Healthy Living

Oregon weighs nixing residency requirement for euthanasia, officially opening door for suicide tourism

Oregon is weighing a bill to officially repeal the residency requirement for physician-assisted suicide after the state reached a legal settlement last year to stop enforcing it.

Kansas family dog, missing for 8 years, is found 1,000 miles away from home in Idaho: 'Wow moment'

In a remarkable turn of events, a family dog, a beagle, has been reunited with his family in Wichita, Kansas, after he went missing eight years ago and was found out of state.

Got a weak grip? That might mean a shorter life, study says

A lack of grip strength could indicate a higher risk of disease and earlier death, according to a new study. Here's what older adults need to know to remain strong and healthy.

Fallopian tube removal to help prevent ovarian cancer? Why experts suggest it

The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), a nonprofit group in New York, believes that the removal of fallopian tubes may help reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer.

Beach in the Big Apple? NYC to open two beaches, one on the Hudson River this summer

New York City has plans to open a new beach in Manhattan at the end of the summer of 2023, plus a second beach in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on the East River, reportedly by 2028.

TikTok star, North Carolina college football player honors mother by supporting women fighting cancer

Elon University defensive lineman Jon Seaton headed an event, in partnership with Outback Steakhouse and Fighting Pretty, to encourage more than 500 women in their fight against cancer.

Make a list of the best diet changes to help cut heart disease during American Heart Month

A balanced diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables — and with less fats — can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for millions of Americans.

Syrian infant whose mother appears to have given birth while buried underneath rubble saved by rescue crew

An infant whose mother appears to have given birth under the rubble from the earthquake that shook Syria has been rescued. The girl's mother was found dead.

COVID-19's lasting impact: 'Less attractive' people wear masks more often than others, study finds

A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology says that people who think they are less attractive than others are likely to keep wearing masks when they're motivated to make good impressions.

Michigan K-9 whose viral mugshot captivated Americans made big busts in his career: 'Best partner I ever had'

Detective Ice, a Michigan police K-9 dog, has take the internet by storm after the release of his mugshot. Here's a deeper dive into this favorite furry defender.