2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.

What is 'ultra-processed food'? Most Americans don't know

A new survey shows most Americans are unfamiliar with what qualifies as ultra-processed food, despite growing health concerns and calls for better labeling.

Santa Clara mom and son both battle cancer

It's an emotional holiday season for a Santa Clara family. For years, Cherie Carter and her son, Carter Fulhors, have battled cancer together. But Cherie recently learned she may not have long to live.

FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know

The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34

Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests

Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia

One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.

Mystery flu-like illness has killed dozens in Congo: What we know

With symptoms including fever and cough, the respiratory disease has affected nearly 380 people, half of them young children.

This kind of drinking is even worse than binge drinking

There’s a large focus on the health risks associated with binge drinking. Now, the term “high-intensity drinking" is also gaining attention.

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight

Elton John revealed at “The Devil Wears Prada" musical’s opening night that he still cannot see, months after contracting a severe eye infection.