For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. Typically laden with delicious foods, it's not uncommon to eat more during the holidays than you usually would. You …

Sweet potato pie is usually the kind of dessert you break out for special occasions, but these sweet potato pie squares make it easy to enjoy the flavor any time …

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a way to help identify people at risk of overdosing on stimulants, including cocaine and methamphetamine. "We wanted a tool that would …

The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, they can feel like the opposite. The music, parties, and family gatherings can make …

Nearly 10% of U.S. adults have had cancer at some point in their lives, the latest Gallup poll shows. That's the largest percentage Gallup has recorded in more over 18 …

Thanksgiving is always a heavy-travel time with crowded airports and highways. But the ripple effects from the extended government shutdown and the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers – including …

A 47-year-old New Jersey man is the first known person to die from an allergy to red meat caused by alpha-gal syndrome, a disease transmitted by various ticks. A study …

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne …

New research out of the University of Pennsylvania has helped identify how major weight-loss drugs suppress so-called "food noise" in the brain. "Food noise" is a term for constant thoughts …

Much of life went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic — work, school and even some doctor's appointments. So did many support groups for people with alcohol use disorder. But people …