Common treatment for knee arthritis may be making it worse, studies say
Two studies showed a big increase in progression of degenerative changes in knee cartilage in people who had injections to manage pain.
Trending
N.C. woman says she found out she had full-grown baby inside her 1 day before delivering. How?
“I just did not know. In any way,” says Erin O’Malley of Charlotte, North Carolina, who believed she was unable to bear children.
4 reasons to gift thrift store finds this year
Secondhand gifts are better for your wallet, your community and the environment. Not convinced? Here are four big benefits of secondhand gifts, plus a few tips and ideas to help you thrift a gift this holiday season.
15 things AI can — and can't — do
From flipping burgers to judging beauty contests, here's a look at 15 things AI can and can't do.
MyPlate? Few Americans know or heed US nutrition guide
More than a decade after Agriculture Department officials ditched the food pyramid, few Americans have heard of MyPlate, a dinner plate-shaped logo that emphasizes fruits and vegetables.
US metro areas with the worst air pollution
Here's a look at the metro areas with the worst air pollution in the U.S., according to the 2022 American Lung Association's State of the Air Report.
US bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered
The species is among a dozen U.S. bats suffering from white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that causes bats to emerge early during hibernation, sometimes burn up winter fat reserves and starve.
Watch Now: Whale watchers experience rare encounter in California
These ocean-loving tourists had a close encounter with dolphins and humpback whales aboard a whale-watching tour boat.
Your dog and obesity: Try these tips for handling your pet's weight
Recent surveys show that the No. 1 preventative health issue in American dogs today is obesity.
Why are China's COVID rules so strict?
Though some anti-virus restrictions have been eased in some places, the ruling Communist Party has affirmed its "zero-COVID" strategy. Here are some of the regulations.
Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers; concerns over potential rail strike; NATO reaffirms support for Ukraine | Hot off the Wire podcast
Shoppers find online deals as President Biden raises concerns over a potential railroad strike. Find out more about those stories, the war in Ukraine and sports highlights on our daily news podcast.
What hazards are posed by Hawaii's Mauna Loa?
Lava is shooting up to 200 feet into the air as Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupts for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite
A growing number of Republicans, including former Vice President Mike Pence, are criticizing Donald Trump for dining with a Holocaust-denying white nationalist and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
A look at the best public college in every state
Rankings are based on data from the Department of Education and feedback from millions of current students and alumni.
Monkeypox renamed mpox amid racism concerns, sippy cups recalled, plus more health news
For the next year the terms monkeypox and mpox will be used interchangeably before it is permanently renamed mpox. Get the latest health news.
This week's new releases: 'Riches,' Robert Downey Sr., 'Marvel's Midnight Suns' and more
Also coming this week: A solo album from BTS's RM, the return of the holiday display TV contest "The Great Christmas Light Fight" and Tilda Swinton starring in the ghost story "The Eternal Daughter."
Woman sues Kraft Heinz, claims mac and cheese prep time is misleading
A lawsuit against Kraft Heinz says a claim on the packaging of Velveeta Shells & Cheese that it's “ready in 3 ½ minutes” is “false and misleading.”
Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations
The “We the People”-themed décor includes more than 83,000 twinkling lights, 77 Christmas trees, 25 wreaths, 12,000 ornaments, 1,600 bells, and almost 15,000 feet of ribbon.
Some states open college savings accounts for every newborn
A half-dozen states have enacted college savings accounts with deposits for every child born or adopted in the state.
Woman kidnapped as child found 51 years later, reunited with family in Texas
Melissa Highsmith was 22 months old when taken by a babysitter in 1971. She has lived in Fort Worth most of her life and never knew she was kidnapped.
