A new study from Mass General Brigham, Boston University, and the Concussion & CTE Foundation has concluded that NFL players have a higher risk of death due to neurodegenerative disease than the general population

Story by NFL players 4 times more likely to die of neurodegenerative disease, new study finds Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY Wed, July 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM UTC·3 min read

‘Serious illness’: Ohio warns of cyclosporiasis outbreak causing explosive diarrhea 6:43 here on your Wednesday morning kicks off moves to go with *** live look over downtown and the sun coming up. It’s comfortable outside right now, but we do have rain back in the forecast to end the week. We’re tracking everything you need…

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), suicide, overdose, and mental health-related concerns are interconnected public health issues that, when addressed simultaneously, can better reduce negative outcomes and help children and families thrive. By preventing ACEs, state, territorial, and freely associated state health agencies (S/THAs) can reduce the likelihood of later suicidal behaviors, substance use, and other mental…

A group of mosquitos caught in an area of Atlanta have tested positive for West Nile virus, the Fulton County Board of Health reports

I’m the girl who once treated her body the way one might treat a vintage car—kept it running with the occasional oil change and a lot of denial about the weird noises. I grew up playing fast and loose with late nights, heavy sour cream diets, and lots of liquor (in Moscow, all of those…