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Wellness

Doctor explains the complication that made Kyle Busch’s illness deadly

Doctor explains the complication that made Kyle Busch’s illness deadly

  • Kristie Ackert USA TODAY

Kyle Busch won a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race one week before he died. He was 41 years old, by all appearances healthy, and then he was killed by pneumonia.

Ticks are especially bad right now. How to stay safe

Ticks are especially bad right now. How to stay safe

  • Mary Walrath-Holdridge USA Today

Tick season is ramping up faster than it has in years — and sending more Americans to the emergency room. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

FDA drug center acting chief fired after commissioner's exit

FDA drug center acting chief fired after commissioner's exit

  • Michael Erman Reuters

Tracy Beth Hoeg cast doubt on COVID-19 vaccines and helped lead the effort to overhaul the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule.

In one small Minnesota city, less than half of kindergartners are vaccinated for measles

In one small Minnesota city, less than half of kindergartners are vaccinated for measles

  • Kim Hyatt, Yuqing Liu The Minnesota Star Tribune

Minnesota now has one of the nation’s lowest rates of measles vaccinations for kindergartners as more parents file conscientious exemptions, a non-medical waiver to attend school without the vaccine.

PCOS renamed PMOS in global overhaul of women’s health term

PCOS renamed PMOS in global overhaul of women’s health term

  • Anthony Thompson USA Today

A common hormonal disorder affecting millions of women worldwide is getting a new name, as experts say the previous term failed to reflect the full scope of the condition.

COVID-19, pandemic trauma and why the hantavirus anxiety is hitting us so hard

COVID-19, pandemic trauma and why the hantavirus anxiety is hitting us so hard

  • ALYSSA GOLDBERG USA Today

A hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship last week stirred up anxiety and feelings of unease for many people who are still grappling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

She narrowly survived hantavirus 30 years ago. Here’s what it was like.

She narrowly survived hantavirus 30 years ago. Here’s what it was like.

  • Charles Trepany USA Today

Shaina Montiel says her mother stills cries thinking about her harrowing experience with hantavirus, which, according to the CDC, can have a fatality rate up to 38%.

New COVID subvariant 'cicada' is on the rise. Here's what you need to know

New COVID subvariant 'cicada' is on the rise. Here's what you need to know

    The emergence of the BA.3.2 strain, nicknamed "cicada," comes amid broader uneasiness about COVID vaccination rates among seniors — who are especially susceptible to the virus.

    Gen Z is the loneliest generation. Here's what can help

    Gen Z is the loneliest generation. Here's what can help

      We are more connected than ever before, but we also are lonelier than ever — especially younger generations who are even more likely to be on their devices.

      What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump

      What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump

        The strongest evidence for use of the drugs so far came from trials in patients with severe depression or post-traumatic stress disorder who have not responded to existing treatments.

        Girls surpass boys in ADHD diagnoses in parts of the world. Why?

        Girls surpass boys in ADHD diagnoses in parts of the world. Why?

          In some parts of the world, the number of girls diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is surpassing that of boys, according to new research.

          More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Trump cuts, RFK’s anti-fluoride fight aren’t helping

          More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Trump cuts, RFK’s anti-fluoride fight aren’t helping

            Across the nation, more children are entering ERs for preventable tooth problems. Policy changes under the Trump administration are poised to worsen the trend.

            Gen Z has a viral hack to fix their attention spans. It may actually work.

            Gen Z has a viral hack to fix their attention spans. It may actually work.

              Some commenters have pointed out the trend is not exactly revolutionary. One commenter likened it to "Gen Z re-inventing meditation."

              As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, MAHA derides medications

              As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, MAHA derides medications

                MAHA supporters partly blame poor dietary choices and the increase in sedentary lifestyles for the rising number of health problems, including anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders.

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                Movies & Television

                Review: ‘Tuner’ gives Leo Woodall a symphony of possibilities

                Review: ‘Tuner’ gives Leo Woodall a symphony of possibilities

                Review: Grogu shows his charms but the Mandalorian’s remain hidden

                Review: Grogu shows his charms but the Mandalorian’s remain hidden

                Get to know soccer stars through 'Destination World Cup' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Get to know soccer stars through 'Destination World Cup' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Review: ‘Pressure’ shows details that went into winning World War II

                Review: ‘Pressure’ shows details that went into winning World War II

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                Foods to help boost your immune system

                Foods to help boost your immune system

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

                 

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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