Healthy Living

New study reveals happiest cities in America, and they aren't where you'd expect

A new WalletHub study ranks Fremont, California, as the happiest U.S. city, with smaller cities outperforming major metros like New York and Los Angeles.

Cases of 'white plague' rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'

Tuberculosis, also known as "the white plague," is rising in the U.S. post-pandemic, with over 10,600 cases confirmed in 2024, the CDC reports.

Hormone therapy boosts weight loss drug results by 35% in women, study finds

A Mayo Clinic study suggests postmenopausal women lost 35% more weight combining hormone therapy with tirzepatide, though experts urge caution on the findings.

Most Americans are doing one nightly activity that's wrecking their sleep, expert says

A sleep expert says 90% of Americans use phones in bed. Blue light exposure and stimulating content can disrupt rest. She shares a simple tip to set healthy boundaries.

Social media ruling could finally push companies to protect our kids

A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children in a historic first, with thousands of pending cases signaling a Big Tobacco moment for Big Tech.

Top pediatricians group accused of coaching doctors to hide kids' sexual health from parents

A parental rights group accused the AAP of hiding minors' sexual health info from parents and pushing transgender procedures over parental concerns.

University of Oregon to offer abortion pills on campus this fall after student pressure campaign

The University of Oregon will offer mifepristone and misoprostol to students this fall after a campaign by groups, including UO Students for Choice.

Stomach issues might have nothing to do with eating habits, scientists reveal why

New study reveals childhood stress may cause lifelong digestive problems. Research shows early trauma disrupts the brain-gut communication, leading to IBS.

Trump 2.0's Education Department unleashes top 5 most striking ‘wins’ against gender, DEI extremism

More than 300 schools have rolled back DEI programs, according to the Trump administration, which is touting a list of "wins" that it says is changing the culture in education. across the country.

Cannabis may backfire for mental health disorders, major study finds

Medicinal cannabinoids show little strong evidence of helping mental health or substance use disorders, University of Sydney researchers concluded in a major review.