- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
- U.S. Postpartum Depression Diagnoses Doubled in a Decade
- California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
- About 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have High Cholesterol
- Four Million Americans Could Lose Health Coverage Once ACA Credits Expire
- Child-Teacher Bond in Early Education Could Have Lasting Impact
- Surgeon General Says U.S. Smoking Rates Have Tumbled, But Not for Everyone
- Earlier Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Bring Higher Odds for Dementia
- A-fib Plus Heart Failure a Dangerous Combo
- Psychologists’ Group Issues First Guidance to Parents on Teen Online Video Use
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Health Tip: What to Know About Turmeric
Turmeric has been used across the globe for many health conditions, such as pain, fatigue, breathing issues and rheumatism, says the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. It mentions this information about turmeric: Long-term turmeric use...
- Posted January 27, 2020
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Many Americans in the Dark About Eye Health
Though good vision is critical, a new survey finds that most folks fall short when it comes to knowledge about eye diseases. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) commissioned the online survey of more than 3,500 U.S....
- Posted January 26, 2020
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How to Avoid a Breakout When You Work Out
While working out might boost your health and mood, it also might cause your skin to break out. But don’t kick your New Year’s resolutions to the curb just yet, because dermatologists say that exercise-induced acne can...
- Posted January 25, 2020
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A Flu Shot May Spare Your Young Child a Hospital Visit
This flu season is hitting children particularly hard, but new research shows that a flu shot is still well worth it for these youngest patients. Getting vaccinated halved the risk of hospitalization for flu-related complications among young...
- Posted January 24, 2020
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Many of America’s Most Critical Workers Are Short on Their Zzzs
More than one-third of working Americans don’t get enough sleep, and the problem is greatest among the police, the military, health care workers and truckers, researchers report. Their analysis of data from more than 150,000 employed adults...
- Posted January 24, 2020
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Faulty Immune System May Lead to Lung Cancer
An immune system that’s not functioning normally may lead to lung cancer in patients who don’t smoke, a new study suggests. “A strong immune system helps to keep inflammation under control and chronic inflammation is known to...
- Posted January 24, 2020
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Health Highlights: Jan. 24, 2020
New Hospital Being Built in China for Coronavirus Outbreak, as Death Toll Rises to 26 Nearly Half of U.S. Smokers Not Advised by Doctors to Quit: Surgeon General
- Posted January 24, 2020
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Health Tip: Preventing E. coli Infection
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacterium that lives in the intestines of healthy people and animals, says Mayo Clinic. A few strains found in contaminated water or food can cause abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting....
- Posted January 24, 2020
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Health Tip: Avoiding Stinky Feet
Closed-toe shoes and sweaty feet are a recipe for foot odor and infection. Your feet start to smell when the bacteria on your skin and in your shoes consume your sweat, says Cleveland Clinic. To avoid stinky...
- Posted January 24, 2020
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Health Tip: Remedies for Sore Elbow
Elbow pain can keep you from a normal daily life, says Harvard Medical School. The school mentions these possible remedies for an aching elbow: Rest. Take a break from overusing the muscle group that may be behind...
- Posted January 23, 2020