Holiday Flu Surge Drives Record Illness Across the U.S. — Here's What You Can Do

The holiday season brought a massive spike in influenza cases across the U.S. 

New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that the virus is spreading rapidly, with some regions reporting record numbers of infections and hospitalizations.

At least 7.5 million people had been sickened by late...

Popular Dog Treats Recalled in 7 States Over Salmonella Risk

Dog owners in seven states are being warned to check their pantries after a recall was issued for certain dog treats that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall, announced Dec. 24 by Consumers Supply Distributing, includes two types of dog biscuits sold in 4-pound bags.

The products were distributed in Colorado, Iow...

Cosmetic Surgery Chains Use Misleading Ads to Market Risky Procedures, Experts Say

Glossy social media ads promising "lunchtime fat removal" and "freckle-sized" scars draw thousands of patients to cosmetic surgery chains. 

But a growing number of lawsuits and patient deaths suggest these claims often hide a much more dangerous reality.

Unlike prescription drug commercials, which are strictly regulated, cosmeti...

Tatiana Schlossberg, Environmental Journalist and JFK’s Granddaughter, Dies at 35

Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with cancer. 

She was 35.

"Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts," her family said in a post shared Tuesday on social media.

Schlossberg revealed in ...

One Treatment Is Better For Women With Clogged Arteries, Study Finds

The best treatment for clogged arteries might be different for women than men, a new study says.

Females with heart disease are often treated with stenting, a procedure in which a tiny wire-mesh tube is slipped inside a blocked artery to keep it open.

But women might be better off if they received full-fledged bypass surgery to fix t...

Internal Body Clock Linked To Dementia Risk

Sleep problems might be an early warning sign of dementia, a new study says.

Circadian rhythms that are weaker and more fragmented are tied to an increased risk of dementia, researchers reported Dec. 29 in the journal Neurology.

In fact, people with weak circadian rhythms have a more than doubled risk of dementia, results sh...