News Center

CNN.com - RSS Channel - App Health Section

Florida could require a prescription for certain sunscreens that could harm coral reefs Some sun protection may come at a steep price for the ocean's coral reefs. Now, a Florida state senator wants to ban some sunscreens entirely for the potential harm they cause marine life. POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2019 4:36 PM

Top 34 bestselling 'fruit' drinks for kids deemed unhealthy Americans spent $1.4 billion on the most popular brands of children's fruit drinks and flavored waters last year. Yet according to nutritional guidelines, none of the drinks were healthy. POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2019 4:08 AM

Movember: Why getting hairy could save millions of men As the fall chill sets in, you may see some men sporting scruffy faces. It could be laziness, it could be a fashion statement, or maybe it's a way for men to look out for each other. POSTED NOVEMBER 01, 2018 12:45 PM

The germiest place in your home and the best way to combat those microbes Do you compulsively scrub your toilet for fear of germs? Good for you, but how often do you change your bath and hand towels? POSTED OCTOBER 15, 2019 4:28 PM

These high school sports have the highest concussion rates When it comes to concussions in high school sports, there is good news and bad news, a new study suggests. POSTED OCTOBER 15, 2019 12:04 PM

A third person has died after a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in North Carolina A third person has died from an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in North Carolina, state health officials said. POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2019 1:50 AM

Ohio might become the latest state to end the tax on pads and tampons. Here are others that already have Pink tax, tampon tax, period tax -- the rule goes by different names, but all refer to the sales tax people pay to purchase pads and tampons. POSTED OCTOBER 15, 2019 5:35 PM

A stressful pregnancy reduces the chances of having a boy, a study shows Moms-to-be who undergo physical or mental stress during their pregnancies are less likely to have a boy and may also have a higher risk of preterm birth, according to a study published Monday. POSTED OCTOBER 15, 2019 11:04 AM

Taco Bell seasoned beef is being recalled over concerns of metal contamination About 2 million pounds of seasoned beef used in Taco Bell burritos and tacos have been removed from restaurant locations across the country. POSTED OCTOBER 15, 2019 8:29 AM

California pushes back school start times for middle and high school students Students in California, rejoice. You'll soon be able to sleep in a little more. POSTED OCTOBER 14, 2019 10:45 PM

NOTICE: The links and articles found on or within this news center are simply for informational purposes that we believe may be of benefit to our clients and/or website visitors. By providing these links on our website, we are not recommending or endorsing the use of the particular products or services these third parties offer. Nor does Brightstar Insurance Services, Inc. confirm, corroborate or agree to the statistics or opinions on these links and articles. We urge you to review each website’s Privacy Policy, Disclaimers, and develop an independent opinion of the service or product for any link pursued.