Marrying your cousin has long been considered taboo, but new research says that procreating with your cousins may not be as risky as previously thought. Popular Science's Eleanor Cummins breaks down the findings.
Eleanor Cummins, Editorial Assistant at Popular Science, breaks down the findings. Columbia University data scientist Yaniv Erlich studied a family tree of 13 million people to see how marrying various relatives impacts the risk of genetic birth defects. He found that one set of first cousins having children doesn't necessarily pose a high risk of having children with birth defects, but if the trend continues beyond one generation, then the risk increases exponentially.
Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls.
Kamili Bell Hill, author of "Happy Plants, Happy You: A Plant-Care & Self-Care Guide for the Modern Houseplant Parent," explains what you can do to make your houseplants thrive.
Elaine and Morace Landy of Evolution3 show off some moves to strengthen your core muscles right where you're sitting.
Marci Hopkins, recovery expert and author of "Chaos to Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The Cycles," talks about her own intergenerational experience with addiction that drove her to make changes and help others.
Biological aging may be slowed when people adopt eight behaviors.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it will expand its infectious disease surveillance programs at major airports around the country.
Cheddar News checks in with your coast-to-coast weekend weather forecast for Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly, who helped bring the crew of Apollo 13 back to earth after an explosion threatened their lunar mission, has died at 87.
Fewer high school students are vaping this year, the government reported Thursday.
How to save while going vegan.
