These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the results show striking geographic patterns. The report from U.S. News reveals which states are most affected by obesity and which are faring better — a factor that plays a critical role in overall health rankings. The data is part of the 2025 Best States rankings. It is based on self-reported obesity rates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Obesi…
Murder Suspect Ruled Unfit For Trial As Victim's Mom Battles Cancer And Clock She Can't Control Murder Suspect Ruled Unfit For Trial As Victim's Mom Battles Cancer And Clock She Can't Control
Murder Suspect Ruled Unfit For Trial As Victim's Mom Battles Cancer And Clock She Can't Control The man accused of following a 27-year-old New Jersey woman home from the gym and killing her in her vehicle has been found unfit to stand trial, a judge ruled. It's a decision that has devastated her mother, Janet Pizzelli, 60, who is now battling Stage 3 breast cancer as she waits for justice. David Shroitman, 28, was indicted in April 2024 on charges including first-degree murder, hindering apprehension, and weapons offenses, after he allegedly followed Fealey home from the gym and stabbed her 37 times in her car on Jan. 30, 2024, prosecutors previously said. On April 10, 2025, Shr…
MD Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous' MD Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous'
MD Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous' Over one-third of U.S. states are urging a federal judge to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to cut 20,000 Department of Health and Human Services employees, arguing the move could have dangerous and long-lasting effects on public health. Nineteen states — including Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland — along with Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in Rhode Island on Monday, May 5. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in March that the agency would cut nearly 25 percent of its workforce as part of Trump’s push to overhaul the federal government and reduce spendin…
'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis 'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis
'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis In a deeply personal revelation, King Charles III has shared his journey of receiving a cancer diagnosis, offering an intimate look at the challenges and emotions involved in battling this life-altering disease. The comments came in a letter released Wednesday afternoon, April 30, hours before he hosted an event at Buckingham Palace to honor the "extraordinary work" of cancer charities. The 76-year-old Charles detailed how a cancer diagnosis can be a "daunting and at times frightening" experience for sufferers and their loved ones. He noted 1,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each …
3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras 3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras
3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras Immigration officials deported three US citizen children — ages 2, 4, and 7 — along with their mothers late last week, according to multiple reports. The 4-year-old is battling stage four cancer, and they were deported without medication or access to their doctors. One of the mothers is also pregnant, reports said. The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana said the families had lived in the U.S. for years, establishing deep roots in their communities. But Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained them earlier last week and kept them incommunicado, ignoring frantic attempts by …
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says A new study suggests that regularly eating large amounts of chicken could increase the risk of dying from gastrointestinal cancers. The research, conducted by a team at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Italy and published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 5,000 adults over a two-decade period.  The analysis focused on weekly meat consumption, including poultry, and tracked health outcomes, particularly cancer-related deaths. The study found that people who ate more than 300 grams of poultry per week — about three or more standard servings — faced a 27 percent high…
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy Lar Park Lincoln, a fan-favorite actress known for her roles in "Knots Landing" and "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood," has died at 63. Lincoln, who was born in Dallas, built a career that spanned more than four decades. She starred in hits like "Children of the Night," "Heart of the City," "Outlaws," and "Highway to Heaven." Her breakout role came in 1987 when she was cast as Linda Fairgate on the CBS hit soap opera Knots Landing, where she quickly became a household name. Her family did not say how she died, but she battled breast cancer for years, the New York Post reported. She p…
Maryland Mother Dies After Lengthy Cancer Battle, Remembered As 'Radiant Light' Maryland Mother Dies After Lengthy Cancer Battle, Remembered As 'Radiant Light'
Maryland Mother Dies After Lengthy Cancer Battle, Remembered As 'Radiant Light' A beloved DMV wife and mother lost her fight with cancer, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a community now rallying in her honor. Evelyn Escobar died on Wednesday, April 16, after what loved ones described as a courageous battle with the disease, according to a heartfelt GoFundMe launched by her friend and cousin-in-law Sandra Lisset Molina. “Evelyn was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her — a devoted wife, loving mother, loyal friend, and kind soul who touched so many with her warmth, strength, and compassion,” Molina wrote. “Her departure has left a void that can never …
'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference 'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference
'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference A fiery press conference by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lit up the debate over artificial food dyes on Tuesday, April 22—drawing a hard line on consumer safety and demanding regulatory reform. The event focused on Red Dye 3, a controversial colorant used in many candies, and the broader issue of petroleum-based food dyes still found in everyday products. While the FDA banned Red Dye 3 in January under The Delaney Clause—a law prohibiting additives linked to cancer in animals—it simultaneously stated there's no known risk to humans, triggering widespread confusio…
Maryland Basketball Captain, Brick Bodies CEO Vicki Brick Dies After Cancer Battle Maryland Basketball Captain, Brick Bodies CEO Vicki Brick Dies After Cancer Battle
Maryland Basketball Captain, Brick Bodies CEO Vicki Brick Dies After Cancer Battle Vicki Brick-Zupancic — a Maryland basketball captain, CEO, devoted mom, and inspirational cancer warrior — has died at 43 after battling for several years. The CEO of Brick Bodies Gym, the Baltimore-based fitness brand founded by her parents, Victor and Lynne, Brick is being remembered fondly for her love of life and as an inspiration after her brave fight with cancer. Vicki was a true fighter—a legend in every sense of the word. Her generosity, courage, strength, and fierce love for... Posted by Jamie Meehan on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 She was described as "a loving mother, wife, …
Val Kilmer, Prolific Hollywood Leading Man, Dies At 65 Val Kilmer, Prolific Hollywood Leading Man, Dies At 65
Val Kilmer, Prolific Hollywood Leading Man, Dies At 65 Val Kilmer, the charismatic and versatile actor celebrated for his unforgettable portrayals of iconic characters including Jim Morrison and Batman, has died at the age of 65.  His daughter, actress Mercedes Kilmer, told The New York Times that he succumbed to pneumonia in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 1. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015. Kilmer, who first captivated audiences as the competitive naval aviator Tom “Iceman” Kazansky in the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun, was revered for his ability to embody complex characters.  His performances as the gunslinger Doc Holli…
Nearly 100 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across MD, New Study Says Nearly 100 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across MD, New Study Says
Nearly 100 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across MD, New Study Says Drinking water in some Northeast states contains some of the highest levels of contaminants in the country, according to new data. The latest update to the Environmental Working Group's tap water database analyzed nearly 50,000 water systems nationwide between 2021 and 2023. The nonprofit identified 324 contaminants in drinking water, many at levels exceeding health-based guidelines. New York had the highest number in the region with 197 contaminants detected since 2013. New Jersey followed with 131, Pennsylvania with 123, and Connecticut with 120. Massachusetts recorde…