Colorectal cancer is becoming more common among younger adults. By 2030, cases are expected to jump nearly double what they were decades ago. The rise isn’t limited to older groups—people in their 20s to 50s now make up one-fifth of all diagnoses. Doctors aren’t sure why this shift is happening, but
The way the weather feels can change how our hearts work. When it is too hot or too cold, people are more likely to have heart attacks, strokes, sudden death and other serious problems. Scientists say the problem is getting worse because global temperatures are rising and extreme weather events ar
The new study shows that when temperatures drop, heart‑related deaths rise sharply across the United States. Researchers looked at data from 2000 to 2020 in 819 counties, covering about 80 % of adults over 25. They found that the safest temperature for heart health is around 23 °C (74 °F). When temp
Research suggests that adding just a few extra minutes of walking and sleep each day might lower heart disease risk, even if the evidence isn’t rock solid. Experts looked at population data and estimated that 4. 5 more minutes of moderate walking and 11 extra minutes of sleep daily could improve hea
Northeast Ohio gets a break from the cold on Tuesday with sunshine and a gentle breeze. The high will hit the upper 40s, which feels almost mild after Monday’s chill. Winds stay light at just 6 mph, making it a pleasant day to be outside. By nightfall, clouds move in and temperatures dip back to the
A massive bubble of hot air is stretching across most of the United States right now. This isn’t just any warm spell—it’s a record-breaking heat dome that has pushed March temperatures higher than ever seen before in 14 states. Cities like Flagstaff, Arizona, could see a dozen days straight of tempe
New Jersey will stay warm and dry for the next few days. High pressure keeps clouds away, so skies look clear on Tuesday. Temperatures are close to what people expect for this time of year, and the wind is light. On Wednesday clouds begin to grow, but there will be no rain. The air stays d
Around 300 people showed up outside the city's biggest energy meeting this week to voice concerns about pollution. Instead of cheering for more oil and gas profits, they chanted slogans like "we need clean air, not another billionaire! " Their signs pointed to health problems they blame on industrie
Recent data shows that the heat from climate change is sparking more wildfires, especially in the western part of the country. These fires release large amounts of reactive nitrogen into the air, which can travel far and settle on soils and water. Scientists used a long‑term study from 2002 to 2021,
Sunday turned into a scorcher for Dallas-Fort Worth when temperatures at the airport hit 94°F at 4 p. m. , officially beating the previous high set way back in 1934 and matched in 1995 by just one degree. The earlier weekend forecasts had predicted Friday and Saturday would also smash records, yet b
