HEALTH & WELLNESS
Washington Flu Cases Surge as Federal Vaccine Guidelines Shift
Washington state is experiencing a surge in flu cases, with children making up a significant portion of those affected. Flu activity remains high acro…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jan 10, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
People coming off weight-loss injections risk fast weight gain
A new study reveals that people who stop using weight-loss injections face rapid weight regain, putting on an average of 0.8 kg per month after discon…
By Devin Marsh · Jan 9, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Federal Guidelines Now Allow Self-Swab HPV Tests as Pap Alternative
Federal health guidelines have expanded cervical cancer screening options to include self-administered HPV tests, offering an alternative to tradition…
By Devin Marsh · Jan 8, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Flu Cases Hit 25-Year High as New Strain Spreads Across Northeast
Flu cases are surging across the tri-state area, with the CDC reporting "high" levels in Pennsylvania and Delaware, while New Jersey faces "very high"…
By Hayden Walsh · Jan 8, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
The United States has significantly changed its childhood vaccination recommendations, no longer broadly recommending vaccines for flu, hepatitis A, r…
By Hayden Walsh · Jan 7, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Genetic Lottery Determines Who Struggles Most With Weight Loss
Weight loss isn't equally difficult for everyone due to genetic differences, according to experts. Thousands of genes influence a person's weight, cre…
By Emerson Gray · Jan 6, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Aronia Berry Juice Shows Promise for Gut Health and Metabolic Protection
Scientists are studying aronia, a nutrient-dense dark fruit nicknamed "black gold," for its potential health benefits. Research shows this vitamin-pac…
By Cameron Brooks · Jan 5, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Physical Fitness Peaks at 35 and Then Steadily Declines
A groundbreaking 47-year Swedish study from Karolinska Institutet reveals that physical decline begins around age 35, tracking changes in aerobic fitn…
By Reese Coleman · Jan 4, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Mediterranean Diet Plus High Protein Targets Dangerous Belly Fat
A dietitian has developed a week-long meal plan specifically designed to target visceral fat loss through high-protein, high-fiber foods. The structur…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jan 3, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
US Faces Loss of Measles Elimination Status After Record 2025 Outbreak
The United States has recorded over 2,000 measles cases this year, marking the highest annual total the country has experienced in decades according t…
By Reese Coleman · Jan 2, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Flu Cases Surge Nationwide as New H3N2 Variant Spreads Rapidly
This year's flu season is off to a particularly challenging start, with new CDC data revealing that the virus is spreading at a faster pace than in pr…
By Morgan Ellis · Jan 1, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
America Faces January Deadline to Keep Measles Free Status
The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over three decades, with cases reaching levels not seen since the early 1990s. The sur…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jan 1, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Higher VO2 Max Could Add Years to Your Life
VO2 max, a key measure of cardiovascular health, isn't just relevant for serious athletes according to health experts. Improving this metric can benef…
By Devin Marsh · Dec 31, 2025
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Aurora Soul Food Owner Battles Stage 4 Cancer While Community Keeps Dream Alive
The Aurora community is coming together to support Lisa Bowling, who owns The Soul Spot restaurant at Fox Valley Mall, following her recent cancer dia…
By Jordan Hayes · Dec 31, 2025