Health

You may think your spouse’s "selective hearing" is a choice — but science argues otherwise.The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent article by Dr. Stella Fulman at Audiology Island in New York."Selective hearing is the brain’s ability to prioritize and process certain auditory stimuli over others," she wrote. "It enables individuals to concentrate on particular sounds while ignoring […]

Protein is popping up in everything from popcorn and tortilla chips to coffee and ice cream, and now a new form is flexing for attention.High-protein grocery items have surged in popularity over the past year, with shoppers seeking products that support muscle repair, immune function and metabolism. Long a staple in fitness circles, protein shakes — typically made from whey concentrate and coming in flavors like chocolate, vanilla and peanut […]

Protein is popping up in everything from popcorn and tortilla chips to coffee and ice cream, and now a new form is flexing for attention.High-protein grocery items have surged in popularity over the past year, with shoppers seeking products that support muscle repair, immune function and metabolism. Long a staple in fitness circles, protein shakes — typically made from whey concentrate and coming in flavors like chocolate, vanilla and peanut […]

A fresh fitness craze is once again sweeping social media, though the practice borrows from time-tested military training methods, and experts urge caution before strapping in.On social media, influencers are hyping weighted vests as one of the "best-kept secrets" in fitness, claiming they can help you lose 30 pounds and become "unrecognizable" when used during walks and workouts. TikTok searches for #weightedvest have garnered more than 30 million views.But the […]

For those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the condition could be significantly worse on the weekends.After investigating changes in severity, researchers at Flinders University in Australia discovered that symptoms of OSA were markedly more prominent at the end of the week.The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, analyzed sleep data from more than 70,000 users of an under-mattress sleep monitor that tracked OSA […]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that travelers to China face an "enhanced" risk of contracting a virus spread by mosquitoes. There has been an outbreak of chikungunya in Guangdong Province, which can cause fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash.Recently, the CDC raised the warning related to chikungunya in China from Level 1: "Practice Usual Precautions" to Level 2: "Practice Enhanced Precautions."The CDC […]

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.New Mexico health officials confirmed the infectious disease in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County who was hospitalized and has been discharged since the Aug. 25 press release.The man recently spent time camping in Rio Arriba County, where officials believe he may have been exposed.FIVE DEATHS REPORTED AMID BACTERIAL INFECTION OUTBREAK IN MAJOR CITYThe […]

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Two California parents are suing OpenAI for its alleged role after their son committed suicide.Adam Raine, 16, took his own life in April 2025 after consulting ChatGPT for mental health support.In an appearance on "Fox & Friends" on Friday morning, Raine family attorney Jay […]

Previous research has linked a common vitamin to a slowdown in aging — and now a new Harvard study appears to confirm those findings.The study, which was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that taking a daily vitamin D pill prevented telomeres from shortening, a hallmark of aging.Telomeres, which are often compared to the plastic tips on the ends of shoelaces, act as "protective ends" on chromosome […]