Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting yogurt as way to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. That’s because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently said it’s OK for producers of yogurt to make that claim — even though the agency acknowledged that it’s based on limited evidence. Why did FDA allow yogurt makers to claim it can lower diabetes risk? Danone North America, the U.S. branch of the French firm that makes several popular yogurt brands, asked the FDA in 2018 for clearance to make what is known as a “qualified health claim.” FDA gave Danone the ..read more

Colorado lawmakers passed a sweeping bill Monday to overhaul the state’s lax oversight over funeral homes after a series of horrific incidents, including sold body parts, fake ashes and the discovery of 190 decaying bodies. The cases have devastated hundreds of already grieving families and shed a glaring spotlight on the state’s funeral home regulations, some of the weakest in the nation. The bill will go to Democratic Gov. Jared Polis’ desk for a signature after final changes in the state Senate are considered by the House. If signed, regulators would have far greater enf ..read more

Brad Parscale was the digital guru behind Donald Trump winning the 2016 election and was promoted to manage the 2020 campaign. But he didn’t last long on that job: His personal life unraveled in public and he later texted a friend that he felt “guilty” for helping Trump win after the riot at the U.S. Capitol. He’s since become an evangelist about the power of artificial intelligence to transform how Republicans run political campaigns. And his company is working for Trump’s 2024 bid, trying to help the presumptive Republican nominee take back the White House from Democratic President Joe Biden ..read more

A permanent monument memorializing the eight people killed on May 6, 2023, in an attack at the Allen Premium Outlets was unveiled Monday, on the first anniversary of the massacre. Among those killed in the May 6 attack were three children, including two young sisters and a little boy who died alongside his two parents. Three other adults were killed, including a mall security guard who died helping direct shoppers to safety. Seven others were injured in the shooting. Allen Mayor Baine Brooks spoke with NBC 5 ahead of the anniversary of the tragedy. “It was very difficult to watch. I know for m ..read more

For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in people who inherit two copies of a worrisome gene. Scientists have long known a gene called APOE4 is one of many things that can increase people’s risk for Alzheimer’s, including simply getting older. The vast majority of Alzheimer’s cases occur after age 65. But research published Monday suggests that for people who carry not one but two copies of the gene, it’s more than a risk factor, it’s an underlying cause of the mind-robbing disease. The findings mark a distinction with “profound impl ..read more

Snoop Dogg is getting in on bowl season. The rapper and entertainer has become the new sponsor for the Arizona Bowl. Instead of going with a quick, simple name — Snoop-er Bowl? Doggy Bowl? — the actual title is a mouthful: the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop. “I’ve sent many players through my SYFL to colleges (and the NFL) so it’s only fitting that I bring the ‘juice’ back to college football,” Snoop Dogg said in a press release. “Dr. Dre and I are excited to bring our brand to the next level with this partnership, and we’re going to make the Arizona Bowl ..read more

What to Know Peak spring bird migration is from April 19 through May 12. Billions of birds migrate through Texas and are subject to light pollution. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is the third most dangerous for bird migration. The Lights Out initiative needs North Texans’ help. Spring bird migration is underway, and many Texans are helping by turning off non-essential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Now the initiative is looking for volunteers to help with collision monitoring efforts in Fort Worth and Dallas. Volunteers help save stunned or injured birds, gather valuable data for research, and ..read more

High-end fitness chain Equinox is launching a $40,000-per-year program aimed at improving overall health and longevity. “Optimize by Equinox” is a personalized health program that includes everything from personal training and nutrition plans to sleep coaching and massage therapy. It’s part of the fast-growing market for longevity and wellness, where the fields of medicine, biotech, fitness and nutrition are merging in the quest to slow the effects of aging. High-end fitness chain Equinox is launching one of the most expensive gym memberships in the world — a $40,000-per-year program aimed a ..read more

A Pennsylvania pastor’s sermon was interrupted Sunday when an armed man pulled out his gun during church service and tried shooting him. A livestream of the service at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock captured the moment Bernard Junior Polite, 26, walked toward the front of the church and pointed a gun at Rev. Glenn Germany as Germany was in the middle of his sermon. Germany can them be seen ducking behind his pulpit as church Deacon Clarence McCallister jumps Polite from behind and tackles him to the ground. Germany and McCallister then wrestle the gun out of Polite’s hand. Penn ..read more

Brittney Griner continues her efforts to settle into a normal routine following her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago. Life isn’t what it once was for the perennial WNBA All-Star. The 6-foot-8 center looks different and has different priorities. Gone are her familiar dreadlocks that couldn’t be maintained during her incarceration. She regularly sees a therapist to help her cope after being imprisoned for 10 months. And since her release, Griner has been an advocate for the return of other Americans detained overseas. She has met with President Joe Biden twice since her release ..read more