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How Monsoon Season Quietly Turns a Common Infection Into a Kidney Crisis
Monsoon season brings more than just relief from summer heat, it also triggers a spike in urinary tract infections. Doctors warn that increased humidi…
By Drew Mitchell · Jul 8, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
These 80 Stunning Photos Reveal Just How Beautifully Strange the Human Body Is
A fascinating photo collection highlights just how remarkably unique the human body can be, going beyond the familiar saying that no two people are ex…
By Devin Marsh · Jul 8, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Walking Fast in Your 80s Could Cut Your Dementia Risk in Half
Older adults who walk faster may be protecting their brains, according to a new study. Researchers found that people in their 80s with notably quick w…
By Emerson Gray · Jul 7, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
More People Are Getting Cancer But Fewer Are Dying From It — Here's Why
Cancer diagnoses are more frequent today than they were 50 years ago, but the overall picture is more hopeful than it might seem. Advances in screenin…
By Drew Mitchell · Jul 7, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Bryan Johnson Reveals His Stomach Is Attacking Itself With a Hidden Disease Millions May Have
Tech entrepreneur and anti-aging advocate Bryan Johnson has revealed he is dealing with autoimmune gastritis, a condition in which the immune system a…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 6, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
One Person's Severe Allergy vs 200 Guests — Who Should Actually Compromise
A woman is standing firm on keeping her original recipe for a large party despite being warned that a guest has a severe food allergy. The situation h…
By Drew Mitchell · Jul 6, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A Small Chest Implant Is Giving Severely Depressed Patients Their Lives Back
A major clinical trial has found that vagus nerve stimulation can have a profound impact on severe depression, offering new hope for the more than 300…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 5, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Eye Doctor May Hold the Key to Catching Dementia Early
Doctors have identified a strong connection between eye health and dementia risk, making routine eye exams more important than ever. Research suggests…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 5, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A Parasite Outbreak Has Sickened Over 300 Michigan Residents and Is Still Growing
Health officials in Wayne County are monitoring 27 potential cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness, as an outbreak continues to grow…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 4, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Most Cannabis Users Smoke It — Here Is Why Experts Say That Is a Mistake
Smoking remains the most popular way to consume cannabis, but experts say it carries the greatest health risks. For those looking to reduce harm, ther…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 4, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
America's Death Rate Just Hit Its Lowest Point in More Than a Century
The United States death rate has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, according to new CDC data. A continued decline in drug overdose deaths pla…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 3, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
An 11-Year-Old Woke Up to a Bat on His Face — It Cost Him His Life
A young boy has died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while he was on vacation in Ontario, Canada. According to a published journal report, …
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 3, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Homemade Bear Jerky Sickened Six People and Sent One to the Hospital
Contaminated beef jerky triggered an outbreak of trichinellosis, a parasitic infection commonly known as "bear worms," with at least one person hospit…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 2, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Shingles Shot May Be Quietly Protecting Your Brain Too
Getting vaccinated against shingles may do more than prevent a painful rash — it could also help protect your brain. A growing body of research sugges…
By Hayden Walsh · Jul 2, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Science Says Stop Pressuring Your Kids to Eat Vegetables and Try This Instead
Getting children to eat their vegetables doesn't have to be a battle, according to new research. Scientists suggest that small, everyday changes in ho…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 1, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Stop Fighting Stress — Changing How You Think About It Could Be the Real Fix
Changing how you think about stress may be one of the most effective ways to manage daily anxiety. Rather than viewing stress as purely harmful, exper…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 1, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Blood Tests Your Doctor Isn't Ordering But Absolutely Should Be
Women over 40 should take an active role in their healthcare by requesting specific lab tests that doctors may not automatically order. While physicia…
By Casey Morgan · Jun 30, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A Harvard Gastroenterologist Makes the Case for Ditching Toilet Paper
A gastroenterologist is addressing the growing curiosity around bidets, offering medical insight for those interested in making the switch. As bidets …
By Cameron Brooks · Jun 30, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Rare Pneumonic Plague Case Detected in Arizona's Yavapai County
Arizona health officials are investigating a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Yavapai County. The county's Community Health Services department a…
By Emerson Gray · Jun 29, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Common Joint Supplement Glucosamine Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Progression and Higher Death Risk
A commonly used supplement taken to relieve joint pain may actually accelerate cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to new …
By Hayden Walsh · Jun 29, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Norovirus Is Spreading Through the Bay Area as World Cup Crowds Pour In
A highly contagious virus causing diarrhea and vomiting is spreading in the San Francisco Bay Area, with wastewater monitoring showing rising virus le…
By Emerson Gray · Jun 28, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home Each Day Could Cut Your Stroke Risk by 34 Percent
Taking just five minutes each day to monitor your blood pressure at home could meaningfully reduce your stroke risk, according to a new study. Regular…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jun 28, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Mosquitoes in Vermont's Charlotte Test Positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus Again
A human case of Jamestown Canyon virus has been confirmed in Charlotte for the second consecutive year. The mosquito-borne illness continues to pose a…
By Reese Coleman · Jun 27, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Warty "Zombie Squirrels" Are Showing Up in Backyards Across America
Residents across the United States are reporting alarming sightings of squirrels covered in oozing warts, with some describing the animals as looking …
By Hayden Walsh · Jun 27, 2026