A new self-service blood pressure kiosk is now available to the public at the Bear-Glasgow YMCA. Unveiled April 8, the kiosk offers free, on-the-spot blood pressure monitoring as part of a larger ...

Can a cartoon bear really tell us how hungry kids are? Researchers say yes, for most. A validated hunger-rating tool offers insights into preschoolers’ eating behavior, but may need tweaks for ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health issue that affects nearly half of American adults. Because it can lead to serious complications — such as heart attacks, kidney disease ...

The folks of Southeast Alaska are fortunate in that we sometimes experience glimpses of bears along the trails and even in our yards. These encounters bring awe, wonder, excitement and sometimes fear.

Most of us have heard the advice: “Cut back on salt if you have high blood pressure.” But what if the solution isn’t just about eating less sodium, but also about eating more potassium?

Why it matters: Imagine you're deep in the backcountry when a bear suddenly appears, sizing you up. Typically, you'd reach for your tried-and-true can of bear spray – trusted by wildlife experts ...

Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan are serving up a fresh take on the vampire movie (Picture: Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) Writer-director Ryan Coogler offers us an atmospheric tale, and not just ...

One of the most important findings has been that malaria parasites are genetically different in different parts of the ...

Despite being one of the most-hyped rookie quarterbacks in recent memory as the No. 1 overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, Caleb Williams' first campaign with the Chicago Bears became one to forget.

Director Ted Kotcheff has died at age 95 (Picture: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images) Ted Kotcheff, director of First Blood and Weekend at Bernie’s, has sadly died at the age of 94. TMZ confirmed that ...