WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- New research shows that humans and deer passed the coronavirus back and forth in late 2021 and early 2022, raising concerns that this animal reservoir could become a source of new variants. Humans passed the virus to...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- A multinational team of engineers and surgeons has developed a bionic hand with a high level of function in every finger -- a significant advance for amputees. The team, from the United States, Sweden, Australia and...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- U.S. federal officials took a big step toward protecting children from a contaminant blamed for irreversible health effects, proposing tougher standards for removing lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings and child care...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- For years, people with the widespread pain disorder fibromyalgia were told their symptoms were all in their heads, but now the illness is being taken much more seriously with good reason. Folks with fibromyalgia are more...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- School's out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the sun. But, summer's also a time when many kids can gain weight quickly – and at...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- The centuries-old practice of mindfulness is having a moment in present times, and a new study finds the therapy can improve mental health for at least six months. Analyzing the results of 13 prior studies, U.K....
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- Teens who use stimulant medication like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have an increased risk of illicit drug use later, a new study finds. This study looked specifically at...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus. But whatever weight is lost during a water fast can come back quickly, while other health benefits...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- A growing obesity epidemic may affect the outcome of treatment for those dealing with cancer, according to a new study of adults and teens being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Researchers called for...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- Pickleball is a hot trend and it's getting folks exercising who haven’t been so active in a long time. It’s also racking up injuries — both overuse type and acute traumas — often in those aged 50...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- Black men are more likely to die of melanoma, new research shows, and one reason why may be the unusual places where the deadly skin cancer is likely to show up on their bodies. Even though the disease is more common in...
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 -- If you live in West Virginia you’re more likely to experience joint pain due to arthritis, according to a new study that looked at the differences in pain across states. “The risk of joint pain is over three...