April 16, 2024, 6:00am Health
Adults exposed to high levels of air pollution are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the finding of a new Emory University study that is considered the largest of its kind. Read story
April 16, 2024, 5:58am Health
If you daydream about getting a break from stress, you might picture a restful week of vacation or a long weekend away. But some people opt for something bigger, finding ways to take longer or more varied time away from the routine. Read story
April 16, 2024, 5:31am Health
New U.S. hepatitis C infections dropped slightly in 2022, a surprising improvement after more than a decade of steady increases, federal health officials said Wednesday. Read story
April 16, 2024, 5:21am Health
Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the brain that’s linked to your body’s sleep and wake cycle. The natural release of melatonin is stimulated by darkness and suppressed by daylight. It’s also available as a supplement that you can take as a pill or chewable gummy. Read story
April 15, 2024, 6:45pm Health
If you’re feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you’re not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll. Read story
April 15, 2024, 8:24am Health
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Read story
April 15, 2024, 7:34am Health Free
Washington regulators will adopt a drinking water standard the federal government issued Wednesday that’s meant to limit people’s exposure to a class of harmful chemicals used for decades in firefighting foam and manufacturing. Read story
April 15, 2024, 7:32am Health
Type 1 diabetes patients showed slower and less accurate cognitive responses when their blood sugar levels were too low or high, according to a study that gives another reason for diabetics to avoid extremes in their daily lives. Read story