Healthy Living

Elon Musk reveals why he takes ketamine, denies abusing the drug: ‘I should keep taking it’

Elon Musk uses ketamine to boost his mental health, the billionaire said in a video interview that was streamed on YouTube on Monday. Here's what else he had to say about the drug.

Movie event to bring together two megachurch pastors for common goal of saving souls

"Miracles at the Movies," a one-night event at theaters nationwide, will feature two megachurch pastors joining together to talk about faith and values today — plus deliverance ministry.

Gambia lawmakers consider lifting ban on women's genital mutilation

Lawmakers in Gambia are set to vote on a bill that would repeal a 2015 ban on women's genital cutting, making the country the first to reverse such legislation.

'I feel like I killed a child, and it was me.' I was victimized by gender transition

It's the anniversary of when New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham signed an extreme "gender affirming care" bill. I was victimized by gender transition at age 17. This needs to stop.

Health weekend roundup includes good-for-you foods, lives saved and a wild drug debate

This week's health story roundup includes ways to make a popular meal healthier, dramatic medical dramas, and what to know about a drug debate and hangovers connected to long COVID.

Potentially fatal dog parasite found in part of Colorado River for first time, having spread from other states

A potentially lethal parasite that can infect dogs and other mammals has been found in the Colorado River in Southern California for the first time.

Amid kratom overdose claims, groups call for regulation, better testing of drug

As the FDA warns of risks associated with kratom, advocates claim there is ‘misinformation’ surrounding the natural herbal drug's role in fatal overdoses.

Chicago to start evicting illegal migrants from shelters Saturday

Chicago plans to start evicting waves of illegal immigrants from the city’s shelter system this weekend as his 60-day rule kicks, Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced.

Kentucky 8-year-old dies after eating strawberries from school fundraiser

Kentucky health officials said that a 8-year-old died after he suffered from a severe allergic reaction after he ate strawberries from a fundraiser at a local high school.

Car mechanic nurtures injured seagull, names the bird ‘Hopeful’ with optimism it will fly again

An auto mechanic helped an injured bird to health by giving it vitamins, food and a place to stay. Meet 'Hopeful' who Bruce Garden hopes will fly again soon.