Can a vegan diet, exercise and meditation halt Alzheimer’s disease?
People with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease may be able to slow their cognitive decline through diet and exercise, according to a new study. Participants who adhered to a daily mix of […]
Bruises are common. Here’s why getting rid of one is easier said than done
If you’ve ever participated in a contact sport, experienced a car accident, been part of a physical altercation, or bumped into a piece of furniture in the dead of the night, chances are […]
ACLU, abortion rights group sue Chicago over right to protest during Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO – A group aiming to protest for abortion rights and LGBTQ-inclusive healthcare at the upcoming Democratic National Convention is suing the city after being denied a permit to march […]
Third human case of bird flu detected in Michigan farmworker, says the CDC
Bird flu has been detected in a Michigan farmworker, marking the third human case tied to a dairy outbreak, the CDC and state health department announced Thursday. This is the third […]
How Michigan became ground zero for H5 avian influenza in the US
Michigan has become ground zero for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus that’s sweeping the nation, killing turkeys, chickens and wild birds, infecting cows and other mammals – and […]
Are hot dogs bad for you? Here’s how to choose the healthiest hot dog
Contributing::Clare Mulroy The weather is getting warmer, Memorial Day is just around the corner and the first day of summer is quickly approaching. For many, this is a sign to fire up the […]
‘Holy cow’: Watch as storm chasers are awe-struck by tornado that touched down in Texas
Contributing:: Amaris Encinas Storm chasers were recently left stunned by an awe-inspiring weather event in Texas that would have caused many to run for cover. Storm chaser Laura Hedien documented […]
Ask a doctor: ‘Why am I hearing my heartbeat in my ears?’
Two medical experts revealed the causes of that strange ‘whooshing’ sound You’ve likely felt your heart beating in your chest after strenuous activity — or have taken your pulse by […]
Chicago watchdog sounds alarm on police crowd control tactics during Democratic convention
CHICAGO – Police crowd control tactics could cause “escalating tensions” and constitutional violations against lawful demonstrators, the city’s inspector general warned Thursday, sounding the alarm for potential problems at the […]
Alabama inmate Jamie Ray Mills to be 2nd inmate executed by the state in 2024. What to know.
Mills’ execution by lethal injection is set to move forward on Thursday after the 50-year-old inmate lost a couple last-minute appeals arguing that he had an unfair trial and another […]