Healthy Living

‘Missing’ cancer cases: New diagnoses dropped more than 14% early in pandemic

Amid stay-at-home orders early in the pandemic, some 200,000 people who had cancer did not receive diagnoses or treatment when the pandemic began in 2020, researchers found.

Be well: Take smart steps to reduce the stress of caregiving

While caring for loved ones can be personally rewarding, it can also be a source of significant stress. A registered nurse offers tips on preventing exhausting and burnout.

New UN-backed legal recommendations normalize sex with minors, outraged critics say

A report by the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists with the UN's backing recommends decriminalizing the age of sexual consent, opening the floodgates for sex with minors, say critics.

I was assaulted by a transgender mob and this is what I plan to do next

I was assaulted by a transgender mob and this is what I plan to do next. As a former All-American swimmer, I know that women’s sports are under threat.

Washington bill to allow medical transgender interventions on minors without parental consent

A Washington bill that would restrict parents' rights to be notified about their children being housed in a shelter and consent to medical care passed the Senate

Health surprise: Hibernating bears may help us beat blood clots, says new research

Research shows that hibernating bears prevent blood clots by keeping a low level of a key protein in their blood. Experts are hopeful that future medications may help prevent blood clots in humans.

Maryland kitties Glenda and Saturn, two 'super-friendly felines,' are looking for a home together

Glenda and Saturn, two young kittens who are best friends and a bonded pair, are looking for a new home. They live in a foster house in Maryland; Glenda is blind.

Los Angeles shelter hosts 'speed dating' event for dog adoptions: See their 'real personalities'

The Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is hosting a "Foster Dog Speed Dating" event on April 15 to help place some of its dogs. All adoption fees will be waived at the event.

California dog named Platinum, a silver Chihuahua, has had a tough road, needs a forever home

A California dog is up for adoption at a senior dog rescue after her elder owner surrendered her. Meet Platinum — a lap-loving Chihuahua looking for a home!

Man driven to shed over 170 pounds after disappointing 4-year-old daughter: 'Now she's smiling all the time'

David Murphy struggled with obesity and PTSD from an attack for over 25 years until a look of disappointment on his daughter's face motivated him to get healthy.