Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert
Chicago health officials are warning residents to be alert for symptoms of meningococcal disease after several recent infections were reported in adults across the city. Seven…
Expert offers New Year’s resolutions for people with allergies, asthma
According to an expert, small changes to daily practices could help improve people's experiences with…
Keeping people warm amid hostilities and harsh winter weather in Ukraine
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1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work — where does your state rank?
About one in five Americans do not get any physical activity outside of work, and where you live may play a major role in how likely you are to break a sweat during your time…
Cold and dark: UN rights chief condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid
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Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes push civilians deeper into winter crisis
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Doctors reveal what ‘reasonable’ drinking looks like — and who should avoid alcohol
With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each…
Aetna agrees to cover fertility care for same-sex couples
Aetna agreed in a landmark legal settlement to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples the same…
Ukraine: Families in ‘survival mode’ amid Russian strikes and deadly cold
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Sleep patterns could predict risk for dementia, cancer and stroke, study suggests
New developments in artificial intelligence could use sleep data to predict disease risk, a new study suggests. Stanford Medicine researchers have developed an AI model…
Experts say CBD is ineffective for pain management
Products containing mainly or only cannabidiol demonstrated almost no ability to manage a person's pain, a…
Ukraine war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams’ ‘heroic work’
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Researchers locked flu patients in a hotel with healthy adults — no one got sick
With an aggressive new strain spreading across the country, this year’s flu season has been marked by record-high hospitalizations and reportedly intense symptoms. As people…
Wisconsin officials fix lead paint hazards at 99 Milwaukee schools
Officials say nearly 100 public schools in Wisconsin's largest city are now safe after months of urgent…
Security Council LIVE: Ukraine emergency session amid surge in civilian strikes
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Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals
Missing out on adequate sleep could be taking years off your life. New research from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), published in the journal Sleep…
Brain activity of passengers might aid self-driving vehicles
Chinese researchers tested whether monitoring passengers' brain activity could help self-driving systems…