Healthy Living

South Carolina dog rescued from tight spot — a dryer vent

Spike the dog got himself into a predicament by getting stuck in a dryer vent at a South Carolina home, where police and firefighter personnel were called to rescue him.

Trans cyclists in Illinois take 1st and 2nd place in women’s cycling championships

Two biological men came first and second in a female cycle race in Illinois over the weekend, months after the pair won a similar female event in the state.

Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease with 100% accuracy, according to research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases.

California woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’

Lipedema, a common but often overlooked disease, causes abnormal fat to accumulate in the lower body. A California woman shared her personal experience with overcoming the painful condition.

Female gun ownership explodes as women vow to be 'their own first responders'

Robin Evans, founder of self-defense and gun safety company Chicks With Triggers, says she's seen an increase in women turning to firearms for self-defense.

Ex-school worker who used energy drinks to lure teen victim in hot water again: police

A former Connecticut public school employee, Alyson Cranick, was charged with allegedly sexually assaulting an underage boy before being arrested again for messaging another minor.

Florida couple arrested for alleged animal abuse after over 100 animals rescued: authorities

A Florida couple was arrested and faces felony animal abuse charges after over 100 animals were rescued from their property, according to authorities.

10 functional health predictions for 2024, according to a doctor and a wellness expert

Shilpa P. Saxena, MD, chief medical officer of Forum Health in Tampa, Florida, shares the 10 functional health trends that she foresees for 2024. Georgia biohacker Melanie Avalon also weighs in.

What to order at Chick-fil-A, according to nutrition experts

Want to make healthy choices at Chick-fil-A? Nutritionists say these are your best options. From grilled chicken to egg whites, read this list of the best menu items to order.

Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

Childhood pneumonia cases are surging in the Netherlands and in China, health agencies have reported. Here's what we know so far about the mysterious increase in respiratory infections.