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Federal Investigators Target Pesticides After Rare Cancer Cluster Strikes Orange County Children
A cluster of rare cancer cases in an affluent Southern California community has caught the attention of federal authorities. California congressman Bi…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 18, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Keto Diet May Fuel Small Intestine Tumors Through Fat Not Ketones, MIT Finds
New research suggests that when a ketogenic diet promotes intestinal tumor growth, dietary fats are the main driver rather than ketone bodies themselv…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 17, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Maryland Cyclospora Cases Nearly Double as Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to National Outbreak
Cyclosporiasis cases in Maryland have more than doubled in just one week, according to state health officials. The sharp rise in cases of the parasiti…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 17, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Simple Blood Test Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk a Decade Before Symptoms Appear
A blood test commonly used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease may also predict whether healthy older adults will develop the condition years down the lin…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Massachusetts Stays Calm as Cyclospora Parasite Ravages the Midwest
Massachusetts has recorded 18 cases of cyclosporiasis between May 1 and July 1, though a Tufts physician says the state is unlikely to be hit as hard …
By Casey Morgan · Jul 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
She Outlived Every Prediction — America's Last Iron Lung Patient Dies at 78
The sister of the last known polio patient in the United States to rely on an iron lung has shared details about her sibling's remarkable life. The li…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ticks, Mosquitoes and Flies Are Getting Worse — Here Is Why
Bug populations are growing worse due to a combination of factors including climate change, shifting weather patterns, acorn abundance, and land use d…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Woman With Dairy Allergy Goes No-Contact With Mother-in-Law After Shocking Kitchen Sabotage
A woman with a dairy allergy repeatedly warned her mother-in-law to keep dairy out of her meals, but the mother-in-law ignored the requests. After bei…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Everyday Habits Are Quietly Stealing Your Hearing and You Can Stop It
Hearing loss isn't just caused by loud concerts or extreme noise events — everyday activities can quietly damage your ears over time. Experts warn tha…
By Hayden Walsh · Jul 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
GLP-1 Users Are Losing Fat in Their Feet and Doctors Say It's a Real Problem
Doctors are warning about a new side effect of rapid weight loss called "Ozempic feet," where significant fat loss causes the feet to appear bonier, l…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 13, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
America's Last Iron Lung Patient Dies at 78, Closing a Chapter on Polio
Martha Lillard, the last known American polio patient dependent on an iron lung, has passed away at the age of 78 in Oklahoma. Lillard contracted poli…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 13, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
46 New Yorkers Sick as Legionnaires Outbreak Spreads Across Upper East Side
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on New York City's Upper East Side has infected 46 people so far, prompting officials to urgently test water cooling …
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 12, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Waking Up to Pee at Night Is Common But Here Is When to Worry
Waking up at night to use the bathroom is a common experience, but experts say it doesn't have to disrupt your sleep long-term. The condition, known a…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 12, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Long Island Nurse Who Pocketed $1.5M Selling Fake Vaccine Cards Hits Historic Fine
A Long Island nurse who earned $1.5 million selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine cards has been hit with a $544,000 civil penalty. New York State Healt…
By Sydney Parker · Jul 11, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Parasite Outbreak Spreads Across 43 Ohio Counties With Nearly 200 Sickened
Ohio health officials have confirmed 177 cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite that can trigger severe …
By Quinn Foster · Jul 11, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Global Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050, WHO Report Warns
A new World Health Organization report warns that cancer cases are set to rise sharply in the coming decades, with global health care inequities playi…
By Devin Marsh · Jul 10, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Hidden Syndrome Affecting Nine Out of Ten American Adults
A condition called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM syndrome, may soon become one of the most common medical diagnoses in the United S…
By Reese Coleman · Jul 10, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
San Diego's First Homegrown Chagas Case Raises Alarm About Kissing Bug Risk
San Diego County health officials have confirmed the first locally acquired Chagas disease infection in the region. The announcement came on Monday, m…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 9, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Measles Outbreak Locks Down Arizona ICE Detention Center, Halting Legal Visits
Federal officials have confirmed seven active measles cases at an immigration detention center in Arizona. In response, authorities have implemented q…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 9, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
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