HEALTH

Mar 11 2026HEALTH

College Minds in Crisis: A 15‑Year Surge in Depression

The past fifteen years have seen a steady climb in depression among college students across the United States. A comprehensive study published early next month by the Journal of Affective Disorders reviewed data from more than 560, 000 undergraduates and graduates surveyed annually between 2007 and

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Mar 07 2026CELEBRITIES

A Rough Ride to Recovery

Gabby Mooney, the 37‑year‑old country singer and sister of Shay Mooney from Dan + Shay, opened up about a life‑changing episode she experienced while traveling home to Arkansas in 2023. She spoke on Hulu’s “IMPACT x Nightline” during the “Back From The Dead” segment, revealing a story that blends me

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Women’s Health Expo Opens Doors in Plainfield

The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

Family in Crisis: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Loneliness

Nick Reiner was once seen on a Hollywood carpet with his parents and siblings, celebrating a movie. Six months later he was arrested for killing them in their home. The family’s happy image crumbles as he is locked away, and his brothers and sister keep their distance. He lives in a special cell whe

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Heart‑Beat Alert: Drew Carey’s Unexpected Health Wake‑Up Call

Drew Carey, known for his lively hosting and sitcom success, found himself facing a serious health scare that almost halted his career. While filming his long‑running show, he noticed an alarming spike in his heart rate during a casual jog. “I thought I was going to start jogging, ” he said, recalli

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Hidden Virus Hits West Coast, Experts Sound Alarm

A new virus that many people are unaware of is spreading fast along the West Coast. Scientists use wastewater samples to track how common it is in communities, and recent data show that the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is present in cities such as San Francisco, Sacramento and Davis. The virus reach

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Mar 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quick Guide to Sorting Digital Health Study Proofs

Digital health studies grow fast, but many reviews still miss strong proof because of weak questions and shaky search methods. Because so many reviews exist, experts now want bigger overviews that map all evidence quickly. To do this, they need a fast way to judge papers just by reading the ti

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Faith, Happiness and Aging: How Belief Helps Seniors Thrive

Older people in Brazil are showing that a strong personal faith can help them feel happier and less sad, which in turn lets them live better lives as they age. A study of 538 seniors aged 60 to 101 measured how satisfied they were with life, how much depression they felt, and how well they aged. Par

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Lung Cancer Care Shows Racial Gaps That Haven’t Closed

Recent research on Medicare patients with early‑stage lung cancer reveals a troubling trend: Black individuals are still far less likely to receive surgery or radiation that can cure the disease than their white counterparts. The study, which looked at more than 28, 000 cases from 2005 to 2019, foun

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