July 23, 2024, 9:31am Health
Nearly 40 million people were living with the HIV virus that causes AIDS last year, over 9 million weren’t getting any treatment, and the result was that every minute someone died of AIDS-related causes, the U.N. said in a new report launched Monday. Read story
July 23, 2024, 6:01am Health
Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods rich in phytonutrients could positively affect your health. Phytonutrients are substances found in certain plants that… Read story
July 23, 2024, 5:59am Health
A recent social media video highlights an unusual but potentially critical cancer indicator that often goes unnoticed — the sudden growth of fine, white hair on typically hairless areas of the body. Read story
July 23, 2024, 5:58am Health
Summer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many parents’ list. There is one place Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Steven Maher hopes they don’t have to visit — and that’s the medical emergency department. Read story
July 23, 2024, 5:56am Health
Most U.S. teens aren’t always getting the social and emotional support they need, and most of their parents have no idea, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read story
July 23, 2024, 5:55am Health
The early bird may not always get the worm, at least when it comes to cognitive performance. A study from Imperial College London suggests that night owls — those who feel more alert and productive in the evening — tend to outperform their early-rising counterparts on brain tests. Read story
July 22, 2024, 4:27pm Health
Giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits, a new study suggests. Read story
July 22, 2024, 2:49pm Health
Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13 percent of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. For those 65 and older, that number is 42 percent. Read story
