Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common

America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.

Free child care for toddlers? What to know about NYC’s new '2-Care' program

The plan would guarantee access to pre-K for every four-year-old by the 2028-29 school year, including in districts that currently lack programs. See details on the proposal here.

New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

Wegovy daily pill Is here: How to get it and what it costs

Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of Wegovy, marking the arrival of the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill approved for adults with obesity or overweight.

US drops number of vaccines it recommends for every child: What to know

The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.

These cities rank as the best for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data shows

WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.

Viral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits

A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.

3 years after suffering cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues CPR awareness campaign

Three years ago, an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals turned into a gut-retching moment when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed. Since then, Hamlin has made it his mission to increase awareness of CPR.

MN distributor recalls hundreds of food, drugstore products after rodent, feces contamination

The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.

NYS Dept. of Health confirms over 70k flu cases in 1 week

New York State's Department of Health recorded over 70k cases of the flu in one week, breaking the previous record of flu cases reported in that time period.