Health July 28 World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday Born 133 days early at University of Iowa Health Care, Nash Keen survived despite zero survival expectations, spending 198 days in the NICU before going home.
Health July 27 Forget 10,000 steps — research reveals the real number you need for better health A new study analyzing 57 research papers finds that 7,000 daily steps provides substantial health benefits, challenging the traditional 10,000-step recommendation.
Fitness + Well-being July 27 Simple Japanese fitness trend could add 7 years to life expectancy, experts say The fitness trend Japanese walking involves three-minute intervals of fast and slow walking, potentially meeting the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise for extended lifespan.
Viruses July 26 Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major cities Mosquitoes in all seven Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro counties in Minnesota tested positive for West Nile virus, and over 25% of pools show infection rates typical of late August.
Health July 26 Wearable hydration monitor could help prevent heatstroke, scientists say University of Texas researchers created a non-invasive wearable device using bioimpedance technology to track hydration levels, replacing traditional invasive methods.
Health July 26 Age no barrier as golf lover sinks 'miracle' hole-in-one for 90th birthday An amateur golfer celebrates hitting his first hole-in-one at age 90, calling the rare achievement a "miracle" after playing the same course for 30 years without ever scoring an ace.
Opinion July 26 Obama and Democrats don’t get it: Masculinity is not the problem. Erasing it is The political impact of challenging masculinity, as male voters abandon the Democratic party following rhetoric that questions men's roles as providers and protectors.
Health July 25 Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake A fatal case of brain-eating amoeba has been reported in South Carolina, with health officials advising swimmers to take precautions in warm freshwater.
Health July 25 Three-person IVF technique shown to prevent inherited genetic diseases A new reproductive approach, three-person IVF, combines DNA from biological parents with mitochondria from egg donors, eliminating the risk of fatal metabolic diseases.
Children's Health July 25 Major Connecticut hospitals begin 'winding down' youth gender programs citing 'evolving landscape' Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Yale New Haven Health sent out statements saying that they will be ending their gender treatments for youth patients.
Health July 24 Do you really need three meals a day? Experts debate the traditional rule Expers recommend focusing on meal quality and hunger cues rather than traditional eating schedules, noting that personalized meal timing supports sustainable wellness.