Is the summer COVID-19 surge finally dipping? Or is it just a temporary reprieve? The data is mixed, but there are some early signs that the surge may have peaked. However, not all metrics are moving in the rosy direction. For instance, positivity rates are still relatively high, and COVID-19 deaths
Selena Gomez has been open about her struggles with mental health, and in a recent interview, she shared the tools she uses to cope with her flare-ups. The actress, who has been diagnosed with lupus and bipolar disorder, revealed her go-to remedies, including temperature, which she uses as a 'healin
The warning signs of loneliness are finally being recognized as a serious threat to our physical and mental health. But could it also be a ticking time bomb for our finances? What if I have no one to rely on as I age? The Surgeon General's 2020 report highlighted the alarming rates of loneliness
Buckle up, America! The 2023 statistics are in, and it's a tale of two realities. Household incomes rose by 4% on an inflation-adjusted basis – a much-needed glimmer of hope after years of stagnation. But, the glass is half-empty for others. What does this 4% rise really mean? Is it enough to make
Selena Gomez, a 32-year-old star, recently revealed that she cannot carry her own children due to medical issues that would put her and the baby's life in danger. Gomez has been open about her struggles with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, and subsequent kidney transplant. She also takes medic
Imagine a world where millions of Americans could potentially shed pounds and manage their diabetes with a single injection. At least 57 million privately insured adults under the age of 65 could be eligible for GLP-1s, a class of weight loss and diabetes medications. GLP-1s are approved to treat
As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the 2024-25 season, one question lingers: what's behind Anthony Davis' remarkable health and performance last year? The answer, according to league insider Mark Medina, lies in his 'enhanced training regimen.' Davis' career-high 76 games played, along with his
You might be surprised to find out that your favorite grocery store carried contaminated deli meat, linked to the largest listeria outbreak in over a decade. What if we told you that some of the biggest retailers in the country, including Target, Kroger, and Safeway, sold products contaminated with
Think about it: Indiana consistently ranks among the worst in the nation in terms of overall health. But what if we told you there's hope on the horizon? The Lake County Health Department has received a whopping $4.87 million in state funding to improve the health of Hoosiers, and we take a closer l
The world of music is often romanticized as a realm of creativity and passion, but the harsh reality is that performing arts health is a relatively new field, and musicians are often left to suffer in silence. UW-La Crosse assistant professor Kourtney Austin is working to change this narrative by
