Category: Health & Wellness

The No. 1 Common Habit to Avoid If You Want to Feel Happier, Per a Psychiatrist

There are three components to happiness, according to Dr. Sue Varma: spark, stability and significance. The spark refers to the daily small pleasures, like a “small cup of coffee, the sunset, the hug, the friend group chat,” Varma, psychiatrist and author of “Practical Optimism,” said on TODAY. Stability, she continued, is your sense of peace […]

Cyclosporiasis Map 2026, Foods to Avoid as Outbreak Spreads to 47 States

Infections with cyclospora — what’s become known as the “explosive diarrhea” parasite — have been reported in almost every state in the U.S. as of early August. Health officials are still racing to find the source or sources behind the recent surge in cases of the foodborne illness. On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease […]

Dietitian Shares No. 1 Plant-Based Protein to Support Bone Health

If you’re eating for healthy bones, your mind might jump to dairy, like calcium or yogurt. But there are healthy plant-based protein sources that can help support your bones, too. When you’re prioritizing bone health, the main nutrients you want to look for are calcium and vitamin D, says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and TODAY […]

Perez Hilton’s Family Speaks Out After Reports He Allegedly Livestreamed Self-Harm

This story discusses self-harm. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or go to 988lifeline.org, to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources. Perez Hilton’s family is speaking out after police […]

This 1 Drink Is ‘Dangerous’ If You Have Heart Problems, Cardiologist Warns

Many people focus on food when it comes to heart health, but drinks play a key role as well. What you sip can come with sugar and other additives that may derail an otherwise healthy diet, raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and make heart problems worse if you already have them. There’s one type […]

Influencer Sydney Towle Dies at 26 After Cancer Battle

Sydney Towle, who documented her treatment for a form of bile duct cancer called cholangiocarcinoma on social media, has died. The 26-year-old’s family announced Aug. 6 on her Instagram that she passed away the day before. A graphic reads, “An endless ray of sunshine. A daughter, sister, and friend to so many.” The caption then […]

Now Qdoba: Chain Joins Chipotle in Pulling Jalapeños as Salmonella Outbreak Hits 27 States

Qdoba has joined Chipotle in removing jalapeños from its restaurants as public health authorities investigate a salmonella outbreak that has spread across 27 states. “Out of an abundance of caution, we have proactively removed jalapeños from all our restaurants at this time,” the Mexican-style food chain said in a statement on Aug. 5. “Food safety […]

Woman, 26, Diagnosed With Rare Lymphoma Details Early Symptoms

In 2024, Jessica Holmes estimates that she came down with strep throat three or four times. She worked with young kids, so she knew that getting sick frequently was a hazard of the job. But, when she started feeling sick yet again in January of 2025, even she thought, “This is getting ridiculous,” Holmes, 26, […]