Child, teen deaths fall by half, global study finds
As the world's population continues to rise, more children are surviving into adulthood, a new study finds, but rates of disability have increased as well.
Author: DENISE POWELL, CNN
Report: Foodborne disease infections are on the rise
Every so often, the food in your fridge winds up in the news when there's an outbreak of illness linked to what we eat. A new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report details the foodborne illnesses that struck most often in 2018.
A peep into history of Easter's marshmallow icon
Easter is a popular time for America's bunny- and chick-shaped marshmallow friends known as Peeps. Every day, about 5.5 million Peeps are produced, roughly 2 billion a year.
Best cities in US for runners
Whether you're a newcomer to the world of running or a consistent marathoner, there's new data on cities throughout the United States deemed "best for runners."
Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies recalled
Mondelēz Global LLC is recalling 13-ounce packages of Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies due to an "unexpected solidified ingredient," the company said.
Hour of activity may keep disability away, new research shows
Losing the ability to move and perform the activities of daily life can lead to a loss of independence and even be deadly, so researchers are focusing on preventing conditions that can lead to disability.
Kale joins ranks of annual 'Dirty Dozen' pesticide list
Kale, that popular green of the health conscious, has joined the ignoble list of 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues, according to the Environmental Working Group. The last time kale was on the list was in 2009 when it was ranked eighth. Strawberries and spinach took the top two spots again this year, respectively, followed by kale.
Deaths from dementia more than double in US, report says
Dementia not only affects memory and quality of life, it can be fatal. A report released Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics shows that the rate of Americans who died from dementia has more than doubled from 30.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000 to 66.7 in 2017.
