Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
75-year-old Bay Area nurse runs 35th Boston Marathon with longest active streak among women in the race
A 75-year-old Bay Area woman completed a remarkable feat last week as she ran the Boston Marathon for the 35th straight time. Orinda resident Patty Hung crossed the finish line with the distinction of having the longest active finish streak among women runners in the storied race.
A 75-year-old Bay Area woman completed a remarkable feat last week as she ran the Boston Marathon for the 35th straight time. Orinda resident Patty Hung crossed the finish line with the distinction of having the longest active finish streak among women runners in the storied race.
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
New sodium guidelines: FDA seeks to cut salt in packaged, restaurant foods
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
The exercise routine that's 3x more beneficial than walking, according to researchers
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report
Swedish study examined dairy fat intake by more than 4,000 adults
Swedish study examined dairy fat intake by more than 4,000 adults
Massive new facility serves up pickleball in Newnan
Never played pickleball? No problem! A massive new facility in Newnan is the perfect place to pick up this growing sport.
Never played pickleball? No problem! A massive new facility in Newnan is the perfect place to pick up this growing sport.
Former boxing pro opens new East Point fitness studio
“[Boxing is] a fun way to enjoy fitness, and the whole family can be involved,” says former boxing pro Jai Davis, owner of a new fitness studio in East Point.
“[Boxing is] a fun way to enjoy fitness, and the whole family can be involved,” says former boxing pro Jai Davis, owner of a new fitness studio in East Point.
Adaptive golf becomes therapy for local college student
After an unexpected medical crisis left him in a wheelchair and limited mobility and speech, 21-year-old Man Yost is reclaiming his life as an athlete thanks to adaptive golf.
After an unexpected medical crisis left him in a wheelchair and limited mobility and speech, 21-year-old Man Yost is reclaiming his life as an athlete thanks to adaptive golf.
Peloton subpoenaed by DOJ, DHS over reporting of treadmill injuries
Peloton said it has been subpoenaed by the DOJ and DHS for documents and other information related to injuries reported by its customers.
Peloton said it has been subpoenaed by the DOJ and DHS for documents and other information related to injuries reported by its customers.
More than 450 state employees take paid parental leave under new law
House Bill 146 went into effect July 1 and allows state and public school employees to take up to 120 hours of paid parental leave after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
House Bill 146 went into effect July 1 and allows state and public school employees to take up to 120 hours of paid parental leave after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
'Sunday Scaries' felt by more than half of American workers: Survey
More than half of working professionals in the U.S. are facing anxiety ahead of the workweek.
More than half of working professionals in the U.S. are facing anxiety ahead of the workweek.
Orangetheory celebrates #FreeBritney movement with free class to anyone named Britney
Anyone with the same name as the “Stronger” singer can get a free class at participating fitness studios through Aug. 20.
Anyone with the same name as the “Stronger” singer can get a free class at participating fitness studios through Aug. 20.
FDA: Amazon selling nearly 30 weight loss, sexual enhancement products with harmful ingredients
The FDA has warned Amazon about over two dozen weight loss and sexual enhancement supplements that are sold on the website which contain potentially harmful ingredients.
The FDA has warned Amazon about over two dozen weight loss and sexual enhancement supplements that are sold on the website which contain potentially harmful ingredients.
Study: Screen time linked to cognitive issues in children born preterm
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
Georgia health officials see climb in summer respiratory viruses in children
Wellstar Health System doctors confirm Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV cases are on the rise in the Peach State. RSV typically peaks in the late fall and wraps up around spring. This year, cases are ramping up in July.
Wellstar Health System doctors confirm Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV cases are on the rise in the Peach State. RSV typically peaks in the late fall and wraps up around spring. This year, cases are ramping up in July.
Man goes into cardiac arrest while swimming, alarm system helps save his life
Man goes into cardiac arrest while swimming at his local YMCA. A drowning detection system helps save his life.
Man goes into cardiac arrest while swimming at his local YMCA. A drowning detection system helps save his life.
Residents, staff of Acworth assisted living facility blindsided by verbal eviction notice
Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living Facility's staff, residents and their family members are in disbelief after learning the facility will be permanently closing its doors at the end of the week.
Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living Facility's staff, residents and their family members are in disbelief after learning the facility will be permanently closing its doors at the end of the week.
Kids age 1 to 4 most at risk for drowning death, American Academy of Pediatrics study finds
A new report by the Amerian Academy of Pediatrics found that children between the ages of 1 and 4 are at the highest risk of die from drowning, followed by teens between 15 and 19 who were mostly male.
A new report by the Amerian Academy of Pediatrics found that children between the ages of 1 and 4 are at the highest risk of die from drowning, followed by teens between 15 and 19 who were mostly male.