Bowls used at Chipotle, Sweetgreen contain cancer-linked 'forever' chemicals, study finds
The kind of fiber bowls one might find at Chipotle or Sweetgreen have a dark secret — though marketed as “100% compostable,” these fiber bowls are actually treated with toxic “forever chemicals” which are linked to cancer and never break down in the environment, a new study from the New Food Economy found.
The kind of fiber bowls one might find at Chipotle or Sweetgreen have a dark secret — though marketed as “100% compostable,” these fiber bowls are actually treated with toxic “forever chemicals” which are linked to cancer and never break down in the environment, a new study from the New Food Economy found.
Amazon tells woman she took fake health supplements for months
If you're in the habit of buying nutritional supplements online, you may not be getting what you expect.
If you're in the habit of buying nutritional supplements online, you may not be getting what you expect.
Couple celebrates overcoming meth addiction with inspiring before and after photos
Brent Walker has struggled with addiction since he was just 9-years-old.
Brent Walker has struggled with addiction since he was just 9-years-old.
Man mistakenly circumcised at hospital, receives roughly $24,000 for his troubles
Sometimes, saying sorry just isn’t enough.
Sometimes, saying sorry just isn’t enough.
Woman gives birth in back of car, driver's coaching goes viral: 'Do the magic'
Some Uber or Lyft drivers offer water or snacks to passengers, but one New York couple who requested a ride to the hospital got much more when their baby unexpectedly arrived in the back seat — thanks in part to the coaching they got from the front.
Some Uber or Lyft drivers offer water or snacks to passengers, but one New York couple who requested a ride to the hospital got much more when their baby unexpectedly arrived in the back seat — thanks in part to the coaching they got from the front.
Moms feel pressure from work to stop breastfeeding, study says
More than half of working moms in America are worried about heading back to the office after giving birth.
More than half of working moms in America are worried about heading back to the office after giving birth.
'Your life matters': Farm's corn maze raises awareness for suicide prevention
It's an annual tradition at Govin's Farm in Menomonie, Wisconsin: picking a meaningful theme for their corn maze.
It's an annual tradition at Govin's Farm in Menomonie, Wisconsin: picking a meaningful theme for their corn maze.
Public health emergency declared in Philadelphia over Hepatitis A outbreak
Officials in Philadelphia have declared a public health emergency due to an ongoing outbreak of Hepatitis A.
Officials in Philadelphia have declared a public health emergency due to an ongoing outbreak of Hepatitis A.
Potential hepatitis A exposure at Loudoun County restaurant
Diners at a restaurant in Sterling may have potentially been exposed to hepatitis A after an employee was diagnosed with the disease earlier this week, Virginia health officials confirmed Thursday.
Diners at a restaurant in Sterling may have potentially been exposed to hepatitis A after an employee was diagnosed with the disease earlier this week, Virginia health officials confirmed Thursday.
Boy has over 500 'teeth' removed after complaining of pain in jaw
A 7-year-old boy in India has been relieved of yearslong swelling and pain in his jaw after doctors removed a growth that had been harboring over 500 teeth inside.
A 7-year-old boy in India has been relieved of yearslong swelling and pain in his jaw after doctors removed a growth that had been harboring over 500 teeth inside.
Maryland among the few states in which pharmacists can prescribe birth control
Maryland is among the few states in the country that allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control – and the service is available whether or not you live in the state.
Maryland is among the few states in the country that allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control – and the service is available whether or not you live in the state.
Trump administration says it will set up a system allowing Americans to legally access lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will set up a system to allow Americans to legally import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, weakening a longstanding ban that had stood as a top priority for the politically powerful pharmaceutical industry.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will set up a system to allow Americans to legally import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, weakening a longstanding ban that had stood as a top priority for the politically powerful pharmaceutical industry.
Instagram to hide likes to combat 'social media envy'
Instagram, the photo-sharing app, often shows the perfect image we want to project to the world. But there can be a downside to the idyllic images.
Instagram, the photo-sharing app, often shows the perfect image we want to project to the world. But there can be a downside to the idyllic images.
Melanoma rates are up 800 percent for women aged 18-35, researchers say
One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in the U.S. — and its prevalence is on the rise at alarming rates in women according to new research from the American Academy of Dermatology.
One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in the U.S. — and its prevalence is on the rise at alarming rates in women according to new research from the American Academy of Dermatology.
DMV health experts warn against intestinal illness linked to produce parasite
Health experts in Washington D.C, Maryland and Virginia continued to send warnings Friday about an intestinal illness that could be linked to basil exported from Mexico.
Health experts in Washington D.C, Maryland and Virginia continued to send warnings Friday about an intestinal illness that could be linked to basil exported from Mexico.
Spending too much time on your smartphone associated with weight gain, study says
If you're trying to watch your weight, you may want to cut down on your phone usage.
If you're trying to watch your weight, you may want to cut down on your phone usage.
Intestinal illness first reported in Northern Virginia, now in Maryland, DC
Virginia health officials are investigating 18 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness linked to food and water contaminated with a fecal parasite.
Virginia health officials are investigating 18 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness linked to food and water contaminated with a fecal parasite.
Swimmer dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba at NC water park
A person died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba from a water park in North Carolina, according to the state's health department.
A person died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba from a water park in North Carolina, according to the state's health department.
Foodborne illness outbreak warning in Northern Va.
Health officials say there is an outbreak of an intestinal illness in Northern Virginia.
Health officials say there is an outbreak of an intestinal illness in Northern Virginia.
Allergan recalls textured breast implant tied to rare form of cancer
Breast implant maker Allergan Inc. issued a worldwide recall Wednesday for textured models because of a link to a rare form of cancer.
Breast implant maker Allergan Inc. issued a worldwide recall Wednesday for textured models because of a link to a rare form of cancer.