Health August 23 DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood A genetic test has been shown to identify obesity risk in children before age 5, according to researchers, allowing preventive interventions during early development periods.
Health August 22 Girl with heart failure calls dad with life-changing message after 200-day hospital stay After suffering heart failure from a sinus infection, 11-year-old Ava Cooper successfully received a heart transplant and returned home after eight months in hospital.
Health August 22 Aging brains could 'become' younger when key protein is decreased New research reveals FTL1 protein drives brain aging by reducing neural connections, slowing metabolism and impairing cognition in the hippocampus of older mice.
Health August 22 Extreme heat creates 'recipe for disaster' for vulnerable seniors, expert warns Gerontologist Macie P. Smith reveals the health complications seniors may face due to extreme heat, as well as risks to look out for and solutions for caretakers to implement.
Usha Vance August 21 Melania Trump’s Putin letter sparks praise from second lady Vance Usha Vance called Melania Trump a "role model" Thursday for caring about children's welfare, referencing Mrs. Trump's letter to Vladimir Putin about protecting future generations.
Artificial Intelligence August 21 Meta AI docs exposed, allowing chatbots to flirt with kids Meta AI internal documents revealed chatbots were allowed to flirt with children and engage in romantic conversations until the company was exposed by Reuters.
Health August 21 Kennedy's HHS terminates California sex ed grant after it refuses to drop 'radical' gender lessons The Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families cut funding for California's PREP sex ed program over gender ideology.
Food-Drink August 21 Red meat can help your mood if part of a healthy, balanced diet, study suggests A new study reveals that those who consume lean red meat as part of a healthy diet have more diverse gut microbiota and lower rates of depression and other mental health conditions.
Health August 21 Parents send college kids back to school with Narcan to combat overdoses Some believe college students should carry Narcan to campus, though there are training concerns. There are also Good Samaritan policies for opioid overdose emergencies.
Health August 20 Jeff Bezos’ mom’s death spotlights Lewy body dementia symptoms and risks Jackie Bezos, mother of Jeff Bezos, has died at 78 after battling Lewy body dementia, a complex neurological disorder that affects brain chemicals and cognitive function.
Health August 20 What is a chocolate cyst? Bindi Irwin's health condition and what to know about it "Chocolate cysts" affect up to 44% of people with endometriosis, causing painful periods, pelvic pain and fertility issues that often require surgical diagnosis and treatment, experts say.