Healthy Living

COVID vaccine update: FDA authorizes Pfizer booster for some children under age five

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent for children 6 months through 4 years of age.

Teen girls spend more time on ‘sensitive’ social media content that can harm mental health, report says

The mental health impact from social media on teen girls is becoming apparent through recent studies. Many teens use it to connect with others, yet social media use can cause harm.

Protesters descend on Florida capitol criticizing DeSantis, GOP for anti-trans bill: 'Erasing trans babies!'

On Monday, Florida protesters and state Democratic lawmakers protested a GOP-sponsored bill to restrict minors' ability to get a sex change surgery at the state capitol.

Reusable water bottles contain more bacteria than toilet seats do, says study

A recent study by waterguru.com revealed that reusable water bottles are holding onto a good amount of germs, including 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seats.

US has new favorite dog breed as French bulldog ousts Labrador retrievers from top spot

French Bulldogs are the most popular dog breed in the United States according to the American Kennel Club. The bulldog ousts the Labrador retriever from the top spot after 31 years.

Tennessee Senate clears bill that could stop transgender people from changing 'sex' on IDs, birth certificates

Tennessee Senate Republicans passed a bill that defines "sex" as "determined by anatomy and genetics existing at the time of birth" on government-issued identification.

Dogs and cats roam free as first cageless animal shelter in US opens in Arkansas

Best Friends Animal Society has changed the model of animal sheltering by opening the first completely cageless Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Minnesota bill that would make breakfast, lunch free for students approved by state Senate

A bill to give Minnesota students free lunch and breakfast was approved by the state Senate. The program is expected to cost the state $400 million in a two-year period.

DEA aware of Mexican pharmacies selling fentanyl-laced pills for more than three years: Report

U.S. officials were reportedly aware Mexican pharmacies have sold fentanyl-laced medications for years, killing American tourists, according to a new report.

Laguna Beach USD joins growing list of California schools to keep overdose reversal drug on campus

More California schools are starting to keep Narcan, a drug used to prevent accidental drug overdoses, on campus as the use of opioids in schools continue to rise.