• YouGov Poll: Health, Money Top New Year's Resolutions
  
  About 3 in 10 U.S. adults plan to make a New Years resolution or set a goal for 2026 according to a new YouGov poll with exercise and personal well-being topping the list as Americans head into the new year.
• Survey: US Teen Substance Use at Historic Lows for Fifth Straight Year
  
  For the fifth consecutive year the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a historic low.
• Study: Any Regular Marijuana Use Is Bad for Teens
  
  Teens dont have to use marijuana that often for it to have a negative effect on their lives according to a new study.
• Weight-Loss Pills Could Spur Food Product Overhauls
  
  Packaged food makers and fast-food restaurants may be forced to overhaul more of their products next year as newly approved appetite-suppressing GLP-1 pills become available in January analysts say.
• Better Sleep: The Added Perk of Your New Year's Goals
  
  As millions prepare to set New Years resolutions centered on "eating clean" and "getting fit" new research suggests these habits could also benefit your pillow time.
• VR Helps Seniors Forge Real-World Connections
  
  Like many retirement communities The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures.
• 'The Best Gift Ever': Baby Defies All Odds to Be Born
  
  Suze Lopez holds her baby boy on her lap and marvels at the remarkable way he came into the world.Before little Ryu was born he developed outside his moms womb hidden by a basketball-sized ovarian cyst - a dangerous situation so rare that his doctors plan to write about...
• American Academy of Pediatrics Sues HHS After Grants Ended
  
  The American Academy of Pediatrics announced Wednesday it is filing a lawsuit after the Department of Health and Human Services terminated nearly 12 million in federal grants to the organization.
• Science-Backed Strategies to Fend Off Winter Illness
  
  Most people know the basics for avoiding infection such as washing hands frequently and covering coughs and sneezes. But research has identified several lesser-known strategies that can also help protect your health during the winter months. what experts...
• Flu Cases Surging, Symptoms Severe
  
  A new flu virus circulating this season is proving to be especially resilient and experts say it appears more infectious than previous strains. Known as subclade K the virus is a descendant of the familiar H3N2 influenza strain. Health experts say it is also better at...
• What to Know About Vocal Cord Nodules
  
  Savannah Guthrie the 53-year-old co-anchor of the TODAY show announced shes taking time off to undergo surgery on her vocal cords. "Some of you have noticed that my voice has been very scratchy and started to crack a little bit like Peter Brady who was going through a...
• Senior Baby Boomers Turn 80 in 2026
  
  The oldest baby boomers once the vanguard of an American youth that revolutionized U.S. culture and politics turn 80 in 2026.
• Vance Trains With SEALs in Grueling Beach Workout
  
  Vice President JD Vance joined Navy SEALs for a grueling 90-minute beach workout Monday at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in California taking part in running drills rope climbs and log-carrying exercises that left him feeling like he had been "hit by a freight train."
• Holiday Kielbasa Recalled for Metal Shards
  
  Olympia Provisions has recalled about 1930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday sausage. The recalled meat is wrapped and vacuum-sealed in 16-ounce clear pouches and labeled "OLYMPIA PROVISIONS UNCURED HOLIDAY KIELBASA. "The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and...
• Bruce Willis' Wife Describes Emotional 'Grief' of Dementia Battle
  
  Emma Heming Willis said she continues to experience moments of grief as her family navigates the progression of husband Bruce Willis dementia saying they experienced the emotional toll most in everyday moments.
• Rep. Dan Meuser to Newsmax: Trump Drug Price Deals Cut Costs for Seniors, Families
  
  Rep. Dan Meuser R-Pa. praised President Donald Trumps expanding agreements with major pharmaceutical companies to lower prescription drug prices calling the effort "a fantastic development" that he said could save Americans "tens of billions of dollars.
• Finances Keep Cancer Patients From Clinical Trials
  
  Cutting-edge cancer drugs are being tested all the time potentially saving or extending the lives of patients who take part in clinical trials. So why dont more cancer patients enroll in these trials for experimental drugs It comes down to money a new study says. Financial...
• AI Tool Helps ICU Patients Get Essential Nutrition
  
  Critically ill patients who need breathing machines often miss getting enough nutrition especially during the first few days in intensive care. Now a new study suggests artificial intelligence AI could help doctors spot that problem sooner. Researchers at the Icahn School...
• Cancer Diet Effective Against Foodborne Illness
  
  Doctors always restrict the diet of patients undergoing treatment for blood cancers to protect them from foodborne illnesses while their immune system is knocked down. That remains a wise course of action a new study says. A diet designed to limit exposure to foodborne...
• CBD Use Common on College Campuses
  
  CBD products are fast becoming a common part of college life with nearly half of students saying theyve tried them at least once according to new research from the University of Georgia. A survey of more than 4100 undergraduates revealed that 48% had used CBD often in...
• 1 in 4 in US Face Overwhelming Medical Expenses
  
  More than 1 in 4 Americans are struggling with financial toxicity with big medical bills dragging down both their money and their health a new study says. Nearly 27% of U.S. residents faced high medical expenses or skipped needed health care because they couldnt afford it...
• FDA Approves First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill
  
  The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first oral medication to treat obesity clearing a once-daily pill after clinical trials showed significant weight loss and cardiovascular benefit drugmaker Novo Nordisk said.
• Cut Back on Alcohol Consumption by 'Zebra Striping'
  
  A recent review found that alcohol significantly increases a persons risk of several types of cancer. During the holiday season many people drink more than usual at parties and gatherings a habit experts say can take a toll on health. One potential solution according to...
• Why US Workers Feel Guilty About Taking Vacation Days
  
  Nearly half of Americans do not take all of their allotted paid vacation days often out of guilt or fear that stepping away from work could put their jobs at risk according to a Pew Research Center survey. Karen Tan an expert in tourism and hospitality set out to...
• Foods, Supplements to Boost Immunity for the Holidays
  
  The best defense is a good offense and staying healthy during the holiday season starts with preparing your body to fight back. Colds and flu are more common in winter as people gather indoors and viruses spread more easily. Experts say optimizing your immune system with...

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