What you need to know about mixing medication and alcohol 
What you need to know about mixing medication and alcohol
Taking prescriptions or over-the-counter medications with alcohol can have serious consequences.
Pay it forward to help relieve stress 
Pay it forward to help relieve stress
The act of giving makes others feel good, but it can improve your own mental health, too.
Can happiness or sadness impact your lifespan? 
Can happiness or sadness impact your lifespan?
Contrary to popular belief, a new study claims a person’s emotional state has no direct effect on mortality.
Double-dipping can be a recipe for disaster 
Double-dipping can be a recipe for disaster
Salsa, chocolate syrup and cheese dip were tested to find how easily bacteria can transfer from someone’s mouth to the communal bowl.
Eating pears linked to a lower body weight 
Eating pears linked to a lower body weight
Find out the health benefits of this high-fiber fruit.
How to navigate food allergies during the holiday season  Featured
How to navigate food allergies during the holiday season
To avoid an allergic reaction at a party, here are a few tips for both hosts and guests.
New initiative helps South Asian restaurants in Chicago use less salt 
New initiative helps South Asian restaurants in Chicago use less salt
While Chicago does not have this law, four South Asian restaurants have taken steps to reduce the amount of salt in foods.