Just about anyone who’s ever dealt with a toxic work environment can tell you about the toll it takes on your physical and mental health. Now, the U.S. government is backing that perception up with some evidence....

The pandemic brought about a lot of changes in people’s lives. For many, that included a new baby. The United States saw a “baby bump” in 2021 described in a new study as “the first major reversal...

FRIDAY, Oct. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) – In an unanimous vote on Thursday, a panel of U.S. vaccine experts recommended that COVID shots be added to the list of recommended vaccinations for children and adults. Now it’s...

If you’re feeling a little low, smile anyway. That alone could shift your mood. This idea is known as the facial feedback hypothesis, and researchers set out to either prove or disprove the theory in a new...

When someone has a stroke, many professionals come together to help the patient recover. The rehabilitation plan varies depending on which parts of the body were affected by the stroke and the type and severity of damage....

Getting a new knee or hip can be life-changing, but first you have to get through the recovery after surgery. Experts say a combination of the right medications and some other tips will make it easier. A...

Researchers have made early progress toward a new approach to treating the deadly brain disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): using patients’ own immune system T cells. ALS is a rare condition that kills nerve cells in the...

Women who regularly use chemical hair straighteners may be more prone to developing uterine cancer, a new large government study suggests. The study, which followed nearly 34,000 U.S. women over a decade, found that those who frequently...

THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The coronavirus pandemic magnified health disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Some experts say using trusted community voices could help close gaps not only in vaccination rates but...

“Location, location, location” works in real estate, and a new study argues that the location of your hospital room could save your life after surgery. Patients are more likely to die after surgery if they are placed...