Health

The pandemic’s negative effects on kids and teens — academically, socially and otherwise — have been shown in numerous studies, and now the latest long-term effect appears to be accelerated …

COVID pandemic restrictions had ‘alarming’ impact on teenagers’ brains, new study finds Read More

For people with psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), finding comprehensive treatment that works can be a lifelong battle. Medications are often expensive and hard to access, appointments with specialists can …

Ohio healthcare company recruiting people with autoimmune conditions for innovative study Read More

There may be a “promising new strategy” in combating aggressive forms of prostate cancer, according to a new study. Researchers at Flinders University and the University of South Australia investigated …

New prostate cancer medication ‘shows promise’ in treating aggressive disease, study finds Read More

Ironically, it was a notification on his phone that prompted author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker to embark on a seven-week screen-free journey that would change his life.  Whittaker, who lives …

Slashing screen time for mental health: Carlos Whittaker shares his unplugged journey Read More

COVID BRAIN – New research found that pandemic restrictions had an “alarming” impact on teenagers’ brains. Get the details here. Continue reading… MIDDAY PICK-ME-UP – A trending sleep hack is …

How COVID affected teens’ brains, plus new cancer drugs and Parkinson’s risk Read More

An experimental weight-loss pill is showing promising results, helping people drop 13% of their body weight in a three-month period. The results from early clinical trials were presented by Novo …

‘Dual-action’ weight-loss pill helps people drop 13% of body weight in three months in early trials Read More

An Arizona man got the surprise of a lifetime when he blew his nose and out popped a nearly 30-year-old Lego. Ben Havoc took to Instagram earlier this month to …

Arizona man blows Lego out of nose after three decades: ‘I can breathe now’ Read More

A good night’s sleep has many proven benefits — potentially including a healthier future for kids. New research from Penn State University analyzed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked …

Lack of sleep poses concerning risk for kids, study finds: ‘Crucial role’ Read More

Hair loss can be a frustrating byproduct of aging. About 70% of men will lose hair as they age, while half will experience hair loss by age 50, according to …

These 5 balding and hair loss treatments could help ensure a healthy scalp, experts say Read More

Aging may not be quite as gradual as it seems. A new study from Stanford University in California has revealed that there are two periods when aging seems to accelerate. …

Aging speeds up ‘massively’ at two points in one’s lifetime, Stanford study finds: ‘Abrupt changes’ Read More