HEALTH

May 25 2026HEALTH

Unvaccinated dating events face backlash as measles cases rise in Colorado

A plan to set up a dating event for people opposed to vaccination in Denver ran into serious trouble before it even started. The organizer of the "Unjected" singles meetup chose a local beer garden as the venue, only for the owner to cancel the booking after hearing what the event was about. Communi

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Brain Networks and Depression: How Key Brain Regions Change in Major Depressive Disorder

Understanding major depressive disorder (MDD) means looking at more than just mood swings. Brain scans show that people with MDD often have trouble with how different brain areas work together. Researchers studied 255 people with MDD alongside 255 healthy individuals to see if certain brain regions

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May 25 2026HEALTH

How gut microbes bounce back after gut bug attacks

Scientists picked 25 female lab mice and watched how their stomach and gut bacteria changed after an infection with Helicobacter pylori—the same bug that causes most stomach ulcers and even cancer in humans. For one week the mice hosted the invader, then for another month they got powdered Weizmanni

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May 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Fitness Influencer Shares Struggle With Grief and Small Steps Forward

When someone you love dies, even simple tasks can feel impossible. Fitness expert Jeff Nippard knows this firsthand after losing his fiancée Stephanie Buttermore in early 2023. Recently, he posted about how he’s been trying to rebuild his routine despite overwhelming sadness. Living temporarily in a

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May 25 2026HEALTH

A Simple Tool to Keep Blood Pressure in Check

Keeping tabs on your health shouldn’t feel like a chore, yet many people overlook something as important as blood pressure. While smartwatches track steps and sleep, measuring blood pressure has been missing from most mobile health tools—until now. A device like the iHealth Track changes that by off

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Young strokes rising: What younger adults need to know about silent risks

More adults in their 20s to 40s are ending up in hospitals after strokes, a trend that flips the old assumption that strokes only happen to older people. High blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity—once linked mostly to older age groups—are now common in younger adults too. Many don’t even realize th

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May 24 2026HEALTH

Health insurance in Thailand: Does it lead to more doctor visits?

Thailand’s Social Security Scheme gives workers access to healthcare, but it also seems to change how often people use medical services. A study looked at survey data over time and compared people with insurance to those without. The findings suggest that having insurance makes people visit doctors

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Local water wins while federal policy drifts downstream

For most of us, water just flows out of the tap. We assume it’s safe to drink, swim in, or use on our lawns without thinking about where that safety comes from. But beneath the surface, something’s shifting. While Clark County pulls together to safeguard its water, changes at the national level are

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Life beyond the screen: The real story of a tall actor's struggles

A towering presence on screen hid a person dealing with serious health battles. Standing at seven feet tall, he became a familiar face in a popular comedy show, playing a cheerful supporting role. But his life behind the camera was far from easy. Years of medical challenges, including a kidney trans

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May 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Helping Kids in Saginaw Sleep Better: A Simple Way to Make a Big Difference

Every night, thousands of children in Saginaw go to bed without a proper mattress. For families struggling financially, a bed is often one of the first things cut from the budget. But missing out on a good night’s sleep isn’t just about feeling tired—it can deeply affect a child’s growth. Studies sh

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