So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, pediatrician group says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

Where the sun is no longer providing enough Vitamin D until next spring

Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy

California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.

Mounjaro, typically for diabetes treatment, helped dieters lose 60 pounds in new study

Study results for Mounjaro confirm that the drug made by Eli Lilly & Co. has the potential to be one of the most powerful medical treatments for obesity to date, outside experts said.

Mary Lou Retton health update from family: 'Remarkable' progress

Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, her family said this weekend.

Your mental health amid 'Day of Rage' threat
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As Hamas sends 'Day of Rage' threat, putting the world on high alert, mental heath experts share tips to protect your thoughts and stress levels

Protecting mental health amid Israel war
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The latest Israel-Hamas war has claimed at least 2,800 lives on both sides since Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Oct. 7.

Protecting mental health amid 'Day of Rage'
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Security around the world has been ramped up on Friday as Israeli authorities are warning the public about Hamas? call for a "Day of Rage" targeting its people and Jews. The Israel National Security Council and Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is recommending all Israelis abroad to "be alert, keep away from the demonstrations and protests and ? if necessary ? check with local security forces regarding possible protests and disturbances in the area."

A doctors group calls its ‘excited delirium’ paper outdated and withdraws its approval

A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.

Mary Lou Retton's daughter shares health update, thanks for love and support

Mary Lou Retton, who captured the attention of the nation when she won the all-around women's gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, remains in an intensive care unit.

The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends

“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.