Researchers are close to developing a blood test that can detect the presence of Alzheimer’s Disease in the body. New findings show the blood test can detect Alzheimer’s long before symptoms show up. Scientists at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine say the test would give physicians an opportunity to treat the disease at […]
Oprah Winfrey and dieting. They are almost synonymous because of the media maven’s public struggles with weight and tackling it head on. But now, Oprah is getting into dieting in an even bigger way. The media superstar is buying a ten-percent stake in Weight Watchers. Oprah says in a statement that Weight Watchers has given […]
Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling cases of its bagged spinach that was shipped to 13 states, including here in Indiana. This move is because of salmonella concerns. No illnesses have been reported, but Dole is taking precautions. Here’s what to look for in your fridge: The bags included in this recall are coded A27409B and […]
Bacon lovers, another recall from Kraft-Heinz Foods this Wednesday morning may impact you. The company is recalling more than two million pounds of turkey bacon because the meat might spoil before the date printed on its package. The bacon in question was produced this year between May 31 and August 6. It’s in Oscar Mayer […]
You may want to check your pantry this morning. Kroger grocery chain is recalling four popular cooking spices you may have in your kitchen. This is due to a possible salmonella contamination.  Here’s what you should look for: 12 ounce containers of Bac’n Buds 17.1 ounce containers of Coarse Ground Black Pepper 18.3 ounce containers of Ground […]
The county health agency joins forces today with a local organization known for fighting in the trenches for social and economic equality to provide free health services to the Indianapolis community to stem a rising epidemic. The Marion County Public Health Department’s Substance Use Outreach Services Program and the Indianapolis Urban League are hosting free […]
There’s a massive bottled water recall over possible E. coli contamination. Niagara Bottling says its 14 brands of spring water should be boiled before using, because the company found bacteria in their supply this month. Â The products in question were bottled between June 10 and 18 at facilities in Hamburg and Allentown, Pennsylvania. The water […]
An alarming new study says black children are taking their own lives at a higher rate than other children. A new study says the suicide rate among black children ages five to eleven has nearly doubled in the past 20 years. Researchers at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio studied suicide rates for children […]
Many parents put their daughters, or little princesses, in ballet classes for a variety of reasons. If getting a bit of exercise is a part of that reasoning then you’ll need to know, you’re dabbling in the wrong art form. A new study finds that ballet doesn’t provide very good, or very much, exercise for […]
It’s National “Get Fit, Don’t Sit” Day. Did you know that sitting in an office chair for more than 90 minutes at a time can slowly start to negatively affect your health? It’s true according to the American Diabetes Association. The ADA says what seems like harmlessly staying in your chair at work, actually increases your […]
A modest increase in school funding is in the new budget plan that Republican House and Senate leaders revealed Tuesday night at the Indiana Statehouse, as this current session of the legislature winds down. The roughly $32 billion two-year budget proposal includes $464 million in new school spending, an increase just over two percent. “The […]
On Tuesday, we told you, “Don’t look for Blue Bell ice cream on your local store shelves. It won’t be there because it’s been recalled.” Now we’re learning there’s a lot more to the story of Listeria contamination at this Texas-based ice cream company that produced a favorite tasty treat for you and your family. […]
