Margaritaville at Sea offering free cruises from Florida for veterans, teachers

Starting Wednesday, Margaritaville at Sea is launching its "Heroes Sail Free" program giving veterans, first responders, teachers and police a free cruise to thank them for their work in the community. 

Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia

The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.

Mississippi water crisis: Jackson students return to school amid challenges

Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.

Experimental brain implant zaps patients, quells food cravings, helps with binge eating

According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.

Parents honor son hit, killed while running across US to thank frontline workers

Grady Lambert, 32, was on a mission to thank healthcare workers across the country for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic when tragedy struck.

Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check

While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.

Uvalde children grapple with trauma after school massacre

As students get ready to return to school in Uvalde on Tuesday for the first time since the massacre at Robb Elementary, PTSD symptoms are starting to show.

Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'

Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.

Tigers' Austin Meadows reveals mental health struggles, encourages others 'to reach out'

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.

Chronic Wasting Disease discovered at Gillespie County deer breeding facility

Two veterinary laboratories, one in College Station and one in Iowa, confirmed CWD in tissue samples collected from a deceased buck at the facility.

Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says

The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.

CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster

The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.

Jackson water crisis: City sees some improvements in damaged water system

The water crisis affects the city's 150,000 residents — many of whom were unable to take showers or flush toilets — plus an estimated 30,000 who come into the city to work at businesses without water pressure.