Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Health

Flu Season Is Here and Cases Are on the Rise

Flu cases are on the rise in the United States. Last month, the WHO warned that this year’s flu vaccine may not be...

Winter Is Coming: Why a Sudden Cold Snap Can Make You Sick

Winter is coming early to much of the United States this year, with freezing temps arriving this week. Researchers say a quick drop...

Patient Who Sued KU Hospital Over Cancer Misdiagnosis Settled For Millions, Records Show

A patient who sued the University of Kansas Hospital for fraud and negligence, alleging she was misdiagnosed with pancreatic cancer and the hospital covered...

Listening to music while driving may help calm the heart

Driving can be very stressful, particularly if you are stuck in heavy traffic or are an inexperienced driver, and this stress will eventually take...

Is there a link between muscle mass and cardiovascular risk?

A new study has found a link between lower muscle mass and a higher risk of cardiovascular events — at least in males aged...

The Mediterranean Diet Can Help Keep Your Gut Happy

A new study presented this week found that eating a plant-based diet or a Mediterranean diet can affect your gut microbiome. “Friendly” bacteria...

CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they are investigating a series of Salmonella Dublin infections associated with ground beef.   So far, the CDC...

Doctors call for end to daylight saving time transitions

Doctors writing in a leading medical journal have put forth a case for doing away with daylight saving time (DST) transitions. They argue that...