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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
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