November 18, 2019, 6:05am Fitness
Some days, it seems regular exercise has become a panacea — good for the heart, good for blood pressure, good for glucose levels, good to limit sad days and depression. But what about people tormented with the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis, particularly in the knees and hips? What are they supposed to do? Read story
November 18, 2019, 6:05am Health
It’s estimated that more than 17 million adults in the United States have at least one major depressive episode in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Read story
November 18, 2019, 6:00am Health
If you’ve wondered whether crusades promoting sun protection are making any difference, consider Rostraver Middle School, 25 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Read story
November 15, 2019, 9:17pm Health
Many older American adults may inaccurately estimate their chances for developing dementia and do useless things to prevent it, new research suggests. Read story
November 15, 2019, 8:44am Health
The majority of Facebook advertisements spreading misinformation about vaccines were funded by two anti-vaccine groups, including one led by high-profile activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to a study published this week. Read story
November 14, 2019, 8:29pm Health
Nathan Niska, 47, used to prick his finger to sample his blood five to six times a day. Read story
November 13, 2019, 12:16pm Health
NEW YORK (AP) — Drug-resistant “superbug” infections have been called a developing nightmare that could set medicine back a century, making conquered germs once again untreatable. Read story
November 12, 2019, 9:19am Health
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter was recovering Tuesday following surgery to relieve pressure on his brain from bleeding linked to recent falls. Read story
November 12, 2019, 6:00am Health
WASHINGTON — Some good health news: Americans’ cholesterol levels are dropping, and more people at especially high risk are getting treatment. Read story
November 11, 2019, 5:10pm Health
WASHINGTON — Measles has a stealth side effect: New research shows it erases much of the immune system’s memory of how to fight other germs, so children recover only to be left more vulnerable to bugs like flu or strep. Read story