Ryan Day grew up with a quiet secret. When he was nine, his father ended his own life in front of him and his brothers. The family kept the pain hidden for many years because talking about mental illness was hard to do back then. Years later, Ryan became the head coach of Ohio State football.
A band known for bold performances just teamed up with a major health organization to offer something unexpected at their concerts. Florence + the Machine, famous for their dramatic stage shows, is working with Planned Parenthood to set up booths at some tour stops. These booths won’t sell merch—the
Every day, people unknowingly expose themselves to a mix of harmful substances. These toxins lurk in everyday items like food, water, and cosmetics. Over time, they build up in the body, causing health issues. The idea is simple: the body has natural ways to clean itself, but modern life overloads t
Maria Menounos, a familiar face on TV, has had her share of health scares. In 2017, she had a brain tumor called a meningioma removed. It was benign, but it still caused problems. She had to deal with the aftermath of surgery and learned to pay more attention to her health. Fast forward to 2022, Ma
Aidan Hegge, a 17-year-old student at Kasson-Mantorville High School, died by suicide on a hot July day in 2020. To put this into perspective, every day in the United States, 20 young people die by suicide. For every person who dies by suicide, 280 others seriously consider it. These statistics be
Alonzo Mourning, a name that echoes through the halls of basketball history, has faced battles beyond the court. His story is one of resilience and the power of early detection. In 2000, during the Sydney Olympics, Mourning felt unusually tired and swollen. He initially brushed it off, but a diagnos
A senator from Pennsylvania has been under the spotlight for skipping votes and avoiding public events in his home state. Instead, he chose to jet off to Israel on a lavish, all-inclusive trip. This journey, which took place in March, was sponsored by a New York City-based nonprofit focused on menta
Across the United States, there's a growing concern about access to the Morning After Pill. This pill, known as levonorgestrel or "Plan B, " is a crucial form of emergency contraception. It is designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It's been approved for over-t
Food coloring is about to get a big makeover. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a plan to remove eight common food dyes from the market. These dyes are made from petroleum and are found in many everyday foods. The Department of Health and Human Services made this announcement on Monday. The details of t
Kitty Dukakis was a woman who stood out for her advocacy work, particularly in mental health and addiction. She passed away at 88, surrounded by her family. Kitty was married to Michael Dukakis, a former governor and presidential candidate. Her journey was marked by both personal struggles and a dee
