Study finds hot cocoa can help reduce stress — but only under these conditions

A recent study reveals that hot cocoa rich in flavonols can reduce stress-related vascular impairment, but only when made with unprocessed cocoa and paired with high-fat meals under specific conditions.

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.

The health benefits of drinking more water
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A new study has found increased water consumption wasn't just linked with greater weight loss, it also showed benefits related to migraine prevention, UTIs and diabetes control. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alyse Eady with more on the connection between drinking water and better health.

Dinner after 5 p.m. may hurt your health
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Doctors have long advised people trying to lose weight to stop eating after the sun goes down. Now a concerning new study finds serious health consequences for people who eat after 5 p.m. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano takes a look at why eating late could be bad for you.

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.

USDA orders testing of entire milk supply nationwide for bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new order requiring raw, or unpasteurized, milk nationwide to be tested for bird flu. 

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.

Alcohol spike after COVID pandemic still high
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The COVID-19 pandemic started a surge in stress-related drinking and alcohol-related deaths, and that uptick hasn't tapered off like researchers hoped. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day to talk about a new study looking at alcohol consumption.