July 22, 2026 ByJoyce Hendley, Staff Writer
Mental Health
Conditions
Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer related death among people younger than 50. Although routine screening generally begins at age 45 for adults at average risk, warning signs can appear earlier and should be discussed with a health care provider at any age
Northwestern scientists have developed a novel wireless sensor device that can continuously monitor skin elasticity in patients with soft tissue disorders including lymphedema and scleroderma, which can support early disease detection and better inform care strategies, as detailed in a study published in Science Advances
Army ROTC cadets compete in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition in West Point, N.Y., May 1, 2026. Forty-eight teams participated in Sandhurst, including U.S. service academies, Army ROTC programs and international teams. (Sarah Windmueller/U.S. Army)
Matt Damon has revealed that several cast members from The Odysseysuffered from back pain while filming Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster. With an all-star lineup, it is an adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic poem of the same name. Set after the Trojan War, it follows the king of Ithaca, Odysseus (Matt Damon), as he spends 10…
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – A Montgomery clinic is taking a different approach to preventative medicine, using detailed health screenings to identify risks before patients show signs of illness
At the end of most workdays, we’re exhausted. But I’m not talking about “long week when every patient needed x-rays, a new patient covered you in vomit, and you ran out of all barriers midday” type of fatigue. I’m referring to the kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix, weekends don’t fully resolve, and time…
Lifestyle
Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Healing Well Method today announced the launch of its Chronic Illness Education Initiative, a new educational program designed to help women living with chronic illness better understand lifestyle, nutrition, nervous system regulation, gut health, and other wellness factors that may influence overall well-being. The initiative…
Wellness Tips
Mosquitoes found in two traps in DeKalb County have tested positive for the West Nile virus, officials say

