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FDA ruling limits which foods can be labeled ‘healthy' on packaging
What does “healthy” mean? New guidelines for food labels focus on what we should eat, instead of what we shouldn’t.
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This app pays you to walk every day—top users can earn up to $1,000 a year: Here's what to know
Getting a walk in every day is key to good health and an app called WeWard will pay you to hit that step count. “On average people walk 25% more,” founder says.
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Cozy up with your favorite cup of tea to boost your health this winter
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with Tamika Jeanty, founder and owner of “Taomi Tea N Treats”, to learn about the many therapeutic properties of tea. From curbing anxiety, to reducing inflammation and even balancing hormones, learn which blends could help you heal from within.
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Obesity rates are down in the US for first time in more than a decade
Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.
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San Diego County officials urge residents take precautions for flu around holidays
The number of flu cases in San Diego County increased by nearly 300 from the week before, prompting county health officials to encourage vaccinations and protecting family members during the holiday.
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What is brain fog?
Doctor explains what you need to know about what is informally referred to as “brain fog.”
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U.S. dietary guidelines should emphasize beans and lentils as protein, new proposal says
The report, from an advisory committee to the USDA, also suggests encouraging people to reduce their intake of sugary drinks and sodium and eat more whole grains.
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More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.
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US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening
A U.S. health panel says women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening.
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The No. 1 snack to boost the immune system during cold and flu season, according to a dietitian
A dietitian shares the top snacks to eat to help strengthen your immune system during cold and flu season.
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USDA orders testing of milk for bird flu
The mandate targeting bulk milk transporters and dairy processors is meant to help identify herds that have caught the virus, which has spread among livestock.
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Can cold weather make you sick? Experts explain why more people feel ill in the winter
Cold weather doesn’t cause a cold, but it can affect you in surprising ways. Here’s how to stay healthy during winter.
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‘No EBT': SNAP payment outages reported Thursday morning
People planning to pay for food early Thursday morning were greeted at 24/7 convenience stores with a message — “No EBT.” Here’s what we know.
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Get Inspired: How ‘Adversity into Adventure' is helping people reclaim their lives
Aaron Baker, founder of the nonprofit organization Adversity into Adventure, chats with California Live’s Jessica Vilchis about his tragedy-to-triumph story. After a catastrophic motocross crash left him paralyzed at the age of 20, Baker’s life has revolved around fostering hope for others through his organization and world tour.
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Want to extend gratitude beyond Thanksgiving? Here's How.
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with the Optimism Doctor, Deepika Chopra, to get some tangible and sustainable tips to keep your gratitude alive through the end of the year and into the next, whether you are an adult or have young children and are instilling this practice on a daily basis.
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Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans
New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.
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Biden proposes requiring Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs
The new rule would expand access to the drugs for 3.4 million Americans who use Medicare and another 4 million people enrolled in Medicaid, a White House official said.
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Explaining what a ‘stinger' injury is
What does it mean when an athlete gets a stinger?
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Possibly toxic chemical may be widespread in drinking water, study finds. Should you filter your tap water?
A previously unidentified chemical has been discovered in the tap water of about one-third of U.S. homes, a new study has found, and scientists are actively investigating whether it’s toxic.
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Newly identified chemical in drinking water is likely present in many homes and could be toxic, study finds
About a third of U.S. residents have been receiving tap water containing a previously unidentified chemical byproduct, a new study has found. Some scientists are now concerned — and actively investigating — whether that chemical could be toxic.