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Fort Collins Father Survives Leukemia After Son Donates Stem Cells

The Fort Collins man received a stem cell transplant from his own son, a procedure that doctors credit with saving his life.

Jun 20, 2026

High-Potency Cannabis Products Carry Elevated Mental Health Risks

An expert cited by Fox News warned that products with high THC concentrations are linked to psychosis and other serious psychiatric conditions.

Jun 20, 2026

Utah Measles Outbreak Stretches Past One Year With No End Date

The state has recorded cases across multiple counties since the outbreak began in mid-2025, making it one of the longest-running measles outbreaks in recent U.S. history.

Jun 20, 2026

Bird Watching Offers Measurable Physical and Mental Health Benefits, Cleveland Clinic Reports

Physicians at the Cleveland Clinic say the low-cost hobby reduces stress, improves attention, and encourages physical activity for people of most ages.

Jun 19, 2026

Fathers Face Distinct Mental Health Challenges That Often Go Unaddressed, Experts Say

Mental health professionals are urging families to check in with the fathers in their lives as Father's Day draws attention to men's reluctance to seek help.

Jun 19, 2026

West Virginia Health Departments Offer Lyme Disease Preventative Antibiotic to Residents

Two county health departments are providing a single-dose antibiotic treatment that can prevent Lyme disease after a tick bite.

Jun 19, 2026

Executive Function Skills Predict Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes in Autistic Children

A new study from Children's National finds that targeting executive function early may reduce anxiety and depression in autistic youth over time.

Jun 19, 2026

Ozempic May Reduce Risk of Broken Bones, New Study Finds

Researchers found the diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide was associated with a lower fracture risk in study participants.

Jun 19, 2026

TikTok Sunscreen Misinformation Gets More Engagement Than Accurate Posts

A study of 971 TikTok videos found that only 16 discouraged sunscreen use, but those posts drew disproportionate attention.

Jun 19, 2026

GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Linked to 62 Percent Drop in Impulsivity-Violence Connection

A new study of 7,521 U.S. adults found that current GLP-1 users showed a dramatically weaker link between impulsivity and violent behavior compared to former users.

Jun 18, 2026

Encephalitis Survivors Face High Rates of Mental Health Problems After Recovery

A new study found that anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric conditions are common in people who survive brain inflammation caused by encephalitis.

Jun 18, 2026

Global Trial Identifies Most Effective Antibiotics for Deadly Staph Bloodstream Infections

The clinical trial, conducted across multiple countries, compared antibiotic treatments for staphylococcal infections, which carry a mortality rate as high as 30 percent.

Jun 18, 2026