If you’ve ever slammed a door on your finger, you know how badly an injured nail feels, but do you know how to treat one? First, do what you can to prevent one. “To prevent a nail...

Summer jobs can give teens valuable life experience that help them transition to adulthood — not just a paycheck, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Benefits of summer jobs include: Career exploration: Summer jobs and internships...

Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that might eventually allow women to monitor themselves for early signs of breast cancer in the comfort of their home. The achievement, reported July 28 in the journal Science Advances,...

Black people tend to be more vulnerable to suffering severe strokes, but scientists have long struggled to figure out why. Until now: New research suggests it may boil down to having a particular version of a gene...

The diabetes drug metformin might also benefit older patients after an injury or illness, a small study suggests. Researchers found that metformin — a drug that has been around for more than a half-century to regulate blood...

When it comes to falling down stairs, young women are more prone to take a tumble than their male counterparts. According to a new study, this is because they are more likely to be distracted or to...

FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Venting – the release of negative, pent-up emotions – can feel good. But is it actually good for you? Or does it do more harm than good to...

Bronny James, son of basketball superstar LeBron James, was released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Thursday, just three days after the 18-year-old suffered cardiac arrest during a college basketball practice. Consulting cardiologist Dr. Merije Chukumerije said in...

Too little fiber in Mom’s diet during pregnancy may slow a baby’s mental development, Japanese research suggests. Animal studies have found that a low-fiber diet during pregnancy slows brain nerve function in offspring. The new study, published...

As kids prepare to return to school, a new poll warns that the many children who found the last school year challenging are likely to be apprehensive this time around. The online survey, conducted by the Harris...