Health
FDA Admits Flaws in Response to Infant Formula Shortage
Among the problems highlighted in the report were outdated data-sharing systems, while staffing and training for food inspectors was below ...
Deer Are Spreading Lyme Ticks in Suburban Backyards
A new study suggests the overpopulation of white-tailed deer across the Northeastern U.S. could help spread Lyme disease, especially in ...
Immune System Early Warnings Inspire New Remedies
The immune system is more versatile than previously understood, report researchers in the emerging field of mechanoimmunology, tracking how our ...
Have Long COVID? Here’s Where to Go for Care
Patients who navigate what can feel like an endless series of checkups and lab tests to confirm a long COVID ...
Saving Lives With ‘Safer Opioids’
A Canadian program sees positive results by giving clients who are at risk for overdose a daily dose of prescription ...
The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique May Help You Get to Sleep
The 4-7-8 breathing technique can give people the opportunity to be at peace as a way to help them go ...
Sound Sick? New AI Technology Might Tell If It’s COVID
Researchers are developing AI speech analysis that could detect COVID infections better than a rapid test. It’s the latest innovation ...
What if You Could Get the Benefits of Exercise Without Working Out?
We all know exercise is good for us. It helps you manage weight and lowers the risk of heart disease, ...
Does the Timing of Cancer Chemotherapy Appointments Matter?
Scientists hope “chronochemotherapy” could make cancer drugs less toxic and more effective but say we’re not there yet.
Diets Haven’t Improved Much Worldwide; U.S. Near Bottom of List
A new review finds people around the world aren’t eating much healthier than they were three decades ago.
Medical Debt Can Crush Even the Insured
Medical debt more than doubles your chances of not being able to afford food, rent, mortgage or utilities, and losing ...
Computer Models Could Be Next Step in Decoding the Brain
Cedars-Sinai neuroscientists have developed the most complex brain cell models to date, the latest advance in our decades-long pursuit to ...
We’re Increasingly Disconnected and That Has Consequences
For a “connected” society, many of us feel more isolated than ever – and that’s dangerous for our long-term health. ...
Weight-Loss Surgery Has Long-Term Benefits for Pain, Mobility
Though many patients regain some weight in the first couple of years after bariatric surgery, a new study finds pain ...
With Polio’s Return, Here’s What Back-to-Schoolers Need to Know
Because polio has been vanishingly rare in the United States for nearly a half-century, doctors may not consider it when ...
Tired After a Long Day of Thinking Hard? Here’s Why
Hours of mentally hard work can lead to a buildup of toxic byproducts in the brain and alter its ability ...
New Science Reveals the Best Way to Take a Pill
Standing? Sitting? Lying down? Your body position may impact how well oral medication works, Johns Hopkins scientists report.
Monkeypox Outbreak Slows as Feds Promise Action, Outreach
Although the overall picture is improving, there are still some areas in the United States seeing increasing infection numbers. Federal ...
Long COVID Was a Preventable Tragedy. Some of Us Saw It Coming
Brian Vastag is a former science reporter for The Washington Post who has been disabled by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome ...
Fruit Leathers Have Detectable Pesticides: Report
Many brands of fruit leathers, a popular children’s snack, have detectable levels of pesticides, according to a new report from ...
In Small Study, CAR-T Therapy Pushes Lupus Into Remission
While there’s no cure for lupus and treatments don’t work for everyone with the disease, a new study shows a ...
Family Dinner: How to Make It Happen
Families have changed and so have dinners. But many families still make it a priority to connect over a meal. ...
Celebrity Actors Film Their Colonoscopies to Bring Awareness
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking on different roles — starring in a new campaign to raise awareness about ...
Lack of Sleep in Teens May Lead to Obesity
The harmful effects of poor sleep add up for the teenage population.
Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?
Researchers found a combination of walking, sitting, and holding babies for specific intervals of time worked best.
Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain (Poll)
A recent poll finds 70% of people over 50 experience joint pain at least occasionally and about 60% have been ...
TikTok ‘Slugging’ Trend Has People Coating Their Faces With Grease
Slugging involves slathering some sort of sealing agent — like Vaseline or another petroleum-based ointment — onto the skin.
Biden Makes Another Push for Cancer Moonshot Initiative
In a speech at the famed John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Biden likened JFK’s space race ...
Is Sweat the Future of Health Monitoring?
Someday, you may be able to skip the blood draw and slap on a sweat sensor instead to measure hormones, ...
