HEALTH

Apr 12 2026OPINION

A year of eating like it's 1950

Cooking with beef tallow sounds like a time machine to the Eisenhower era. Back then, heart disease was the top killer and doctors blamed fatty foods. Today, scientists still warn that tallow is packed with artery-clogging saturated fat—six times more per spoonful than canola oil. Yet some wellness

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart litter boxes: tracking your cat’s habits with AI

Many cat owners know the litter box is a daily chore, but it’s also a goldmine of health clues. A new smart litter box uses artificial intelligence to track how often cats use it, what kind of waste they leave, and even the weight of their output. Instead of guessing if your cat is feeling well, the

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Apr 12 2026HEALTH

Support and Trust: The Role of Doulas in Black Maternal Care

The idea that someone would need a professional to help them through childbirth might seem odd to some, but for many Black mothers, it’s a necessity. A doula isn’t just an extra pair of hands—it’s someone who understands the cultural and systemic challenges these women face. One doula, who stepped i

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Apr 12 2026EDUCATION

Faster Path to Becoming a Physical Therapist in Utah

Utah’s colleges are finding creative ways to help students enter high-demand healthcare jobs faster. A new deal between Utah Valley University and Rocky Mountain University brings this idea to life. Top students at UVU can now finish both their bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in physical therapy i

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How tech is helping rare disease families fight for better care

When Nasha Fitter’s three-year-old daughter got a rare genetic diagnosis in 2017, the internet wasn’t much help. Search results were useless, doctors didn’t know what was coming next, and Facebook groups became the closest thing to a lifeline—even if the advice there wasn’t always reliable. Fitter

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

A Coach’s Journey From Loss to Helping Others

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.

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Health Breakthrough: A TV Host’s Journey With Hashimoto’s

A former host of a popular home‑makeover show recently shared that her struggle with Hashimoto’s disease has improved dramatically. She revealed on social media that her thyroid antibody count, once as high as 5 000 in October, has fallen to just 257 after a year of careful changes. She cut her s

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Apr 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Simple Daily Moves That Boost Health

People have a lot of health tips, but many still feel tired and unfocused. A podcast host who used to chase productivity every day talks about how tiny habits can change life. He says the best changes come from making small, easy actions part of everyday routine. Small habits are easier to keep tha

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Apr 11 2026OPINION

Money‑Saving Ideas for Menstrual Care in Maine

In many households across Maine, women and girls quietly calculate how much of their paycheck goes toward pads, tampons or a clean pair of underwear. The reality is that about one in four residents cannot buy these basic items without sacrificing rent, food or utilities. This hidden struggle is ofte

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Religion and Health in Brazil’s COVID Era

In a recent survey of 694 residents in Alegre, Brazil, researchers mapped how faith shapes health habits during the pandemic. The study focused on three groups: Catholics (about 50 %), Protestants (36 %) and non‑religious people (8 %). The remaining 6 % followed other faiths, but they were not highl

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