restrictions.
Suspected militants kill police officer assigned to guard polio team as nationwide campaign begins
Read full article: Suspected militants kill police officer assigned to guard polio team as nationwide campaign beginsSuspected militants have opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing one of them and wounding four others.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Spring allergies, asthma, eczema flare-ups, RSV, influenza
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Spring allergies, asthma, eczema flare-ups, RSV, influenzaHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusationsPresident Donald Trump's administration has admitted to a major error in data used to justify a federal fraud probe into New York’s Medicaid program.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Norovirus, stomach viruses, colds, RSV, spring allergies
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Norovirus, stomach viruses, colds, RSV, spring allergiesHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries
Read full article: Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseriesKara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.
Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review
Read full article: Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish reviewA federal judge has ruled that the abortion drug mifepristone can continue to be dispensed by mail to people with prescriptions, at least for now.
Gary Woodland details PTSD struggles ahead of the Masters: 'I thought people were trying to kill me'
Read full article: Gary Woodland details PTSD struggles ahead of the Masters: 'I thought people were trying to kill me'Gary Woodlands is back at the Masters this week, fresh off his victory at the Houston Open.
Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children
Read full article: Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 childrenBangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children.
Double donor: Pediatric nurse donates an organ to two different strangers
Read full article: Double donor: Pediatric nurse donates an organ to two different strangersWhen you look up “giver” in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Phil Consiglio. Each year, just .002 percent of the U.S. population will become a living organ donor. Consiglio is now part of an even more exclusive club of people who have donated twice -- both times to a stranger.
Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge
Read full article: Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surgeWomen suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.
Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
Read full article: Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreakA California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials.
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe
Read full article: Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safeWith Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right.
8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California
Read full article: 8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern CaliforniaFederal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles.
Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary
Read full article: Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversaryPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don’t reach deals with his administration in the coming months.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Influenza, GI-illnesses, stomach viruses, RSV
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Influenza, GI-illnesses, stomach viruses, RSVHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths
Read full article: Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deathsCongo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths.
Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor
Read full article: Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governorMississippi lawmakers have passed a bill that could imprison people for up to 10 years for distributing abortion-inducing medication.
Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE
Read full article: Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTEA post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions.
Diabetes advocates cross their fingers as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs
Read full article: Diabetes advocates cross their fingers as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costsA bipartisan group of senators is aiming to relieve high insulin costs for more Americans.
To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'
Read full article: To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.
2 decades later, a kidney transplant continues to shape one family’s story
Read full article: 2 decades later, a kidney transplant continues to shape one family’s storySurrounded by family, friends and members of her care team, Karon Barksdale recently marked the 20th anniversary of a life-changing moment: her kidney transplant.
Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
Read full article: Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawfulA federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful.
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
Read full article: Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kidsThe Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
Facing off with the unknown: Waterford hockey player opens up about colorectal cancer fight
Read full article: Facing off with the unknown: Waterford hockey player opens up about colorectal cancer fightHockey player Michael Taylor is urging young adults: don’t ignore symptoms of colorectal cancer -- early screening saves lives.
EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires
Read full article: EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfiresAbout 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans.
Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor case
Read full article: Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor caseThe leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison on federal forced labor charges.
Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it
Read full article: Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at itCalifornia is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other foods.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Spring allergies, stomach viruses, asthma flare-ups
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Spring allergies, stomach viruses, asthma flare-upsHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube
Read full article: Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTubeA Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media is celebrating a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube.
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media use
Read full article: Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media useEarlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf
Read full article: Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in GulfThe Trump administration is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, citing national security as it wages war on Iran.
Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger
Read full article: Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions lingerTwo landmark jury verdicts against social media companies have arrived in a long line of lawsuits alleging harm to children who use platforms including Instagram and YouTube.
EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
Read full article: EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas pricesThe Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution.
A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategy
Read full article: A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategyMany older Americans end up relying on Medicaid for long-term care because Medicare rarely covers daily help like bathing or eating.
World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness
Read full article: World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illnessDutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld has won the World Food Prize for shaping modern food processing safety standards used worldwide.
Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
Read full article: Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stanceWellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to become U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators grilled her on vaccines during a tense confirmation hearing.
Trump administration's $1B deal to stop offshore wind shows an evolution in its anti-wind strategy
Read full article: Trump administration's $1B deal to stop offshore wind shows an evolution in its anti-wind strategyThe Trump administration’s $1 billion payout to a French energy company to walk away from U.S. offshore wind development is a novel tactic against the industry that supporters see as creative, but opponents see as foolish and extreme.
FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong
Read full article: FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-ShiongFederal health officials have issued a warning about controversial statements made by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about one of his company's cancer drugs.
Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental case
Read full article: Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental caseA Thai court on Tuesday found a major gold mine operator liable for pollution that has harmed nearby villagers, in a ruling that could influence future environmental lawsuits.
Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Read full article: Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leasesThe Department of Interior says a French energy company has agreed to give up two U.S. offshore wind leases and invest in fossil fuel projects instead.
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Read full article: As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still keyUse of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.
Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn
Read full article: Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warnConservationists are warning that the Trump administration is working state by state to undo decades of progress in clearing skies over the country's beloved national parks.
It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns
Read full article: It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newbornsDoctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.