Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration

Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.

USDA proposes expansive poultry changes to reduce salmonella illnesses

The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.

New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis

A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed. 

Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart

Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.

FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.

Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds

Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.

NFL Players Association urges change to league's concussion protocol

The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.

How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation

Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.