African American women often rely on faith to cope with daily stress. But does turning to religion at night help or hurt their sleep? A study dug into this question by looking at how beliefs and prayer routines connect to sleep quality. Instead of assuming spirituality is always calming, researchers
A Canadian woman is taking OpenAI to court, claiming the company’s AI chatbot played a role in her daughter’s suicide. According to the lawsuit, her 24-year-old daughter, who worked as a web developer in Montreal, repeatedly told ChatGPT about her suicidal thoughts. The mother argues that the chatbo
Health records rarely show how families cope after a heart attack leaves someone in heart shock—a sudden drop in blood pressure because the heart can’t pump properly. Most studies focus on the first hospital stay, but what happens in the months or years before someone passes away is often missed. On
Sports stars and entertainers publicly sharing their experiences with GLP-1 medications have turned weight-loss drugs into dinner-table conversation. Shaq O’Neill recently joined the list of high-profile GLP-1 users. At 54, he manages a jam-packed schedule—running a dunk league, repping Reebok, stud
Authorities have reported a measles case in Beaufort County. The infected person is an adult whose vaccination status remains unclear, and there’s no evidence they had measles before. The health department is still trying to figure out where they caught it. This isn’t the first measles case in South
There’s a hidden cost to Medicare Advantage plans that many people don’t see until they need extra care after a hospital stay. Private insurers often say no to requests for rehabilitation or long-term care, leaving older adults in a tough spot. More than half of all requests for these services get r
A Colorado Springs grocery spot recently faced major trouble when inspectors found live cockroaches wandering around. The market on South Circle Drive flunked its check after health workers spotted 11 issues. Kitchen staff had no soap at handwashing stations, one worker prepared dishes while wearing
In Taiwan, researchers tested the grip strength of 501 university students—168 men and 333 women aged 18 to 25—to see what physical traits and daily habits predict muscle weakness. Instead of focusing on athletes or older adults, this study zeroed in on young people most don’t worry about. Surprisin
Red light therapy gadgets are popping up everywhere, claiming to erase wrinkles, boost collagen, ease muscle pain, and even regrow hair. But do these glowing gadgets really deliver on their promises? After spending months testing different devices, here’s a no-nonsense look at what actually works.
Research shows that staying active can boost mental health and help students feel less alone. But when it comes to exercise, does it matter if students work out in person or online? That’s the question behind a study that tracked how different types of physical activity affected college students. T
