Healthy Living

The Department of Education through the years: A look at long-term trends of pitiful student performance

Education has changed since the creation of the Education Department 40 years ago, and faces potential eradication if President-elect Trump follows through on calls to abolishing the agency.

One state leads country in human bird flu with nearly 40 confirmed cases

A child in California is presumed to have H5N1 bird flu, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Experts weigh in on the risk of a potential virus mutation.

7 blood pressure mistakes that could be throwing off your readings

Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for getting an accurate reading.

This 'underappreciated' berry can help with weight management, says new study: 'A variety of health benefits'

A new paper published in the journal Nutrients found that after a week of consuming 12 ounces of elderberry juice each day, the body's gut microbiome has positive changes.

Women's basketball players condemn opposing team with trans player for 'personal attacks,' 'inciting violence'

Women's basketball players at Columbia Bible College released a letter condemning an opposing program with a trans athlete for defamatory comments.

10 best diets of 2025 as chosen by nutrition experts

This week, U.S. News & World Report revealed its annual list of the Best Diets Overall, chosen by medical and nutrition experts. The 10 science-backed diets have been shown to reduce disease risk.

Walmart recalls over 12,000 cartons of chicken broth in 9 states

More than 12,000 cartons of Walmart's Great Value brand chicken broth were recently recalled due to fears the packaging may have been compromised and the product spoiled.

Words and game of Scrabble keep married couple in wedded bliss for decades

Graham Harding and his wife, Helen Harding, have long enjoyed the game of Scrabble both separately and now together as a married couple — and are still playing in tournaments together.

Our volleyball dreams were shattered. We had to choose between competing against a male player or forfeiting

Our volleyball league made it clear that we had to compete against a male athlete or forfeit everything we had worked for. Still, our choice was clear. We stood by our faith.

6 tips to reduce alcohol use and cancer risk after surgeon general's warning

As cancer has been linked to alcohol use, per the surgeon general's new advisory, addiction experts offer helpful tips to cut back on drinking in a safe, healthy way.