by Elle Calderone | Aug 28, 2014 | Health
Steak always tastes great with a side of barbecue sauce, steak sauce or hot sauce. But, what about steak with a helping of antibiotics? Adding antibiotics to animal feed has been a debated topic for decades. Even though they help an animal get better, they have...
by Katie Schubauer | Aug 14, 2014 | Health
What started as one family’s inspiring idea has turned into a social media revolution. In the ALS ice bucket challenge, you have 24 hours to dump a bucket of ice on your head or donate to charity. Then you post a video of yourself doing it and challenge your...
by Taylor Thornton | Aug 14, 2014 | Health
WASHINGTON–A group representing large companies’ views on health care plans says employee-sponsored packages will likely be more expensive next year. In a survey conducted by the National Business Group on Health, large U.S. employers are expecting a 5 percent...
by Elle Calderone | Jul 29, 2014 | Health
WASHINGTON – Summer is barbecue, festival and beach season, but that fun in the sun can have some consequences. According to the National Weather Service, heat is one of the leaders in weather-related deaths in the United States. “Heat impacts health more than any...
by Alix Hines | Jul 29, 2014 | Health
WASHINGTON – A North Carolina mayor walked 273 miles to Washington, D.C. to talk about losing the town’s only hospital. He was joined by the president of North Carolina’s NAACP, Rev. William Barber. Residents of the mayor’s hometown rallied...
by Katie Schubauer | Jul 25, 2014 | Health
The D.C. city council approved its 2015 budget which includes a 5.75 percent tax on gyms, yoga studios and other fitness clubs. Although it doesn’t take effect until January 1, the tax has already caused backlash from gym managers and D.C. residents who feel...
