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Army Teams Boost Soldier Health and Save Money

February 12, 2026

H2F teams are a big plan the U. S. Army uses to keep soldiers fit in every way: body, mind, food, sleep, and spirit. These teams sit inside each brigade and bring together experts from many fields—strength coaches, trainers, therapists, dietitians, and mental‑health specialists. They give quic

health

Which Workout Wins for Seniors? A Fresh Look at Fitness Choices

February 12, 2026

The study compares how different kinds of exercise affect heart health and metabolism in people over 55. Researchers used a special statistical method that lets them combine results from many trials at once, giving a broader view than any single study could provide. They focused on three common t

science

Wearable Sensors: A New Way to Measure Alcohol Use

February 12, 2026

In the world of mental health, doctors often rely on people telling them how much they drink. This can be tricky because memories and honesty are not always perfect. A new approach uses tiny gadgets that sit on the skin to detect alcohol molecules as they leave the body. The devices read chemical si

technology

How Instagram Says It’s Not Addictive, But the Debate Still Rages

February 12, 2026

In a Los Angeles courtroom that felt more like a debate stage than a legal proceeding, Instagram’s boss Adam Mosseri challenged the idea that social media can cause real addiction. He argued that what people call “addiction” is really just a lot of time spent on the app, which he calls “problematic

sports

Jessie Diggins Wins Olympic Bronze While Battling Pain

February 12, 2026

The United States skier Jessie Diggins finished third in the women’s 10‑kilometer freestyle at the Winter Games, adding a bronze medal to her growing Olympic collection. Despite suffering a rib injury earlier in the competition, she pushed through the course and crossed the line with a time that

health

Pregnancy, Antidepressants and Vaccine Politics: A Quick Take

February 12, 2026

The day after a sunny walk, some health news caught attention. First, a top FDA official stopped Moderna’s new flu vaccine from moving forward. He overruled the scientists who had already looked at the data. Some insiders say a change in tone from the company might flip the decision later. Next,

health

Vaping Habits Among Mexican‑American College Students: A Fresh Look

February 12, 2026

The study explores why many Mexican‑American students in college vape, using a well-known psychology framework that looks at how people learn from each other and their surroundings. Researchers gathered stories and observations to see how personal confidence, beliefs about vaping, and expectations o

health

Sussex County Faces Norovirus Outbreak, Not Food‑Related

February 12, 2026

Sussex County health officials have warned residents that a sudden rise in stomach sickness is likely due to norovirus, not contaminated food. The county’s Division of Health began investigating after a spike in complaints of diarrhea, nausea and vomiting from people who ate out between January 30 a

health

New Doctors Join Oswego Health’s Fulton Office

February 12, 2026

Oswego Health has added two new providers to its Fulton PrimeCare location, boosting care options for patients. Dr. Christine Ma, a family medicine doctor who trained at Lehigh Valley Health Network and earned her osteopathic degree from Lake Erie College, now speaks both English and Korean. Her bac

crime

Life Shattered in a Quiet Mountain Town

February 12, 2026

A small community high in the Rockies is still trying to find its footing after a brutal event that took nine lives, including eight children. The tragedy began at a family home where the suspect, an 18‑year‑old who had been receiving mental health support from police, first turned a gun on her m