The illnesses you should be aware of during back-to-school season.

Cardiologists reveal their favorite heart-healthy snacks. August 4, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY August 4, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Former President Donald Trump is arraigned on charges that he used "unlawful means" in an attempt to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election. A Peloton instructor shows off her "mom pouch" and encourages other mothers to embrace their post-baby body. Plus, check out the healthiest snacks that get the cardiologist seal of approval. The Latest   [Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 2020 election charges](. Former President Donald Trump [pleaded not guilty]( Thursday in Washington, D.C., to charges that he [engaged in criminal conspiracies]( with the intention of [overturning the 2020 presidential election]( to remain the commander in chief. Trump, who became the first former president in history to face criminal charges, was [arraigned]( on an indictment charging him with conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction; and conspiracy against the right to vote and to have one’s vote counted. He’s been indicted in three different cases over the past four months. After his hearing, Trump, who has denied wrongdoing, told reporters "this is a very sad day for America." [Cardi B won't face charges for throwing microphone at concertgoer](. Cardi B will [not face criminal charges]( for [throwing her microphone]( at a fan who attended one of her concerts and threw a drink at the rapper while she was onstage in Las Vegas. “After a thorough review of this case and with the consultation from the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, this case has been closed as having insufficient evidence,” the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department [said in a statement]( to TODAY.com on Thursday. Video on social media [captured the incident]( and police told NBC News that an unidentified woman had filed a battery report for [getting hit]( by an object “thrown from the stage.” Cardi B is the latest artist to get hit while performing, joining such names as Harry Styles, Bebe Rexha and Kelsea Ballerini. [Peloton instructor shows off 'mom pouch' and shares message of support for other mothers.]( Peloton instructor Selena Samuela, who is seven months postpartum, is embracing her [mom pouch]( — the area where she carried her baby — while [encouraging other mothers]( to accept their own bodies after giving birth. She says she’s gotten messages about how she’s lost the pouch, which she [finds unfortunate](. “We are not clones of each other, we are not all built the same way, not any of us will have the same experience while pregnant or postpartum, there are infinite variables that will assure that,” she [wrote on Instagram](, while noting she’s aware she may work out more than other people. She said she feels a responsibility to her “fellow mamas to be transparent.” “I know I don’t have to do it, but I want to,” she added. “Because I want you to know that I see you.” [Read more here.]( [These are the illnesses parents should be aware of as the new school year starts.]( Back-to-school season brings more than just pencils and notebooks. Health officials are bracing for a possible COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and flu [“tripledemic”]( in the fall and winter, although it’s unclear how that will play out. Regardless, experts say there are some illnesses parents should expect to [make their way around]( once school begins, including strep throat, COVID-19, RSV, the flu and the common cold. You can find the [other illnesses]( parents should keep an eye out for during the new school year [here](, as well as what steps to take to keep kids healthy. Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Snacks may be the lifeblood of your day – a way to give you a jolt between meals. But not all snacks are created equally, so it’s vital to know which ones are [good for your body]( and which ones are just plain [unhealthy](. Cardiologists point to nuts as a [smart option]( because they contain protein, healthy fat, fiber and antioxidants, and are filling. Fruit also gets a thumbs-up for its fiber content, while pretzels, chips, cookies and candy bars are a no-no, thanks to being highly processed and full of sugar. See the list of other healthy snack options [here](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. If you like grilled chicken with a [bit of pizazz](, Bobby Flay is here to make your day. The “Bobby’s Triple Threat” host has a killer recipe for [honey mustard-glazed grilled chicken thighs]( that’ll knock your socks off and please your stomach. Sitting on lettuce leaves or tortillas, this meal is excellent with pistachio nuts drizzled over it, while Flay advises letting the chicken [get a crust]( before it’s flipped while cooking. [Get the recipe here](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Airline travel can test the most patient of people, but one little girl made the best out of a bad situation by giving her fellow travelers a [reason to smile](. Desiree Stearns’ now 11-month-old daughter, Julianna, [greeted passengers]( on their flight from Chicago to Orlando last month after they boarded following a three-hour delay. The adorable clip has racked up [4 million views on TikTok](. "All of a sudden, out of nowhere, she just started saying 'hi' to people," Stearns [told TODAY.com](. “I wasn't even recording at first, but she just kept doing it so I took my phone out.” Stearns said she never thought about the clip going viral, either. “I ultimately took that video just because I thought it was [so cute](,” she said.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Drew Weisholtz | Edited by Shane Lou Want to refer a friend?[Subscribe here]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](