March 26, 2024, 6:00am Health
By 2050, the global population of adults 60 and older will approximately double, leading to upward of 153 million dementia cases. That’s why University College Cork neuroscience professor Yvonne Nolan and Ph.D. student Sebastian Dohm-Hansen Allard are investigating the relationship between dementia risks and what’s in your blood. Read story
March 26, 2024, 6:00am Health
Some dermatologists are recommending that people refrigerate benzoyl peroxide products such as Proactiv and Clearasil after an independent lab found they were contaminated with the potent carcinogen benzene. Read story
March 26, 2024, 6:00am Health
If you’re feeling “under the weather” these days, you’re probably human. Read story
March 26, 2024, 6:00am Health
Fiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Getting the right amount of fiber, whether through food or drinks, is a great way to relieve constipation. Read story
March 26, 2024, 6:00am Health
Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Read story
March 26, 2024, 6:00am Health
The United States tumbled to an all-time-low ranking in this year’s World Happiness Report — and a unique generational trend is to blame. Read story
March 25, 2024, 8:44pm Health
In the bustling world of parenting, where the to-do list seems never-ending, there’s a new beacon of hope — grandparents. A study from Finland, dubbed the “happiest country in the world,” reveals the significant positive impact of grandparental support on a mother’s mental health. Read story
March 25, 2024, 6:59pm Health
If you’ve gotten a good deal on ground cinnamon, you may want to check whether it is covered by national and Washington state alerts based on unsafe levels of lead. Read story