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Flu virus shifting east, hitting older adults hardest

9 years 7 months ago
Flu activity decreased slightly but remained at high levels across the United States during the week ending February 18, according to a report based on preliminary data issued Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

More than 400,000 plastic toy frogs recalled

9 years 7 months ago
Moose Toys Ltd. has issued a voluntary recall of more than 400,000 Little Live Pets Lil Frog plastic toys due to a battery hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday. The recall includes an additional 17,000 toy frogs sold in Canada.

25% of all overdoses are from heroin

9 years 7 months ago
America's opioid epidemic continues: The latest numbers from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, released Friday, show that one in four drug overdoses in 2015 was related to heroin. In 1999, just 6% of all overdoses were related to the drug.

Bad heart? Time to hit the gym

9 years 7 months ago
The benefits of exercise are clear for those with a bad heart, but people often want to know how best to exercise, how much and how hard.

Is yogurt healthy?

9 years 7 months ago
Yes, go ahead and add yogurt to your healthy foods list if you haven't already. Whether you choose plain, Greek, flavored or low-fat, yogurt is a nutrient-packed snack that nourishes you with a generous amount of calcium and protein, along with B vitamins and minerals, including potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.
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