Health

A California couple is hoping to retroactively claim the state record for birth weight for their son – who weighed more than 16 pounds when he was born in August, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Sosefina Tagalu and Pavasio Otuhiva, of Daly City, Calif., knew their baby was large. But …

Cases of Valley fever are spiking in California, according to health officials. As of the end of July, there were 6,761 cases confirmed — which means if this pace continues, the total 2025 numbers will likely exceed the 12,595 cases seen in 2024. Last year’s total was a new record …

Including more broccoli in your diet could reduce the risk of colon cancer, new research suggests. Diet is known to be a key modifiable risk factor for colon cancer — particularly a lack of vegetables and dietary fiber, as well as excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption, according to researchers. Cruciferous …

Consuming certain foods and drinks could put people at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients. Researchers from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China analyzed 139 dietary factors and their impact on the risk of developing colorectal …

The coronavirus pandemic resulted in a lot of loss — and to this day people may be losing out because of it. A mental health phenomenon dubbed the “pandemic skip” has caught viral attention on social media. The hosts of the podcast “Between Us Girlies” revealed their understanding of the …

Florida residents reportedly are being urged to stay away from armadillos, which are being blamed for the unusually high number of leprosy cases across the state. According to WFOX-TV, there have already been nine cases of the disease reported across the state this year. Florida averages about 10 cases for …

Bindi Irwin recently shared an emotional post on Instagram about her recovery after 13 years of suffering with endometriosis. In the post, the wildlife conservationist, 27, listed all the things a doctor surgically removed to provide relief. “Fifty-one endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst and my appendix were all removed,” she …

Jeffrey Mittman knows how to turn life’s toughest battles into opportunities for others. The Indianapolis-based veteran has worn many hats — Army service member, survivor, leader, and now, a freshly appointed member of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission. The Virginia-based commission is an independent federal agency that oversees the AbilityOne Program, …

Magnesium is an essential mineral that supports many basic bodily functions. It is important for a healthy heart, nerves, muscles and bones, and also helps to regulate calcium and blood sugar levels. The mineral is also vital for protein production, according to Harvard Health. And now, a new trend on …

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …