Federal Officials Investigate States That Require Abortion Coverage

Federal health officials say they are looking into 13 states that require certain health insurance plans to cover abortion.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that its civil rights office has opened investigations to gather more details from these states. Twelve have governors who are Democrats.

At t...

Baby Walkers Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Fall Risk

About 90 infant walkers sold online are being recalled because they may not protect babies from falling.

The recall involves Goregent Infant Walkers, which do not meet federal safety rules, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. 

Officials say the walkers can fit through standard doorways and may fail to stop a...

HelloFresh Pizza Recall Issued in 10 States Over Metal Risk

A frozen pizza sold through the popular meal delivery service HelloFresh is being recalled after reports that it may contain small metal fragments.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall is for the Basil Pesto & Mozzarella pizzas made by Bakkavor, a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The FDA has labe...

Want To Protect Your Brain? Science Says Exercise

Lunges and squats may do more for the brain than previously thought, including helping protect it from damage tied to aging and dementia, a new study suggests.

In research published this month in the journal Cell, scientists found that physical activity may help repair the blood-brain barrier, a layer of cells that protects the br...

Inclusive High Schools Benefit All Students, Not Just LGBTQ Teens

An inclusive, welcoming environment for LGBTQ teenagers helps all students attending high school, a new study says.

Cisgender students (those whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth) experience an increase in their own social well-being if they attend a school that promotes openness and inclusivity toward LGBTQ te...

Childhood Obesity Undercuts The American Dream For Some, Study Says

Childhood obesity could be robbing some kids of their chance at the American Dream.

Children who are obese are far less likely to climb the economic ladder as adults, compared to kids who have a normal weight, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Population Economics.

In essence, kids’ excess weight appears ...

U.S. Medicine, Science Facing An Online Misinformation Siege, Poll Concludes

Americans are trapped in a ruthless social media spin cycle of viral misinformation regarding science and medicine, with many actively contributing to the problem, a new Harris Poll has found.

People have come to depend on social media for news about health and science, but the poll found they also blame these platforms for the spread of m...

'Universal Donor' Blood Supplies Dangerously Low, Study Warns

Blood banks are reporting dangerously low supplies of “universal donor” O-negative blood, a new study warns.

O-negative blood can be given to patients of any blood type, making it essential in medical emergencies where a person’s blood type is unknown, researchers said.

But O-negative supplies have dropped to critic...

Parental Loss Due to Drugs, Violence Raises Child Death Risk by 2,000%

When a parent dies unexpectedly due to violence, self-harm or addiction, the trauma for a child left behind is immense. 

And a new study reveals that this heartbreak carries more than just emotional weight  — it significantly increases the child's own risk of dying before they reach adulthood.

Researchers at the Unive...

Why Stepping Outside May Help You Eat Better

Most people visit a local park to clear their heads or get some exercise, but a new study suggests that green space might be a secret weapon for a better diet.

Drexel University resesearchers found there is a powerful link between the time we spend in nature and the quality of the food we put on our plates.

The study — publishe...