health

A new study published online Monday in Pediatrics, shows nearly one in five children with an autistic older sibling will develop the disorder, too.

It’s always been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I know there are some people that just skip breakfast or grab something that’s not really too good for them.

McDonalds is probably the first place people think of when it comes to grabbing a quick bite to eat. It's especially true for the kids because of the Happy Meal.

It's July and with that comes our annual heat wave. Check out our brand new weather page for the latest information and updates but also here are some cooling stations that have been set up in our area to help keep you cool.

The eight glasses of water per-day standard is one of the easiest health rules to follow, since a person is almost always in the vicinity of a sink or a watercooler. But according to Scottish doctor Margaret McCartney, it’s complete hogwash.  Mc ...

Most of us really love to spend time outside during the summer months, especially on those warm nights. Sitting with friends and having a few drinks, just plain old relaxing. Next thing you know, here come the mosquitoes.

According to a series of three recent studies by the Harvard School of Public Health, potato chips are at the top of the list of foods associated with weight gain.

SNE stands for Stupid News Extra.  These are stories that I found in the WGNA trashcan.  Stories that we either didn't have time for, or we thought not to be appropriate, or too stupid for stupid news.  This one might fit all three categories.  Did you hear about this?

The Food & Drug Administration announced yesterday a new limit on the cholestrol-lowering drug, Zocor; a drug taken by almost 2.1 Americans, according to the Times Union.

The Centers for Disease and Control Prevention released data yesterday regarding food poisoning in just 10 states.

Sorry, folks.  I apologize in advance.  But this blog is going to be extremely brief.  I'm feeling a little "low".  Drained out, if you will.  And it's only Monday!!  Maybe it's because I skipped breakfast this morning, which I never do.  I need FOOOOOOOD!!

A new survey found adults with young children have a harder time staying healthy and losing weight than adults without children.