HEALTH

Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Watch out: Spicy food bowls from social media could be risky business

Never judge a dish by its bright TikTok colors. West-central Illinois food safety teams recently noticed a sharp rise in “spicy bowls” popping up online. These meals mix pickled veggies, eggs, protein, bold spices, and plenty of hot sauce into a single colorful bowl. What started as a kitchen experi

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Dick Vitale faces new health challenge with melanoma diagnosis

Veteran sports commentator Dick Vitale recently shared news about his latest health test results. After undergoing multiple scans, including PET, CAT, and MRI tests, doctors found abnormalities in his lung and liver. A biopsy confirmed melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can spread to other organs.

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

College Exposure Scare Raises Concerns About Rare Tuberculosis Strain

A routine public health check has suddenly put a Southern California college on edge. Over two months last fall, visitors to Southwestern Community College may have shared airspace with a tuberculosis strain that shrugs off common treatments. Health officials have now set off a campus-wide alert, ur

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Apr 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Free stuff gone wrong: when generosity bites back

Neighbors can surprise you in the worst ways when free stuff enters the picture. Take the case of someone who offered a bright yellow paint can on a local app. A neighbor grabbed it for her front door, then demanded a full refund for the "wrong color, " claiming it ruined her curb appeal. Instead of

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

How Ethiopia’s first birth age connects to health, wealth, and where people live

When a woman has her first child in Ethiopia often shapes not just her own health but also the future of her family and the nation. Babies born to very young mothers face higher chances of health problems right after delivery. Mothers under 18 also tend to have less schooling and fewer job opportuni

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Apr 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

Pollution worries rise as coal plant gets a break

The Clairton coke plant in Pennsylvania keeps operating despite a history of toxic leaks and fines. The factory turns coal into coke using ovens heated to 2, 000 degrees, releasing benzene and sulfur dioxide that harm nearby kids. Studies show children within a mile of plants like Clairton have asth

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Apr 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

Better forecasts could save lives as heat rises

Every summer now brings fresh warnings about deadly heat waves. Studies show extreme temperatures already kill more Americans yearly than floods, hurricanes or tornadoes. Scientists expect those waves to grow longer and hotter as the planet warms. Weather predictions won’t stop the heat, but sharper

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Apr 14 2026EDUCATION

New Paths in Health Studies for Ohio Students

Ohio is taking a step forward in expanding educational opportunities for students interested in health careers. A recent collaboration between two state schools is making it easier for undergrads to continue their studies without leaving Ohio. Exercise science majors at Lake Erie College can now smo

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

Why America Still Can’t Keep Illegal Vapes Off the Shelves

A new government study shows rules meant to block illegal vaping products aren’t working as planned. Between 2022 and 2025, U. S. officials took only 88 actions against shops selling unauthorized e-cigs—most of which were simply slapping banned sellers on a public list. Legal orders to halt sales ca

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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

UK steps up meningitis vaccine drive after sudden outbreak

A meningitis outbreak that sickened 19 people and killed two in a short span has triggered an urgent second-dose vaccination push in the U. K. The cases were mostly tied to a university in Kent, where students and nearby school pupils appear to have been hit hardest. Officials confirmed the situati

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