The holiday season can be a fun time, but it can also be stressful and tiring. Dr. Young from MUSC Health has some easy tips to help everyone stay healthy and happy. First, try to spend some time outside every day. Even 30 to 60 minutes can make a big difference. This can be a walk, playing outside
In a big study, scientists looked at how tiny organisms in the gut might be linked to kids' weight. They checked out 1134 children between 3 and 6 years old. These tiny organisms are like a hidden world inside us, and they might play a role in how much we weigh. The study found that different types
The Utah Mammoth are set to host the NHL's Winter Classic in 2027. This news was announced at a press conference featuring NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Mammoth owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, and forward Logan Cooley. The game will take place at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the University of Utah's campus
A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c
Heart scans, or echocardiograms, are super important for checking heart health. But there are not enough of them to go around. This means doctors need a smart way to decide who needs a scan first. A new study used fancy computer learning tricks to help with this. The study looked at both health and
A significant legal battle has come to a close, involving the creators of AI chatbots and the impact these tools have on young people's mental health. Character. AI, along with its founders and Google, has settled several lawsuits that claimed their technology played a role in mental health crises a
NASA recently decided to push back a planned spacewalk. The reason? A medical issue with one of the astronauts. The agency kept details vague, citing privacy rules. They did say the situation is under control and promised updates later. Two astronauts, Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, were supposed to
Food preservatives, those silent guardians of shelf life, might be doing more harm than good. Recent research from France has raised eyebrows, linking common preservatives to increased risks of cancer and type 2 diabetes. These findings, while not definitive, add to the growing chorus advocating for
Flu season is hitting hard, and a new strain called subclade K is making people sick. Experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated, but there are many myths and misconceptions about flu shots. Let's break down the facts. First, some people think flu shots don't work. But studies show that getting
Slimming jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy help people lose weight quickly. But, they come with a catch. Once people stop using them, they gain weight back fast. Really fast. About four times faster than those who diet and exercise. Research shows that people on these jabs lose a lot of weight. Around
