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The ills of excessive screen time have been well-documented, but a recent study just identified another possible risk. Children between the ages of 9 and 11 in the US who have more screen time are more likely to develop binge eating disorder (BED) one year later, the study found — and social media is a

Click here for updates on this story     CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK ) — While mask-wearing and pandemic restrictions are becoming even more controversial in Texas, for a Cypress family, the issues are clear. Victoria Gallardo, a 33-year-old mother of five, is in a medically-induced coma fighting for her life after contracting COVID-19. Recent Stories from ABC

Here is a look at the life of award-winning actor William Shatner. Personal Birth date: March 22, 1931 Birth place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Birth name: William Shatner Father: Joseph Shatner, business owner Mother: Ann Shatner Marriages: Elizabeth (Anderson Martin) Shatner (February 13, 2001-March 3, 2020, divorced); Nerine Kidd (November 15, 1997-August 9, 1999, her death);

Here is a look at the life of economist and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. Personal Birth date: March 19, 1943 Birth place: Varese, Italy Marriage: Elsa Monti Children: Giovanni and Federica Education: Bocconi University, Milan, degree in economics, 1965; Post graduate studies at Yale University Religion: Catholic Other Facts Nicknamed Super Mario. Honorary

Click here for updates on this story     HOPE, Arkansas (KTBS ) — Homeowners in southwest Arkansas are still recovering from last month’s winter storm, and for one homeowner, the recovery is extensive. The heavy snow caused a roof to collapse on David Williams’ home in Hope. So, now a local ministry is stepping up to

Click here for updates on this story     FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — After months of isolation, nursing homes across the state are welcoming visitors. Tuesday, the state lifted visitor restrictions and Wednesday family members were reunited. “We’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time,” said Silvia Walker. Walker and her sister-in-law Kathi Lesueur

Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A promising new treatment developed in Yukon for frostbite is reducing amputations among the most severe cases. Dr. Alex Poole, a surgeon at the Whitehorse General Hospital and one of the pioneers of the treatment, spoke to CTV’s Your Morning on Wednesday about

They are usually eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, but homebound seniors can often struggle to find a way of making the appointment to get the shots One city in Texas has found a solution that has brought relief to many family members — and it’s become a model across the state. “The program came about as

Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — The elusive northern lights have suddenly become easier to see in southern parts of Canada’s Prairies thanks to what experts are saying is an increase in solar activity. After being at a standstill for several years, astronomers say the aurora borealis is lighting

Countries where more than half the population is overweight, such as the US and the UK, have recorded much higher death rates from Covid-19, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Obesity Forum. The research found that by the end of 2020, global coronavirus death tolls were more than 10 times higher in

The quote has been ringing in Jose Antonio Vargas’ ears ever since he came across it. “Nobody came. Nobody helped. Nobody made a video.” They were the words of Noel Quintana, a 61-year-old Filipino American who on February 3 was slashed across the face on the New York City subway. He was describing his experience