Dietary decisions play a big role in reducing breast cancer

October has arrived and with it Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone knows early screening is a key step in preventing cancer, but there are also a myriad of other steps one can take to reduce the threat of cancer. Those include dietary decisions.

Beverages now make up a third of chain restaurant menus. That's not good, says one dietician

Despite the obesity epidemic that has breached into the U.S., sugary and calorie-filled beverages continue to dominate the menus of fast-food restaurants. A new study from the Cleveland Clinic monitoring the evolution of 63 U.S. chain restaurant menus found beverages now make up a third of those menus. That's not good, said one registered dietician, who is worried the availability of so many sugary beverages could magnify an already troubling trend of obesity.

Mom blogger infuses humor and sarcasm into her stories of addiction and depression

Tiffany Jenkins grew up around alcohol, drugs and a subsequent addiction that led her down a dark path in high school. The daily struggle was magnified by depression and eventually led to her dropping out of school. Now, years later she blogs about those experiences, infusing and sarcasm into those stories. She's clearly tapped a market of interested followers that now number three and a half million followers. Find her book "High Achiever" on Amazon.

Parents, connect with your kids even when they push away. They'll thank you for it later

It may get difficult at times, but a new study from the Cleveland Clinic Children's said the more connected kids feel to their parents and teachers when they're growing up, the healthier they'll be as adults. Teens need to learn through trial and error, and that means letting them fail, but in a safe environment. Finding that balance can be tricky for parents when it feels like their kids are pushing away from them. But that doesn't mean they should give up trying to connect with them.

CBD is all the hype nowadays, but not all of it is regulated. Here's what you need to know

You've probably heard of CBD - it's everywhere. The compound, which is extracted from marijuana buds and flowers is used to treat pain and disorders like epilepsy. However, with the hype reaching a fever pitch, it'll help to know where it's best to buy the product if you plan on using it. Dr. Mark Moyad of the University of Michigan explains what to look out for.

Jay Dunn has Dystonia, which cause his muscles to cramp and twist. He's now campaigning for a cure

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes muscles to twist and cramp. While doctors don't know why the disease happens, they believe it's a miscommunication between the brain and the body. Jay Dunn, who started to showcase symptoms of Dystonia when he was just 6 is now fundraising for a cure. The campaign is called the 5 Dollar Cure and you may have seen it advertised on an I-696 billboard. You can help by donating $5.

Suicide is declining worldwide, but increasing in U.S.

According to the World Health Organization, every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide. That statistic is actually decreased from previous years - but here in the United States, suicide is becoming more common. 

Study: Benefits of weight loss surgery include reduction in mortality, reduce heart-related diseases

Many people consider weight loss surgery, but don't go through with it. This may provide some encouragement - a new study finds the benefits go way beyond weight loss.  Obesity increases our risk of death, heart attack and stroke. Now, new research shows weight loss surgery can potentially reverse the risk of heart-related diseases and death in people who struggle with obesity....

Why are young adults are the loneliest generation? Look down at your phone for the answer

Loneliness is powerful and something we all feel at certain times.  Loneliness is an emotional state, and has nothing to do with being alone or isolated. You can be in a crowd of people and still feel lonely.  What age group, what generation would you guess deals with loneliness the most? Believe it or not, it's young adults. But why?