In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which hit in 2017, Puerto Rico’s public health care system was flooded with people in need. Now, Hurricane Fiona is expected to add to the island’s health care crisis. About half of the people living on the island depend on the public health care system. And local […]
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Summary: Specific intensities of exercise over a long period of time are associated with different aspects of memory and mental health. Source: Dartmouth College Exercise can improve your cognitive and mental health — but not all forms and intensities of exercise affect the brain equally. The effects of exercise are much […]
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the Senate midterm elections draw closer, media outlets have been forced to acknowledge Pennsylvania Democrat candidate John Fetterman’s health issues. In May, Fetterman suffered a stroke which forced him off the campaign trail in Pennsylvania for approximately three months. Since then, […]
PHILADELPHIA — Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon and Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, ratcheted up suspicion about the health of his Democratic rival Tuesday, questioning whether John Fetterman’s recovery from a stroke explains his reluctance to debate. “John Fetterman is either healthy and he’s dodging the debate because he […]
Monkeypox cases in the U.S. have surpassed 20,700 – the most reported infections of any country. States reporting the highest number of cases include California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and New York, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to a report from the CDC […]
Summary: Epigenetic traces of childhood trauma can be used as biomarkers to predict the risk of addiction, depression, and a range of other physical and mental health issues 17 years later. Source: Virginia Commonwealth University New research from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Pharmacy brings the medical community closer to […]
Top Oz aides have mocked Fetterman’s health, diet, and recovery in statements and social media posts, seemingly trying to taunt the lieutenant governor into agreeing to a debate. The mockery, which has been derided by Fetterman and scores of Democrats, has seemingly cleaved Oz’s Senate campaign, with the GOP candidate […]
A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing. Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don’t, according to a large study. Tea contains helpful substances known to reduce inflammation. […]
As kids return to school this fall, educators are prepared to deal with the continued mental health fallout of the disruptions of the pandemic. martinedoucet/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption martinedoucet/Getty Images As kids return to school this fall, educators are prepared to deal with the continued mental health fallout […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Numbers tell a story. From your credit score to your age, metrics predict a variety of outcomes, whether it’s your likelihood to get a loan or your risk for heart disease. Now, Stanford Medicine researchers have described another telling metric—one that can predict mortality. It’s called […]
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A dolphin calf found sick by Thai fishermen is making a successful recovery with the help of a team of volunteers. Paradon, whose name means “brotherly burden,” was expected to die from its ailments after being rescued from a tidal pool last […]
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NBA player Terrence Williams pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud on Friday. Williams, who played in the NBA for four seasons, was the ringleader of 18 players who were involved in a […]
Share on PinterestStatins can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. clubfoto/Getty Images Statins were first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1987. Updated guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggest that statins […]
Long COVID-19 is keeping between 2 million and 4 million Americans out of work, resulting in about $170 billion in lost wages annually, according to a new report. The report from the Brookings Institution estimates that 16 million “working-age” Americans between the ages of 18-65 currently have long COVID. “If […]
Summary: Those who addictively consume news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and physical health problems, a new study reports. Source: Taylor and Francis Group People with an obsessive urge to constantly check the news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, as well as physical ill […]
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! How much do you sit every day? As millions of Americans commute to work, sit at their desks once they arrive at the job and then relax at home at night by, in some cases anyway, binge-watching their favorite television shows — […]
Registered pharmacist Sapana Patel holds a bottle of Monkeypox vaccine at a Pop-Up Monkeypox vaccination site on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File) Credit: Richard Vogel Credit: Richard Vogel Registered pharmacist Sapana Patel holds a bottle of Monkeypox vaccine at a Pop-Up Monkeypox vaccination […]
For 9-year-old Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. How are you feeling?” a voice comes from her laptop. It asks her to choose an emoji that represents how she feels: Happy. Sad. Worried. Angry. Frustrated. Calm. […]
Apple with iOS 16 added a new medication management feature to the Health app, which is designed to allow users to keep track of their medications to make sure a dose isn’t missed. The feature works alongside a new Medications app on the Apple Watch, and it’s useful for everything […]