Healthy Living

Utah kitten wearing tiny splints takes internet by storm: 'People love an underdog'

Tater Tot, a small orange kitten in Salt Lake City, Utah, has apparently faced quite a few challenges in his short life. Now, he's going viral on social media sites like TikTok.

Texas city reports syphilis outbreak amid 'limited supply' of penicillin drug

As syphilis cases continue to spike across the U.S. — with some cities and states reporting outbreaks — there is growing concern about the availability of Bicillin to treat the infection.

Artificial intelligence could help 'normalize' child sexual abuse as graphic images erupt online: experts

Images of children in sexual settings that were created by artificial intelligence could "normalize" abuse of children, law enforcement and nonprofits warn.

AI app helps aging adults manage their prescriptions with one photo: ‘Your personal health assistant’

“Together," a free iPhone app built on generative AI, is designed to help aging adults and their caregivers manage daily medications and other health care tasks. The creator shared insights.

I began 'gender transition' at 16. I was lied to in a terrible way. Now I am seeking justice

I began medicalized 'gender affirming' care when I was just 16-year-old. I trusted my health care providers and but wound up with a severely damaged body.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's Department of Education releases finalized new policies on transgender students

The Virginia Department of Education under Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin released model policies for transgender students regarding bathrooms, pronouns and athletics.

Border Patrol has no protocols for assessing health of children with preexisting conditions, report says

An independent report has found that Border Patrol in the United States doesn't have any protocols for assessing the medical needs of children with preexisting conditions.

The movie the media tried to kill is still going strong

To say 'Sound of Freedom' has been well-received by the public understates the case. That hasn't stopped the media from trying to kill the movie.

West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K race, ranks in her age group: ‘This is just the beginning’

A blind woman from West Virginia competed in the 2023 National Senior Games 5K — placing in her group at 74-years-old. She completed the race in 45 minutes.

Dementia patients who take opioids face 'worrisome' death risk, new study finds

A new study says that opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death. The research was recently revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.