Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report. Nutrition research has shown for years that ultra-processed foods make up a big chunk of the U.S. diet, especially for kids

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s decision to cancel $500 million worth of federal contracts for developing mRNA vaccines swiftly drew condemnation, including from a former Trump surgeon general. “I’ve tried to be objective & non-alarmist in response to current HHS actions – but quite

Teyana Taylor opened up to her followers about her health. On Wednesday, the multi-hyphenate star revealed she will be stepping back from public appearances to address “some vocal challenges” she has been quietly dealing with “for a while now.”  “After a lot of back and forth with my doctors, I’ve

Tyla is reflecting on the aftermath of the identity controversy that erupted when it was first revealed how she identifies five years ago.  In a new profile with Variety, the 23-year-old South African pop star discusses her second album and opens up about the backlash she faced when she said

Things are changing over at BET. In a recent interview with Billboard, the Black Entertainment Television network’s CEO, Scott Mills, reflected on BET’s history and the future of popular programs like the Soul Train Awards and the Hip Hop Awards.  “For BET linear, we have suspended the Soul Train and

Five soldiers were shot on Wednesday at the Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia before a shooter was arrested. Parts of Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down after a shooter was reported on the sprawling Army post, a spokesperson said. The army said the shooter has been arrested and

Sean “Diddy” Combs is not taking no for an answer.  On Tuesday, August 5, the legal team for the 55-year-old disgraced music mogul confirmed they have reached out to President Donald Trump seeking a pardon ahead of his upcoming sentencing, NBC News reported. However, based on the President’s recent comments

When honoring a figure whose legacy demands reverence and accuracy, the stakes are always high. The city of Winter Park, Florida, recently discovered this as it unveiled its long-awaited statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; the reaction from the community was anything but the triumphant moment officials may have

The Titan submersible disaster could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a report Tuesday that held OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush responsible for ignoring safety warnings, design flaws and crucial oversight which, had he survived, may have resulted in criminal charges. Rush and four passengers were killed instantly deep below the North

ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group. The Associated Press reviewed more than three hours of interactions between ChatGPT