What to know about norovirus as Bay Area holiday gatherings ramp up - The Mercury News

The first major mutation of the virus in about 30 years has made it more contagious.

We relied on my mom for childcare. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, and everything changed. - Business Insider

My mom used to provide childcare for us, but after her cancer diagnosis, I'm her caregiver. I became part of the sandwich generation overnight.

Golden Retriever Is a ‘Complete Mystery’ Even After 5 Years - DogTime

Join over 88k viewers watching this Golden Retriever master the art of making zero sense in this adorable and "overly emotional" video.

People Are Paying to Get Their Chatbots High on ‘Drugs’ - WIRED

An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.

Want a younger, healthier brain? This type of exercise can help. - The Washington Post

More muscle mass was linked to younger brains in new research, suggesting resistance training can support long-term brain health.

Choice of Tea or Coffee Could Influence Risk of Osteoporosis in Older Women - ScienceAlert

Few old ladies would turn down a nice cuppa.

Beware the Christmas coronary. How to spot signs of holiday heart trouble - NPR

There's lots of data to show cardiac troubles spike during the holidays amid the mix of merrymaking, travel and stress. But there are ways to spot the signs of trouble before it's too late.

Absences at this Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit - AP News

When a measles outbreak hit West Texas earlier this year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the number of children who likely became sick as students were excluded or kept home by their families to minimize the spread of the disease. That's accordin…

Avian flu suspected in deaths of hundreds of snow geese at Northampton County, Pa. quarry - 6abc Philadelphia

Avian influenza is believed to be the cause of death for hundreds of snow geese discovered at a quarry in Northampton County, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

CDC approves major child vaccine change, rejects controversial one - The Washington Post

The CDC formally approved a major change to the childhood immunization schedule by dropping the long-standing recommendation for all newborns to get a hepatitis B vaccine.

Stanford, UCLA-trained gastroenterologist highlights Harvard study list of 14 foods to avoid to reduce colon cancer risk | Health - Hindustan Times

Gastroenterologist Dr Wendi LeBrett highlights 14 food items that one should avoid to reduce risk of colon polyps, the precursor to colon cancer.  | Health

CDC ends guidance that all newborns should get hepatitis B vaccine, in major policy shift - KSL.com

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday ended guidance that all newborns receive the ​hepatitis B vaccine, leaving it to parents, in consultation with a health care provider, to decide.

'Zap-And-Freeze' Brain Imaging Could Reveal The Secrets of Parkinson's - ScienceAlert

Researchers have come up with a clever new way of freezing brain cells just as they fire out a signal, meaning processes that normally happen too quickly to observe can be studied in detail – and perhaps offer clues for treating conditions like Parkinson's di…

A Simple Blood Test Could Reveal Your Chances of Dying in The Next Decade - ScienceAlert

Imagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health.

A new flu variant is creating surging cases earlier than expected and causing severe illness, experts warn. What you need to know. - Yahoo

The flu is severe this year. Here's how you can stay safe.

Colorado sees first influenza-associated pediatric death of 2025-2026 season; doctor at Denver Health gives recommendation - CBS News

Colorado health officials have confirmed the state's first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, who was elementary school-aged, died last week, according to state health officials.