HEALTH & WELLNESS
Australia's H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Has Arrived and Wildlife Is Now at Risk
Australia is now dealing with a serious bird flu outbreak in its wildlife, marking a shift from warnings to reality. While authorities cannot prevent …
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 3, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Terminally Ill Parents Demand Their Son Pay $11,000 a Month — Internet Weighs In
A man is facing an emotionally charged dilemma after his parents revealed they share a terminal diagnosis and are now demanding he pay $11,000 per mon…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 3, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Hawaii Confirms 4th Cyclosporiasis Case as Parasite Spreads Across US
Hawaii's Department of Health has confirmed a fourth case of cyclosporiasis in the state, this time involving a military service member stationed in H…
By Devin Marsh · Aug 2, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
West Nile Virus Cases Surge in Utah as Salt Lake County Confirms First Human Infection of 2026
Salt Lake County has confirmed its first West Nile virus case of 2026, according to the Salt Lake County Health Department. West Nile virus is typical…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 1, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Rabid Bat Discovered Near Renton Playground Prompts Urgent Health Warning
A bat found near a playground at Gene Coulon Park in Renton has tested positive for rabies, according to Public Health Seattle and King County officia…
By Emerson Gray · Jul 31, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Vitamin D Levels at 40 Could Shape Your Brain Decades Later
New research suggests vitamin D may help reduce toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease, adding to the growing list of health benefits link…
By Devin Marsh · Jul 31, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
COVID Is Rising Again in California — Here's What You Need to Know
California is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases this summer, joining several other states seeing similar trends. While health officials are monito…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 29, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
DR Congo's Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Fastest Growing on Record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly worsening, with total infections reaching 3,200 and at least 1,405 deaths recorded. …
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 28, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
What Doctors Really Want You to Know About Sleeping With a Fan On
Sleeping with a fan on can help keep you cool at night, but doctors warn it comes with some downsides. The concentrated airflow can dry out your mouth…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 28, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Snow Leopards and a Human Inspector All Struck by the Same Soil Fungus in California
Two snow leopards at a California wildlife sanctuary have been diagnosed with Valley fever, a fungal infection caused by spores found in soil. The dis…
By Emerson Gray · Jul 27, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Congo's Deadliest Ebola Outbreak Worsens as Unpaid Workers Walk Off the Job
Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over unpaid wages, disrupting care for patients at a critical time. T…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 27, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Gym Supplement May Also Be a Secret Weapon Against Cancer
Creatine, a popular supplement widely used by athletes to build muscle, may also help power the body's cancer-fighting immune cells. The compound work…
By Riley Carter · Jul 26, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Young Utah Woman May Be the Only Person in Her State With This Devastating Disease
A young woman from Davis County, Utah, may be the only person in the state living with a rare and deadly degenerative disease, which she described as …
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 25, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A Tiny Radioactive Tile Implanted During Brain Surgery Is Changing Cancer Treatment
A man from Beaver County, Pennsylvania is participating in a clinical trial testing a new brain implant designed to streamline cancer treatment. The d…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 25, 2026