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Florida Confirms First Dengue Death in Nearly a Century After Tampa Outbreak Surges
A Tampa woman has become the first person to die from dengue fever in Florida in nearly 100 years, marking a grim milestone for the state. Dengue is a…
By Avery Bennett · Sep 20, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
West African Scientists Sound Alarm as Regional Health Systems Grow Dangerously Weak
West African laboratory scientists are sounding the alarm over weakening health systems across the region, calling on governments to invest in better …
By Avery Bennett · Sep 20, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Millions of Kids Left Waiting as Federal Covid Vaccine Access Grinds to a Halt
Updated Covid-19 vaccines for the 2026-27 season have been approved by the federal government, but roughly half of American children are facing delays…
By Avery Bennett · Sep 19, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Toddler's Chemotherapy-Resistant Cancer Vanishes After Just Two Doses of Experimental Therapy
A 3-year-old boy's cancer vanished after receiving an experimental immunotherapy treatment, offering new hope in the fight against solid tumors. Scien…
By Rowan Fletcher · Sep 19, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A Teen Splashed His Face and Died — Now a Community Water Feature Is Closed
A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba infection, and health officials believe the likely source was a community c…
By Reese Coleman · Sep 18, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Common Osteoporosis Drugs May Dramatically Cut Alzheimer's Risk, Major Study Finds
A large study out of Hong Kong suggests that a common class of osteoporosis medications may also help protect against Alzheimer's disease. Researchers…
By Taylor Reed · Sep 18, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
New Study Pinpoints Exactly How Many Whole Grains Your Heart Needs Daily
A new study suggests that eating four to six servings of whole grains per day can significantly lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. While the f…
By Emerson Gray · Sep 17, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Placenta-Derived Nasal Spray Shields Mouse Brains From Alzheimer's Damage
A nasal spray made from human placenta tissue may help protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to a new mouse study. Researchers found the trea…
By Avery Bennett · Sep 17, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Toddler's Aggressive Liver Cancer Vanishes After Just Two Doses of Engineered Cell Therapy
A three-year-old child's metastatic cancer completely disappeared after receiving just two doses of an experimental therapy, marking a remarkable mile…
By Sydney Parker · Sep 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Viral "Ferritin Face" Trend Has Some Medical Truth — But Also a Big Catch
A social media trend called "ferritin face" claims that certain facial features can reveal iron deficiency, but doctors are urging caution. Ferritin i…
By Rowan Fletcher · Sep 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ozempic and Mounjaro Linked to Rare Brain Disorder That Can Kill
A new study has raised safety concerns about popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, linking them to 15 cases of Wernicke encephalo…
By Morgan Ellis · Sep 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
What Doctors Actually Do Differently After Watching Their Patients Suffer
Doctors are opening up about the personal lifestyle changes they made after witnessing their patients struggle with preventable health issues. The phy…
By Drew Mitchell · Sep 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A Gastroenterologist's 5 Essential Rules for Protecting Your Gut While Traveling
Traveling can wreak havoc on your digestive system, but gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D. has practical advice to help. Common travel-related g…
By Hayden Walsh · Sep 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dietitians Agree This Humble Green Snack Is Your Best Weapon Against High Cholesterol
Edamame is one of the best snack choices for people looking to lower their cholesterol, according to dietitians. The young soybeans are packed with pl…
By Morgan Ellis · Sep 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Just 3 Minutes of All-Out Sprinting Triggers What 90 Minutes of Cardio Cannot
A new study suggests that just three minutes of vigorous exercise can be more beneficial than 90 minutes of traditional cardio. These short, intense b…
By Rowan Fletcher · Sep 13, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Body Already Uses Copper to Fight Infections — Scientists Want to Weaponize It
With antibiotic resistance becoming an increasing global threat, researchers at Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences are…
By Jamie Sullivan · Sep 13, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Social Media Is Erasing the Gender Gap in Youth Suicide, and Young Girls Are Paying the Price
Suicide rates among girls as young as 10 have risen sharply, with researchers pointing to social media and smartphones as a primary driver. A new repo…
By Riley Carter · Sep 12, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Morning Coffee May Be Quietly Slowing Down How Your Cells Age
A new study suggests caffeine could help slow down the aging process at a cellular level. Researchers found that caffeine may activate a key cellular …
By Avery Bennett · Sep 12, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Own Immune System May Be Fueling Alzheimer's Brain Damage From Outside
A new study suggests Alzheimer's disease may not originate solely in the brain, challenging long-held assumptions about the condition. Researchers fou…
By Taylor Reed · Sep 11, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Morning Coffee Could Be Raising Your Cancer Risk — Here's How Hot Is Too Hot
A major study involving nearly one million people has found that regularly drinking scalding hot beverages like coffee and tea may significantly raise…
By Taylor Reed · Sep 11, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Forget 10,000 Steps — Your Walking Pace May Matter More Than Your Count
A new study suggests that walking at a faster pace can reduce the risk of early death, even if you fall short of the popular 10,000 daily steps goal. …
By Devin Marsh · Sep 10, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A Child's Death Puts a Human Face on the Growing Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
A family believes antimicrobial resistance, known as AMR, contributed to the death of their child, whom they called their little miracle. Though no au…
By Reese Coleman · Sep 10, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Are Changing How Doctors Treat Sleep Apnea
Popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications may offer a new treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition affecting nearly one billion adults wo…
By Morgan Ellis · Sep 9, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
An AI-Designed Drug Just Made Lung Disease Patients Biologically Years Younger
A drug originally developed using artificial intelligence to treat lung disease may also have the ability to reverse biological signs of aging, accord…
By Hayden Walsh · Sep 9, 2026