Study: Number Of Daily Steps Needed For A Longer Life Varies By Age
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found the number of daily steps needed for a long life varies by age.

New York City outlaws discrimination on the basis of weight, height
The mayor signed legislation passed by city lawmakers that would add protected categories for height and weight.

WHO urges avoiding non-sugar sweeteners for weight loss
According to new World Health Organization guidance, using non-sugar sweeteners like sucralose and stevia might cause more harm than good.

Jenny Craig shutting down operations after 40 years
The weight-loss company has nearly 500 locations in the U.S. and Canada and employs more than 1,000 people.
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Paradise in the dark: Where Americans go 'weeks' without electricity
Scripps National Correspondent Amber Strong looks into climate change's impact on the Caribbean islands and the race to find a solution.

Dev Shah, an eighth grader, wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee
He walked away with $50,000 and the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy after beating over 200 spelling competitors.

Migrants, advocates say new Florida law will greatly hurt labor market
A new law will penalize businesses who employ undocumented migrants, and advocates say it'll greatly affect the state's labor market.