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A Tick on Your Body Demands Immediate Action — Here's Exactly What to Do
Learn how to remove a tick safely, when to seek medical care, and how to prevent tick bites with repellents, clothing, and tick checks from an expert.
By Reese Coleman · Jun 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Millions Have High Blood Sugar Right Now and Don't Even Know It
High blood sugar is a risk factor for prediabetes and diabetes. These are the warning signs dietitians want you to know.
By Jordan Hayes · Jun 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Revolutionary Wireless Patch Could End Pacemaker Battery Surgery Forever
Pacemakers require regular battery replacements to continue regulating patients' heartbeats, which involves surgical procedures to replace the implant…
By Jordan Hayes · Jun 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Washington Homeowner Tests Six Mosquito Control Methods That Actually Work
A homeowner shares six effective strategies they used to eliminate mosquitoes from their yard after traditional methods failed. The approach mimics su…
By Jordan Hayes · Jun 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Popular Joint Pain Supplement Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Decline
A new study found that Alzheimer's patients who took glucosamine, a popular joint pain supplement, were 25% more likely to die within five years compa…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jun 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Erectile Dysfunction Could Signal Heart Attack Years Before Symptoms Appear
Erectile dysfunction serves as an early warning system for serious health conditions including heart attack, stroke, diabetes and dementia. Men experi…
By Devin Marsh · Jun 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Berkeley Leptospirosis Death Highlights Dangers of Rat-Infested Living Conditions
A Berkeley resident died in May after contracting leptospirosis, a bacterial infection linked to rats, city officials announced Wednesday. The death o…
By Avery Bennett · Jun 13, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
UK Launches Emergency Meningitis B Vaccination Programme for Students
Thousands of young people will receive a one-off meningitis B vaccination program starting in July, following an unprecedented outbreak in Kent this y…
By Devin Marsh · Jun 13, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Berkeley Couple Dies from Rare Disease After Breeding Rats in RV
Berkeley health officials report the city's first known human leptospirosis cases in a decade, with one person dying and another hospitalized. The two…
By Quinn Foster · Jun 12, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dietitians Debunk Weight Loss Myths About Four Popular Vegetables
Certain vegetables like corn and potatoes have unfairly gained a reputation as being bad for weight loss, but dietitians say this isn't necessarily tr…
By Hayden Walsh · Jun 12, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Cambridge AI Vaccine Passes First Human Safety Test
University of Cambridge researchers have begun the first human trials of a vaccine designed entirely by artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking d…
By Emerson Gray · Jun 11, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Natural Sleep Herbs May Outperform Melatonin for Better Rest
Several natural herbs could offer better sleep benefits than melatonin supplements. Valerian, chamomile, lavender, passionflower, and ashwagandha are …
By Rowan Fletcher · Jun 11, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Deadly Bundibugyo Virus Spreads Across Central Africa as WHO Declares Global Emergency
The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is rapidly expanding, with confirmed cross-border transmission to Uganda…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jun 10, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Scientists Challenge Alcohol Guidelines With One Drink Daily Limit
A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs recommends that Americans limit their alcohol intake to just one drink per day. T…
By Emerson Gray · Jun 10, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Cinnamon Transforms Your Daily Coffee Into a Heart-Healthy Powerhouse
A health-focused article suggests adding an antioxidant-rich ingredient to coffee for both flavor and nutritional benefits. While the specific ingredi…
By Taylor Reed · Jun 9, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Pennsylvania Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Three Decades as School Vaccination Rates Drop
Pennsylvania is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 30 years as vaccination rates drop significantly in schools across the state. The surge in …
By Rowan Fletcher · Jun 9, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
South Africa Launches Revolutionary HIV Prevention Program Despite US Funding Cuts
South Africa has allocated $72 million toward combating HIV as part of efforts to address having the world's largest HIV epidemic. The significant fin…
By Reese Coleman · Jun 8, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Constantly Worrying You're a Bad Person Could Signal Moral OCD
Mental health experts are identifying a specific type of OCD where people become trapped in cycles of worrying they're fundamentally bad people. This …
By Riley Carter · Jun 8, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Home Cooking Just Once Weekly Slashes Dementia Risk by 67%
New research suggests that cooking at home just once a week may significantly reduce dementia risk by up to 70 percent. The study highlights important…
By Emerson Gray · Jun 7, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
One Question After 100 Doctor Visits Solved Decades of Mysterious Pain
A patient suffered from chronic pelvic pain and persistent headaches for decades, visiting over 100 doctors who consistently found normal blood test r…
By Morgan Ellis · Jun 7, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
GLP-1 Drugs Show Promising Cancer Prevention Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Recent studies are generating new excitement about GLP-1 drugs potentially helping with cancer prevention and treatment. These medications, already po…
By Cameron Brooks · Jun 6, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Scientists Study Rare Individuals Who Naturally Control HIV Without Medication
Scientists are researching a small group of remarkable individuals who appear naturally immune to HIV infection. These rare people's bodies can defend…
By Avery Bennett · Jun 6, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
New At-Home Tests Expand Colon Cancer Screening Options
The United States has revised its guidelines for colorectal cancer detection and prevention, responding to the growing concern about rising cases amon…
By Emerson Gray · Jun 5, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Easy Protein Hacks That Actually Work According to Real People
Social media users are sharing simple and practical tips for incorporating more protein into their diets. The suggestions focus on accessible, everyda…
By Hayden Walsh · Jun 5, 2026