Health and Fitness
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Ask the doctors: Daily blood pressure checks increase dataMar 20, 2026 8:26 am - Not only are blood pressure readings taken at home considered to be reliable, but for many adults, they are recommended.
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RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug. Researchers say he often overstates the science.
Mar 19, 2026 3:27 pm - In the Trump administration’s campaign to promote healthy eating, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not stopped at his slogan urging people to “eat real food” to prevent disease.
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Scenic strolls: Favorite places for a walk or hike in the Tri-CitiesMar 18, 2026 1:05 pm - Through the years, it has often been mentioned in this column which parks, paths and neighborhood routes my wife and I walk. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
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Patient advocate: What is ‘lifestyle medicine’?Mar 13, 2026 6:30 am - A branch of medicine emerged about 30 years ago — lifestyle medicine — in which an integrated group of practitioners, from internists to gastroenterologists to psychologists to nutritionists to pharmacists, supports people on their journey to a healthy life.
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What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
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Ask the doctors: Research expands on using bee venom to treat cancerMar 13, 2026 6:15 am - Recent studies have found that an active compound in bee venom can be toxic to certain cancer cells. Currently, the use of bee venom in cancer care remains in the preclinical, experimental stage. It’s not available yet as a treatment.
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Advanced hydration: Electrolyte supplements are everywhere, but who benefits from them?
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Children’s health: How to manage food allergies at schoolMar 13, 2026 6:00 am - About 1 in every 10 children and teens in the U.S. has a food allergy, an abnormal immune response to a specific food. That’s roughly two kids per classroom.
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Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts
Mar 12, 2026 3:51 pm - The age of eligibility for ABLE accounts was expanded in January 2026, meaning people who acquired their disabilities before they turned 46 can now open accounts. These accounts allow people with disabilities to save and invest money without risking their federal benefits.