Health

Square dancing is a popular activity for millions of people all over the world, but it can be more than just a hobby. Research shows it can fight many of the negative effects of aging.

More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.

The Trump administration is threatening to pull Vermont’s funding for a federal sex education program if it doesn't remove language that references gender identity. State officials say they’re working to understand the impact of the order.

A growing number of kids and teenagers are struggling with mental health disorders in Vermont and worldwide.

Federal funding cuts threaten existing adult day programs in Vermont and are stalling the creation of three new programs that could fill gaps in services.

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury will close its occupational medicine office in October. It's the latest provider in the state to announce service closures in an effort to cut health care costs.

Before you head out to enjoy Vermont's lakes and ponds, it's a good idea to check the water status to make sure it's safe to swim — and refresh yourself on how to spot cyanobacteria on your own.

Parts of northwest and southeast Vermont are under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Areas of the Champlain Valley remain under an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. This heat event is part of a longer-term trend in Vermont connected to human-caused climate change.

Plus: an update on ICE detentions in Vermont