HEALTH

Jul 16 2025HEALTH

How Chores Might Help People With Severe Mental Illness

People with severe mental illness often face a lot of challenges. One big challenge is feeling ashamed or judged because of their condition. This is called self-stigma. Another challenge is dealing with psychiatric symptoms, like depression or anxiety. Some studies suggest that doing housework might

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Jul 15 2025SPORTS

The Highs and Lows of Chasing Golf Glory

Scottie Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer in the world, shared some deep thoughts about his career. He admitted that winning big tournaments doesn't always feel as rewarding as he thought it would. Scheffler loves the challenge and hard work of golf, but he questions if it truly fulfills him. He tal

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise: Why Vaccination Matters Now More Than Ever

Measles cases in the U. S. have hit a 33-year high, but New York City has managed to avoid outbreaks so far. Still, health officials are keeping a close eye on the situation. Seven cases have been reported in the city this year, with the latest confirmed in early July. Statewide, there have been 14

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Link: Lifestyle, Childhood Trauma, and Depression

People often wonder how lifestyle and past experiences shape mental health. A recent study took a closer look at adults dealing with subthreshold depression, which is a mild form of depression that can escalate into something more serious. The research focused on how lifestyle choices and childhood

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Jul 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Wildfire Smoke in San Francisco Made People Sick: A Data Detective Story

Wildfires are scary. They burn forests, destroy homes, and make the air dirty. In 2018, a big wildfire in California sent smoke to San Francisco. Scientists wanted to know if this smoke made people sick. But how? They can't just ask people to breathe dirty air on purpose. That's not fair or safe. So

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Your Heart's Daily Dance: How Time Affects Your Ticker

Ever wondered why heart attacks happen more in the morning? It's all about your body's internal clock, or circadian rhythm. This rhythm, controlled by a tiny part of the brain and other body clocks, affects how your heart works throughout the day. During sleep, your heart chills out, thanks to a cal

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Jul 15 2025CRIME

A Dark Sunday in Lexington: Church Shooting Leaves Community in Shock

A peaceful Sunday turned tragic in Lexington, Kentucky, when a man opened fire at a local church. The incident began earlier that morning when the suspect, Guy House, shot a state trooper during a traffic stop. House then fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle, and headed to Richmond Road Baptist Churc

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Gaps: Why Millions of Kids Are Still Missing Shots

Globally, over 14 million children have never received any vaccines, a troubling trend that's not improving fast enough. Experts point to conflicts, lack of access, and misinformation as major roadblocks. While some progress has been made, the numbers remain alarmingly high. In 2024, fewer children

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Home Health Tech: A Game Changer for Seniors

The healthcare system is under pressure as the population ages. Hospitals are often overcrowded, and seniors frequently find themselves in a revolving door of visits. But what if technology could change this? Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a tool that could help. It allows doctors to keep an eye

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Jul 15 2025OPINION

Chicago's Urgent Call to Regulate Hemp Products

In Illinois, a serious issue is brewing. Unregulated hemp products, often altered with potent chemicals and misleading labels, are flooding the market. These items, which can be highly intoxicating, are being sold in places like gas stations and convenience stores. What's worse, they're often market

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