THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Folks living in Massachusetts, Hawaii and New Hampshire may be among the nation's healthiest, according to a new scorecard that ranks how well the health care system in each U.S. state is working. By contrast, people in...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Shema Tariq, a sexual health doctor based in London, was diagnosed with low ovarian reserve and told that her chances of conceiving without in vitro fertilization (IVF) were nearly nil. "It took six rounds of IVF to...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- The number of cases of vape product-related poisonings reported to America’s poison control centers doubled between 2018 and early 2023, a new report finds. The bulk of those cases were in kids under the age of...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Despite a federal ban that has removed many flavored vapes from the U.S. market, monthly e-cigarette sales jumped 47% in the first two years of the pandemic, a new government study shows. "The surge in total e-cigarette...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- At the doctor's office, questions about a person's family health history often can help health care professionals determine the risk of developing chronic conditions, including heart...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Hot flashes are a common -- and uncomfortable -- symptom of menopause. More than 80% of menopausal women experience sudden, often debilitating bursts of heat that last several minutes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- More than 7,500 people were killed last year after being struck by vehicles while walking along or across U.S. roadways — the most pedestrian deaths in more than four decades, according to a new report. This...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- New York-based physical therapist Brittany Garrett, now 33, was sidelined by excruciating hip pain for close to eight years before she got an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. She tried physical therapy to...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- The median age of Americans hit a record high of nearly 39 in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2000, the median age was 35, and in 1980 it was 30 -- meaning half of Americans were older, half younger. These...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Whiplash — an often underestimated injury that can strike in the aftermath of a collision — inflicts injury and pain on its unsuspecting victims. If you find yourself grappling with the relentless effects of...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life. If you suspect you are experiencing symptoms, you may wonder at what age does menopause start. Typically, it occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. This article will...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Seeing Shelby Lombardo's white blood cell counts periodically spike, her pediatrician thought the then-4-year-old had leukemia. But a test for the disease came back negative. Other doctors...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-term effects, much like a chronic condition, a new study says. Looking at hundreds of patients, researchers found that problems related to traumatic brain injuries can last for...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 – Americans could soon be eating “lab-grown” chicken at upscale restaurants after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved products made by two companies on Wednesday. Upside Foods and Good Meat, both based in...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- An advisory panel of the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Wednesday to recommend the first RSV vaccines for seniors. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has already approved the vaccines, one made...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Wild and feral cats appear to release more toxoplasmosis parasites in places densely populated with people, new research suggests. These cats also "shed" more when the temperature is warmer, a significant finding given...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Consuming omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil and walnuts may help slow the decline in physical function related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), new research suggests. ALS (formerly known as Lou Gehrig's disease)...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Living in a walkable neighborhood fosters socialization and helps create a strong sense of community, new research shows. Among the active behaviors these walkable neighborhoods promote are walking for leisure or as...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Space travel appears to weaken astronauts’ immune systems, and researchers believe changes in gene expression are the culprit. These immune deficits aren’t permanent. They disappear when back on Earth, often within...
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 -- Screening newborns for severe combined immunodeficiency -- SCID, sometimes referred to as "bubble boy disease" -- significantly increases survival rates, researchers say. Infants with SCID appear healthy at birth, but have...