Healthy Living

Utah kitty in need of a home is both 'confident' and 'chill' — and looking for a family to love

Abeona, a beautiful dilute calico cat who is 8 years old, is looking for a new home in Utah. She was rescued from one shelter and brought to Salt Lake City.

California 15-year-old arrested for allegedly selling Xanax, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana on social media

A 15-year-old boy from California was arrested for allegedly running an illegal drug marketplace where he sold alprazolam, psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana products.

Secrets of gray hair revealed: Scientists may have figured out why our hair does this

A study published in the journal Nature reveals that a certain type of stem cell gets "stuck" in our hair follicles — potentially causing gray hair and leading to a loss of hair color.

Why are teen girls across the United States struggling? Studies show 60% of girls reported persistent sadness

Teenage girls across the United States are in crisis according to studies. A recent study showed almost 60% of girls reported persistent hopelessness and sadness.

Flu diagnosis could significantly raise heart attack risk, new study finds

People who get influenza could be six times more susceptible to having a heart attack in the days following the flu diagnosis, a new study from the Netherlands has found.

Minnesota legislature passes 'trans refuge' bill opponents say would strip custody from non-consenting parents

Minnesota lawmakers passed legislation making the state a "trans refuge" for minors who are being denied so-called "gender-affirming care" in other states.

Bathroom politics: Republicans believe they've found wedge issue with transgender athletes

House Republicans won a limited victory this week on a bill preventing biological males from playing on women's sports teams, but just how important the issue will be remains to be seen.

Hospitals and health care facilities should drop mask requirements, medical experts say

In the Annals of Internal Medicine, several physicians — including infectious disease specialists — wrote that it’s time to remove masking requirements in health care facilities.

South Carolina veterinarian saves German shepherd from choking on toy in dramatic moment caught on camera

Dr. Margaret Hunt, a veterinarian at Travelers Rest Animal Hospital, saved a German shepherd in South Carolina from choking on a large Kong Toy by performing XXT. Here's what happened.

Trans TikToker's eerie viral comment raises concern on social media: 'Threatening women's safety'

A transgender TikToker was blasted for a viral video urging LGTB individuals to take action against those who won't allow biological men to use women's restrooms.