Summer heat has swept the U.S., with warnings issued across the East Coast and Midwest. In addition to putting stress on the body, hot weather can also take a toll
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The gross reason airplane passengers might want to avoid using the water on flightsThe gross reason airplane passengers might want to avoid using the water on flights
Flying with hundreds of other people at one time can be a gateway to illness. Various airplane surfaces — such as overhead bins, tray tables, instruction cards and seat covers
Just one surgical procedure is more popular than breast augmentation: See the reportJust one surgical procedure is more popular than breast augmentation: See the report
Americans continue to invest in their aesthetic health. A new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows steady growth in cosmetic procedures last year, particularly in body
Afternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity, study suggestsAfternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity, study suggests
A new study linking daytime napping to increased mortality rates in older adults may have some rethinking that midday snooze. The study, presented last month at SLEEP 2025, the 39th
Gut microbes could be key to fighting toxic, long-lasting ‘forever chemicals,’ research saysGut microbes could be key to fighting toxic, long-lasting ‘forever chemicals,’ research says
A new study suggests gut microbes can help protect humans from toxic, long-lasting “forever chemicals.” Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified that a natural “gut microbiome could play
Living near a golf course is linked to Parkinson’s risk in new study as some cite limitationsLiving near a golf course is linked to Parkinson’s risk in new study as some cite limitations
If living near a golf course seems scenic and relaxing, it may also be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a surprising new study that comes
New drug helps patients lose nearly 25% of body weight in early trialsNew drug helps patients lose nearly 25% of body weight in early trials
An experimental weight-loss medication was shown to help people lose nearly 25% of their body weight in early-stage 1a/2b trials. The drug, amycretin — developed by Novo Nordisk — works
CDC committee moves to phase out controversial mercury ingredient from flu vaccinesCDC committee moves to phase out controversial mercury ingredient from flu vaccines
A vaccine ingredient is in the spotlight this week, as a preservative called thimerosal was included on the agenda for a meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Heart attack deaths have plummeted in US, but new cardiovascular threats emergeHeart attack deaths have plummeted in US, but new cardiovascular threats emerge
Heart attack deaths have plummeted in recent years — but other types of cardiovascular disease still pose a major threat. A new study by the American Heart Association (AHA) found
Mouth taping touted by some for better sleep as experts cite safety concernsMouth taping touted by some for better sleep as experts cite safety concerns
Mouth taping has again become a popular bedtime trend on social media — just as it trended a few years ago. The idea is to tape the mouth shut at
RFK Jr to encourage Americans to use ‘wearable’ tech to track their healthRFK Jr to encourage Americans to use ‘wearable’ tech to track their health
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday that it is his vision “that every American is wearing a wearable within four years.” He made the comments regarding
Hepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular destinationsHepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular destinations
A spike in viral infections has sickened thousands of travelers and caused several deaths at some popular European destinations. Four countries — Austria, Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia — have reported
Too heavy? Too light? Too darn tiring!? It’s not you. Here’s how to know you’re choosing the right weight when doing your workout.
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks to registered nurse Kate Carleton about her efforts to prepare schoolchildren to treat injuries suffered in a mass shooting.
These senior citizens have waited on the phone for hours, driven miles, set-up work stations so they could get a Covid-19 vaccine appointment. See who was able to get one.
Known as the “silent killer,” extreme heat is one of the deadliest weather events. As heatwaves become hotter, longer and more frequent due to the climate crisis, it’s important to
The global fertility rate has fallen from 5 births per woman in 1950 to 2.3 in 2021 – and even lower in the U.S., partly due to the cost of
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times he experienced a series of health issues in recent years, including an abnormality that he said was caused
Americans’ mental health issues are not identified and treated as readily as physical symptoms, especially among children – in part due to a shortage of clinicians. “We’re looking for ways
What you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapistWhat you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist
Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction? And can these relationships survive and thrive? Can sexual attraction be cultivated later? Therapist
Mobility coach Dana Santas shares a quick, total-body workout you can do at home with just a paper plate. The instability of using the plate works your core and makes
Experimental therapy gantenerumab fails to slow or improve Alzheimer’s memory loss in clinical trialsExperimental therapy gantenerumab fails to slow or improve Alzheimer’s memory loss in clinical trials
An experimental treatment, gantenerumab, failed to help people at high risk of memory loss from Alzheimer’s or those who were in the early phases of the disease, the manufacturer said
Covid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains lowCovid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains low
Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund and